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Recipes with Vegetables

Irish Leek and Parsnip Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6-8 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, white and light green parts only, rinsed and chopped 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 large bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 pound parsnips, diced 32 ounces chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 cup milk 1 cup half and half optional garnish: fresh thyme or toasted croutons Read the Instructions here  

Steak and Sweet Potato Bowls with Avocado-Cilantro Drizzle

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 3-4 servings 1-1/4lb flank steak (or your favorite steak) 1/2 large avocado, thinly sliced (other half will be used in sauce) 1 large sweet potato (1lb,) peeled then chopped into 1″ cubes 1-1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil garlic salt and pepper 2 cups baby arugula or baby spinach cooked rice, for serving For the steak marinade: 1/4 cup gluten-free Tamari or soy sauce (dish will not be GF if using traditional soy sauce) 2 Tablespoons high heat cooking oil 2 teaspoons honey 4 crushed garlic cloves (not chopped garlic – it will burn) 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more or less) 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger For the Avocado-Cilantro Drizzle: 1/2 large avocado 1/4 cup packed cilantro 1-1/2 Tablespoons lime juice 1 clove garlic salt and pepper 2-4 Tablespoons water Read the Instructions here  

Broccoli Rabe and Turkey Sausage Lasagna

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8 servings For Sausage: 1 pound lean ground turkey 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes For Lasagna: 1 (24 ounce) jar no sugar added marinara sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 3 clove garlic, minced 1 cup mushrooms, diced small 6 cups broccoli rabe, chopped, stems removed 2 cups baby spinach, finely chopped 1 egg white 1/2 cup low-fat grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese 1 pound (or one box) whole wheat lasagna noodles, cooked Read the Instructions here  

Sesame Pork Stir Fry

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 1 pound ground pork 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon fish sauce 6 cloves garlic minced 4 cups chopped cabbage 1 cup shredded carrot 1 cup shelled edamame 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2 green onions, minced Read the Instructions here  

Quinoa Fried Rice

Add to ❤ Favorites Fried rice is made healthier by swapping out rice with quinoa. It makes an easy and delicious gluten-free meal packed with all the nutritious benefits of quinoa. Ingredients for 4 servings 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup uncooked quinoa, cooked according to package instructions 1 heaping cup frozen peas and carrots 2 eggs, whisked 2-3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce (or more as needed) 1 tsp sesame oil 2 green scallions, thinly sliced Read the Instructions here  

Wedge Salad

Add to ❤ Favorites Simple Wedge Salad with bacon and blue cheese that’s a delight to eat on it’s own or as a side dish … Ingredients 1 head of iceberg lettuce,chilled and cut into wedges 4 slices of bacon, cooked, cooled and crumbled 1 large tomato, chopped 1 onion, sliced ¼ cup of corn kernels crumbled bleu cheese for garnish Creamy Garlic Dressing 1 cup sour cream 6 cloves garlic chopped finely ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tbsp lemon juice or calamansi juice salt and pepper to taste Read the Instructions here  

Chicken Minestrone Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites This Chicken Minestrone Soup is easy to throw together and full of warming flavors! Ingredients for 8-10 servings 1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup carrots, diced, about 20 baby carrots ¼ onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 1 cup zucchini, quartered, about ½ zucchini 1 tsp sage 1 tsp oregano ½ tbsp parsley 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 quart veggie broth 28 oz diced tomatoes 2 cups water 1 cup dry ditalini pasta 15.5 oz can canellini beans, drained 4 cups chicken, shredded Read the Instructions here  

Dirty Risotto

Add to ❤ Favorites Feel free to use turkey, chicken, or pork sausage for this recipe. It’s all delicious! Ingredients for 6 servings 8-12oz Italian Sausage (I use 6oz mild/sweet and 6oz hot/spicy) ½ green bell pepper, finely diced ½ red bell pepper finely diced ½ red onion, finely diced 8oz mushrooms, finely diced 1½ cups arborio rice 5-6 cups broth (veggie, chicken, or beef) 2-3 Tbsp fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, or parsley) salt and pepper, to taste olive oil Read the Instructions here  

Classic Potato Soup with Bacon and Cheddar

Add to ❤ Favorites I love that this recipe makes a HUGE pot of soup. It’s enough for a crowd, but we often make it just for the two of us and freeze the extras for quick lunches. Ingredients for 12 servings Potato Soup 7 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 1/2 cups celery, diced 2 1/2 cups carrots, diced 2 1/2 cups onion, diced 1/2 cup white wine 6 large Russset potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 4 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 tablespoon dried chives 3 cups whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese, grated Optional garnish scallions sour cream cheddar cheese Read the Instructions here  

Coconut and Lime Chicken with Mixed Asian Vegetables

Add to ❤ Favorites A light and healthy meal that utilizes pan-frying, this coconut and lime chicken with mixed Asian vegetables is perfect for a weeknight dinner! Ingredients for 4-6 servings 2 – 2 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp. coconut oil Salt and pepper Sauce 1 (400mL) can coconut milk 1/4 cup vegetable broth (chicken also works!) 1/8 – 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (I used the juice of one lime.) 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1 tsp. freshly chopped ginger Salt and pepper 1/4 tsp. chili flakes 1 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro Veggies 200 g snow peas 1 portobello mushroom cap, halved and sliced 1 lb baby bok choy, washed thoroughly, white stalks sliced, green leaves roughly chopped (keep separated.) 1 zucchini, halved and sliced 1 garlic clove, minced Read the Instructions here  

Moroccan-Spiced Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 8-10 servings For the Ras el Hanout spice mix (or substitute a store-bought mix): 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin 3/4 tablespoons coriander 3/4 tablespoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons turmeric 1 teaspoon crushed red chili (for a spicy stew), or 1 teaspoon mild paprika For the stew: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced (6 to 8 ounces) 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons ras el hanout 4 to 5 medium carrots, sliced (about 1lb) 1 medium parsnip diced (about 3/4 lb) 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb) 2 roasted red peppers (from a jar or homemade), diced 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1/2 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped 4 cups water or broth 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 6 to 8 cups baby kale or baby spinach Lemon wedges, to garnish (optional) Sliced jalapeno peppers, to garnish (optional) Chopped parsley, to garnish (optional) Vegan or regular yogurt, to serve (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Warm Beet, Orange & Black Olive Salad Recipe

Add to ❤ Favorites Beets got great texture, a rather pleasing taste and have some serious health benefits to them. Think vitamin c, fiber, potassium, manganese and B vitamin folate. They’re a really good source of nitrates, which lowers your blood pressure and phytonutrients, which fight cancer. All-in-all, beets are good for you and add a lot to a dish. Ingredients for 4 servings 3 Large Beets Regular Olive Oil Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 Seedless Oranges 1/2 Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced 3 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped 5 Tablespoons Black Olives, Pitted and Halved 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar 5 Cups Red Lettuce, Gently Packed Regular Table Salt Ground Black Pepper Read the Instructions here