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Fajita Bowl Night with Quinoa & Lentils, Guacamole: Weeknight Plant-Based Meals

A simple recipe for a healthier take on fajitas. No more onions swimming in oil at restaurants! This is the lean, plant-forward version of fajitas I really want when I order it. Fajita Bowl with Guacamole Serves 4-6 Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 3 teaspoons garlic, minced or 2 teaspoons garlic powder 3 peppers, red, yellow, or mixed 1 teaspoon cumin … Continue reading Fajita Bowl Night with Quinoa & Lentils, Guacamole: Weeknight Plant-Based Meals

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Plant-Based Weekday Meal Planning 5 x 1 | Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

_________________ Menu Monday: Spaghetti Squash with Spinach, Basil, and Cherry Tomatoes Tuesday: Mediterranean Mezze with Homemade Hummus & Veg, Spinach Patties, and Quinoa Tabuli Wednesday: Fajita Bowl Night with Quinoa & Lentils, Guacamole Thursday: Cauliflower Rice “Paella” Friday: Vegetarian Tacos with Fresh Avocado, White Beans, and Chimichurri Sauce {Click on menu items for recipe} _________________ What is 5 x 1? Short answer, 5 weekday meals, 1 shopping trip to the … Continue reading Plant-Based Weekday Meal Planning 5 x 1 | Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

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Mediterranean Mezze with Homemade Hummus & Veg, Spinach Patties, and Quinoa Tabuli: Weeknight Dinners

This is part of the 5X1 challenge, 5 meals, 1 shopping trip.  All the meals are plant-based, gluten and dairy free.  This was night two of the plan. The first night was Spaghetti Squash with tomatoes, basil, and spinach. To read more about it, follow this Link.  Night 2: Mediterranean Mezze 3 small dishes: Tabuli, hummus with veg, and spinach patties Extra: some zucchini “chips”  … Continue reading Mediterranean Mezze with Homemade Hummus & Veg, Spinach Patties, and Quinoa Tabuli: Weeknight Dinners

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I went vegan for a day and this is what I ate

What did I eat? Why did I do it? I want to feel healthier and have more energy. I went vegan for a month a few years back and felt really nice and light. But, it became hard socially to always seek out alternatives. Now, I describe myself as a flexitarian.  But, I know adapting some more vegan-friendly eating habits can really help to improve … Continue reading I went vegan for a day and this is what I ate

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Easy weeknight dinner: Sole en Papillotte (fish in parchment paper)

  This recipe was inspired by my recent trip to Lisbon. If you’ve ever been, you know how much they love seafood. But, that doesn’t mean this recipe is complicated or uses fancy techniques at all. Just because I added a little French in the title doesn’t mean the average home cook can’t make it. In fact, you will probably find this technique so easy … Continue reading Easy weeknight dinner: Sole en Papillotte (fish in parchment paper)

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