This Loaded Quinoa and Sweet Potato Salad is packed with over 15 grams of protein per serving, which makes it great for a healthy and filling vegetarian lunch that can be prepped ahead of time! It’s full of fresh and flavorful ingredients and it’s sure to leave you feeling satisfied all afternoon long!   Warning, this Loaded Quinoa and Sweet Potato Salad is truly loaded with alllllll of the ingredients!  But, most are budget friendly, and if you have a fully stocked garden, that should take care of the rest (but if not, fresh herbs are usually pretty cheap).  Each serving is pa ..read more

This Green Goddess Pasta with Parmesan is bright, flavorful and packed with tons of fresh herbs!  If you’re craving a meal that feels like spring in a bowl, this easy pasta recipe is it!  The green goddess sauce is made using basil, cilantro, parsley, garlic and green onion.  It packs a perfect punch and goes so well with the creaminess and saltiness of the parmesan cheese.  Enjoy warm for dinner or chilled for a picnic side dish.  I started a little spring garden today and can’t wait to have an abundance of fresh herbs.  In my opinion, they are one of the best w ..read more

Having to cook dinner, every single night, can be really exhausting!  Not only does that require coming up with healthy meals to cook, but also writing a shopping list and spending the time to actually prepare the food.  I’ve created these Easy Vegetarian Meal Plans to hopefully help make your life a little easier!  Each week I share one new meal plan that includes an ingredient list to help you compose your shopping list.  I also try to keep the recipes to minimal ingredients and minimal time.  I hope you find them helpful! Happy April! I’m planning to start pos ..read more

Looking for a fresh, crunchy snack with a kick? These Easy Pickled Carrots only require a few ingredients and can be prepped quickly. Refrigerate overnight and you’ll have such a refreshing, delicious and healthy snack the next day! Enjoy these pickled carrots by themselves or with hummus. I love most anything pickled, especially veggies!  Carrots are the perfect vegetable to pickle because they stay nice and crunchy, without getting too soft in texture.  These Easy Pickled Carrots are made using white vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, salt and maple syrup.  They’re perfect for a h ..read more

This Lemony Parmesan Spring Pasta Salad is packed with fresh seasonal flavors! It comes together quickly and is a great pasta salad to make ahead of time and bring to a party or potluck. This vegetarian pasta salad is tossed with a tangy lemon dressing that goes great with the parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Pasta salads are a great way to add tons of fresh veggies to your diet.  This Lemony Parmesan Spring Pasta Salad is packed with tons of seasonal spring produce and is full of fresh flavor.  Make this hearty vegetarian pasta salad for weekday lunches or a side dish at your ne ..read more

This Vegetarian Cheesy Tortellini Casserole is packed with flavorful roasted vegetables and filling, fresh tortellini. You can use any kind of veggies you like and they can easily be prepped ahead of time, for a quick and easy weeknight meal! Serve with garlic bread and enjoy! I wasn’t sure whether to call this recipe a “casserole” or a “bake”, but either way, it’s cheesy and delicious!  Tortellini is so quick and easy to cook and makes for a super filling and flavorful dinner when baked together with roasted veggies, pasta sauce and cheese.  Trust me when I say, you will want to ad ..read more

If you love pizza, but you’re sick of marinara sauce, you’ve got to try The Best Pesto Pizza recipe out there!  This flavorful pizza is made with my favorite spinach feta basil pesto sauce, which makes the sauce super creamy and nutritious.   This pizza is bursting with fresh spring flavors and is perfect for your next pizza night! We eat a lot of pizza in this house and I tend to get sick of regular pizza with red sauce.  Using pesto as a base to your pizza will add so much fresh flavor and it still goes well with most pizza toppings.  In my opinion, this is the Best ..read more

If you love pesto sauce, you will really enjoy this Basil Pesto with Spinach and Feta Cheese recipe! It comes together quickly and is packed with an entire bag of spinach. This flavorful and creamy feta pesto recipe is great with pasta, pizza, sandwiches, wraps and more. It stays good for about 2 weeks in the refrigerator and can be frozen for up to 3 months.  With Easter just around the corner, spring is almost in full swing.  I’ve been craving fresh flavors and so happy to finally see some green leaves poking through the surface of the ground.  I’ve been adding baby spinach l ..read more

This Lentil and Roasted Carrot Salad has spring vibes, while also being hearty enough for a cozy winter lunch. Lentils are packed with tons of nutrients and create the base for this plant based salad. Enjoy as a protein packed side dish or as a make ahead lunch, with a side of crackers or chips. I’ve started planting my seeds for the summer garden and a few spring flowers are starting to poke up beneath the dry leaves. Spring is almost in the air and I’m here for it!  While I haven’t scattered my carrot seeds quite yet, they are in season at the moment and I’ve been eating lots of t ..read more

Having to cook dinner, every single night, can be really exhausting!  Not only does that require coming up with healthy meals to cook, but also writing a shopping list and spending the time to actually prepare the food.  I’ve created these Easy Vegetarian Meal Plans to hopefully help make your life a little easier!  Each week I share one new meal plan that includes an ingredient list to help you compose your shopping list.  I also try to keep the recipes to minimal ingredients and minimal time.  I hope you find them helpful!   Happy March! If you enjoy these ..read more