Tag: Garlic

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Crispy Tempeh and Broccoli with Savory Tahini  I tend to eat more tempeh than tofu because it is easier for my body to digest, which might be due to tempeh’s fermented nature. Tofu can present gastric discomfort. Whether you use tempeh (as directed) or substitute with tofu, you’ll crave this sauce’s…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Saucy Chickpeas and Quinoa I love how the color of red quinoa pops out in this bowl! However, white or tri-color quinoa tastes just as yummy.  You can also swap the quinoa for any other cooked grain such as, bulgar, farro, or wheat berries. Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week The Fourth of July holiday was just one week ago, and if you’re still craving a festive, summer salad, try Emma Lovewell’s Corn Salad. The flavor has a subtle sweetness with a creamy and crunchy texture. The corn in this salad has a Mexican-inspired twist: Esquite! Esquite-Inspired Corn Salad Ingredients  2…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Memorial Day weekend, or the ‘unofficial start of summer’, is often filled with a buffet of not-so-healthy food choices such as, creamy, rich, greasy, or fried options. For a lighter, more healthful meal, toss a piece of salmon on the grill topped with fresh mango salsa. If you prefer a…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week In celebration of Cinco de Mayo in a few days, I thought I’d share a recipe similar to the Mexican dish, Chicken Tinga. Whether or not you celebrate, this recipe will satisfy a craving for Mexican food.  It uses smoked paprika (instead of chipotle powder) to cut the heated spice.…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week While I follow a vegan/vegetarian diet, I also like to share healthful recipes for my carnivorous friends. This is a classic Filipino dish that can often take hours of marinating and braising to prepare. However, this recipe variation offers a quick to prep adobo sauce with tart, savory flavors! Chicken in…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Last week’s recipe featured a guacamole variation. This week we’re staying with a dip or spread, but with more protein. It’s quick to prep with minimal ingredients! Hummus is a great go-to healthy snack or add-on to any meal to sneak in a bit more plant-based protein. I personally love…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week A Mediterranean Greek twist on Guacamole! 🥑 Ingredients 4 Avocados (cubed) 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice 1 Garlic Clove (minced) 1/2 cup Red Onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano 1 tablespoon Flat Leaf Parsley (chopped) 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped) 1 tablespoon Kalamata Olives (diced) For the Garnish: 2 tablespoons Fat-Free…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week There are seemingly endless ways to prep and eat cauliflower: raw, roasted, stir-fried, mashed (as potatoes), and as a pizza crust, to name a few! Quick tip for roasting: cut into slices (not florets). The flat surface will produce a flavor-rich browning! Nutty Roasted Cauliflower  Ingredients  (1) large or (2) small…

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    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The days are shorter, the air is crisp and chilly, and snow ❄️ may be dusting the ground in your neck of the woods. My neighborhood received its first snow 🌨️ fall of the season this past week! My new 9-month kitten, Tali 🐱was gazed out the window in awe!…