This wholesome Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a nutrient-dense, whole-food side dish rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber. Black-Eyed Pea Salad My cousin shared this vegan Black-Eyed Pea Salad recipe with me. It’s fresh, light, flavorful, and e…
Fried Brown Rice is a healthy twist on classic fried rice with some extra hidden veggies to bulk it up. Just add your favorite protein to make it a meal! Brown Fried Rice I love fried rice, and when I make it at home, I usually make brown fried rice be…
Gallo Pinto is a Central American breakfast typically served with fried eggs, sour cream, and plantains. It’s made with leftover rice and black beans, so it’s quick to prepare. Gallo Pinto I recently vacationed in Costa Rica and had Gallo Pinto f…
Mediterranean baked Fish en Papillote topped with a beans, Castelvetrano olives, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Fish en Papillote I love a healthy one-pot meal, so this Fish en Papillote (Fish in Parchement) isn’t just easy, …
Thai fried rice gets it’s unique flavor from jasmine rice, fish sauce, soy sauce and chili peppers. Use your favorite protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Thai Fried Rice Making Thai fried rice is a flavorful way to use up leftover rice and inc…
Crispy Butter Beans are a healthy, high-fiber snack or appetizer made with a fresh and bright lemon-herb green sauce for dipping. They are so good, even my kids love them! Crispy Butter Beans This healthy Butter Beans snack recipe is the only way you c…
This healthy Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Soup is an easy slow cooker dump recipe. There’s no need to sauté anything, and it tastes delicious! Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Making chicken and lentil soup in a slow cooker is a comforting and healthy meal th…
This hearty, savory Lentil Bolognese is a great vegetarian meal that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. It’s also high in protein and fiber! Lentil Bolognese I get asked to share more vegetarian recipes often, and I am always happy to because I love eating pla…
Crostini are fun, bite-sized appetizers made of little slices of toasted baguette and topped with whatever your heart desires. For this crostini recipe, I used a healthy white bean topping drizzled with balsamic. White Bean Crostini Add this White Bean…
Ring in the New Year, or enjoy them at any time of year, with this comforting Southern-style recipe for crockpot black-eyed peas with ham! Crockpot Black-Eyed Peas Did you know that black-eyed peas are actually beans, not peas? Either way, they’re an e…
Making fluffy, perfect white rice in the Instant Pot is easy, delicious, and foolproof with this simple method! Instant Pot Rice Rice is such an essential food in Latin and Asian cultures. It’s one of my favorite foods, and I eat it almost ev…
