Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon Salsa

by | Jul 8, 2022

Watermelon Salsa

Julie Pace, RDN
This delicious and refreshing watermelon salsa is quick and easy to make. It's made with sweet watermelon, jalapeno peppers, cucumbers, onions, and avocados. Add in cilantro, mint leaves, and zest of lime & juice for more flavor.
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Course healthy snack, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine plant-based, vegan
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced
  • 2 medium fresh jalapeno peppers, finely diced de-seed
  • 2 medium avocado, diced peeled
  • 1 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 medium seedless cucumbers, diced peeled

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl. Toss well and enjoy.

Notes

Optional- Add in 3/4 cup cilantro leaves and/or 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves with zest and juice of one lime.
Keyword salad, watermelon
Easy Apple Pie Bites

Easy Apple Pie Bites

by | Jul 7, 2022

Easy Apple Pie Bites

Julie Pace, RDN
These flavorful, flaky phyllo shells filled with warm cinnamon apples taste just like an apple pie, but with less calories, fat, and sugar. Ready to eat in 15 minutes or less which makes them a quick and healthy snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine plant-based, vegan
Servings 7

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium apples, diced I used Honeycrisp, Organic
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 2 tso lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup organic brown sugar if needed, can substitute for 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pkg Phyllo shells I used Athens

Instructions
 

  • Core and dice apples.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Heat a skillet to low heat and add apples, cornstarch , cinnamon, lemon zest, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  • Let simmer, stirring frequently until mixture thickens and is well combine.
  • Place phyllo cups in the oven on baking pan for 3-4 minutes until crisp. Remove from oven.
  • In each shell, fill the apple pie mixture and enjoy!
  • Optional- Top with chopped pecans or dairy free whipped cream.
Keyword apple pie, apples

Sauteed Asparagus with Garlic

Sauteed Asparagus with Garlic

by | Jun 29, 2022

Sauteed Asparagus with Garlic

Julie Pace, RDN
A quick, easy and delicious side dish that's ready in 15 minutes or less. It's made with 4 simple ingredients including fresh asparagus, fresh garlic, lemon, and pepper.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound asparagus spears fresh
  • 2 tbsp olive oil can use water instead
  • 3 -4 cloves fresh garlic, choped
  • 1/2 lemon juice and/or zest
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place saute skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in olive oil or vegan butter.
  • Add asparagus and saute 3-5 minutes.
  • Saute until done to likeness or slightly tender.
  • Add chopped garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  • Add lemon juice or zest and saute for one minute.
  • Remove from heat and enjoy!
  • Optional, sprinkle with vegan parmesan, if desired.
Keyword Asparagus, gluten free

Chickpea Caesar Salad

Chickpea Caesar Salad

by | Apr 24, 2022

Chickpea Caesar Salad

Julie Pace, RDN
This delicious Chickpea Caesar Salad Recipe makes a quick, easy and nutritious meal. Topped with a delicious homemade caesar dressing and garlicky chickpeas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, vegan
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chickpeas rinsed, drained, dried
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/4 medium avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets chopped
  • 1 medium seedless cucumber diced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Caesar Dressing

  • 1/4 cup tahini, organic
  • 1 clove fresh garlic
  • 1/4 cup vegenaise
  • 1 tsp capers, diced thin
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1-2 tbsp water to thin
  • black pepper, fresh ground

Instructions
 

  • To make ceasar dressing add first six ingredients to food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Add more water to thin, if needed.
Keyword caesar salad, chickpea salad

Mediterranean Red Lentil Salad

Mediterranean Red Lentil Salad

by | Apr 12, 2022

Mediterranean Red Lentil Salad

Julie Pace, RDN
If you've got 20 minutes, you've got time to make this quick and easy Red Lentil Salad. This five ingredient recipe made with red lentils, red bell pepper, red onion, and baby spinach is so healthy and delicious. Drizzled with homemade oil free balsamic vinegar dressing makes this salad even more flavorful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine dairy free, Gluten Free, Mediterranean, vegan
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup red lentils, organic rinsed, sorted
  • 2 cups vegetable broth organic
  • 1 large red bell pepper organic, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach organic, chopped

Homemade Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Dijion mustard
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp oregano, dried organic
  • 1 tsp basil, dried organic

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and sort lentils. Place lentils and vegetable broth in pot and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer for about 15 minutes or until lentils are soft and broth is soaked up.
  • Remove lentils from heat and let cool. Drain any remaining broth, if needed.
  • In a medium bowl, add red bell pepper, red onion, baby spinach, along with red lentils. Mix well. Drizzle with homemade dressing and enjoy!

Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl. Whisk together. Store in a jar with lid in refrigerator for 5-7 days.

Notes

Optional: Top with Vegan Feta Cheese
Keyword Lentil Salad Recipe, Red lentil, Vegan Recipes