PSA, amigos: Mexican food can be healthy! Sharing my healthy “fresh Mex” tips here and a recipe for plant-based Green Chile Enchiladas with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans and homemade salsa verde.
Green Chile Enchiladas
Keyword: diabetes friendly
Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde
This Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde is the answer to all of your questions… What should I put on my tacos? What sauce would be good on these enchiladas? I’m tired of plain eggs, how can I spice ‘em up?
Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde is good for all of these, and more!
Roasted Cauliflower with Lentils + Tahini
Warm Roasted Cauliflower with Lentils + Tahini is hearty enough for a meatless main, but also makes a good side dish on your table. It’s packed with flavor and texture, and has both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors with tahini, almonds and herbs.
Mexican Kale Caesar with Lime Caesar Dressing
Almost everyone loves Caesar, but the whole anchovy and raw egg thing is debatable for some. Luckily, this Mexican Kale Caesar with Lime Caesar Dressing has all the flavor of a traditional caesar, but is sans anchovies or egg. In fact, it is 100% vegan!
Spaghetti with Mushroom “Bolognese”
This is my idea of ‘Sunday Sauce’ ~ Spaghetti with Mushroom “Bolognese”. It’s hearty, healthy, and the perfect dish to make on a Sunday… or any night of the week! It’s a 30-minute dish start to finish, and is easy to make.
And you can have dinner on the table in even less time if you batch cook the sauce on a Sunday and just boil some pasta when the craving hits midweek.
Coconut Creamed Kale
Calling all kale lovers (haters welcome, too)! Love it or loathe it, there is no disputing kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. And this Coconut Creamed Kale takes this often polarizing vegetable to the next level of deliciousness. Continue Reading
Spicy Citrus + Avocado Salsa
Attention all salsa lovers, I have a new recipe for all of your salsa needs. Whether you are grilling or taco-ing, this Spicy Citrus + Avocado Salsa is the answer!
Black bean or fish tacos? Top em with this salsa. Grilled fish or chicken? Made prettier with this tangy spicy salsa. Continue Reading
Toasted Walnut + Hemp Seed Brownie Bites
These Toasted Walnut + Hemp Seed Brownie Bites are my new favorite dessert, snack, healthy obsession. They are like a brownie meets fudge ~ chocolatey, rich, delicious. And the best part is they are easy to make and are even no-bake! Continue Reading
Chilled Soba Noodles with Avocado & Chili Garlic Sauce
I could chill all year long with these Chilled Soba Noodles with Avocado & Chili Garlic Sauce ~ from summer through winter. A little spicy, a little sweet, and a TON of umami flavor. Continue Reading
Carrot Noodles with Chickpeas + Zhoug
If you’re a fan of Indian or Middle Eastern flavors, you’ll love this recipe for Carrot Noodles with Chickpeas + Zhoug. It has all the flavors with spices such as sumac, turmeric and cumin, fresh herbs, jalapeño, roasted chickpeas, carrot “noodles” and basmati rice.
It’s perfect for a healthy lunch or meatless dinner. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be batch-cooked on your meal prep Sunday. Continue Reading
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be used as nutrition or medical advice under any circumstances.