Author: Melissa Russell
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Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Muffins
Greek yogurt Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins! I am always trying to find ways to mix up breakfast, yes for me, but really for my 2 boys and whole wheat muffins always does the trick! These are healthier version as they’re made with whole wheat flour, swapping olive oil for butter, and utilizing maple syrup instead…
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Easy Mediterranean Veggie Stir Fry
Ingredients: 1 cup dry quinoa, cooked per package instruction 1 tbsp olive oil 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 1 large eggplant or 2-3 small, diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 jar Kalamata olives, drained 15oz can chickpeas, drained 1/2 cup feta (can omit if vegan) 2 tbsp fresh parsley Salt and pepper Tzatziki sauce to…
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Egg White Veggie Bites
Ingredients: 16 ounces egg whites ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup reduced fat cottage cheese ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup spinach chopped Salt and pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350F. Prep the veggies. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Divide evenly into 12 non stick muffin tins.…
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Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
Ingredients: 2 small slices of sourdough (or 1 large cut in half) 1 oz feta 1 oz hummus 5 Kalamata olives, pitted, chopped Handful spinach 2 tomato slices 2-3 cucumber slices to cover the bread 1-2 slices red onions Directions: Toast bread if needed. Mash together hummus, feta, and olives. Spread hummus mixture over sandwich…
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Herb Crusted Oven Baked Sea Bass
Okay Sea Bass is Elite in my book 👏🏻 You could certainly use any fish in this dish as I will acknowledge that sea bass is a bit higher in price but it is SO WORTH IT 😍 This meal was so easy to make and gives you the amazing Mediterranean flavors making it perfect…
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Rainbow Tofu Wraps with Creamy Peanut Sauce
You may be surprised to hear I don’t cook tofu often… And to be honest it’s because it is not something I grew up eating so truly never learned to cook and in some ways intimidates me! There are vast benefits to utilizing tofu or soy as a protein source in your diet with reduced…
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Pumpkin Spiced Protein Oatmeal
High Protein Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal 🎃 Okay I saw this egg white oatmeal and I knew I wanted to try it but with some spice and yall this gave all the fall feels! I like to cook oatmeal in bulk and eat off of it during the week — I usually add a dash or…
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Chickpea and Edamame Chopped Salad
High protein, high fiber PLANT BASED meal with tons of flavor and perfect for meal prep 😍 I love a chopped salad at lunch, especially for meal prep! You can eat it by itself for a complete meal or add it as a base or side dish with other foods for some balance. Today I…
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Turkey and Feta Eggplant Boats
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant 1 tbsp olive oil 3 oz ground turkey, cooked ½ white onion, diced 1 cup tomatoes, diced Directions: Preheat oven to 400F. Cut the eggplant in half, and hallow out the middle and cook eggplant until softened about 15-20 minutes. In a medium sauce pan, heat ½ of the olive oil…
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Lentil Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing
Ingredients: ½ cup lentils, cooked ½ cup quinoa, cooked 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 cup kale, softened 2 tbsp non-fat greek yogurt 1 tbsp peanut dressing Directions: In a bowl mix together lentils, quinoa, red bell pepper, and kale. In a small bowl mix the Greek yogurt and peanut dressing, can thin out with…