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Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

Favorite Kale Salad

July 16, 2020 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Favorite Kale Salad

This is my Favorite Kale Salad. I’ve been making this kale salad almost once a week the last couple of months, and it has become a staple in our house. Massaging the kale leaves makes for a tender salad – no more prickly edges. The first time I had massaged kale salad, I was intrigued…

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Filed Under: cruciferous vegetables, gluten-free, salads, Summer Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: vegetarian salads, vegetarian side dishes

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

June 29, 2020 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is easy to make and perfect for summer barbecues or picnics. Juicy, sweet, farm fresh tomatoes are featured in this vegetarian friendly pasta salad. Our church provides a unique community feel, despite its size. One of ways I like to serve is cooking meals for people and families who are going…

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Filed Under: csa, ENTERTAINING, Pasta and Noodles, salads, side dishes, vegetarian

Baked Zucchini Tomato Summer Squash Goat Cheese Gratin Recipe

June 15, 2020 by Jeanette 26 Comments

Zucchini Tomato Summer Squash Goat Cheese Gratin - this elegant summer gratin is perfect for potlucks and entertaining

This Baked Zucchini Tomato Summer Squash Goat Cheese Gratin is so elegant, it’s perfect for potlucks and entertaining. I love farm fresh summer vegetables. The most bountiful seem to be zucchini and tomatoes. Although I don’t have a garden, I do plant tomatoes and herbs in containers on my patio. In addition, I visit our…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, gluten-free, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: baked zucchini, casserole, goat cheese, gratin, summer casserole, summer squash, tomato, zucchini, zucchini tomato casserole

Crockpot Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe (Frijoles Negros)

March 6, 2020 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Cuban Black Bean Soup (Frijoles Negros) © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Crockpot Cuban Black Bean Soup is a simple, healthy and delicious soup that can made using pantry items. Dress this soup up with fresh chopped red bell peppers, onions and scallions. Serve with hot sauce on the side for spicy food lovers. Three of my boys love black beans so now that my oldest son is…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Crockpot Cuban Black Bean Soup, Cuban black bean soup, dried beans, Frijoles Negros, power foods, slow cooker, vegan

Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup (Fakies) Recipe

February 10, 2020 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup - this simple soup is absolutely delicious and so satisfying, perfect for a cold winter day

This Slow Cooker Greek Lentil Soup is so simple, yet so satisfying. You’ll be reaching for a bowl of this on a cold winter day. 217 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving. I’ve been sitting on this recipe for way too long so I’m finally getting around to sharing it. The weather has definitely turned cooler…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, New Year, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Greek, lentil soup, vegan friendly, vegetarian

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Lentil Chili Recipe

January 6, 2020 by Jeanette 37 Comments

Pressure Cooker Lentil Chili - lentils take just 14 minutes to cook in a pressure cooker - this vegetarian/vegan chili is deliciously hearty

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Lentil Chili cooks in less than 30 minutes, and is a nutritious, hearty vegetarian/vegan meal. 296 calories/1 Freestyle point per serving. Whether you use an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, this lentil chili is a quick, delicious and healthy dinner. I love using pressure to cook stews and chili when I’m short…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, New Year, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: beans, chili, game day food, Lentils, pressure cooker, pulses, vegan, vegetarian

Christmas Salad Recipe

December 19, 2019 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Christmas Salad - beautiful holiday salad featuring jewel toned ingredients sure to delight guests

This Christmas Salad is a delight for the eyes, perfect for the holiday season. I made this beautiful, jewel-toned salad for some special friends to kick off the holiday season. Featuring arugula and jewel-toned radicchio, beets, pomegranate arils, Medjool dates and macadamia nuts, this Christmas Salad is as delicious as it looks. This salad was…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Holidays, salads, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: christmas, holiday, salad

Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

October 2, 2019 by Jeanette 37 Comments

Creamy Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup - just 4 ingredients make this creamy flavorful soup!

This creamy Red Curry Coconut Butternut Squash Soup is made with just four ingredients. Keep to the basic recipe or embellish with more flavor agents and garnishes. It’s your choice. This easy recipe is perfect for the holidays when you’re looking for a beautiful, but simple soup to serve guests. Roasting The Whole Butternut Squash Did…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, lunch, Pureed Food Diet, Recipes For Foodies, soups, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: easy recipe, roasted butternut squash, Thai red curry paste, vegan

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil-Mint Vinaigrette

August 28, 2019 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil Mint Vinaigrette - this fresh tomato salad features beautiful heirloom tomatoes at their peak ripeness and a vibrant fresh basil mint dressing https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

This Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil-Mint Vinaigrette features beautiful heirloom tomatoes at their peak ripeness and a vibrant fresh basil-mint dressing. Each summer, I look forward to seeing all the farm fresh tomatoes at our farmer’s market. I especially love the variety of heirloom tomatoes the stands have to offer. Heirloom tomatoes come in different…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, salads, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: allergy free cookbook, allergy friendly cookbook, allergy friendly recipes, allergy-free recipes, Heather Cristo, Pure Delicious

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

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

July 31, 2019 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad - this clean eating salad has all the ingredients of a Greek salad

 This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad has all the flavors of a Greek salad. It’s a light and nutritious meal. Sponsored by Peapod. I came up with this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad as a light and healthy meal that can be enjoyed anytime of the year. This quinoa salad is perfect for lunch or dinner and keeps well….

