Category: Lunch
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Apple and Cheddar Chicken Meatballs with Cider-Sage Sauce

All the Fall Feels with this recipe 🍎 Tender chicken meatballs with sautéed apples and cheddar baked in, topped with apple-cider sage dressing 😍 If you can’t tell I’m already in the fall mood — we’ve even decorated for fall (on the inside of our house lol my husband not ready for big Skelly in…
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Lentil and Black Bean Tacos with Greek Yogurt Cilantro Lime Sauce

You have to share this with someone who love tacos! Taco night is the best night tbh but have you ever tried swapping meat for a plant based taco?! These tacos are high in plant protein and high fiber and tasty cheesy and satisfying that you’ll be making these weekly! My husband was even shocked…
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Rainbow Ribbon Salad

In 2025 we are prioritizing health and this summer is the time to stock up on extra virgin olive oil to enhance the vibrant foods of the summer season. The benefits of extra virgin olive oil are vast but are well known for its impacts on heart and brain health, longevity, and improved blood sugar…
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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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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:…
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Smoked Paprika Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients: 2 can chickpeas 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain the chickpeas, rinse, and pat dry (the drier the better!). Season the chickpeas in a large mixing bowl and spread out over the…
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Smoked Paprika Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots

Save this post to have at your next dinner party! My husband and I love this dish because it is such a classic dish and pairs well with other side dishes. You can prep all of the ingredients ahead of time so all you have to do is cook it before dinner! *NUTRITION TIP: if…
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Classic Personal Margarita Pizza

Ingredients: 1 mini pizza (Whole foods Rustic White Pizza Crust) 2 tbsp marinara 1 oz mozzarella, shredded 4 slices tomato Salt and pepper 1 tbsp basil, chopped Directions: Heat over to 400F. Bake the pizza crust in the oven for 5 minutes. Add marinara, cheese, tomatoes. Salt and pepper tomatoes if needed. Add basil to…
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Caprese Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 Sourdough bread slices (toasted optional) 1 oz whole mozzarella, sliced 1/2 medium tomato, sliced salt and pepper if needed 1 tbsp fresh basil *Optional Pesto spread Directions: toast the sourdough if needed. Layer the mozzarella and tomato. Top tomato with salt and pepper if using. Add basil and basil pesto if using. Layer…