Veggie Coconut Alfredo

If you are looking to make something healthy and quick then this may be just for you.  We like to use the gluten free pasta, however, you can also use quinoa noodles, or whole wheat noodles that you like.  Simply take a cup of broccoli, 1/2 cup of fresh spinach and 1/4 cup of carrots…

Portion Control Plates

Vegetarian Blog | Veg Daily Blog  January’s Find: Pretty Portion Control Plates By Jolia Sidona Allen January 16, 2013 January is prime time for reinventing ourselves. New year, new me: sounds simple, right? This year, I resolved to eat cleaner—and less, exercise more, kick caffeine, read more books (OK, read more e-books), and floss every…

Dramatic Omega-3 Discovery

Dramatic Omega-3 Discovery A critical genetic variation rules our ability to make essential omega-3s from plant foods; this may explain why rates of disease vary by ethnicity and diet by Craig Weatherby A landmark study shows that people’ genetic profiles greatly influence the impact of the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids they consume.   The…

Lemon Parsley Chicken w/ Rosemary Potatoes & Steamed Broccoli

LEMON PARSLEY CHICKEN W/ ROSEMARY POTATOES & STEAMED BROCCOLI Time: 40 Minutes Yield: 4 Servings (10 Item Recipe) Ingredients: 12 Organic chicken breast tenderloins, grilled or firm Tofu 9 Small t0 Medium Organic Red Potatoes, chopped into pieces 1/2 Head Organic Broccoli 4 Organic Lemons, squeezed 1/2 Organic Onion, diced 3 Cloves Organic Garlic, diced…

Healthy Affordable Meals Under $2 per plate

GRILLED CHICKEN W/ CUMIN QUINOA & STEAMED VEGGIES Time: 15 Minutes Yield: 4 Servings (7 Item Recipe) Ingredients: 16 Organic Chicken Tenderloins 2 Cups Organic Quinoa (We buy the bulk quinoa) 1/4 Cup Organic Onion, chopped 1/2 Head of Fresh Organic Broccoli, Steamed 1 Organic Carrot, sliced, steamed Directions: In a small pot cook quinoa…

Sesame Broccoli with Peanut & Agave Sauce

Sesame Broccoli With Peanut & Agave Sauce Naturally Vegan & Vegetarian Time: 6 Minutes Yield: 4 Servings (4 Item Recipe) Ingredients: 1 Large Organic Broccoli Crown 1/4 Cup Organic Peanut Butter 2 Tablespoon Organic Agave Sesame Seeds Directions: Steam Broccoli lightly until green changes to bright color.  Should be fork tender but still firm.  In…

12 Least Contaminated Fruits & Vegetables

We have been talking about converting to organic fruits and vegetables due to their high pesticide content.  As you transition to organic foods and are still eating conventionally grown foods it is important to know which ones have higher level of contamination and which are least contaminated.  Below find a listing of least contaminated fruits…

Zuchini, Broccoli Cakes With Cilantro

Zuchini, Broccoli Cakes With Cilantro Yields: 12 Cakes (11 Item Recipe) Time: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Organic zucchini, grated 1/2 Cup Organic Broccoli, chopped fine 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 Egg Whites 1/3 cup almond milk 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon organic lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground…

Tomato, Basil, Garlic Chicken With Brown Rice, Carrots, Broccoli & Mushrooms

Tomato, Basil, Garlic Chicken With Brown Rice, Carrots, Broccoli & Mushrooms Yield: 4 Servings Time: 20 Minutes (11 Item Recipe) Ingredients: 1 Cup Brown Rice 3 Cups Vegetable Broth (preferably home made no salt) 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Cloves of Organic Garlic, chopped fine 4 Pieces Organic Chicken Breast, skinless, boneless 1…