Category: GRAINS AND LEGUME RECIPES

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! […]

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 […]

These Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread Muffins are the perfect start to a lazy, cold March Sunday morning. Speckled with raisins, they are sweet and perfect to enjoy with a hot cup of tea. Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread Muffins Irish soda bread gets its name from baking soda, which leavens it instead of yeast. […]

This healthy Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Soup is an easy slow cooker dump recipe. There’s no need to sauté anything, and it tastes delicious! Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Making chicken and lentil soup in a slow cooker is a comforting and healthy meal that’s high in fiber and protein. This lentil soup recipe gets […]

This hearty, savory Lentil Bolognese is a great vegetarian meal that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. It’s also high in protein and fiber! Lentil Bolognese I get asked to share more vegetarian recipes often, and I am always happy to because I love eating plant-based foods. Lentils are a fantastic source of protein and fiber, and unlike […]

Crostini are fun, bite-sized appetizers made of little slices of toasted baguette and topped with whatever your heart desires. For this crostini recipe, I used a healthy white bean topping drizzled with balsamic. White Bean Crostini Add this White Bean Crostini recipe to the menu for your next party! They taste amazing, look impressive, and […]