Tag: healthy

Easy Recipes, Plant Based Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian + Vegan

Chili Lime Pepitas

Christi

Chili Lime Pepitas are spicy, sweet, and tangy. This easy roasted pumpkin seed recipe makes a wonderful healthy snack, salad topper, and more!

Roasted Chili Lime Pepitas
Roasted chili lime pepitas are delicious but addictive, so be forewarned! They are tasty little suckers, and if I eat them alone, I can eat a whole batch in no time. The combination of spicy, sweet, salty, and zesty flavors makes them super satisfying. They are a perfect snack if you are following a low-carb or keto diet, especially if you are also vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based. Continue reading “Chili Lime Pepitas” →

Easy Recipes, Plant Based Recipes, Sauce, Vegetarian + Vegan

Easy Sofrito Recipe

Christi

This easy sofrito recipe is a sofrito rojo or red sofrito sauce made from scratch and is used to add flavor to so many dishes!

Sofrito

Sofrito Rojo

Sofrito is used around the world and has many variations. This Sofrito Rojo recipe, or red sofrito, is made with red bell peppers, tomatoes, chipotle chili peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro to create a winning flavor combination that can easily be added to various recipes including beans, rice, soups, stews, meat, and more! Continue reading “Easy Sofrito Recipe” →

Dinner, Easy Recipes, Seafood

Sesame Glazed Salmon

Christi

Sesame glazed salmon is healthy and super yummy! This easy Asian salmon recipe is baked in the oven on a sheet pan and ready in 20 minutes!

Sesame Glazed Salmon
Salmon is the fish I make most often due to its many health benefits and I like to change it up for variety, so I created this sesame-glazed salmon recipe. This Asian-inspired roasted salmon with sesame glaze tastes amazing and is a delicious way to serve salmon. Continue reading “Sesame Glazed Salmon” →

Dinner, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Plant Based Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian + Vegan

Tuscan Cauliflower Rice

Christi

This Tuscan Cauliflower Rice recipe uses healthy low-carb ingredients to create a delicious Italian cauliflower side dish or vegetarian meal.

Tuscan Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice is a staple for me since it is so versatile and an easy way to incorporate healthy veggies into almost any meal. This easy cauliflower rice recipe with spinach, tomatoes, and Italian flavors is keto-friendly, gluten-free, nutritious, and super yummy! Continue reading “Tuscan Cauliflower Rice” →

Easy Recipes, Salad, Sauce, Vegetarian + Vegan

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Christi

Apple Cider Vinaigrette made with avocado oil and apple cider vinegar is a healthy sugar-free salad dressing recipe that’s quick and easy!

Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing
Homemade salad dressings are the best! I have always preferred making my own salad dressing since it is much healthier than most store-bought salad dressing that contains a huge list of who knows what! Continue reading “Apple Cider Vinaigrette” →

Drinks, Easy Recipes, Vegetarian + Vegan

4 Spice Chai Mix

Christi

This easy 4-Spice Chai Mix recipe is a flavorful blend of spices that can be used to make chai tea lattes and other chai spice recipes.

Chai Spice Mix

Four Spice Chai Mix

A chai tea latte is my favorite beverage and I drink them daily year-round. The warm, spicy, and comforting flavors of chai spice are just the best! Continue reading “4 Spice Chai Mix” →

Appetizers, Easy Recipes, Plant Based Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian + Vegan

Dry Roasted Almonds

Christi

Dry Roasted Almonds are healthy and freshly roasted almonds taste better than store-bought. This is the easiest way to roast almonds at home!
Dry Roasted Almonds

I love almost all varieties of nuts, I am like a squirrel, but I eat more almonds than any other nut. Continue reading “Dry Roasted Almonds” →

Dinner, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Plant Based Recipes, Vegetarian + Vegan

Easy Baked Tofu

Christi

This Easy Baked Tofu recipe comes out of the oven crispy and delicious! Crispy tofu is ready in 30 minutes and can be used in so many ways!

Baked Tofu
Crispy Baked Tofu tastes so good, having both a nice flavor and texture. This tofu is also very versatile and can be used as a plant-based protein source for vegan and vegetarian recipes or as a meat replacement Continue reading “Easy Baked Tofu” →

Appetizers, Dessert, Dinner, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Side Dish, Vegetarian + Vegan

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Christi

This stuffed acorn squash with herb walnut goat cheese makes a satisfying vegetarian meal that is packed with nutrients and lots of flavor!

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Herb Walnut Goat Cheese
This savory roasted acorn squash is stuffed with a delicious mixture of herbed goat cheese and walnuts that pairs so well with the sweetness of the acorn squash. It can be served as a main course or as a festive fall side dish that would be perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Continue reading “Stuffed Acorn Squash” →

Breakfast, Dinner, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Vegetarian + Vegan

Almond Flax Waffles

Christi

Almond Flax Waffles are healthy and super yummy! These gluten-free, grain-free, keto waffles are high in protein, fiber and omega-3s.

Almond Flax Waffles
These protein-packed power waffles are perfect for a sugar-free, dairy-free, grain-free, gluten-free, low-carb, diabetic, or keto diet. Continue reading “Almond Flax Waffles” →