Originally I got this recipe from the Kitchen. I changed it around to reflect the foods I had on hand and it ended up tasting amazing! Refreshing and goes with a lot of meals! I had this with grilled chicken skewers and corn on the cobb and it enhanced my meal 🙂
Simple Sides
Honey Dijon Brussel Sprouts
Serves 2 One of my favorite restaurants in NYC, Westville, has the best Brussel sprouts I have EVERY TASTED. In fact, sometimes I find myself dreaming of them. It’s almost necessary to get them at least a few times a year to satisfy my fix. They sent an email this week on how to make […]
Vegetable Lo-Mein
This Lo-Mein Recipe has tons of flavor and very low in calories! I added a lot of vegetables that are crunchy and delicious to make you feel like you’re eating more lo-mein but really? You’re eating your veggies 🙂 (insert dancing girl emoji) Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/2 package of lo-mein noodles (I like Roland brand) […]
Pine Nut Rice Pilaf
Great side, feels fancy. Half the calories (of course) Serves 6 Ingredients: 1c white or brown rice (white rice, long grain typically goes best here) 1/2 tbsp butter 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 3/4c vegetable or chicken broth 1/4c pine nuts or chopped almonds (toast in the oven for about 10 minutes until fragrant) 1 […]
Mason Jar Salads
Such a simple concept but theres actually a science to this! Read the document I created below and build a good one!
Cranberry Feta Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 head of Romain lettuce, washed and chopped 1-2c shaved brussel sorouts 1c shredded cabbage 1/2c craisins 1/4c pine nuts 4oz french fera 2tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil directions: Toss the lettuce, brussel sprouts and cabbage with the oil and vinegar. You can also use a vinegarette here that you […]
Falafel stuffed eggplant
Very unique and versatile! I originally found this recipe on cooking light a while back and then changed up the recipe after I made it about ten or fifteen times! Ingredients: Two large eggplant 1/4c parsley 1/4c breadcrumbs 1, 16oz can of chick peas 2 eggs 1 tbsp minced garlic (you can buy frozen minced […]
Acorn Squash
It’s just the ONLY way I’ll make it Serves 2 ingredients: 1 acorn squash, cut in half 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp butter divided in two cinnamon directions: preheat oven to 375 scoop out the squash, poke insides with a fork, coat with cinnamon and add syrup and butter. bake in the oven for […]
Spaghetti Squash Side
A great side item that can be counted as a vegetable, but feels like a starch! Ingredients: 1 large spaghetti squash 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets handful of spinach 1 tbsp oil salt and pepper to taste parmesan cheese to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Stab squash and microwave for […]
Zahava (Cabbage) Salad
Can only thank my friend for this great simple recipe that’s now a weekly staple in my house! She made it once with dinner and I literally overdosed on it! Love it so much ❤️❤️ Ingredients: Green cabbage Red cabbage 1/4c slivered or chopped almonds 1tbsp sesame oil 4 tbsp white wine vinegar Directions: Preheat […]