Chopped Green Goddess Salad

Chopped Green Goddess Salad

by | Mar 22, 2022

Chopped Green Goddess Salad

Julie Pace, RDN
This simple Green Goddess Salad is so delicious and easy to make. It's made with green cabbage, broccoli, green onions, cucumbers, and a homemade Green Goddess salad dressing. Packed with health promoting ingredients, this salad will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine dairy free, Gluten Free, vegan
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, finely chopped
  • 4 medium mini cucumbers, finely chopped organic
  • 6 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 head broccoli, finely chopped organic

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 cup baby spinach organic
  • 1/4 cup green onions

Instructions
 

  • Place chopped cabbage, broccoli, onions and cucumbers in a large bowl.
  • Add all the dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the dressing over the chopped salad and toss to combine.
Keyword chopped salad, green goddess salad, salads
Carrot Cake Baked Oats

Carrot Cake Baked Oats

by | Mar 19, 2022

Carrot Cake Baked Oats

Julie Pace, RDN
Nutritious and delicious, this Carrot Cake Baked Oats recipe is one of my favorite ways to eat oats. It's made with healthy whole grain oats, maple syrup,, organic carrots and delicious spices. Refined sugar free, vegan, and gluten free. Enjoy it for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breads, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Gluten Free, vegan
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground, nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground, cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1-3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tbsp flaxseed, ground
  • 6 tbsp water
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1//2 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix flaxseed and water together. Set aside for 5 minutes to let thicken.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and salt.
  • In medium bowl, add milk, maple, syrup, vanilla extract. Add in the carrots, flaxseed mixture (when thickened) and walnuts.
  • Combine wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Pour mixture into a greased ( I used coconut oil) 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, or 30-40 minutes depending on which size baking dish you use.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Top with warm maple syrup, if desired.
Keyword baked oats, carrot cake, oats

Mediterranean White Bean Soup

Mediterranean White Bean Soup

by | Mar 15, 2022

Mediterranean Whitei Bean Soup

Julie Pace, RDN
This one pot flavorful and wholesome Mediterranean Whitei Bean Soup is made with simple and affordable ingredients. It's packed with plant-based protein, fiber, phytonutrients, antioxidants, and nutrients that nourishes your body and protects your health.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large red onion chopped
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 32 ounces veggie broth organic
  • 2 15 oz. cannellini beans organic, drained and rinsed
  • 3 large carrots chopped, organic
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes sliced
  • 1 tsp thyme dried, organic
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp oregano dried, organic
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cup baby spinach organic

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, Add oil, red onions, and garlic. Saute until soft and fragrant.
  • Add in vegetable broth and remaining ingredients, except for spinach. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes or until carrots are soft.
  • Add baby spinach during last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and top with homemade vegan parmesan cheese.
Keyword Beans, cannellini

Chocolate Baked Oats

Chocolate Baked Oats

by | Mar 15, 2022

Chocolate Baked Oats

Julie Pace, RDN
This healthy Chocolate Baked Oats recipe is so easy to make and so delicious. It's like eating cake for breakfast, but so much healthier. If you love chocolate you'll love this recipe. Gluten free and vegan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp flaxseed, ground
  • 6 Tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats organic
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips dairy free

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, mix flaxseed and water together. Set aside for 5 minutes until it thickens.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to blender along with the thickened flaxseed. Blend until smooth. Pour into 2 ramekins. Top with additional chocolate chips, if desired.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Remove from oven and enjoy immediately.
Keyword baked, oatmeal, oats

Healthy Quinoa Salad

Healthy Quinoa Salad

by | Mar 13, 2022

Healthy Quinoa Salad

Julie Pace, RDN
You'll love this quick and easy quinoa salad recipe that's loaded with flavor and powerful nutrients. This dish is easy to make and is a great meal prep dish to make for the week ahead. It's made with quinoa a delicious whole grain that's gluten free and packed with nutrients, fiber, protein, and beneficial plant compounds along with many more health promoting ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa, dry white, organic
  • 2 cups edamame organic, non-gmo
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped organic
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 2 cups baby spinach, finely chopped organic
  • 2 medium cucumbers, diced organic

Tangy Lemon Tahini Dressing

  • 1 Tbsp Tahini
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 gloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp dijion mustard

Instructions
 

  • Combine rinsed quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then decrease temperature to simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until all of the water has been absorbed, usually about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool.
  • In a medium pot, add 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add in edamame. Boil for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for dressing.
  • In a large bowl, add cooked quinoa, edamame and chopped veggies. Mix well. Drizzle with tahini dressing and enjoy!
Keyword healthy salad, quinoa, Quinoa Salad