Stuffed Sweet Potato

Simply sweet and filling. A perfect lunch! I always keep some baked sweet potatoes* on hand (see my sweet potato hummus recipe to find out why!) Simply reheat, top with some cottage cheese (low fat or non-fat, your choice), sprinkle with nuts (toasted** or untoasted, your choice), and craisins. Packed with the perfect mix ofContinue reading “Stuffed Sweet Potato”

Sweet Potato Hummus

Sweet and lemony, packed with nutrients. Scrub sweet potato and prick with fork in multiple places. Bake at 400 for 1.5 hours until very soft. Cool, cut, and place in blender. Rinse and drain chickpeas, then add to blender. Add lemon juice, water, and spices. Blend until mixed. Add olive oil and blend until creamy,Continue reading “Sweet Potato Hummus”

Tofu Lentil Balls

An amazing meatball replacement, packed with flavor and nutrients. Makes a large batch so you can freeze some for later. Soak lentils in cold water at least 15 minutes. Drain, rinse, then cover with 1″ of water in pot. Boil, then simmer 20 minutes. Meanwhile, press 2 tofu cakes under a heavy weight for atContinue reading “Tofu Lentil Balls”

Crunchy Melon Seeds

Crispy with salt and sesame. Great for snacking, salads, rollups… seeds from one melon 1/2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp soy sauce Scoop seeds, rinse and remove flash. Spread on cutting board to dry overnight. When dry, heat oven to 400F. Mix in oil and soy sauce. Spread on a cookie sheet or pie plateContinue reading “Crunchy Melon Seeds”