Hummus Pasta

Pasta is such a versatile dish that can be extremely flavor full and packed with delicious ingredients! This pasta bowl fits that description to a tee. The hummus makes the bowl extremely creamy and the nutritional yeast creates a cheesy flavor even though this dish is vegan! This recipe makes 1 serving!

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dry pasta
  • a small head of broccoli
  • 1/3 cup chickpeas
  • 3 tbsp hummus
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • Everything but the Bagel Seasoning

Directions

  • bring water to boil in a small pot
  • once the water reaches a boil add in the broccoli and pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes
  • drain the pasta then top with lemon juice, hummus, nutritional yeast, and the bagel seasoning

Mexican Breakfast Hash

If you are looking to change up your breakfast routine this recipe is for you! Breakfast hashes are so easy and delicious but they can get repetitive. This recipe mixes it up by adding black beans and taco seasoning to create a delicious Mexican flavor inspired breakfast! The air fryer creates perfectly crispy potatoes and the poached eggs create a runny yolk adding flavor to the whole dish. This recipe makes a single serving.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium red potato
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup black beans
  • 1/4 orange bell pepper
  • 1/4 green bell pepper
  • mushrooms
  • zucchini
  • small handful spinach
  • 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning

Directions

  • cube the potato then place in the air fryer on fry setting for 16-18 minutes until golden brown and crisped to desired amount
  • chop the vegetables then sauté in butter and add in taco seasoning
  • after almost cooked through add in black beans and potatoes to the pan with the vegetables
  • bring water to simmer with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • after water reaches a simmer swirl the water then add in the two eggs
  • cover the pot with the water and eggs in it and cook for 3 minutes
  • top the potato and vegetable hash with the eggs

Winter Produce Bowl

Using seasonal produce is a great way to mix up the vegetables and fruit you use. This bowl contains a delicious mixture of winter produce, grains, lentils, and goat cheese to create a comforting and tasty bowl. This bowl is perfect for an easy winter week night dinner. This recipe makes 1 serving.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup canned black lentils
  • 1/3 cup winter squash
  • a small head of brussel sprouts
  • 4-5 large cremini mushrooms
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp goat cheese
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette

Directions

  • cube the squash and cut the brussel sprouts in half
  • place the squash in the air fryer for 10 minutes then add in the brussel sprouts and cook for an additional 8 minutes
  • in a pan heat olive oil then add in the cut mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes until cooked through
  • warm the precooked rice and lentils then plate together with the mushrooms and air fried vegetables
  • then top with goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette

Japanese Sweet Potato Breakfast Nachos

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day! It can be so versatile and I love how breakfast can be sweet yet nutrient dense. These 5 ingredient sweet potato nachos will satisfy any person who loves sweet potatoes and sweet breakfasts. It is incredibly easy and extremely delicious. The banana adds the perfect amount of sweetness and the greek yogurt makes for the perfect creamy topping! This recipe makes 1 serving.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small Japanese sweet potato ( regular works as well)
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 large spoonful of creamy peanut butter
  • cinnamon

Directions

  • cut the sweet potato in to small 1 inch rounds
  • place the rounds in the air fryer for 16-18 minutes until slightly browned on top
  • top with greek yogurt, banana slices, peanut butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon

Enchilada Pasta Bake

This meal is ideal for a family dinner! It is delicious and comforting and makes enough for 4 servings! The enchilada sauce makes for a pasta fusion dish full of flavor. The black beans add both protein and a great texture to the dish. The pasta bake is deliciously cheesy as well!

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups dry pasta
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • handful of spinach
  • 1/2 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese

Directions

  • bring water to a boil
  • chop the bell peppers and zucchini
  • once at a boil add in the pasta and veggies
  • after the pasta is cooked through drain then add in the enchilada sauce and black beans
  • place the pasta with sauce in an 9*13 dish and top with cheese
  • bake pasta for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted on top

Winter Vegetable Hash

This breakfast is perfect for winter and uses seasonal produce. The sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts go well together. The poached eggs allow for the yolk to spread over all the veggies adding a deliciously easy “sauce” to the dish. This recipe only requires 4 ingredients! This recipe makes 2 servings!

