Spruce up one of fall’s vegetable stars by adding spices and black beans. These southwestern Brussels sprouts may become your favorite seasonal side dish! No more than five years ago, I was still in the “I wouldn’t even feed these to my mortal enemy” stage of Brussels sprouts disdain. When one of my most trusted…
15 Healthy Burger Recipes {Meat & Meatless}
There’s something here for everyone! These 15 healthy burger recipes offer up amazing flavor with both meat and meatless options. Fire up the grill! There is so much to celebrate this weekend! Tomorrow (July 1st) is Canada Day and the day that I randomly belt out a verse or two of “O Canada”, preferably in…
Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
There’s no question about it…this Vegetarian Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe must be made right away! 324 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP I can actually hear my parents gasping as they read this statement: “I am smitten with spaghetti squash. Hook, line and sinker.” They would have bet good money on the fact…
5-Minute Black Bean Dip Recipe {Healthy Snack}
This awesome and easy black bean dip takes only 5 minutes to throw together. Bring it to your next get-together or keep it on hand for afternoon snacking. 80 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP This easy black bean dip fits right in with my healthy living goals. When I first started including nutritional…
Jicama, Black Bean & Corn Salsa Recipe
Whip up this jicama, black bean and corn salsa for a healthy, low calorie snack or serve it over grilled chicken or fish for an awesome meal! As much as I love hummus and veggies, there’s only so much that one gal can eat. Afternoon is snacking and grazing time and I need to spice…
One-Pot Chicken Sausage & Bean Ragout Recipe
This one-pot sausage recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. It combines chicken sausages and black beans in a tomato sauce, all in 30 minutes. You know you’ve hit the recipe jackpot when your two kids and one of their friends inhale their first helping of a one-pot sausage recipe and…
Skinny Southwestern Crustless Quiche Recipe {Vegetarian}
Whip up an easy vegetarian breakfast or dinner with this skinny southwestern crustless quiche recipe. It’s as tasty as it is versatile! This recipe saved me a couple of nights ago. It was a week full of soccer practices, Kung-Fu classes and parent-teacher conferences. That means one thing…dinner planning disappeared into the abyss, along with…
Skinny Chicken & Black Bean Tostadas Recipe
This past weekend, I took on a turn on the cooking stage at the Salt Lake Home Show. As I hung out backstage, prepping for my Cooking Light with Flavor demonstration, I listened in on the mock-Chopped competition playing out on stage. Just like in the Food Network show of the same name, the competitors…
Light Southwestern Twice-Baked Baked Potato Recipe
Pull together a healthy vegetarian meal in no time with these lightened-up version of southwestern twice-baked potatoes. You know those times when you just forget to eat? Yeah, me neither (thus, the need for the weight loss journey). But I can see how it might happen when you are running from mall to mall, trying…
Easy Rice Bowl Recipe with Black Beans, Avocado & Cilantro Dressing {Vegetarian & Gluten-Free}
This easy vegetarian and gluten-free rice bowl recipe is elevated to “must make every week” status by the garlic-infused rice and light cilantro dressing. I like meals that reinforce my periodic laziness at dinnertime. When I don’t feel like making a meal that could actually be categorized as a recipe, I find myself throwing random…
Sweet Potato Hash Recipe with Creamy Avocado Sauce
This sweet potato hash pops with color and flavor, thanks to a creamy avocado sauce. Thanks to California Avocados for sponsoring this post and helping me to share this recipe with you. As Kristen of Dine & Dish and I gear up for an avocado link-up party, we are happily slicing and dicing California Avocados…
Southwestern Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Recipe with Cumin Black Beans {Vegetarian}
These stuffed portobello mushrooms are filled with southwestern flavors and are a fantastic vegetarian recipe option for Meatless Monday. Whether you follow a strict vegetarian diet or only don your meatless hat for Meatless Monday, these stuffed portobello mushrooms are worthy of a spot in your recipe rotation. Several weeks ago, I posted my Top…
Black Bean Sliders Recipe with Creamy California Avocado Sauce
I’m teaming up with California Avocados to bring you these vegetarian black bean sliders, topped with a creamy avocado sauce. So, you know that awkward moment when you are grilling up hamburgers and hot dogs for all of your summer barbecue guests, and you realize that one of your friends is a vegetarian, but you…
Southwestern Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe with Eggs, Black Beans & Salsa
“Yikes! I’ll get the eggs started.” When my husband (Steve) spots the crazed look in my eyes as I walk through the door after my Saturday morning long run, he knows his best line of defense is to start cooking breakfast. Stat. Even though I fuel up ahead of time and pop some energy chews…
Chipotle Shrimp Salad Bowls Recipe with Avocado, Black Beans & Corn
Bring on the smoky heat! These hearty salad bowls are filled with plenty of healthy ingredients…avocado, black beans, corn brown rice, romaine lettuce and some shrimp that will have you reaching for the nearest bottle of cold lager. In this hot weather, we are fixing main dish salads for lunch and dinner. A couple of…
Southwestern Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe with Black Beans, Brown Rice & Red Pepper
With the kick of southwestern flavors, you’ll never know how healthy these stuffed mushrooms are. Last week, I was racking my brain to think of a new appetizer to add to my arsenal, perhaps something that could also double as a side dish at a summer barbecue. Stuffed mushrooms have been a favorite of mine…
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe with Black Beans & Corn (Slow Cooker)
Heading to university for the first time was an adventure for many reasons. Not only did I join the throngs of college newbies who had never lived away from home, but I made what seemed a very long journey from Vancouver, Canada to Greeley, Colorado to be a part of the University of Northern Colorado’s…
Southwestern Eggs Benedict with Black Bean Spread, Avocado & Salsa Recipe
When I go to a restaurant for brunch, I want something good. Really good. There will be no yogurt parfaits at my brunch out. Those are relegated to weekday mornings (oh, and how I love those parfaits). Nope, when I go out on the town for brunch, there will be some sort of fatty meat…
Hearty Lentil & Black Bean Soup with Smoked Paprika Recipe
This hearty vegan lentil and black bean soup recipe is the perfect comfort food for chilly days. Only 223 calories per generous serving! 223 calories and 2 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP In the spirit of Meatless Monday, I pulled together a healthy, vegetarian (actually, this one will satisfy those who prefer vegan, too) soup for…
Black Bean Patties with Avocado & Tomato Salsa Recipe
When we find something that we like to eat, we tend to go a little overboard with it, particularly if it’s a healthy item. Black beans certainly fall under this category. We buy them buy the case at Costco and then proceed to put them in everything from soups and dips to chili and quinoa…