Vegetarian Recipes

Spinach and Tomato Pasta

Have you heard of meatless Mondays? By having one meatless meal per week, you can increase your veggie intake. If you really prefer more protein in your meal, try adding shrimp or chicken to this pasta dish.

Superfood Smoothie

Blueberries, spinach, and almond milk make this a Superfood Smoothie and a great way to start your day! Superfoods provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical western diet.

Eggs Benedict Florentine

Here’s a healthy version of Eggs Benedict where the bacon is replaced by perfectly sauteed garlic spinach and the hollandaise sauce is on the lighter side.

Holiday Veggie Platter with Hummus – Quick Recipe

It’s amazing how people will eat more veggies when they are in front of them, displayed well and served with a good dip. Hummus is a healthy dip made from chickpeas and comes in a variety of flavors.

Scalloped Potatoes

Potato dishes are a common holiday item. Serve this creamy potato side at your holiday dinner. No one will even know it’s a “healthy” version of scalloped potatoes!

Ratatouille

This is another great side dish for the holidays. It’s packed with vegetables and is relatively low in calories.

Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries

Think you don’t like Brussels sprouts? Keep an open mind and try this recipe. Roasting veggies brings out maximum flavor and the mix of balsamic and cranberries is delicious!

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe includes ingredients like Splenda brown sugar and mashed bananas to reduce the amount of sugar and calories. Bring these healthy cookies to your holiday cookie exchange this year!

Carrot Whoopie Pie

Here’s a decadent treat to enjoy on special occasions. It even has fresh carrots baked into it!

OK Oatmeal with Strawberries and Almonds

Put a new twist on oatmeal by mixing in a bit of fruit preserves, fresh strawberries, and almonds.

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