Collard Burrito Wrap

I had fun making these Collard Burrito Wrap! I made the Chile Lime Rice and use Greek Yogurt instead of sour cream. I also added avocado for a creamy texture, nice bite with the fresh collard green leaves.   Recipe for the Chili Lime Rice           Recipe for the Collard Wrap…

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Beefless Beef Stew

What’s your goal this year? For me, it’s eating more plant-based foods. This beefless stew surprised me – first, I thought – no way I can make it taste as good as if I were to use beef. But it’s pretty close – as a matter of fact, I like it better. I started eating…

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Stuffed Indian Eggplant

I’ve been to many Indian Restaurants and I like their food. But today, I made something out of an Indian Eggplant but not an Indian traditional recipe. I stuffed the eggplant with barley, tomatoes, and seasoned them with smoked paprika. I know it doesn’t sound like Masala – but I always like tweaking recipes and…

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Chicken Salad

The other day I made a noodle dish for my husband’s work and I overestimated the chicken I needed for the dish. So today I decided I’ll make the chicken salad with the leftover shredded chicken breast. Trader Joe’s is one of my favorite stores, I love their Organic Mayo and that’s what I used for this recipe.…

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Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Salad

Today I roasted some eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes, red bell peppers and one yellow onion. Roasting brings out the essence of the vegetables, especially bell peppers. It gives the peppers mild and sweet flavors – they’re great to add to any salad or a side dish for any of your grains and meat. I love batch…

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Chili Lime Stuffed Peppers

A quick and easy dinner today. It’s one of those days that call for whatever is left at home – be creative and make the most of what you have. This is the kind of day I’m having, but it worked out deliciously with this Chili Lime Stuffed Peppers. Making a big pot of rice…

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Stir Fry Veggies and Tempeh

Tempeh can absorb flavors easily. I like marinating them in tamari with sesame oil and some garlic and ginger. If you’re looking for a meat alternative, tempeh is a good source of protein and other vitamins and minerals. Read here for more health benefits The Science of Eating Tempeh is a traditional soy product originating…

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Overnight Chia Seeds with Bananas and Sweet Potatoes

Eating breakfast is very important. I know how busy life can be sometimes but fueling our body with healthy breakfast will give us the energy we need for the whole day. Cereal is easy to have but it’s loaded with sugar that will give us the sugar crash later and it will also make us grab…

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Pad Thai Zoodles

It’s dinner time again! Zucchini is very watery, in this recipe I sauteed the zucchini first and set it aside. I kinda stir fry the rest of the veggies with tamari, honey, and rice vinegar – then I added the zucchini when ready to serve, this way your Pad Thai doesn’t turn out so soupy.…

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Zoodles and Roasted Eggplant

If you love pasta but would like to make a healthier version of your favorite pasta dish – I believe that this recipe is one of the best choices for not feeling so guilty. By sauteing the zucchini, we bring the essence of such an amazing flavor, the same way when we roast a vegetable –…

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