$1.10 per serving30-minute Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich with smashed chickpeas and roasted sunflower seeds in a simple dressing. Sandwiched between two slices of bread and topped with secret garlic sauce, this is healthy lunch perfection.
Author: Minimalist Baker
15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
3 Tbsp vegan mayo
Black bean brownies that are vegan, gluten free, and require just one bowl and about 30 minutes to prepare! Healthy, easy and delicious -- the best kind of dessert.
Author: Minimalist Baker
15 oz. can black beans, rinsed
2 large flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water)
3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
The toasted sesame oil and garlic update this hippie classic and give it terrific flavor! This meal makes it easy to get extra greens into your diet.
2 cups long grain brown rice
3/4 lb firm tofu, sliced in 1 inch cubes
1 bunch kale, destemmed & chopped
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
3 tbsp canola oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Healthy, no bake granola bars with just 5 ingredients and a sweet, crunchy texture. Peanut butter and honey complement each other perfectly in this ideal portable breakfast or snack.
Author: Minimalist Baker
1 cup packed dates, pitted
1/4 cup honey (or sub maple syrup for vegan option)
1/4 cup creamy salted peanut butter or almond butter
This traditional meal from northern Italy is great for nights you want something easy and light. Try replacing the zucchini with bell peppers, acorn squash, or Portobello mushrooms.
3 zucchini
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp canola oil
1/2 cup whole wheat couscous
1/4 cup raisins
1 yellow onion, minced
1 carrot, diced (from 5 lb bag)
1/2 lemon, juiced and zest
Noodles with peanut sauce is a great dish for everyone in the family! Creamy peanut butter sauce over noodles and veggies creates an intoxicating dish that's just as good the next day. Substitute almond or other nut butters for those with a peanut allergy.
1 lb whole wheat pasta* Use gluten free if needed
2 carrots, sliced into thin rounds
This dish comes from the north of India. It sticks to the ribs and is very inexpensive to make. It also freezes very well, so consider doubling it for a future meal.
1 cup long grain brown rice
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp turmeric
1 inch fresh ginger
2 carrots, sliced (from 5 lb bag)
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (no salt)
6 cups cooked kidney beans (2 2/3 cup dry)
Yum. Rich, creamy and warm; served over a bed of hearty rice - now *that* is winter comfort food. This freezes very well, so consider doubling the recipe to pack as lunches or use for a future family dinner - it's a real time-saver.
2 cups long grain brown rice
2 tsp canola oil
1 yellow onion, medium, diced
1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
This is a hearty and comforting dish, especially good on a cold night! If you have precooked rice in your fridge, this dish can come together in as little as 20 minutes.
Author: Strongertogether.coop
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb Triple S pork sausage
7 eggs
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried basil
Get ready to rock and roll with this s-s-s-super lunch-time snack! This is a fun way to include veggies into your kids lunch, they'll love it!
Author: StrongerTogether.coop
3 spinach tortillas
1/2 cup hummus
1 cup spinach
2 carrots
1 tomato, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
3 slices turkey (optional)
1 cucumber, sliced