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Easter, gluten-free, New Year, salads, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: healthy lunch, quinoa salad, vegetarian

Sweet and Spicy Spiralized Cucumber Tomato Arugula Salad Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}

July 16, 2019 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Sweet and Spicy Spiralized Cucumber Tomato Arugula Salad - this simple salad is refreshing, light and delicious!

This simple Sweet and Spicy Spiralized Cucumber Tomato Arugula Salad is refreshing, light and delicious. At the height of summer, cucumbers are abundantly available. Although I love sliced cucumbers in my salad, I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy cucumbers at their peak. This cucumbers salad calls for spiralized cucumber, baby arugula and cherry…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Faith, gluten-free, New Year, side dishes, The Daniel Plan, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Chef Neena, Daniel Plan Recipe, spiralized cucumber, spiralizer, The Daniel Plan

Cold Chinese Sesame Noodles Recipe

June 19, 2019 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Cold Chinese Sesame Noodles - I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a big hit. Great for parties! ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Cold Chinese Sesame Noodles are a great make-ahead dish for lazy summer days or for entertaining. This has been in my recipe repertoire for over 20 years, and continues to be my go-to dish for summer entertaining. Keep it vegetarian, or add some shredded cooked chicken for a main course meal. I grew up eating…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain

Easy Pasta with Spinach Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese Recipe

June 3, 2019 by Jeanette 26 Comments

Spinach Tomato Parmesan Pasta © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Pasta with Spinach Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese takes just 20 minutes to prepare, and makes a great all in one dish, packed with spinach. This vegetarian-friendly meal is sure to please. Moms need a break from cooking once in a while. Like most moms, I rarely seem to get a break, no matter what time…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, Dinner, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, vegetarian Tagged With: easy, pasta, quick, spinach, tomatoes, vegetarian

Mixed Bag Kale Salad with Tomatoes and Cheese with Lemon Dressing Recipe

May 15, 2019 by Jeanette 11 Comments

"Mixed Bag" Kale Salad

This “Mixed Bag” Kale Salad is so simple to make, yet you’ll never tire of it. Be sure to use the freshest kale you can find and shaved gruyere or Parmesan cheese right off the block. So, we’ve been living out of a few hotels for nearly three weeks while home repairs were being done following…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Easter, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: Baldanza natural market, kale salad, organic

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad Recipe

May 9, 2019 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad

This Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad would make an excellent addition to any meal. Bright with citrus fruits, juicy with mangoes, creamy with avocado, and chock full of protein from quinoa and black beans. Spring is here but temperatures continue to fluctuate between warm and cool.  Spring crops are just starting to come…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Easter, gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: avocado, citrus fruit, grapefruit, oranges, quinoa, salad

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

April 22, 2019 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad - this beautiful healthy salad is perfect for entertaining

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a beautiful, healthy salad that is perfect as a vegetarian main course salad or a side dish. I first made this vegetarian salad six years ago for a Ladies’ church luncheon. We used to host monthly lunches at people’s homes, and our pastor would stop by for a short…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, Easter, Faith, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, salads, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: avocado, black bean, mango, quinoa, quinoa salad

Broccoli Strawberry Avocado Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

April 8, 2019 by Jeanette 1 Comment

broccoli strawberry avocado salad with poppy seed dressing

Broccoli Strawberry Avocado Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is a fresh take on traditional broccoli salad. Have you ever had broccoli salad? It’s a popular salad for picnics and summer barbecues. The traditional dressing typically includes mayonnaise and sugar. In addition to broccoli, you might find raisins, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheddar cheese tossed…

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Filed Under: Easter, gluten-free, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, broccoli salad, Easter, Greek yogurt, Spring, strawberries

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

Chopped Greek Salad

March 27, 2019 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Chopped Greek Salad

Chopped Greek Salad is a beautiful salad that will impress guests at your next party or large gathering. I made this salad for a large party recently, and everyone commented on how pretty it was. Chopped salads are great for entertaining because they are easy to eat (no large pieces of lettuce to cut). We’ve been…

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Filed Under: ENTERTAINING, gluten-free, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: cooking for a crowd, entertaining, healthy entertaining

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

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