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This fluffy, turmeric basmati rice with peas is an easy side that’s perfect with curries or grilled meats and ready in under 30 minutes! Turmeric Basmati Rice with Peas This vibrant Turmeric Basmati Rice with Peas is one of those simple sides I love to make when we have Indian food for dinner. It elevates […]

This Vegan Chickpea “Tuna” Salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with nutrients, the perfect quick and easy plant-based lunch! Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad  I’ve been getting requests for more vegetarian high-protein meals, and this one was a hit! If you love a good tuna salad but want a plant-based twist that’s just as satisfying, this […]

This easy white bean salad is packed with fiber and perfect if you’re trying to eat more high-protein vegetarian meals. Serve it as a side dish or increase the portion for a light lunch. Easy White Bean Salad When life gets busy, having a go-to salad recipe that’s packed with protein and fresh flavors and […]

Classic Beef Barley Soup is a comforting, hearty soup made with carrots, celery, onions, beef, and pearl barley. It’s also high-protein, high-fiber and freezer-friendly! Beef Barley Soup This easy beef barley soup is a one-pot meal that’s high protein and high-fiber, and simple to make. But it takes a little over an hour for the […]

This wholesome Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a nutrient-dense, whole-food side dish rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber. Black-Eyed Pea Salad My cousin shared this vegan Black-Eyed Pea Salad recipe with me. It’s fresh, light, flavorful, and easy to make. You can double the portion as a meatless main dish or serve it as a […]

Fried Brown Rice is a healthy twist on classic fried rice with some extra hidden veggies to bulk it up. Just add your favorite protein to make it a meal! Brown Fried Rice I love fried rice, and when I make it at home, I usually make brown fried rice because I always keep frozen […]

Gallo Pinto is a Central American breakfast typically served with fried eggs, sour cream, and plantains. It’s made with leftover rice and black beans, so it’s quick to prepare. Gallo Pinto I recently vacationed in Costa Rica and had Gallo Pinto for breakfast so often that I recreated it as soon as I got home! […]

Mediterranean baked Fish en Papillote topped with a beans, Castelvetrano olives, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Fish en Papillote I love a healthy one-pot meal, so this Fish en Papillote (Fish in Parchement) isn’t just easy, is so delicious! A complete meal in one with Mediterranean flavors and the simplicity of cooking en […]

Thai fried rice gets it’s unique flavor from jasmine rice, fish sauce, soy sauce and chili peppers. Use your favorite protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Thai Fried Rice Making Thai fried rice is a flavorful way to use up leftover rice and incorporate a mix of protein and savory ingredients. There’s a great Thai […]

Crispy Butter Beans are a healthy, high-fiber snack or appetizer made with a fresh and bright lemon-herb green sauce for dipping. They are so good, even my kids love them! Crispy Butter Beans This healthy Butter Beans snack recipe is the only way you can get me to eat butter beans. I never liked butter […]