Quick & easy! Serve up this Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with your holiday meal. Tossed with apples, toasted almonds and a homemade apple cider vinaigrette. When you’re looking for a unique side dish for your holiday or Sunday dinner table, this shredded Brussels sprouts salad recipe does the trick! It doesn’t require cooking, which frees…
Butternut Squash Stew with Quinoa & Beans {Vegan}
It doesn’t get anymore comforting than a bowl of hearty butternut squash stew! With quinoa and beans, this is a fantastic plant-based meal that comes together so easily. My love of butternut squash stew started with one of the most popular recipes on my site, Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash & Quinoa. So many…
Spaghetti Squash Salad with Apple & Toasted Pecans
This easy Spaghetti Squash Salad with apples, toasted pecans & apple cider vinaigrette is the perfect fall side dish for Thanksgiving or weeknight dinners! This spaghetti squash salad is a side dish worthy of a holiday meal. But it’s also easy enough to include in your regular meal plan rotation. If you’re a spaghetti squash…
Berry Almond Milk Smoothie Bowl Recipe
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Safeway. All opinions are 100% mine. Start your morning off right with a berry-filled plant based smoothie bowl, topped with fresh fruit and nuts! High in protein and fiber, and packed with flavor. I fully admit that I was very late to the smoothie…
Warm Kale Salad with Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms
Caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms make everything better. This warm kale salad is no exception! Add chickpeas or beans for extra protein. I know it’s hard to believe that a salad could be comforting, but there’s something about this warm kale salad that makes me crave it even on the coldest days. Learning how to…
Asian Slaw with Edamame & Miso Dressing
Pile this Asian Slaw on tacos or eat it straight. Tons of veggies, a hit of protein from the edamame and tons of flavor, thanks to the creamy (dairy free) miso dressing. This Asian slaw with edamame and easy, creamy (but vegan) miso dressing is something I can happily eat day after day, switching up…
Farro Salad with Grilled Vegetables & Tahini Dressing
Make ahead or meal prep! This vegan farro salad with grilled vegetables & tahini dressing can last for several days in the fridge, making it a great option for meals throughout the week. Four days. That’s how many days in a row I ate this farro salad with my lunch. Served over spinach, alongside a…
Boiled Potatoes with Olive Oil & Fresh Herbs
These boiled potatoes, with olive oil and fresh herbs, couldn’t be simpler, but the flavors will convince you to make this side dish over and over again. These boiled potatoes are straight out of my mum’s playbook, and it’s always amazing to me how something so simple can taste so good. When I was a…
Vegetable Quinoa Stir Fry Recipe
Healthy grains and a boat load of veggies are packed into this easy, delicious Vegetable Quinoa Stir Fry recipe. A weeknight dinner staple! This Vegetable Quinoa Stir Fry recipe may be one of my favorite side dishes, but it can just as easily be turned into a full dinner in minutes. Crack open a can…
5-Minute Black Bean Dip Recipe {Healthy Snack}
This easy, vegan 5-minute black bean dip is perfect for your next get-together, or keep it on hand for afternoon snacking. 80 calories and 0 Weight Watchers SP This easy black bean dip fits right in with my healthy living goals. You see, I’m a snacker, through and through. If I’m going to lose all…
Spicy Green Bean Stir Fry Recipe
This Spicy Green Bean Stir Fry recipe is one of the easiest and most flavorful side dishes! So much flavor with just a few ingredients. 76 calories and 1 Weight Watchers SP When you’re looking for a quick, flavorful side dish, nothing beats this green bean stir fry! I’ve now made these spicy green beans…
Vegan Hummus Avocado Sandwich
This is the veggie hummus avocado sandwich that I make day after day! Stacked with veggies, this vegan lunch is a tasty powerhouse of nutrients. I fully admit that I ate this hummus avocado sandwich for lunch five days in a row. It takes all of 10 minutes to make and the ingredients are stocked…
Vegan Chickpea Curry {Slow Cooker}
This slow cooker vegan chickpea curry recipe has been a long-time favorite in our house. It’s packed with nutrients and flavor! Plus, it’s a breeze to make. 181 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Vegan Chickpea Curry is not just for those follow a plant-based diet. While I prepare my share of chicken and…
Italian Chickpea Soup Recipe {Vegan}
A regular on our menu! This hearty Italian Chickpea Soup recipe (vegan) is a simple and satisfying soup that relies on pantry staples. 292 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Once my husband polished off his first bowl of this Italian Chickpea Soup (vegan), he said, “This needs to be a regular on our dinner…
Vegan Thai Red Curry Recipe
Add some kick to your meatless meals with this delicious and veggie-packed Vegan Thai Red Curry! It uses ingredients found in most grocery stores & it’s a breeze to make. 189 calories and 6 Weight Watchers SmartPoints My boys are suckers for any sort of Thai-inspired food and this Vegan Thai Red Curry recipe got…
Superfood Salad with Miso Dressing
There’s so much goodness in this superfood salad. Kale, avocado, cabbage, rice and more, all tossed with a miso dressing. Delicious! 143 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP There are some days when my body craves a big bowl of veggies, and this superfood salad takes on that role like the superhero it is! Packed…
Prune Almond Protein Balls
Fuel up post-workout or curb that sugar craving with these easy Prune Almond Protein Balls. Keep your kitchen stocked with a double batch! 109 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP for 2 protein balls. I had no idea these Prune Almond Protein Balls would be such a hit the first time I made them. But…
Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas {Vegan}
Pull out the crockpot for a batch of these vegan Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas. Mix in some extra vegetables if you’d like and serve over rice or quinoa. 188 calories and 0 Weight Watchers SP These Slow Cooker Italian Chickpeas prove that this protein-packed legume isn’t destined just for hummus. In fact, chickpeas are fantastic…
Pineapple Spinach Smoothie Recipe
My all-time favorite smoothie! This Pineapple Spinach Smoothie is naturally sweet and is perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack. 150 calories and 7 Weight Watchers SP Breakfast or afternoon snack time, this dairy-free pineapple spinach smoothie makes its way into my smoothie cup at at least once a week. Packed with dark, leafy…
Apple and Peanut Butter Granola Snacks
This 3-ingredient snack is popular with both kids and adults! Apple and Peanut Butter Granola Snacks help to curb those afternoon munchies. 126 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP These Apple and Peanut Butter Granola Snacks are far from rocket science cooking. But sometimes we all need a little snack inspiration to help us bust…
