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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caribbean Black Beans Recipe

June 11, 2018 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Caribbean Black Beans - quick, easy, healthy vegetarian/vegan dish; cilantro onion jalapeno salsa on top

Caribbean Black Beans is a quick and easy dish. Serve with grilled fish or chicken carnitas and steamed rice. I first made these black beans about twenty years ago, and still have the original recipe cut out from a magazine. Before the internet days, I used to clip out recipes and put my favorites in…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, gluten-free, meal prep, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: meal prep, vegan, vegetarian

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

May 16, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad is easy to make, healthy and perfect for barbecues and picnics. I love casual entertaining, especially when fresh local produce is in season. Our local farmer’s market has expanded over the years, and fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella are readily available. There’s also a stand that sells excellent fresh…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: buffalo mozzarella, entertaining, fresh tomatoes, pasta salad, pesto, summer pasta recipe, vegetarian

Miso Soup with Tofu, Wakame Seaweed, Rice and Egg

February 26, 2018 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Miso Soup with Tofu Wakame Seaweed Rice and Egg - this is a Japanese inspired breakfast bowl that's healthy, hearty and comforting. It's packed with minerals, nutrients and protein. A great way to start the day off!

This Miso Soup with Tofu, Wakame Seaweed, Rice and Egg is a nutritious and comforting vegetarian breakfast bowl, packed with protein and minerals. I used to make Miso Soup with Tofu, Wakame, Rice and Egg for my kids’ breakfast when they were young, but haven’t made it in a while. It’s not your typical American breakfast,…

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Filed Under: Asian, Breakfast, soups, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: breakfast bowl, Japanese breakfast, miso, savory breakfast, vegetarian

Instant Pot Three Chile Dal Recipe

January 10, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Instant Pot Three Chile Dal (vegan/vegetarian) - fragrant and flavorful -spices include cumin, black mustard seeds, cilantro, garlic, green and red chiles, and cayenne

Instant Pot Three Chile Dal takes just 15 minutes to cook, including the fragrant and flavorful tempering oil or tadka that infuses the cooked lentils. I learned to cook my first Indian dishes from a local woman about 7 years ago. Before that, I was completely ignorant about Indian cooking and quite intimidated by all…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Dal, Indian recipe, Instant Pot, vegan, vegetarian

Vegetarian Thai Coconut Red Curry Recipe

November 13, 2017 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Thai Tofu Butternut Squash Cauliflower Red Curry - this vegetarian/vegan one pot meal cooks in less than 30 minutes

Vegetarian Thai Coconut Red Curry is a one pot vegan/vegetarian meal that cooks in less than 30 minutes. I love Thai curries, especially red curry. The fragrant spices are mellowed and complimented with coconut milk, creating a luscious sauce that is delicious over rice or rice noodles. My son, Kyle, is cooking dinner for friends…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Thai red curry, vegan, vegetarian

Cambodian Sweet Soy Noodle Bowl Recipe

June 19, 2017 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Cambodian Sweet Soy Noodle Bowl - vegetarian (vegan adaptable) lunch/dinner with broiled tofu, crushed peanuts, pickled vegetables, bean sprouts and hard boiled egg

Cambodian Sweet Soy Noodle Bowl is the ultimate vegetarian noodle bowl (vegan adaptable), combining sweet, salty and sour flavors and crunchy, juicy and chewy textures. It’s a party in a bowl. I’m a sucker for Asian noodles of all kinds, from Vietnamese Pho to Chinese Dan Dan Mien, Korean Jap Chae and Cold Japanese Soba Noodles….

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, Dinner, lunch, main courses, vegetarian Tagged With: Cambodian food, cookbook review, Southeast Asian recipe, vegetarian

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

Millet Veggie Breakfast Tacos: Two Ways {GIVEAWAY}

May 12, 2016 by Jeanette 14 Comments

These Millet Veggie Breakfast Tacos can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner too. Today, I’m sharing a recipe for Breakfast Millet Tacos from a new cookbook, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation and Reset Your Body, by Amie Valpone. I met Amie Valpone two years ago on a flight to Florida and I have to…

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Filed Under: book review, Breakfast, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Amie Valpone, Book Review, tacos, vegan, vegetarian

Rainbow Vegetable Wraps with Peanut Sauce Recipe

April 25, 2016 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Rainbow Vegetable Wraps with Peanut Sauce - these portable sandwiches are perfect for lunch or an afternoon snack - full of veggies and a delicious peanut sauce

These Rainbow Vegetable Wraps with Peanut Sauce are the perfect healthy, portable snack. These wrap sandwiches are stuffed with colorful vegetables, mango, and mint, and then served with an Asian-inspired peanut sauce. Sponsored by Peapod. I made these Rainbow Vegetable Wraps with Peanut Sauce for one of our Daniel Plan meetings and they were a…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, lunch, New Year, snacks, The Daniel Plan, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: Daniel Plan Recipe, healthy portable snack, lunchbox, party food, Peapod, sponsored post, The Daniel Plan, vegan, vegetarian

Antioxidant Salad Dressing Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipe}

April 20, 2016 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Antioxidant Salad Dressing - this healthy salad dressing has ground flax seeds and raw apple cider vinegar in it

This Antioxidant Salad Dressing is a versatile dressing that goes with just about any salad. For our last Daniel Plan session, we had a Salad In A Jar Party. Read this post to learn all about How To Host a Salad In A Jar Party and How To Build A Salad In A Jar. I…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, salads, sauces, The Daniel Plan, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: dairy-free, Daniel Plan Recipe, healthy salad dressing, salad, The Daniel Plan, vegan, vegetarian

Steamed Kale and Poached Egg with Sriracha Sauce Recipe {Daniel Plan Recipes}

February 24, 2016 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Steamed Kale with Poached Egg and Sriracha Sauce - this simple breakfast is healthy, low carb, gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian. This can be enjoyed as part of the Daniel Plan meal plan.

This Steamed Kale and Poached Egg with Sriracha Sauce makes a healthy and nutritious breakfast. It’s naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, low-carb and vegetarian. This week, I’m facilitating the first of a 6 week series on healthy living for our church, based on the book, The Daniel Plan, by Pastor Rick Warren. It’s a healthy lifestyle plan based on five essentials ~ Faith, Food,…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Faith, gluten-free, New Year, The Daniel Plan, vegetarian Tagged With: breakfast, Daniel Plan Recipe, Daniel Plan recipes, savory breakfast, The Daniel Plan, vegetarian

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