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Kale Caesar Pasta Salad with Avocado

June 8, 2018 by Melanie 3 Comments

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad with Avocado

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad is a great vegetarian pasta salad packed with kale, avocado and a simple homemade Caesar dressing. I think I can official say it…..summer is here!  Our last day of school was yesterday, which I made through with minimal tears, and we are ready for some down time. I have nothing on…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Pasta, Vegetarian Tagged With: Caeser, gluten free, kale, make-ahead, meal prep, pasta, pasta salad, pot luck, summer salad

Easy Green Curry with Chicken and Vegetables

April 3, 2017 by Melanie 5 Comments

Easy Green Curry with Chicken and Vegetables

Easy Green Curry with Chicken and Vegetables comes together in a hurry, is easy to customize and is naturally gluten and dairy free! Do you get stumped around dinnertime trying to figure out what to make? If I don’t plan a little on the weekend, I am serving up freezer food or cereal. I think even if you…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Poultry, Vegan-adaptable, Vegetarian, Weeknight Favorites Tagged With: basmati rice, carrots, chicken, coconut milk, dairy-free, gluten free, green curry, kale, quick fix, vegan adaptable, vegetarian option

Cilantro Lime Quinoa Veggie Bowl + NOW Foods Giveaway

February 22, 2017 by Melanie 40 Comments

Cilantro Lime Quinoa Veggie Bowl + NOW Foods Giveaway

Cilantro Lime Quinoa Veggie Bowl is a protein and nutrient packed vegan and gluten free meal that works great for lunches throughout the week! This post in sponsored by NOW Foods. Free product and compensation was provide, however all opinions are my own. If you haven’t jumped on the “bowl” bandwagon I highly suggest it….

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Filed Under: Dressings, Giveaway, Gluten Free, Grains, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Tagged With: bowl, giveaway, high fiber, kale, lunches, meal prep, NOW foods, sponsored, sweet potato, vegan, vegetarian

Vegan Pesto Spaghetti Squash

May 20, 2016 by Melanie 10 Comments

Vegan Pesto Spaghetti Squash

Easy vegan pesto pairs perfectly with a spaghetti squash for a nutritious side dish.  School’s out for summer! School’s out forever! I’ve had that song in my head for days. I have officially hit the I don’t feel like cooking meals anymore stage. I think I am preparing myself for lazy summer days, but I am…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, easy, gluten free, kale, microwave, pesto, side dish, spaghetti squash, vegan, walnuts

Kale and Tuna Salad with Avocado and Mint

January 15, 2016 by Melanie 22 Comments

Kale and Tuna Salad with Avocado and Mint

Kale and Tuna Salad, a healthy, Paleo-friendly, grain-free salad perfect for weekday lunches.  As I sit here waiting for my Stitch Fix to arrive, yes I am still doing that, but haven’t photographed the last 10 or so boxes because I got lazy, I try to decide whether that or this kale and tuna salad…

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: easy, heart healthy, kale, lunch, olives, omega 3, protein, salad, tuna, weight loss

Kale and Quinoa Salad {Gluten Free}

November 2, 2015 by Melanie 46 Comments

Kale and Quinoa Salad {Gluten Free}

Kale and Quinoa Salad with a honey-balsamic dressing is a great make-ahead dish to enjoy throughout the week.  Hi friends, how was your Halloween?! I don’t share many family pics, since this is a food blog and all, but I can’t resist but share my cute bunch. I love seeing their costumes come together after weeks of…

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Filed Under: Grains, Salads, Vegan-adaptable, Vegetables Tagged With: cranberries, grains, kale, make-ahead, quinoa, salad

Kale and Bacon Gratin

November 26, 2014 by Melanie 5 Comments

Kale and Bacon Gratin

Can you believe it’s Thanksgiving already? I don’t think time could move any faster! I’m in full pie mode right now and debating on what to do for our vegetable side dishes. So many choices, so little time. I’ve never been into creamy vegetables like creamed spinach. It’s not that I don’t like creamy. I do. I…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetables Tagged With: bacon, cheese, gratin, kale, side dish, thanksgiving

Beano Before Your First Bite & Beans and Greens Soup

October 11, 2013 by Melanie 4 Comments

Beano Before Your First Bite & Beans and Greens Soup

The following post is sponsored by Zest Placements on behalf of Beano. I can’t tell you how many clients I have worked with in the past who avoided eating healthy foods like cabbage, beans, certain fruits and vegetables just because it caused them to have gas. Although bad gas can certainly be uncomfortable, it doesn’t…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Nutrition & Wellness, Soups Tagged With: beans, gluten free, greens, kale, soup, vegan adaptable, vegetarian

Kale and Butternut Squash Frittata {Meatless Monday}

October 6, 2013 by Melanie 10 Comments

Kale and Butternut Squash Frittata {Meatless Monday}

Kale and butternut squash…what’s not to love? This Kale and Butternut Squash Frittata is one of those dishes that requires minimal ingredients (only 5 not counting salt/pepper/oil) and it’s super easy to make which makes it perfect for a quick weekday meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner); it’s fancy enough for a brunch or the Holidays…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Vegetarian Tagged With: butternut squash, cheese, dairy, eggs, frittata, gluten free, kale, vegetarian

Tomato Kale Soup and Meal Planning

February 24, 2013 by Melanie 21 Comments

Tomato Kale Soup and Meal Planning

What do you get when you have a big bag of kale to be used, a husband with a cold and a Dietitian wife trying to make him better? Homemade tomato kale soup! I have been trying hard to work on my own recipes- as in no adaptations, no inspiration or guidance from cookbooks or…

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Filed Under: Meal Planning, Nutritious Eats Original, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: kale, meal planning, quick and easy, soup, tomatoes, under 30 minutes, winter cooking

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