When I was living in my apartment at college, I got into a routine of making simple one person meals that would work with my busy schedule, but also satisfy all of my cravings. With crazy class and activity times that often kept me out and about until late, it became pretty normal for me…
Roasted Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Tahini Sauce
I am always looking to create meals that encompass both simplicity and big flavors. Tortilla pizzas and simple pasta dishes are often my go-to meals for those days that I just don’t feel like making a mess in the kitchen. Leftovers are always an option, but I generally like to incorporate at least some cooking in…
Warm and Cozy Breakfast Quinoa
I used to believe that nothing could beat a big bowl of oatmeal when it came to warming and comforting breakfast foods. Due to its various health and nutrient benefits and limitless topping options, oatmeal has been my go-to for years (especially during these frigid winter months!). I recently decided to get creative with one of my favorite “savory” ingredients, quinoa, by…
Wholesome Winter Nourish Bowl
My recent cooking experiments have led me to believe that there is something super comforting about eating warm food in a big beautiful bowl. As nutritious and refreshing as raw salads are, winter is a time that many of us crave and can truly benefit from incorporating more warm, cooked meals into our eating. Although hearty pasta dishes and soups are…
Autumn Harvest Quinoa
Autumn. Nothing beats the natural beauty of its vibrant foliage, crisp air, and, most importantly, seasonal produce. From spiced pumpkin baked goods to stuffed acorn squash, it is rare for me to go very long without cooking seasonal produce during the fall. Although it is difficult to choose, I would have to say that butternut…
Massaged Kale Salad
Although I am generally a lover of all things green, it wasn’t until recently that I began to truly appreciate one of the most popular leafy greens- KALE! Kale is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. It is also a source of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, calcium, manganese, potassium, iron, and the…
Basic Veggie and Bean Burgers
Even before becoming a vegan, I always had a fascination with veggie burgers. One thing that I learned from taste-testing them at numerous restaurants through the years is that no one veggie burger tastes the same because they all contain different combinations of ingredients. When it comes to making veggie burgers, there are no rules, and creativity is the only real…
Summer Heirloom Tomato, Avocado and Herb Salad
Today I am grateful to share with you my very first recipe contribution to Mind Body Green! Lately, I have really been loving simple salads with huge flavors. This heirloom tomato and avocado salad is one that I threw together for my mom and I for the first time a few weeks ago, and…
Basil and Hemp Seed Pesto
Due to my appreciation for delicious seasonal produce, trips to the farmer’s market are a must during the summer months. There is something truly special about knowing where your food was grown, and experiencing the beauty, freshness, and flavors that simply blow most supermarket imports away. This year, my minor obsession with summer produce finally pushed me to…
Quinoa Power Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
I have come to the realization that keeping track of my recipes in an organized manner is quite a task! Between my shoeboxes of handwritten recipe cards, the recipes that I have typed into my personal iPad app, and those that I have typed and saved on my computer. Of course, there’s also the “recipes”…
