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Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Soup Recipe

January 15, 2019 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Soup - warm up your belly with this healthy, hearty flavorful soup

Warm up your belly with this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili Soup – it’s hearty and healthy. 166 calories/1 Freestyle point per serving. Are you surviving the winter so far? I’ll be honest. There have been a few days where I wouldn’t have left the house if it weren’t for our little puppy who’s still…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, New Year, Pantry Recipe, Slow Cooker, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: crockpot, Lentils, slow cooker, vegan

Clean Eating Lentil Soup Recipe

January 7, 2019 by Jeanette 30 Comments

Clean Eating Lentil Soup © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Clean Eating Lentil Soup is so easy to make and freezes really well. Make a batch, divide it into meal size portions, and freeze. When you’re yearning for a cup of hot soup, just pull a container out of the freezer. 94 calories/1 Freestyle point per cup. In the colder months of the year,…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, New Year, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: anti-cancer soup, cancer-fighting ingredients, clean eating, clean eating recipe, easy lentil soup, simple lentil soup, vegan soup, vegetarian soup

Egg Potato Bites

December 10, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Egg Potato Bites are packed with protein for a easy on-the-go breakfast.

Egg Potato Bites are packed with protein for a easy on-the-go breakfast. The secret ingredient in these portable breakfast bites is cottage cheese, which is naturally high in protein.  I made these egg potato bites for a friend undergoing cancer treatment. She is on a low fiber/low-residue diet, and has been experiencing mouth sores, and…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Cancer, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, gluten-free, Holidays, Low Residue Diet, vegetarian Tagged With: brunch, cancer cooking, low residue diet recipe

Spinach Tofu Dumplings Recipe

December 3, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Spinach Tofu Dumplings - light vegetarian dumplings, packed with protein and iron

Spinach Tofu Dumpings are healthy, delicious and packed with protein and iron. Who doesn’t love Chinese dumplings. These vegetarian dumplings are a great option if you’re looking for a healthier, lighter dumpling. I came up with these spinach tofu dumplings because I was cooking for a friend undergoing cancer treatment who needed more protein and…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, Dinner, main courses, vegetarian Tagged With: Chinese dumplings, vegetarian

Vanilla Soy Pudding

November 26, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Vanilla Soy Pudding - light enough for breakfast, snack or healthy dessert

Vanilla Soy Pudding is light, healthy and delicious, perfect for a snack, breakfast or dessert. Vegan and vegetarian adaptable, and gluten-free. Suitable for soft-food diet. I made this vanilla soy pudding for a cancer patient who has been experiencing bad side effects from chemotherapy and radiation. Some of the side effects include very bad mouth…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Cancer, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, Dysphagia, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Low Residue Diet, snacks, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: cancer cooking, low fiber diet, low residue diet, soft food, vegan, 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

Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping Recipe

November 16, 2018 by Jeanette 5 Comments

Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping - this is a really special sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Roasted sweet potatoes and sweet spices add lots of flavor and the praline topping is amazing!

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping is decadent – a real treat for the holiday season. Roasted sweet potatoes and sweet spices ensure lots of flavor, and the praline topping takes this sweet potato casserole over the top. I grew up eating sweet potato casserole with toasted marshmallows on top. Although I have fond…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetarian Tagged With: gluten-free Thanksgiving side dish, holidays, praline topping, streusel topping, sweet potato casserole, thanksgiving

Cranberry Pear Sauce Recipe

November 14, 2018 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Cranberry Pear Sauce - this easy cranberry sauce can be ready in just 15 minutes; it can be made ahead of time for Thanksgiving

This easy Cranberry Pear Sauce can be ready in less than 15 minutes; make it ahead of time for Thanksgiving or on the day of the big feast. For the past month, I’ve been volunteering in the kitchen at Grace Farms, a brand new community center in our town, built on 80 acres of open space for…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Holidays, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: homemade cranberry sauce, pears, thanksgiving

Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup Recipe

November 12, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup - served with maple syrup coconut cream - vegan and vegetarian friendly

Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup is vegetarian and vegan friendly soup that is healthy, delicious and light. I made this Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup for a friend who just had oral surgery. She is one of the sweetest, most considerate and thoughtful person I know. Of course, she didn’t tell anyone she was having…

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Filed Under: Cancer, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, Dysphagia, gluten-free, Holidays, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Pureed Food Diet, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: pureed soup, winter squash

Oyster Sauce Tofu Recipe

October 29, 2018 by Jeanette 7 Comments

Oyster Sauce Tofu - simple, humble dish that is healthy and delicious

Oyster Sauce Tofu is a delightful vegetarian main course that is light and healthy. My dad used to make oyster sauce tofu often. I was always so surprised by how a few simple ingredients could result in such a tasty dish. Often, the most humble dishes are the most delicious ones. 58 calories/serving; 2 Freestyle…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Low Residue Diet, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: bean curd, family, tofu, vegan, vegetarian

Oyster Sauce Scrambled Eggs Recipe

October 17, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Oyster Sauce Scrambled Eggs - a family favorite - so easy!

