Category Archives: Veggies

Vegetable Tacos

November, 2017

Fact:  When I cook a new, healthy dish for my family, the percentage of family members who like it looks something like this:

I like it 99% of the time (obv).  My husband likes it 90% of the time (probably less but he knows better).  My 12 year old daughter likes it 50% of the time and my 9 year old son about 70%.  

So as you can see, it is quite easy to please me and my husband, but not necessarily my kids.  

Fact:  I don’t take a strong stance for or against any certain way of eating.  In my opinion, the key to health is tons of veggie consumption.  

Fact:  VEGETABLE TACOS RULE Continue reading →

Spiced Roasted Cauliflower

November, 2017

Tired of making the same old vegetable side dishes?

If so, here is a delicious, simple cauliflower recipe you can add to your rotation!

I love how versatile cauliflower is.  In my opinion it has a milder flavor which really allows it to soak in the flavor of its seasoning.

I got this roasted cauliflower recipe from a friend a few years ago and it has become a keeper.  The combination of sweet and savory is just perfect.

Enjoy! Continue reading →

Tempeh Bolognese

November, 2017

Have you ever cooked with tempeh?  If you haven’t, it may seem intimidating. I mean just the name – tempeh??

So what exactly IS tempeh?

According to Dictionary.com, tempeh is a traditional soy product originating from Indonesia.  It is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form.

I know that the benefits of soy is a frequently debated topic.  Here is my take on soy, and why I believe that tempeh is a healthy source of soy.

Tempeh is a great source of plant based protein and is so versatile.  It has a nutty flavor, but when I cook with it I use some type of sauce that the tempeh easily soaks up.

This tempeh bolognese can be used on top of pasta, zoodles, or even roasted broccoli!  My husband, who is a meat guy, actually loved it!  (Full disclosure – he would have loved it even more if I made it with red meat, but that’s not the point, right?) Continue reading →

Grain Free Veggie Fried Rice

March, 2017

This past Sunday I caught myself at home, ALONE, at lunch time.  It was one of those miraculous times when each member of my family had to be somewhere.

Unfortunately I had not done the food shopping yet, and I was starving.  I knew I wanted to load up on veggies at lunch since I was out the night before, had some cocktails….too much dinner….decadent dessert.  I needed a Sunday mini detox.  But unfortunately I looked in my fridge to find one lonely carrot and half of a cucumber.  

But then I remembered I had lots of frozen veggies in my freezer.  Yay!!  I took out frozen riced cauliflower, frozen broccoli, and frozen onions and thought to myself, “Now what the heck can I do with these?” Continue reading →

Veggie Quinoa Crunch

March, 2017

The other day my family visited my brother and sister-in-law and enjoyed quite a feast.  Upon returning home I decided it was the perfect night for a healthy, quinoa dish.

There are endless ways to prepare quinoa.  Hot.  Cold.  With veggies.  With meat.  Nuts, seeds, cheese….

I like experimenting with different combinations, and this time I scored a home run and couldn’t wait to share it with you!  It’s the perfect mix of veggies with some crunch and a little sweetness to boot! (Don’t forget to check out the time saver tips at the end of the post.) Continue reading →