Dinner
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Easy Home-made Fresh Tomato Soup
As a mom of two very active boys, I’m always looking for recipes that are quick, easy, and kids approved :). This one is perfect for a cold rainy day when you need something warm and filling. During the summertime, we had a lot of tomatoes in our backyard. If we can’t eat all of them fresh then I freeze the rest. First I wash them and then put them in a ziplock bag into the freezer. For this recipe I used my frozen tomatoes 🙂 You can use fresh! I just wanted to give you guys tip if you have a lot of tomatoes that you can’t eat, just…
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Quick Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
Follow my blog with Bloglovin If you like to eat mushrooms and need quick and easy vegan lunch you have to try this recipe. Its perfect to make when you’re throwing a party ~ goes great with a glass of wine and some crackers! Ingredients 1 lb white button or cremini mushrooms 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion 2 carrots pinch of Himalayan pink salt olive oil arugula – optional Instructions Remove stems from mushrooms, chop them finely and put them aside. Chop carrots, onions, and mince garlic. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan ~ medium heat. Put chopped carrots, onions and garlic in a frying…
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Easy Vegetable Quinoa Salad
My protein packed salad to go is always some variation of quinoa salad. It is light, healthy, and great for lunch, dinner or picnic. I like to cook quinoa in advance since it can be stored in a fridge for 2-3 days, or you can even freeze quinoa and defrost in just a minute in the microwave. Quinoa can be found in bulk bins or packed on the shelves. I always buy organic quinoa in bulk at Whole Foods Market. The most important benefit of quinoa is that it is a high source of protein, iron, magnesium, fiber. It has a mild nutty flavor and sort of crunchy texture. If…
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Sweet Potato Chickpea Vegan Burger
Lately, I’ve been wanting to create more healthy vegan recipes for my family. This one is a hit. Kids love them and my husband, too. It has a lot of steps to prepare everything, but I usually do this the night before. Yield: 8 small burgers (pictured) Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato (baked) 1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned) 1 Tbsp red onion (minced) 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced) 3 Tbsp rolled oats 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp fresh turmeric (minced) ~ optional Instructions: I usually prepare chickpeas and sweet potato the night before. Start with cooking your chickpeas the night before and then just put…
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Easy Chickpeas – Garbanzo Beans Salad
Today I will share with you one of my favorite salads. It’s fresh and delicious and fantastic dinner or light lunch. This salad is very easy to make and its perfect for a picnic since it can be made a few hours ahead. I pack this salad in kids’ lunch boxes and they love it. The best lunch box that I use is this one. Perfect for adults too. Chickpeas are such a great staple to have in your diet. They have a high source of protein, fiber, and iron. I always use dried chickpeas, which I buy in bulk at Whole Foods Market. I love buying grains and seeds in…
