Healthy Meals
This page contains a variety of delicious, fast and easy meals for all ages! All of them are pretty much vegan, dairy and gluten free!
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Apple Pecan Salad with Chia Seed-Yogurt Dressing
This salad is my new favorite autumn salad. When apples are in season and oh so juicy!...They have lots of fiber and the chia seeds in the dressing also have lots of fiber. In addition, chia seeds are loaded with antioxidants,...The dressing used for this salad is so easy to make with only four ingredients and tastes amazing!...
Avocado Chickpea Burgers
My hubby has finally agreed to give up meat, except fish. So, I need to come up with meals that are really, really filling. That, means lots of healthy fats, protein and fiber. In comes my Avocado Chickpea Burgers...
Cashew Butter Stew
This Cashew Butter Stew is delicious all by itself and over rice. If you are a vegetarian or vegan this recipe is fantastic using chickpeas, instead of chicken. And, if you are lactose intolerant this is a great dish to have when you are in the mood for a creamy type stew but don’t want the diary. It’s fast and easy to make clocking in under 20 minutes...
Creamy and Spicy Soup
This soup is just like what the title says, spicey! It also has a fantastic sweetness too! I love that it is creamy, but is dairy free and vegan. It’s hard to figure out creamy dishes that don’t use actual dairy or cream in them. The peanut butter is what helps cut some of the spice and adds that delicious creamy texture...
Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto
I have made this Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto two different ways now. The new way is much easier than the old way. They both taste fantastic, but I feel if I can make things simpler and taste just as good, why not go the easy route? Using a slow cooker to do the hard part for me,...
Easy Black Bean Nacho Bake
This is so easy and always a crowd pleaser! The ingredients are usually in the pantry and refrigerator. So, on nights when you want some healthy food that tastes like it’s not and hits the spot of hungry tummies, this will do it all! It’s gluten free! Dairy free and vegan if you use non-dairy cheese. The leftovers are fantastic too!...
Easy Potato and Chickpea Hash
This Potato and Chickpea Hash is so good, especially with a drizzle of balsamic Vinaigrette. It warms me up from the inside, as well as fills me up with nutritious food. It’s perfect for a quick cold weather dinner, when you need something healthy that will keep you satisfied. It only takes about 20 minutes to make, which is great for super busy nights. The leftovers are fantastic too!...
Fast Sausage Pesto Pasta
If you are starving and have no time to make dinner, this simple recipe is what you need. Only four ingredients and it’s ready in 14 minutes or less! I love healthy, rich yet easy and quick recipes. I mean even if I had all the time in the world to cook, I wouldn’t want to spend hours in the kitchen...
Healthy Quiche
I came up with this recipe years ago, on an evening when my husband and I didn’t have much in the cupboards or refrigerator and didn’t want to order out food for dinner...I love how leftovers are a perfect breakfast for the next morning! Just reheat a few minutes and enjoy!...
Jessie's Easy Slow Cooker Veggie Chili
This chili recipe is low in sodium, fat and calories! Plus, it’s high in protein and fiber; and oh so easy! Chili is one of the most commonly made dishes in the fall and winter months, when the weather outside is cooler and you want something to warm you up from the inside...It is packed full of nutrition from the super colorful veggies...
Mediterranean Nachos
I was craving potatoes and beans for a few weeks now, and my hubby was getting tired of my usual mexican type nachos made from either sauted potatoes or fries with black beans and guacamole. So, I thought up a mediterranean inspired version of my potato nachos...
Potato Portabella Southwestern Stew
This stew is high in protein and fiber, and is super healthy. It is a great meal for cooler months, because it is hardy and filling. While at the same time it’s healthy and bursting with nutrients. Even, though this meal is perfect for the cooler months, it’s also great during the warmer months too...
Quick and Easy Mexican Pasta
This is a fantastic combo of a twist of mexican and italian style foods. It’s vegatrarian and if you forgo the dairy toppings it’s vegan too. The variety of vibarant colors make this dish pop, and not just for your eyes, but your taste buds will also love the dance of flavors...All the spices give this dish a fantastic bite. You can enjoy this dish any time of year...
Quick and Easy Shrimp Stir Fry
Like the title states, this is an easy and fast dinner option when you don’t have much time or energy to get a healthy home cooked meal on the table. What is great about this recipe, is that while the water is boiling for the rice, the quick veggie prep is happening simultaneously to save time. It takes only 15 minutes to make this recipe, including boiling the water. Another perk to my Quick and Easy Shrimp Stir Fry is that it has a third less soduim comapred to most stir fry sauces...
Rice and Bean Enchilada Casserole
This is a great meal to make on a night where you have no time or energy to do much other than turn on the oven. If you use the premade rice packs, frozen corn and canned beans this recipe is a breeze...I love using beans in my meals, because they are a powerhouse of protein, fiber and high quality complex carbohydrates...
Waldorf Chickpea Burgers
I love waldorf salads, but sometimes I want the taste of one, but I’m not in the mood for a salad. Weird, I know. I always eat salads and smoothies. Although, I do love veggie burgers, but am getting a little bored with the same old same old, if you know what I mean...