Oyster Sauce Scrambled Eggs are my husband’s favorite scrambled eggs. Just two ingredients transform regular scrambled eggs into a special breakfast treat. I learned how to make these oyster sauce scrambled eggs from my dad. He used to make these whenever our family visited him down in Maryland. I’ve been making these humble scrambled eggs…

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Filed Under: Asian, Breakfast, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian Tagged With: eggs, family recipe

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe {Starbucks Copycat}

October 8, 2018 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte - enjoy this copycat Starbucks favorite for just 190 calories!

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte is a lightened up version of a popular fall beverage, with less than 200 calories.  So, it’s that time of year when pumpkin spice products are everywhere, including Starbuck’s popular Pumpkin Spice Latte. I picked up a cup of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte this weekend and I have to tell you, I…

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Filed Under: beverages, Chemotherapy Recipes, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, vegetarian Tagged With: cashew milk, copycat recipe, pumpkin, Starbucks pumpkin spice latte

Low Carb Bok Choy Egg Ramen Noodle Soup

October 1, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Low Carb Bok Choy Egg Ramen Noodle Soup - healthy, delicious, easy ramen noodle soup

Low Carb Bok Choy Egg Ramen Noodle Soup is a fast, healthy and delicious one bowl meal. I love ramen noodles. I’m pretty sure almost every college student has lived off of ramen noodle soup at some point. I know I ate my share in college. Although I love fresh ramen noodles and could eat…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, low carb, lunch, main courses, vegetarian Tagged With: bok choy, kelp noodles, low carb noodles, ramen

Farmer’s Market Corn Salad Recipe

September 24, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Farmer's Market Corn Salad - easy salad featuring summer produce at their peak

Farmer’s Market Corn Salad features fresh corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers and basil at their peak. I made this simple corn salad for our Dominican Republic mission trip reunion this past weekend. It was the first time our group has gotten together since our trip in early August. We bonded during the nine days we…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Faith, gluten-free, salads, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: corn, Dominican Republic mission trip, farmer's market

Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce

September 14, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce - so easy, healthy and delicious

Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce is an easy, healthy and delicious vegetable dish for everyday meals. I had this dish in Cantonese restaurants many times before I realized how easy it was to prepare at home. This week, I prepared a meal for one of our church families, including this side dish. Little did I…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Chinese food, Chinese vegetables

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos Recipe

September 3, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos are delicious and so flavorful, even non-vegetarians will enjoy them. Two of my boys are dating vegetarians, so during “girlfriend week,” I made vegetarian dinners along with regular meals to satisfy everyone’s dietary choices. The twins actually have high cholesterol (they inherited the bad cholesterol genes from my husband’s side…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: burrito bowls, Lentils, tacos, vegan, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Marbled Chocolate Banana Quick Bread Recipe

August 29, 2018 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Gluten Free Marbled Banana Chocolate Quick Bread - made with oat flour and almond flour, this quick bread is healthy and delicious!

Gluten-Free Marbled Chocolate Banana Quick Bread makes a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack. My mom made banana bread a lot when I was growing up, mostly because we always seemed to have lots of overripe bananas. When the weather is hot, bananas seem to turn brown even faster, so I, like my mom, end up making…

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Filed Under: Breads, Breakfast, gluten-free, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: almond flour, bananas, gluten-free, marbled cake, oat flour, quickbread

Broccoli Red Pepper Egg Bites Recipe

August 22, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Broccoli Red Pepper Egg Bites - perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, quick pick-me-up snacks or breakfast buffets; easy customizable

Broccoli Red Pepper Egg Bites are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, quick pick-me-up snacks, or as part of a breakfast buffet when entertaining. These egg bites are super cute and the recipe is easy to modify to use in-season vegetables and satisfy everyone’s tastebuds. This past week, we hosted “girlfriend week” at our house. Each of…

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Filed Under: back-to-school, Breakfast, Easter, Holidays, Uncategorized, vegetarian Tagged With: entertaining, mini frittata, mini quiche, vegetarian

Vegetarian Fried Rice Recipe

August 15, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Vegetarian Fried Rice - simple, delicious, reheats well, perfect for meal planning

Vegetable Fried Rice is a simple, delicious meal that reheats well and serves a crowd. I’ve been making fried rice for more than 30 years, so I know how to make really good fried rice, if I say so myself. Fried rice is a crowd pleaser and reheats easily, so when my kids are home…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, lunch, Meal Planning, meal prep, Pantry Recipe, side dishes, vegetarian, Weekly Meal Plan, whole grain Tagged With: fried rice, meal prep, vegetarian

Avocado Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad Recipe

August 13, 2018 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

Avocado Tomato Cucumber Salad - simple, delicious, healthy summer salad for lunch or dinner

Avocado Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad is a simple, healthy and delicious summer salad that can be enjoyed at lunch or dinner. I just returned from a nine day mission trip in a small community in the Dominican Republic. Forty-nine of us built cement block walls for a community center and school lunchroom, dug ditches for…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, salads, vegetarian Tagged With: Dominican Republic mission trip, El Batey, summer salad

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

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