As many of us know, vegetables are an important, nutrient-dense part of our day. They fight inflammation and provide us with body-boosting antioxidants. While we may know that, it can still sometimes be difficult to get in enough throughout the day. If you find yourself in a rut cooking the same roasted vegetables or eating the same salad – give this hearty vegetable soup a try! It’s the perfect place for comfort food to meet nutrition. You’re sure to hit your veggie target while getting a wide variety of nutrients from all of the colorful components!
Plantuary Recipes
Marinated Lentils with Spiced Walnuts and Basil
Recipe by Molly Baz in Cook This Book Talk about an easy way to flavor your lentils! The walnut oil is warm and earthy, until you get a hint of sweet from the golden raisins. Finishing this dish with good quality feta and literally lotsa basil balances the dish so...
Blistered Green Beans with Tomato-Almond Pesto
Recipe courtesy of Bon Appetit Don’t let memories of overcooked, dull green beans cause you to overlook this absolutely incredible dish. The beans cook quickly in the pan, allowing them to keep their beautiful green color and have a slight crunch with each bite....
Easy Breakfast Cookies
Recipe by Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN No, you’re not seeing things. There are only four ingredients in this recipe! Who doesn’t love that? Everyday items and simple pantry staples allow you to whip these together in no time. Plus, that last ingredient can vary greatly, so...
Farro with Toasted Fennel, Lemon, and Basil
Recipe by Alison Roman in Nothing Fancy I’ll be honest – I didn’t think I’d like this recipe as much as I did. However, the fennel and lemon pairing is so surprisingly tasty! Plus, there’s something magical that happens to these flavors when heat is thrown into the...
Vegetarian Chili for Two
Recipe courtesy of One Dish Kitchen You may recognize this recipe. I’ve made this before for a few Unite for HER events, but I think it’s just too good not to share here! I love a good chili recipe, but it usually yields so much! If you want a bowl of comfort, but...
Oven Baked Brothy Beans
Recipe courtesy of Justine Snacks I love a good bean dish, especially when the beans are the star of the show. This recipe calls for simple ingredients that create quite a depth of flavor. You might think this is best served as an appetizer, but I say let it stand...
Hard-Roasted Spiced Cauliflower
Recipe by Alison Roman in Nothing Fancy This dish is truly nothing fancy in terms of its simplicity. However, the flavor that is created by combining just a few ingredients is magic. I like finishing it with some good, crumbled feta to add a fresh tang, but it...
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pomegranates
Recipe by Erin Pellegrin, RD Did you know our friend the Brussel sprout makes for a wonderful winter salad? Pear it – pun intended – with a shallot, or even red onion, seasonal fruit for slight sweetness, top with whatever nuts/seeds you have on hand, and you have...
Spiced Sweet Potato Soup
Recipe from The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen by Rebecca Katz "Thank heavens that sweet potatoes are no longer relegated just to Thanksgiving. For years bodybuilders, seeking to repair their muscles after workouts, have feasted on sweet potatoes because of their outstanding...