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Baked Salmon

I created this simple and delicious baked salmon last Saturday during my best friend’s baby shower weekend. A few of us stayed in a house by Muir Beach where we enjoyed both the shower and a few days of much-needed girlfriend time. As is usually the case with girlfriend time we ate! And we ate healthfully too! This salmon was made with just salt, pepper, herbs de Provence, lemon, and green onion. Yep, that’s it. I added it atop some sautéed greens and quinoa to make it a complete and healthy meal.

This recipe feeds a crowd. The same instructions apply for small, individual-sized filets, but you may only need 8 -10 minutes. You can also make the whole recipe and use this as meal prep for ready to go dinners/lunches – put it on salads, in wraps, mixed with scrambled eggs and veggies, or in a bowl with quinoa, veggies and a dab of hummus.

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Quinoa Bowls Two Ways

Quinoa is a fabulous and delicious, versatile, gluten-free grain. Being nutrient dense and full of protein and fiber, it has become a staple element for anyone focused on whole foods and plant-based eating. It can be flavored any way you desire, so you can use it anyplace you’d normally use rice or couscous, including for breakfast! Here are two yummy, simple ways to enjoy quinoa. 1. Breakfast Quinoa bowl, with green beans, hummus, and fried egg. 2. Quinoa Sausage Kale Bowls.

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Butternut Squash Chili

I love a good hardy bowl of chili. I created this one because I had a surplus of butternut squash (this seems to happen to me frequently for some reason). The squash add a nice kick of sweetness that is balanced nicely with the smokey and very spicy heat from chipotle in adobo.

I also added some chia seeds at the very end. They make the chili nice and thick without using a starch. They also help fight inflammation and provide a plant-based source of protein and heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids.

You can keep this dish vegan/vegetarian by using a plant-based ground such as Beyond Beef or just adding beans. This dish is also fabulous with lean ground turkey or beef. If you’re watching your saturated fat, go for just beans or the turkey.

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Mexican Stuffed Squash with Cilantro Goddess Dressing

This recipe was born because I had an extra-large bunch of fresh cilantro on hand, a very large acorn squash, and I love Mexican Food! This dish is extra hearty with both beans and Beyond Meat Ground. I added smokey chipotle in adobo, cumin, and chili powder to generate a rich, slow-cooked flavor profile that pairs very nicely with the slight sweetness of the squash.

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Caponata protein-packed pasta with vegan sausage and ricotta

A mouthful of a title and a mouthful of wonderful tangy, creamy, pasta goodness that you can feel good about eating. All the classic caponata flavors plus the high of eating pasta, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, extra protein, and healthy fats.

Category: Meal Prep Worthy

Baked Salmon

Quinoa Bowls Two Ways

Butternut Squash Chili

Mexican Stuffed Squash with Cilantro Goddess Dressing

Caponata protein-packed pasta with vegan sausage and ricotta