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Kale Basil Mint Parsley Pesto Recipe

August 14, 2019 by Jeanette 22 Comments

Kale Basil Mint Parsley Pesto © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This deliciously healthy Kale Basil Mint Parsley Pesto is great on sandwiches, quesadillas, and pizzas, or tossed with pasta (hot or cold). Versatile and nutritious, I use it on everything I can think of during the summer. For the past three summers, I’ve purchased a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share, which means I get a…

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Filed Under: csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: kale pesto, mint pesto, parsley pesto, summer pesto

Roasted Chili Garlic Broccoli Recipe

June 11, 2019 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Roasted Broccoli and Chili Sauce © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Looking for a little something a little spicy and sweet? Try this Roasted Chili Garlic Broccoli. It will have your taste buds tingling. I make a lot of broccoli for my kids, and typically my go-to broccoli recipe is simply steaming it and drizzling some toasted garlic hot pepper olive oil on top. I know…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: roasted broccoli, sambal oelek, spicy, Thai chili sauce

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing Recipe

May 1, 2019 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Mexican Chopped Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing is so light, no one will guess the secret ingredients in the creamy dressing. The non-fat dressing is deceptively rich and creamy tasting. 148 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving). Last week, we started our Fall Bible Study and I volunteered to bring a savory dish. It…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dips and sauces, gluten-free, New Year, salads, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: avocado, chopped salad, Greek yogurt, lime cilantro dressing, Mexican salad, oil free dressing, progressive dinner

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe

April 1, 2019 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Japanese Carrot Ginger Dressing

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing is a healthy and delicious recipe similar to what you find in many Japanese restaurants. I went to my first Japanese restaurant when I was a graduate student in New York City. I fondly remember the simple green salad served with this sweet and tangy carrot ginger salad dressing. I’ve…

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Filed Under: Asian, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: carrot ginger dressing, carrots, Japanese salad dressing

Roasted Beets

March 20, 2019 by Jeanette 2 Comments

roasted beets

Roasted Beets are simple to prepare and delicious in salads. I first became obsessed with roasted beets about nine years ago when I ordered the most amazing beet salad at a local restaurant (Farmer’s Table) that used home grown vegetables. It was right around the time when farm-to-table restaurants started to pop up everywhere. The…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil Recipe

November 17, 2018 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil

These Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil are a special treat when you’re looking to dress up your mashed potatoes. Cauliflower is the secret ingredient to making these mashed potatoes lower in carbohydrates and a little bit healthier. I’ve made these special Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil for special occasions as a treat. Using…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, cruciferous vegetables, Easter, gluten-free, healthy choices, Holidays, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: cauliflower, cauliflower mashed potatoes, grass fed butter, holidays, truffle oil

Corn Tomato Avocado Salsa Salad Recipe

July 30, 2018 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Corn Avocado Tomato Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Corn Tomato Avocado Salsa Salad is perfect for warm weather entertaining. Serve it as a dip for an appetizer, salsa on top of grilled chicken or fish, or as a salad. Casual summer dinners, barbecues and get togethers call for easy recipes that can be thrown together quickly with fresh in-season ingredients. I love…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, snacks, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, cilantro, corn, dip, lime, salsa, summer, tomato

Mexican Corn Quinoa Salad Recipe

June 6, 2018 by Jeanette 76 Comments

Mexican Corn Quinoa Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Mexican Corn Quinoa Salad is a festive warm weather salad, perfect for a crowd. I love fresh corn, and although I enjoy it on the cob, I find it makes a great side dish when used in salads. I think warm weather is finally here to stay, so I have been trying to take…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, gluten-free, healthy choices, New Year, salads, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: corn, quinoa, salad

Spicy Korean Cucumber Kimchi Refrigerator Pickles Recipe

July 26, 2017 by Jeanette 54 Comments

Spicy Korean Cucumber Kimchi Refrigerator Pickles - spicy and a little sour, these pickles are easy to make - I leave them out on the counter to ferment for one day, then refrigerate them

These Spicy Korean Cucumber Kimchi Refrigerator Pickles are a delicious way to enjoy fresh kirby cucumbers this summer. Each summer, I look forward to our local farmer’s market. Kirby cucumbers are one of the items I pick up when I see them. Farm fresh kirby cucumbers are firm, crunchy and make amazing kimchi pickles. I’ve…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: Asian, kimchee, kimchi, kirby cucumbers, Korean, refrigerator pickles

College Cooking Crash Course: How to Make an Omelet

June 21, 2017 by Kyle Chen 2 Comments

Kyle's First Veggie Omelet - college student crash cooking course

This is part 1 in a new series: College Cooking Crash Course. This series is designed for college students looking to learn the basics of making healthy, cost-effective, and delicious meals. In today’s post, learn how to make an easy veggie omelet. Hi everyone, I’m Kyle. I am going to be a senior next year…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, College Cooking, College Meals, gluten-free, How To, lunch, Recipes, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: college cooking crash course, college meals, college recipe, cooking in college, omelet, omelette, veggie omelet

Japanese Root Vegetable Stew (Nishime) Recipe

March 15, 2017 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Japanese Root Vegetable Stew (Nishime) - a simple, healthy way to enjoy nutritious root vegetables

Japanese Root Vegetable Stew (Nishime) is an easy, healthy way to enjoy nutritious root vegetables. Nishime is a slow-braised dish that includes a variety of root vegetables. Meat is sometimes added, but the vegetarian version I’m sharing today is one a friend taught me how to make. The simplest recipe for nishime starts with a…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: cooking with friends, Japanese cooking, nishime, vegan, vegetarian, winter root vegetables

Japanese Braised Kabocha Squash Recipe

January 9, 2017 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Japanese Braised Kabocha Squash - this simple braised squash dish is a wonderful side dish and reheats well.

