Delicious and healthy lunch recipes
Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? This black bean and squash torta doesn’t disappoint! Inspired by one of my favorite lunch spots in Denver, Moxie, this is a hearty sandwich, super flavorful with a hint of spice. Plus, I love that it’s a hot sandwich, which makes it great to enjoy in the wintertime. You all know I am not eating cold food on a…
Pico de gallo, the rooster’s beak, or so it directly translates from Spanish. A strange name for a tasty salsa. Also known as salsa fresca or fresh sauce. A more fitting name, but I prefer the more eclectic pico de gallo. Whatever you want to call it, this simple salsa recipe is a timeless classic. It’s easy to make and only requires a few ingredients….
I am obsessed with this spicy chipotle cashew crema. It’s super easy to make and amazingly delicious, I mean, like lickable good. This creamy, yet dairy-free sauce is perfect on tacos, as a sandwich spread, or I’ve even used it as a chip dip, and it totally hit the spot. The best part, you can whip up this crave-worthy sauce in a jiffy. Secret in…
There is something about this soup that feels nostalgic. Like a good ole bowl of ABC noodle soup as a kid, but even better—this is the gourmet version. Veggie couscous soup is a warm, cozy comfort food at its best, perfect for a cold, snowy day. Which we have lots of during the long winters here in Maine. Hot meals to warm your body are…
This southwest quinoa bowl is one of our go-to weeknight meals. It is super quick to whip up, delicious, and extremely nutritious. Plus, there is just something about this avocado and tomatillo sauce that my kids absolutely love. If I put it on anything, they will gobble it right up. Kids sitting down to a healthy dinner of quinoa, beans, and veggies and getting up…
This chickpea stew is the ultimate warm, cozy winter food. It’s delicious, thick, and hearty. A crave-worthy cold-weather meal. This soup warms your body and soul—literally. The beans retain their heat; it’s hot until the very last drop. I absolutely love this soup. It is easy to make, super affordable, and tastes amazing. The bold harissa and cumin flavor reminds me of travels to Morocco,…
We live in Maine, so naturally we have to eat corn chowder. Or, as it’s more commonly pronounced here, “chow-da”. Of course, clam chowder is what is traditionally served up here. This creamy dairy-free vegetable chowder is incredibly delicious and just what you need on a chilly winter day. Holding a bowl will warm up those fingers, and this toasty soup will warm your body…
This recipe was inspired by an amazing dish at my favorite restaurant in Portland, ME, Cong Tu Bot. It is a delicious curry noodle, a flavor explosion of curry, lemongrass, and lime. Saucy and not too spicy, it is a wonderful winter meal, loaded with veggies and plant-based protein, that will warm your soul. I will fully admit that Cong Tu Bot’s Vietnamese curry noodles…
This one-pot reuben soup is one of the weirdest concoctions that is surprisingly delicious. It is basically a decomposed Reuben sandwich in soup form, swapping out the corned beef for delicious beans. See what I mean about weird? But weird is good, and this is more than good. Even my kids devour it. This reuben soup has become one of our favorite meals that I…
Want to enjoy the fresh, bold flavors of summer? Look no further than this nasturtium pesto recipe. Made with nasturtium leaves, walnuts, nutritional yeast, and garlic. This simple spread is delicious on crackers or as a pasta sauce. When we moved into our new (new to us anyway) 1796 farmhouse in Maine, we had a low spot in the yard that was constantly a mud…
