Archives: Recipes

Creamy, satisfying, and nourishing, this quick-to-come-together risotto will be a crowd-pleaser for friends and family because it wins in all categories from texture to flavor to presentation. The combination of cashews and nutritional yeast creates a creamy cheesiness, while the asparagus and spinach give this a lovely green hue as well as loads of nutrition. Garnish with asparagus tips and vibrant edible flowers just before serving!

New to freekeh? This fiber-filled, earthy grain can create delicious salads, grain bowls, or porridge and takes only 25 minutes to cook. Middle Eastern Freekeh and Chickpea Pilaf is quite simple to make and, trust us, the flavor will make your heart sing with delight! Tip: Double the recipe because it’ll get gobbled up quickly!

Sneaking some fiber into your family’s diet isn’t difficult when you use nutrient-dense, fiber-rich whole grain flours like buckwheat, which easily transforms into fluffy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside waffles. Buckwheat flour contains a whopping 12 grams of fiber per cup including prebiotic fiber and resistant starch that have been shown to feed healthy bacteria in the gut. Enjoy these waffles for breakfast, as a snack or as running fuel for long training sessions.

Crunchy tofu croutons replace bread croutons with just as much crunch and flavor, but with lots of plant-based protein and phytonutrients. Top them on salads and grain bowls. If you have an Air Fryer, this would be the time to dust it off and use it, since tofu croutons get extra crispy in the Air Fryer!

Oolong, or “black dragon” teas, are made from whole leaves that are semi-oxidized. The level of oxidation and the processing method determines the flavor profile, which can range from earthy to nutty to floral to fruity to sweet. Steeping oolong tea for 2–3 minutes results in creamy notes. Steeping oolong tea for 5–10 minutes results in floral notes. Let us know which you prefer in the comments!

With origins in India, warm and soothing Masala Chai is black tea steeped with fragrant and healing spices like clove, cardamom, and peppercorns. Feel free to get creative and experiment with your own chai blend, adding more or less of your favorite or not-so-favorite spices.

White tea is a young, minimally processed tea. It hails from the same plant as black and green tea, Camellia sinensis, and is also chock-full of polyphenols called catechins, which act as antioxidants, scavenging free radicals. To avoid bitter notes, steep the tea for only 2–3 minutes.

There’s more to turmeric than its bright, cheery color! Research shows that the compound that gives turmeric its color, curcumin, may have the potential to fight inflammation, depression, and heart disease. This sauce is super versatile (see Chef’s Notes below for ideas!) and is the perfect vehicle to get in a dose of turmeric to help maintain overall health.

Cover your nutritional bases first thing in the morning with these scrumptious Blueberry Poppy Seed Pancakes. Get omega-3s from flax meal; fiber, protein, and iron from buckwheat; calcium from poppy seeds; and vitamin C from blueberries. What’s more, these fluffy pancakes also have an optimal blend of macronutrients plus lots of fiber that will help to balance blood sugar and keep you satiated throughout the morning.

Bursting with flavor, textures, and nutrients, Super Greens Salad with Bulgur and Lentils is super satisfying! It’s filling, too, so it can easily serve two people as a main dish or four people as a side dish. This delightful salad comes together in minutes when the dressing, bulgur, and lentils are ready to go. Pro tip: If you’re cooking the bulgur and lentils from scratch, plan to cook them at the same time since bulgur cooks in 12–15 minutes and lentils cook in 25–30 minutes. While they’re cooking, prep your dressing. Having these three components available will make assembling this dish a breeze!