Walnut Red Pepper Paste

Ingredients : - ½ cup red pepper paste - 2 cups walnuts, chopped - ½ cup olive oil - ½ cup bread crumbs - 2-3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses - 2-3 tablespoons cumin - 4 tablespoons minced onion - ¼ cup water - ½ teaspoon dry basil - 1-2 tablespoons pine nuts, for decoration -...

Citrus Halibut over Roasted Kale

Ingredients :- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon- Extra-virgin olive oil- Two 4- to 6-ounce skinless halibut fillets- 1 bunch kale, leaves only- Sea saltDirections :Preheat the oven to 375°F. Combine the lemon zest and juice with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and drizzle over the fish in a shallow pan. Tear the kale leaves into chip-sized pieces, put in...

Corn Soup

Ingredients :- ½ cup sliced leek, white and light green parts only- 3 cups vegetable stock or water- 2 cups frozen organic corn- 1 small yellow onion, diced- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper- Chopped chives, parsley, or scallions for garnish (optional)Directions :Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan...

Asian Chicken Salad

Ingredients :- 1 cup chopped steamed and cooled asparagus or broccoli- 2 cups chopped roasted boneless, skinless chicken breast- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil- ½ cup diced red bell pepper- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds- ¼ cup raw apple cider vinegar- ½ cup chopped scallion- 2 tablespoons honey- 2 teaspoons tamari- 2 teaspoons chia seeds- 2 teaspoons...

Kale Egg White Frittata with Feta and Tomatoes

Ingredients :- ½ cup chopped scallion- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus oil for the pan- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered- 2 shallots, chopped- 1 cup egg whites, whisked- 2 cups chopped stemmed kale- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper- 2 tablespoons skim milk- 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsleyDirections...

Roasted Halibut with Parsley and Capers

Ingredients : - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus parsley for garnish - 1 tablespoon drained capers - 1 tablespoon plain nonfat Greek yogurt - Two 4- to 6-ounce skinless wild halibut fillets - 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest - Fresh lemon juice for serving Directions : Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the...

Asparagus Ribbon Salad

Ingredients : - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice - 1 bunch fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off - 1 clove garlic, minced - ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions : With a vegetable peeler, start from the top of the asparagus spear and gently peel downward. Soon you’ll have a pile of thin asparagus ribbons....

Curried Chicken Salad

Ingredients : - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - Sea salt - 2 teaspoons curry powder - 3 tablespoons snipped chives - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice - 7 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt - Freshly ground black pepper - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds - Sliced scallions and...

Quinoa Hot Cereal

Ingredients : - 1½ cups water - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed - 2 tablespoons chia seeds - 1 cup almond milk, or more to taste - Handful blueberries (optional) - Ground cinnamon Directions : In a large saucepan, bring the quinoa, water, and almond milk (homemade or store-bought) to a low boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until the water is absorbed, about...

Vegetable Red Lentil Soup with Kale and Collards

Ingredients : - 1 medium onion - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - 2 teaspoons ground cumin - 2 cups cubed, peeled sweet potato - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon - 2 teaspoons ground coriander - 2 cups dried lentils - 6 cups vegetable broth - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper - One 14-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes - 1 cup collard ribbons...

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Ingredients : - 1 cup quinoa - 2 cups water - Sea salt - 1 tomato - 1 cucumber - 1 bunch fresh mint - ½ bunch fresh parsley - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese - 1 tablespoon chia seeds - 1 tablespoon pine nuts Directions : Bring the water...

Salmon Salad

Ingredients : - ½ small red onion, diced - ½ cup diced celery - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill - One 7-ounce can wild salmon - 3 tablespoons drained capers - 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or plain nonfat Greek yogurt - Pinch of sea salt - Pinch of freshly ground black...

Spinach Basil Egg White Omelet

Ingredients : - 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil - 1 teaspoon chopped scallion - 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil - 4 egg whites - 2 tablespoons nonfat milk - ¾ cup chopped fresh baby spinach - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan or crumbled goat cheese - 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley - Pinch of sea salt - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Directions Combine...