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Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

Smashed Avocado Kale Poached Egg Toast

April 12, 2017 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Smashed Avocado Kale Poached Egg Toast - this delicious savory breakfast is nutritious and filling.

Smashed Avocado Kale Poached Egg Toast is a healthy and delicious breakfast, packed with nutrients to start the day. I love savory breakfast foods, and smashed avocado toast is one of my favorites. There are so many variations – it’s really up to your own imagination. A few years ago, I had a simple avocado…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, vegetarian Tagged With: avocado toast, breakfast, brunch, kale, savory breakfast

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

April 10, 2017 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa - this roasted version of salsa verde has so much more flavor. Delicious as a dip or condiment.

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa or Salsa Verde as it is commonly known, is a delicious dip or condiment for Mexican food lovers. Roasting the vegetables adds an extra layer of smokiness that takes this salsa verde to a different level than regular salsa verde. My youngest son loves Mexican food, and he loves condiments. I’ve been…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, sauces, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Mexican food, salsa, salsa verde, tomatillos

Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

April 3, 2017 by Jeanette 24 Comments

Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup - coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and Thai red curry paste are key ingredients in this creamy, fragrant lentil soup

This Thai Coconut Curry Lentil Soup has sweet and spicy flavors from coconut milk, sweet potatoes and red curry paste. Lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves add extra fragrance to this delicious, healthy soup. I love Thai food, especially Thai curries. Thai curry is completely different from Indian curries. The base for Thai curries is Thai curry…

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Filed Under: Asian, Cooking For Cancer, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: lentil soup, red curry paste, sweet potatoes, Thai

Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit Recipe {Video}

March 29, 2017 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit is the perfect way to start off the day. It’s nutritious and hearty, and is packed with protein and nutrients. Fresh strawberries and bananas, as well as toasted coconut and almonds top this healthy breakfast porridge, a wonderful alternative to oatmeal and other porridges. Looking for a…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, New Year, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: breakfast, coconut milk, quinoa, video

Breakfast Smashed Avocado Tomato Toast with Fried Poached Egg

March 20, 2017 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Smashed Avocado Toast with Tomato and Poached Egg © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Start your day off with this Breakfast Smashed Avocado Tomato Toast with Fried Poached Egg – it will keep your tummy full all morning long. I love savory breakfasts, especially ones that combine different textures and temperatures. Crunchy toast with creamy smashed avocado, topped with a warm fried or poached egg and cool juicy tomatoes…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, Recipes For Foodies, vegetarian Tagged With: avocado toast, breakfast, brunch, healthy breakfast, savory breakfast, smashed avocado toast

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

Macadamia Nut Milk Recipe

February 27, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Macadamia Nut Milk - a rich and creamy dairy-free milk that doesn't require any straining

Macadamia Nut Milk is a creamy and delicious dairy-free milk alternative. It’s wonderful blended into smoothies and creamy soups when you don’t want to use milk or other dairy products. This nut milk is so easy to make, and requires no straining. Recently, I tried making macadamia nut milk because I was looking for a…

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Filed Under: beverages, Cancer, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, Special Diets, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: cooking for cancer, dairy-free, nut milk

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

Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip Recipe

November 28, 2016 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip - this healthy dip is immune boosting

This Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip makes a healthy snack or appetizer, and will help boost your immune system. Serve with colorful fresh cut vegetables. Sponsored by MegaFood. A strong immune system is important to staying healthy year round, being your first line of your body’s defense against disease. Eating a healthy diet, rich in…

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Filed Under: appetizers, gluten-free, vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, dip, feta, immune boosting, MegaFood, vitamin C

Green Bean Casserole Soup Recipe

November 14, 2016 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Creamy Green Bean Casserole Soup - all the flavors of green bean casserole in this healthy and delicious soup!

This creamy Green Bean Casserole Soup incorporates all the flavors of a traditional green bean casserole into soup form. Bright green beans, sauteed onion, mushrooms, thyme and nutmeg, and cashew cream come together to create a deliciously healthy and vibrant soup. I developed this Creamy Green Bean Casserole Soup for Thanksgiving this weekend. One of…

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Filed Under: Cancer, Chemotherapy Recipes, Cooking For Cancer, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Pureed Food Diet, soups, Thanksgiving, vegetarian Tagged With: community, cooking for others, green bean casserole, pureed soup, soft food diet, thanksgiving

Skinny Hot Spinach Dip Recipe

November 2, 2016 by Jeanette 32 Comments

Skinny Hot Spinach Dip - this healthy dip is high in protein and great for an after-school snack or party

This Skinny Hot Spinach Dip is a deliciously light dip that is packed with nutrition and protein. Great for an after-school snack, Game Day, or parties. I came up with this Skinny Hot Spinach Dip recipe four years ago as a healthy after-school snack for my youngest son.  I still remember him telling me it…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dips and sauces, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, Holiday Appetizers, vegetarian Tagged With: cottage cheese in dip, cream cheese substitute, Food Network Fall Fest, healthier football snacks, healthy dip, healthy spinach dip, hot spinach dip, skinny spinach dip

How To Roast Garlic

October 31, 2016 by Jeanette 14 Comments

How To Roast Garlic © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Learn how to roast garlic. It’s easy to make and serves as a flavor booster in dips, sauces, soups, mashed potatoes and more. I remember the first time I ate roasted garlic – it was served with fresh bread at a restaurant. Buttery and sweet, it was smooth and silky, with a mellow garlic flavor….

