Archives: Recipes

What do you get when you combine beets, carrots, and turmeric? You get an anti-inflammatory explosion of color, flavor, and nutrients. Don’t have a juicer? No problem! Blender instructions for this power-packed juice are provided as well. See Chef’s Notes on how to best absorb the nutrients from this naturally sweet juice.

What comes to mind when you think of smoothies? Most likely it’s fruit with a hint of veggies and more sweet than savory. But salad lovers can enjoy smoothies too! Blend your favorite salad ingredients to create a deliciously creamy smoothie that’s packed with flavors from cucumber, lime, cilantro (optional!), and shallots (yes, shallots!), with a little mango for just a touch of sweetness.

Banana Walnut Bread can easily fit into several categories — breakfast, dessert, or snack. Heat a piece after dinner and enjoy it with banana nice cream for a sweet treat. Warm it in the toaster oven and spread your favorite nut butter on top for breakfast. Or, enjoy it with a cup of tea for an afternoon pick-me-up. No matter how you enjoy this bread, know that you’re getting lots of nutrient-dense ingredients through the bananas, oat flour, and walnuts.

Do you love nutty, moist, and dense whole-grain bread? How about bread that is really simple to make? Then turn on that oven and get ready to start baking! Sweet ‘n Nutty Teff Bread is a delicious, satisfying bread that is nutrient-dense and gluten-free, meaning it’s good for just about anyone who loves bread! Bonus: Teff has more iron than any other whole grain, making it a grain superstar.

Dine-in but feel like you’re dining out with this homemade Indian Paratha bread made with whole-grain amaranth flour and rich potatoes. This thin yet dense bread is infused with aromatic Indian spices, resulting in heavenly and exquisite flavor. Pair the paratha with your favorite Indian dishes like Chana Masala or Bhindi Masala.

Both ginger and turmeric bring their own unique plant compounds for health and wellbeing — gingerol and curcumin, respectively. Gingerol, along with other compounds in ginger, has been shown to support immune function, lower blood pressure, and alleviate pain. Curcumin has been shown to boost blood flow, decrease inflammation, and fight certain types of cancer. Double this tasty dressing recipe to stay nourished all week long as you add it to salads, grain bowls, or steamed vegetables.

Raise your hand if you believe that pumpkin shouldn’t be limited to just one season (all hands raised here). Pumpkin and oats together create delicious goodness as well as a nutrient-powered breakfast that will keep your skin glowing (thanks to the beta carotene in pumpkin) and your gut feeling healthy (thanks to the fiber in oatmeal).

Who needs takeout when you can easily make Pineapple Rice at home? This meal is packed with flavor AND nutrition. Double the batch if you have a large family because this is one that the whole family will love!

This simple dish can help you optimize your plant-based nutrition (hello, Brussels beauties!) while tempting your taste buds and satisfying your belly. Lemon and thyme pair nicely together as one is bright and energizing (lemon) and one is earthy and grounding (thyme). They complement both each other and the Brussels Sprouts to create a delicious recipe for you to enjoy as a snack or a side to your main meal.