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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Spinach With Feta

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Spinach With Feta

(373 Cal) Boring roasted sweet potatoes this is not! This is a sweet and spicy mixture of sweet potatoes, spinach and pickled jalapenos. The real key to this dish is the brine of the pickled jalapenos. It is used to flavor the dish. The whole thing is made with one sheet pan so it saves on dishes too. This dish makes a great side or main dish. If you wish to add to it, serve it in a bowl with a poached egg on top or stuff some in a tortilla with some plain Greek yogurt. It is quite versatile.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaJuly 13, 2023Comment

Lemony Orzo With Asparagus and Garlic Bread Crumbs

Lemony Orzo With Asparagus and Garlic Bread Crumbs

(392 Cal) This salad is a delight! Every bite is crunchy, chewy lemony and grassy. It is also easy to make. I like to use whole wheat orzo to bump up the nutrition and fiber. It is great as a main dish or side. Here we seared a few shrimp in garlic and olive oil. Feel free to add as many fresh herbs as you like!

Main Dishes, Vegetables & Sides, SaladsFabio AlmeidaJuly 13, 2023Comment

Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad

(343 Cal) Many people tell us that they don’t like quinoa. I often believe that they have not had well prepared quinoa. Hopefully we can change a few minds with this dish.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & Sides, SaladsFabio AlmeidaJuly 12, 2023Comment

Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Pistachio Pesto

Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Pistachio Pesto

(218 Cal) If you want to convince your friends and family that vegan dishes can be spectacular then this is the dish to try. As impressive as it looks it all comes together in one skillet and can even be done outside on your gas grill.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaJuly 11, 2023Comment

Carrots and Lentils in Olive Oil

Carrots and Lentils in Olive Oil

(217 Cal, As A Side) This is an adaptation of a Turkish recipe from Martha Shulman. It is a sweet and savory combination of lentils, onions and carrots that can be served hot or at room temperature, as a main dish or a side.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaJanuary 13, 2022Comment

Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Feta Dressing

Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad with Feta Dressing

This is a great salad again to have as a main dish. It has plenty of protein, fiber vitamins (A, C, E, K & B vitamins) and minerals (calcium, potassium & magnesium). It is perfect for warm summer days.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & Sides, SaladsFabio AlmeidaAugust 17, 2021Comment

Farro and Charred Corn Salad

Farro and Charred Corn Salad

(645 Cal) Combining the corn with the farro gives the salad a delightful chew. It is packed with fiber, protein and even iron making it a great vegetarian main course.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & Sides, SaladsFabio AlmeidaAugust 17, 2021Mealplan-Meal3Comment

Potato and Spinach Patties

Potato and Spinach Patties

These big, spicy burgers are incredibly easy to put together and to cook. They get their heat from cayenne pepper, ground pepper and warmth from garam masala. These are great served with many different sauces, chutneys or salsas. I made a quick sauce to serve with the burgers by stirring sweet pickle relish into plain yogurt. They are also good with a poached egg and a little green chili salsa on top.

Main Dishes, Appetizers, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaAugust 2, 2021Comment

Israeli Couscous with Spinach, Red Pepper and Mushrooms

Israeli Couscous with Spinach, Red Pepper and Mushrooms

This is a quick dish and healthy dish to make when you feel like having a little pasta. It has plenty of veggies to keep the nutrition up and if you use whole wheat couscous cooked in Magic Mineral Broth it is even better.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaMarch 3, 2021Comment

Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

Mushrooms make a great side dish served with almost anything. They also make a wonderful appetizer. Here we roasted them in the oven instead of sauteing them.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaFebruary 4, 2021Comment

Spiced Rice with Cauliflower and Pomegranate Seeds

Spiced Rice with Cauliflower and Pomegranate Seeds

This is a aromatically spiced rice dish that pairs well with roasted cauliflower which brings out the vegetables sweetness. Top that with the pomegranate seeds for more sweetness and crunch. We served it with our Tzatziki sauce which added more depth of flavor as well as a wonderful cooling aspect and flavor.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaFebruary 4, 2021Comment

Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Cumin

Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Cumin

(276 Cal) When you roast vegetables you bring out their natural sweetness. Carrots and beets are already sweet so they benefit greatly from a dressing recipe that is earthy and flavorful to balance them out.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaFebruary 3, 2021Mealplan-Meal2Comment

Roasted Celery Root with Yogurt and Sesame Seeds

Roasted Celery Root with Yogurt and Sesame Seeds

(139 Cal) If you have never eaten celery root you are in for a treat. It is naturally low in calories, a good source of fiber and an excellent source of vitamin K.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaFebruary 1, 2021Mealplan-SideComment

Cauliflower Cakes

Cauliflower Cakes

Vegetable cakes are a unique way to serve a side dish that adds a flavorful twist to a meal. They brown nicely and end up with a great crispy exterior and a creamy interior. These would also make great appetizers to tapas done in a bite size. The cauliflower gives these cakes a texture much like crabs cakes. Here we served them with some lemon and our Tzatziki Sauce.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaOctober 19, 2020Comment

Roasted Butternut Squash With Lentils

Roasted Butternut Squash With Lentils

Fall comes around and your favorite market will have squash in abundance. Take advantage of that fact with this recipe using butternut squash. The natural sweetness of the squash comes alive when you roast it. Then pair it with some protein packed lentils, some green onions, a few nuts and seeds and a little cheese and you will have a dish you will want to make over and over again.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaOctober 13, 2020Comment

Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce

Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce

Grilled eggplant is a popular way to cook it many parts of the Mediterranean. Eggplants flesh takes well to the smoke and char from the grill, enhancing its flavors. You want to make sure to cut the eggplant about 1/4 inch thick. At this thickness the eggplant’s inner flesh will be cooks at about the same time the outside develops a nice char. Then pair it with this tangy, lemony yogurt sauce to complete the dish.

Appetizers, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaOctober 6, 2020Comment

Spicy Calabacitas with Shrimp

Spicy Calabacitas with Shrimp

Calabacitas translates to little squash in English. It is a Mexican side dish made with zucchini, yellow squash, corn onions and peppers. It is a dish, however that is hearty enough to be served as a main dish and here it is kick up with the addition of chipotles in adobe and lime juice. We often serve it with shrimp as in this description but it is a dish that you can easily substitute other proteins such as scallops or salmon. You could also just add cooked quinoa or farro for a more substantial dish.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaOctober 1, 2020Comment

Spicy Skillet Sweet Potato Hash

Spicy Skillet Sweet Potato Hash

We love sweet potatoes for their flavor as well as their health benefits. They are full of vitamins A, C and manganese and are rich in antioxidants. Then combine them with black beans, tomatoes, avocado, red peppers and fresh corn and you have a very healthy one skillet vegetarian meal that comes together in about 30 minutes.

Main Dishes, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaSeptember 24, 2020Comment

Spicy, Stir-Fried Asparagus

Spicy, Stir-Fried Asparagus

When the asparagus is fresh at the market we buy it. It is another example of a nutritious green veggie that is quick and easy to make. This is a way to spice up your asparagus from just grilling with a splash of lemon. Give it a try.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaJuly 13, 2020Comment

Crispy Sesame Green Beans with Carrot and Red Cabbage

Crispy Sesame Green Beans with Carrot and Red Cabbage

(87 Cal) This pretty dish is bright and flavorful.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaJuly 13, 2020Mealplan-SideComment

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