(477 Cal) This is a very delicious salad that makes an excellent side or a vegetarian main dish. This colorful salad is loaded with nutritious ingredients that are bursting with flavor and presents beautifully on the table. We hope you enjoy it.
Read More(172 Cal) This is a hearty meal packed with protein, vitamins and minerals. If you want something green to go with this, serve a green salad or dice some ripe avocado to serve on top.
Read MoreWe happen to have lots of chard growing in our garden this spring and this is a great way to enjoy it. Chard has a nice delicate flavor and it stands up well to cooking. It is also full of vitamins A and K. Serve this dish alone for a light salad or over rice, bulgur or couscous (as shown) for a great vegetarian meal.
Read More(298 Cal) Purple potatoes have a great flavor and texture and these little potatoes are getting easier to fine at most supper markets.
Read More(190 Cal) This is a nice dish to make if you are feeding a crowd or you want a side dish that will last for a number of days. (It can be served either hot or cold.) You can also use broccoli rabe if you prefer that more bitter flavor.
Read More(391 Cal) Spaghetti squash is easy to make and can stand in for pasta when you want a healthy alternative. Simply bake the squash and shred the flesh with a fork then serve with your favorite sauce. Give it a try!
Read MoreThis is a yummy carrot dish that is easy to make but has a great combination of flavors that is sure to please. Carrots are full of Vitamin A, Thiamin, Riboflavin to name a few and , as with many vegetables, is full of fiber too.
Read MoreBrussels sprouts are a great vegetable to learn to love (if you don’t already). It is full of fiber and lots of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is delicious and feeds a crowd but is easy to halve the amount. These also go well with any protein dish.
Read More(427 Cal) Spaghetti squash is a fun and easy vegetable to make.
Read More(487 Cal) This makes a great vegetarian main or side dish. Here we paired it with sauteed shrimp.
Read MoreWe do not eat bread very often due to it generally being highly caloric and low in nutritional value. That being said, on days that we are trying to keep our calorie count low (fasting days) a slice of good bread can get us through the day. So when we want a slice of bread we want something dense, filling and satisfying that is good for you.
Read MoreThis recipe is one to make when fresh corn is in season and at its sweetest. It is worth the splurge even if you are trying to avoid the more starchy vegetables. It is a nod to eating vegetables seasonally like some of us grew up doing.
Read MoreIf you are a mashed potato fan give this recipe a try. Sweet potatoes have a much lower glycemic index than white potatoes. Sweet potatoes are also loaded with potassium, vitamin A and fiber compared to white.
Read MoreThis is an easy and flavorful side dish that goes well will any protein you might be serving.
Read More(150 Cal) Sweet corn and nutty-tasting quinoa make a wonderful nutritionally rich combination
Read MoreIf you like risotto but don’t want all the fuss of constant stirring and you want to also take the health value up a notch, then this is the recipe for you.
Read MoreThis salad was inspired by a recipe in the Culinary Institute of America’s Vegetarian Cooking cookbook. It is an easy salad to make that is also versatile in that many substitutions or additions can be made.
Read MoreGrilling vegetables does something magical to them. They go from ordinary to extraordinary with just a few simple steps.
Read MoreTo me cauliflower tastes best when roasted. This recipe roasts it with whole garlic cloves and turmeric then tops it with a bit of feta cheese , a few toasted pine nuts and herbs.
Read MoreHere is a simple side dish that can be served with any grill meat and most fishes. It is simple to make and adds an elegance to any meal. You can use any variety of mushroom you like or a combination. It works just as well with cultivated or wild mushrooms.
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