delicious, nutritious recipes
30 minute golden rice pilaf uses just a handful of basic ingredients to create an exotic, nourishing, and deeply comforting side dish. 
There is SO much to love about this rice: It’s 30 minute time stamp, abundant nutritional properties, and the way it can make dinner feel instantly fancy. It had every taster in my house leaning over the stove going in for “just one more bite” long after dinner had concluded….
Healthy baked red velvet donuts are the ultimate whole-grain breakfast, afternoon snack, or lower sugar dessert. Free of artificial colors and rich in antioxidants, these homemade donuts are kid- and adult-approved. May I present to you the ultimate mashup of my favorite breakfast (cake donuts) and dessert (red velvet cake anything). These donuts are fluffy, moist,…
Spiced lentil burgers with tahini slaw are made with wholesome, pantry-staple ingredients and come together in right under 30 minutes. Vegan, gluten free, freezer-friendly, and nutrient-packed.The frozen food aisle abounds with frozen veggie burger options these days, but look beyond the main ingredient and you’ll find that most are highly processed. What some shoppers may…
Slow cooker vegetarian tikka masala highlights the sultry spices of the Indian kitchen in a restorative, streamlined supper. Serve over basmati rice for a gluten-free and vegan meal. If you’re looking to fend off winter chill with a recipe that’s as comforting as it is nutritious, you’ve come to the right place! This cozy, Indian-inspired dish…
Tuna melts with quick-pickled fennel is an elevated version of the diner classic, bringing bright herbaceous flavors to the forefront. Enjoy as an easy, make-ahead lunch or weeknight dinner.
30 minute loaded quinoa taco salad is a satisfying all-in-one meal that holds up great for make-ahead weekday lunches. Vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and a total flavor fiesta. We’re gearing up for another snow storm here in Denver today, so I’m hunkered down with a laundry list of computer work to keep me occupied. I’m so grateful to…
Kung Pao cauliflower meatballs combine cauliflower, quinoa, breadcrumbs, and spices to master the delight of a meatless “meatball”. Enjoy as an appetizer or serve over rice for a vegetarian meal. We’re giving the Chinese takeout standard a wholesome upgrade with nutrient and fiber-dense quinoa and cauliflower. And I know the concept of meatless meatballs may sound…
Roasted eggplant and lentil bowls with cardamom yogurt are fiber-rich, plant-based bowls brimming with nutrients and Indian spices. Perfect for make-ahead lunches or easy weeknight dinners. Oh the love I have for these warming, satiating bowls of bliss. Roasted eggplant and red onion are the perfect match for meaty black lentils, which lend a one-two punch…
30 minute creamy goat cheese pasta with brussels and sun-dried tomatoes: a Mediterranean-inspired one-pot main guaranteed to become a family favorite. Nothing defines comfort food quite like a creamy pasta dish. And considering we woke up to 7+ inches (and counting) of snow this morning in Denver, I’m craving all the cozy comfort foods. *Sits back…
