Best Ever Bell Pepper Nachos
These are NACHO average nachos! See what I did there?! LOL..love me a good pun! These bell pepper nachos are truly the best ever and can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a party app, the whole crowd will love, I promise! They're an amazing way to sneak in extra veggies while still getting a ton of flavor! Let's break it down.. Bell Pepper Nacho Breakdown When you think nachos, you typically think hmmm maybe not the best plant focused option. However, that's the beauty of being able to make elevated options at home! I'm a big believer that eating...
Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing
A good dressing can make or break a salad, and in my opinion, this Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing definitely MAKES this salad! It's so flavorful and delicious and is also able to be used for much more than simply a dressing - it can be used to season veggies, fish, meat, etc.! Let's dive in! Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing Breakdown! As I mentioned, this Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing is to die for, but it's also super simple as well! Fare warning - I would double this batch because it's just THAT good, and so refreshing to have on hand, especially in the...
Summer Shrimp Kabobs
Grill season for me just screams summer! More specifically, shrimp kabobs are just the perfect summer meal in my opinion! It's refreshing, tropical, and all around simply delicious! I love using local seasonal produce as well. Let's get into the specifics! Shrimp Kabob Breakdown! As I mentioned, these shrimp kabobs are simple, but also super delicious! They pack a ton of delicious fruits and veggies for the summer. I'll break it down for you...
Zucchini Enchiladas
Mexican is easily one of my favorite cuisines, and add in a low carb twist and I'm absolutely sold! These zucchini enchiladas are not only fun, but they're also super satisfying and a fun new twist on a classic Mexican dish! They're low carb, vegan (if you make the subs I did) and absolutely delish! Zucchini Enchiladas Breakdown! These enchiladas are veggie packed, and absolutely delicious! Let's take a dive in to see the simple swaps that I made from your classic enchiladas that make these such a good for you dinner option! Tortillas: Hence the name zucchini enchiladas, these enchiladas use just...
Vegan Eggplant Lasagna
If you're into any lasagna, vegan or not - you will absolutely LOVE this Vegan Eggplant Lasagna. I made this recipe with the Erewhon Vegan Eggplant Lasagna in mind, and if ya know, ya know! It may be my favorite thing that they serve and this measures up to it! Eggplant Lasagna Breakdown! As I'm sure you're very aware, most lasagna is made with pasta sheets throughout. What makes this one super special is that instead of pasta, we opt to use the eggplant! Cheese: To make this vegan, I used Kite Hill's Vegan Ricotta with a combination of Miyoko's Vegan Mozzarella. They're...
Vegan Pad Thai Salad
If you've been following me for some time, you know that I'm a huge fan of Thai food, just check my Low Carb Pad Thai recipe! This Vegan Pad Thai Salad is no exception to that rule! I absolutely love the flavors and the fact that this is so nutrient dense. Let's dive into it! Vegan Pad Thai Salad Breakdown! This salad truly embodies 'eating the rainbow' in the best way! As you can tell from the photos, we incorporated a ton of veggies in here, which I love, because food is MEDICINE after all! Each of the different colors represent different...
Healthy Coconut Shrimp
OK does anyone else LOVE coconut shrimp and crave it whenever you're on vacation?! Obviously many of us won't be going on vacation anytime soon (writing this during COVID-19), however, summer is just around the corner and it's the perfect dish for any summer meal! This healthy coconut shrimp is so AMAZING and I love pairing it with my broccoli slaw and it's the PERFECT treat! Healthy Coconut Shrimp Breakdown! These coconut shrimp of course are not fried, completely refined sugar free - something that is pretty much unheard of/un-find-able when ordering out at a restaurant! That's what I love about this....
Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts
You know that I love veggies as much as the next gal, but sometimes the bland olive oil, salt and pepper just doesn't do it for me! Hence, I've been playing around with different flavors and seasonings to spruce them up. These sweet chili brussel sprouts were a product of that sprucing up experiment that turned out so well! Read on! Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts Breakdown! These brussel sprouts have the perfect mix of flavors - sweet, spicy, savory and salty. There truly is no better trio! Here's how to get that amazing flavor combo: Sweet: The sweetness in this special sauce comes from...
Copycat Paleo Filet-O-Fish
OK, confession time - my favorite sandwich from McDonald's (yes I used to eat there, I grew up in the 90's, lol) was always the Filet o Fish! Obviously I had to create a copycat paleo filet-o-fish! I've chatted about this before, but I always love to take typically 'not the best option for you' food and healthify it! I can't help myself. Let's dive into how I did it! Copycat Paleo Filet-O-Fish Breakdown! Alright, so as you can imagine, the McDonald's version of this sandwich has way more ingredients than I chose to use in this one. That being said, let's...
Grain Free Crispy Fish Tacos & Pineapple Pico de Gallo
There is truly nothing better than crispy fish tacos & pineapple pico de Gallo !! Especially once the weather starts warming up! This combo can be made into a burrito bowl with cauliflower rice or into a delicious fish taco with a lettuce wrap or grain free tortilla shell. I'm a big fan of all things Siete, but we'll get into that! Crispy Fish Tacos & Pineapple Pico Break Down! As I mentioned, this combination is absolutely unreal! You can also make either the fish tacos or the pineapple pico de Gallo on its own too. They each are delicious solo, but...