How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
Salads, side dishes, soups, etc…
I love light veggie loaded pasta salads. This pasta salad combines basil pesto with pasta, veggies, and lemon juice to make a delicious side dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 8 ounces whole grain or protein+ pasta 1 cup basil pesto (I used homemade, …
Mango adds a sweetness that balances out the spice in this tasty slaw. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 bag shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix) ½ cup matchstick carrots ¼ cup red onion diced 2 scallions diced 2 limes zested and juiced 1 tablespoon siracha …
I love corn in the summer, but I quickly get bored with simple corn on the cob. This spicy salad is full of flavors and loaded with veggies and black beans to add protein to the mix. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 can …
Grilled okra is crunchy and can be flavored with any spice blend. Save the excess spice blend to use on other vegetables or meats. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: BBQ Spice Blend- 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ …
Believe it or not Brussels sprouts are one of my children’s favorite vegetables. I roast them all the time and we devour them. This dish was delicious, colorful, and packed with nutrients. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts stems removed and …
If you are looking for a light salad to pair with a main dish this is a lovely and simple dish. If you have leftover vinaigrette it tastes amazing on salads. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1-2 zucchini cut into ribbons or thin strips …
Farm fresh blueberries in the summer are a perfect treat. This sweet and spicy slaw is a perfect summer side dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 bag coleslaw mix ¼ cup diced red onion 1 jalapeno seeded and diced ½ pint fresh blueberries …
Butternut squash has become one of my favorite foods recently. This squash slaw is light, easy, and delicious as a fiber filled carbohydrate side dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: ½ butternut squash peeled and grated using a box grater 1 cup grated or …
Why didn’t I discover butternut squash years ago? This squash was so good I wish I made more. I will be revisiting this recipe again. I made this with Old Bay Grilled Shrimp. This is the perfect low carb veggies most side dish to pair …