Japanese Braised Kabocha Squash is an easy delicious side dish that reheats well. Many of us boil, roast, steam or grill vegetables. But, have you ever tried braising vegetables? I typically think of braising meat with vegetables in a flavored liquid at low heat, in the form of some sort of stew. In Japanese cuisine, however, vegetables…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: braised vegetables, Japanese cooking, kabocha squash, nimono, simmered vegetables, winter squash

Magic Mineral Broth Recipe

October 3, 2016 by Jeanette 40 Comments

Magic Mineral Broth - this is an organic vegetable broth that serves as the base for vegetarian/vegan soups ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Magic Mineral Broth is rich in nutrients and minerals and can be enjoyed as is, or used as a base for soup, stews and chili. This post has been updated to include new photos and content in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mineral Rich Broth For Cancer Patients I’ve been making Rebecca Katz’s Magic…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, New Year, soups, Special Diets, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: food for cancer patients, processed foods, Rebecca Katz, refined foods, soup for cancer patients, vegetable broth, vegetable soup, Whole Foods

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery Recipe

June 29, 2015 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery - a simply delicious way to prepare Swiss chard

Sauteed Swiss Chard with Carrots and Celery is a deliciously easy way to prepare this healthy vegetable. I’m always looking for new ways to get my boys to eat leafy green vegetables. Out of all the vegetables, I’ve found leafy green veggies to be the hardest sell. Over the years, I’ve turned kale into pesto,…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: easy Swiss chard recipe, farmer's market, swiss chard

100 Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes

November 20, 2014 by Jeanette 14 Comments

100 Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes - a HUGE collection of colorful side dishes for your holiday table, sorted by vegetable and color to round out your menu

Add bursts of color to your holiday table with these Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes featuring fresh produce. Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad (Two Peas and Their Pod), Glazed Brussels Sprouts (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Chickpeas, Kale and Pearl Couscous (An Edible Mosaic), Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat Cheese (Running To…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetables Tagged With: healthy side dishes, healthy Thanksgiving side dish recipes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing

November 6, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Vietnamese Style Dressing - the sweet and tangy dressing, and fresh mint and cilantro compliment the roasted brussels sprouts so well!

These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing will pop in your mouth with flavor. Bright herbs and a tangy, slightly spicy Vietnamese inspired dressing take these to a another level. Roasted brussels sprouts seem to be all the rage at local restaurants the last couple of years. Although they are called…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, dairy-free, gluten-free, Recipes For Foodies, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: David Chang, Fall Fest, Food Network, Momofuku, roasted brussels sprouts, Vietnamese dressing

Super Vegetable Blend-In Sauce Recipe

October 21, 2014 by Jeanette 14 Comments

This Super Vegetable Sauce is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables - stir into chili, pasta sauces, mix into meatballs and meatloaf

This Super Vegetable Blend-In Sauce is a great way to sneak in extra vegetables into your family’s meals. Stir into chili, pasta sauce, stews, and meatloaf mix for an added boost of goodness. I have to say I hesitated before posting this recipe simply because this is not the most attractive sauce to photograph. In…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, New Year, Pureed Food Diet, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: blend-in vegetable sauce, how to get kids to eat more vegetables, pureed vegetables, sneaking vegetables into meals

Garlic Scape Paste Recipe

July 14, 2014 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Garlic Scape Paste © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This simple Garlic Scape Paste is a flavor booster for stir-fries, pestos, hummus and more. Have you seen garlic scapes at the farmer’s market but don’t what to do with them? They’re long and unwieldy looking, but have great garlicky flavor. Unlike asparagus, the tips on garlic scapes are actually not eaten which is the…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: farmer's market, garlic scapes

Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes Recipe

May 8, 2014 by Jeanette 22 Comments

Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes

If you’re looking for some comfort food, these Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes dish will fit the bill. Growing up in a home where my parents prepared Chinese food almost every night, mashed potatoes weren’t part of our dinner repertoire. My memory of mashed potatoes were the instant mashed potatoes my mom used to make her…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, gluten-free, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: clean eating, mashed cauliflower potatoes, Sensational Sides, side dish

Vegetarian Bibimbap Recipe

May 5, 2014 by Jeanette 28 Comments

Vegetarian Bibimbap © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Vegetarian Bibimbap is colorful and fun to eat, and a great way to enjoy a variety of vegetables in one bowl. I love Korean food for its full flavored spiciness. One of my favorite parts of eating at Korean restaurant is sampling all the little dishes of banchan that are laid out on the…

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Filed Under: Asian, book review, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, healthy choices, lunch, main courses, Recipes For Foodies, vegetables, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: bibimbap, cookbook review, Cooking Light, global cuisine, global kitchen, international cooking, international cuisine, Korean recipe

Power Berry Avocado Almond Chia Salad Recipe

May 1, 2014 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Power Berry Salad with Chia Seeds and Almonds

Enjoy this beautiful Power Berry Avocado Almond Chia Salad chock full of fresh salad greens, fruit and heart- healthy avocado, nuts and seeds for lunch or dinner. I love fresh berries of all kinds and now that it’s getting warmer, lighter salad greens have been making their way onto the dinner table. I find salads…

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Filed Under: Easter, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, berries, chia seeds, green salad, power salad

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