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Filed Under: appetizers, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, How To, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: how to roast garlic

Pumpkin Coconut Turmeric Mousse Recipe

October 19, 2016 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Pumpkin Coconut Turmeric Mousse - this decadently healthy dessert has just 6 ingredients ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Pumpkin Coconut Turmeric Mousse is a decadently healthy dessert, made with just six ingredients. Sponsored by MegaFood. It’s officially pumpkin season and I’ve been thinking of new ways to enjoy this carotene (an antioxidant) rich squash. I made this Pumpkin Coconut Turmeric Mousse for my sister-in-law and her husband over the weekend. This recipe uses…

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Filed Under: Chemotherapy Recipes, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Special Diets, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: coconut cream, dessert, MegaFood, pumpkin, sponsored post, turmeric

Spinach Vegetable Barley Bean Soup

October 10, 2016 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Spinach Vegetable Barley Bean Soup - a nutritious, hearty soup packed with vitamins and minerals, perfect for Fall and Winter ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Spinach Vegetable Barley Bean Soup is a hearty nutritious soup, perfect for Fall and Winter. This vegetarian soup is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. A bowl of this nutrient-rich vegetable soup is a healthy and delicious meal in a bowl. I first made this Spinach Vegetable Barley Bean Soup six years ago for…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, New Year, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: anti-cancer soup, cancer, cooking for cancer patients, food for cancer patients

Lentil Vegetable Farro Chard Soup

October 5, 2016 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Lentil Vegetable Farro Chard Soup is a hearty, nutritious soup that’s packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.  222 calories/2 Freestyle Points per serving. Some of you might know that I started Jeanette’s Healthy Living as a place to record recipes I was making for friends and people in my community with cancer. My first experience…

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Filed Under: Cancer, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, New Year, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: anti-cancer foods, anti-cancer soup, cancer fighting

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

Fig Plum Orange Torte Recipe

September 22, 2016 by Jeanette 7 Comments

Fig Plum Torte - this fruit topped cake is made with whole wheat pastry flour, making it a healthy Fall dessert. Just 330 calories a serving ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Fig Plum Orange Torte is the perfect Fall dessert, made with hearty whole wheat pastry flour and fresh figs, Italian plums and scented with orange zest. My earliest memory of baking was at the age of 12. We met for church every Sunday at my Auntie Jeanette’s home (my namesake), and following service we always…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Desserts and Cookies, vegetarian Tagged With: figs, fruit dessert, plums, whole wheat pastry flour

Pumpkin Orange Cranberry French Toast Muffin Cups Recipe

September 21, 2016 by Jeanette 28 Comments

Pumpkin Orange Cranberry French Toast Muffin Cups - these portable French toast cups are perfect for busy weekday mornings! 277 calories, 11.7 grams protein and zero cholesterol each ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

Pumpkin Orange Cranberry French Toast Muffin Cups are perfect for busy weekday mornings. Prep ahead and pop in the oven the next morning, or bake and reheat as needed throughout the week. This post is sponsored by AllWhites®   Quick and easy breakfasts that can be prepped ahead are the way to go for busy families. If…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Thanksgiving, vegetarian Tagged With: AllWhite Egg Whites, breakfast, brunch, French toast casserole, French toast muffin cups, overnight French toast, pumpkin, sponsored post

Double-Buckwheat Double-Chocolate Cookies Recipe

September 19, 2016 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Double-Buckwheat Double-Chocolate Cookies = these are made with two kinds of buckwheat and two kinds of chocolate, perfect with a cup of milk, tea or coffee

Double-Buckwheat Double-Chocolate Cookies are made with two kinds of buckwheat and two kinds of chocolate. Perfect with a cup of milk, tea or coffee. Last weekend, one of our twin boys went back to college, so I sent him off with a container of these Double-Buckwheat Double-Chocolate Cookies. The recipe is from Dorie Greenspan’s new cookbook,…

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Filed Under: Desserts and Cookies, vegetarian Tagged With: Bake a Difference, buckwheat, Cookies for Kids' Cancer, Dorie Greenspan, kasha, OXO

Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart Recipe

September 14, 2016 by Jeanette 5 Comments

Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart - made with gluten free puff pastry, this elegant tart features fresh figs, frangipane and pistachios

This Gluten Free Fig Frangipane Tart features a fresh figs, an almond filling and pistachios. Recently, one of my sons wanted to bring in a special treat for the office that he interned at over the summer. A few of the people were gluten-free so I ran to the farmer’s market to see if I…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, vegetarian

Balancing Maca Green Smoothie Recipe

August 31, 2016 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Balancing Maca Green Smoothie - this green smoothie is hormone balancing and a good source of protein and fiber for women 40+ ~ https://jeanetteshealthyliving.com

This Balancing Maca Green Smoothie is a great sip to start the day for women 40+. This post is sponsored by MegaFood Recently, I had an annual physical exam, and my doctor told me that women go through more hormonal changes than men over their lifetime. Puberty is the first time hormone levels change in…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, smoothies, vegan, vegetarian

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