Author: Melissa Russell
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High Fiber Chickpea Blondies
Okay 5g fiber per serving!! Tbh I am obsessed with chickpeas right now trying out new ways to use them and this treat was so satisfying and can fit within your day to help with a fiber boost! I recently purchased psyllium powder and have been testing ways to add it with my foods. Psyllium…
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Lasagna with Ground Turkey Meat Sauce
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 lb ground turkey 1/2 yellow onion, diced 3 garlic cloves minced 1 jar marinara sauce 32 oz reduced fat cottage cheese 3 cups shredded mozzarella 2 eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 2 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 package lasagna noodles Directions:…
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Mediterranean Vegetarian Pasta
Makes about 4-6 portions Ingredients: 8oz (1/2 package) whole wheat spaghetti, cooked per package 2 large zucchini, spiraled (you can buy frozen if needed) 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced Dash red pepper flakes 1/2 lemon juiced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, drained 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained…
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Whipped Herby Cottage Cheese Dip
Ingredients: 2 cups reduced fat cottage cheese 1 lemon, juiced 1-3 tbsp skim milk 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 2 tbsp chives, minced 2 tbsp parsley, minced 2 tbsp dill, minced Salt and pepper as needed Directions: Add all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Can save…
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Spiced French Toast with Greek Yogurt Whip
Ingredients: Olive oil spray 2 whole grain toast (I use Dave’s Killer multigrain) 1 egg 2 tbsp skim milk 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon Dash of ground ginger Dash of ground nutmeg Dash of ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt Greek yogurt Whip: 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tsp maple syrup…
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Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey and Quinoa
Serves about 4 servings Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey 1/2 yellow onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup black beans, drained 4 multicolored bell peppers, halved and core removed 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper as needed 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp ground…
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Chickpea “Chicken Salad”
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained 1 celery stalk, diced 2 green onions, sliced 1 cup red grapes, halved 2 tbsp mayo (olive oil blend or vegan) 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp dried dill 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning Salt and pepper if needed *Whole wheat wrap or sandwich bread as needed Directions: In a medium…
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Coffee Overnight Oats
Ingredients: 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 3/4 cup milk of choice (I use skim milk) 1/2 cup cooled coffee or cold brew 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup rolled oats 1 tsp chia seeds Directions: In a medium bowl whisk together yogurt, milk, coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add in…
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Simple Chicken Piccata
Save this one! I make Chicken piccata almost every week we love it so much! This recipe is super easy too and fairly quick! Save it for a week night dinner or when cooking for guests! Ingredients:1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighsKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste5 1/2 Tbsp AP flour, divided1…
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Shaved Tofu Gyros
Ingredients: 1/2 cup firm tofu, shaved with a peeler 1/2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt as needed 1 pita bread 1 cup Lettuce 1-2 tomato slices 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumbers 1/4th cup red onion, thinly sliced *Regular or Vegan tzatziki sauce if needed Directions:…