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Ingredients

  • 1 small sweet potato
  • 2 small heads of brussel sprouts
  • 4 eggs
  • everything but the bagel seasoning

Directions

  • preheat air fryer to 400F on the fry setting
  • cube the sweet potatoes and cut the brussel sprouts in half
  • place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes
  • then add in the brussel sprouts and cook for an additional 10 minutes
  • bring water and a dash of apple cider vinegar to a simmer in a pot
  • stir the water until it moves in a circle on its own then add in the eggs
  • cover the pot and poach the eggs for 3 minutes
  • plate the eggs on top of the veggies and top with everything but the bagel seasoning

Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry

This is the perfect meal for an easy 15 minute meal during the weeknight. This meal is packed with veggies, protein, and flavor. The teriyaki sauce ties all the flavors in together and the cashews add a bit of crunch. This recipe makes 2 servings!

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz of shrimp
  • 1/2 large carrot
  • handful of spinach
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 and 1/2 cup cooked white rice
  • 1/2 small zucchini
  • 1/3 cup cashews

Directions

  • heat 1/2 tbsp of sesame oil in a pan then once heated add in the shrimp
  • cook shrimp for 5-7 minutes
  • cut the carrot and zucchini into small pieces
  • then add in the veggies and remaining sesame oil into the pan with the scrimp
  • after the vegetables are cooked add in the teriyaki sauce
  • warm up the precooked rice then plate the rice with the shrimp stir fry and top with cashews

Italian Sausage Grain Bowl

Grain bowls are a great option for dinner and lunch. They are extremely easy and require minimal ingredients. This bowl combines classic Italian flavors with veggies and rice to create a delicious hearty meal. The marinara creates a perfect sauce for the sausage and veggie mix and adds so much flavor to the rice. This meal is perfect for a cold winter night and it will warm and fill you right up! This recipe makes 2 bowls.

Ingredients

  • 2 pre-cooked Italian chicken sausage
  • 2/3 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tomato
  • handful of spinach
  • 1/3 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 2 cups cooked rice and quinoa blend
  • optional: top with goat or parmesan cheese

Directions

  • chop the veggies
  • heat olive oil in a pan then add in the veggies and sauté
  • after the veggies are almost cooked through add in thinly cut up chicken sausage
  • then add in the marinara sauce a cook on a low simmer for 2-3 more minutes
  • warm up the rice then plate the sausage veggie mix with the rice
  • top with parmesan or goat cheese if desired

Veggie Egg Bites

These egg bites are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast. They only take 20 minutes to make and you can save them in the fridge for up to 4 days in an air-tight container for an easy breakfast on the go. They are veggie packed and full of flavor. The feta cheese makes them deliciously cheesy and the almond milk helps make the egg bites nice and fluffy. This recipe makes 9 egg bites!

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/3 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of feta cheese
  • large handfull spinach
  • cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • mix together the eggs and egg whites
  • chop the zucchini and cherry tomatoes
  • heat olive oil in a pan then sauté the veggies
  • add the sautéed veggies into the egg mix
  • then add in the milk
  • lastly add in the cheese
  • fill 9 holes in a greased muffin pan 3/4 of the way full with the egg mixture
  • cook for 15 minutes at 350F

Gingerbread Cookies

These cookies are perfect for the holidays and people who are fans of gingerbread. The molasses and spices make for a delicious Christmas flavor and will make your house smell amazing. Additionally the almond butter adds a nice nutty flavor to the cookies and adds to the soft texture of the cookies. They are vegan and use whole wheat flour. This recipe makes 7-9 cookies!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup of coconut sugar
  • 2 flax eggs (combine 1 and 1/2 tbsp of chia seeds with 4 and 1/4 tbsp of water and let the water absorb for 10 minutes before adding to batter)
  • 1/4 cup of molasses
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Directions

  • create the flax egg and let it sit for 10 minutes
  • preheat oven to 350F
  • combine all the wet ingredients together
  • after fully mixed add in the whole wheat flour, sugar, and spices
  • lastly add in the white chocolate chips
  • roll into small balls about and inch and half in width
  • place the ball on a greased baking sheet and cook for 13-15 minutes until browned on top and soft on the inside