I'm so pleased to share my new go-to white bean dip with you! This dip is delicious spread thick on a wrap or tortilla—just add some greens and whatever vegetables are kicking around in your fridge, and you have a fast, healthy lunch. That said, it also likes to be the center of attention (just … [Read more...]
Herbed Green Beans with Lemon Zest
I'll admit it: I'm a summer kind of gal. Overflowing farm markets, capris and sandals, long lazy days--they all just suit me fine. So when daylight begins slipping away and market offerings begin to flag, I get a little blue. I really do. Luckily, I'm still seeing one of my favorite summer … [Read more...]
Easy Spiced Eggplant and Sweet Potato Stew
A few weeks back I found myself with an eggplant in the fridge and not much else. So I cubed it, steamed it, tossed it with marinara sauce, and served it alongside microwaved sweet potatoes. 'Cause that's what was on hand. Surprisingly, though, the eggplant and sweet potato went together nicely. … [Read more...]
Roasted Garlic: Thursday’s (Creepy) Treat
I should have tried roasting garlic a long time ago, but it seemed like a lot of hassle for a lowly accoutrement. However, since garlic is white when raw and a mellow tan/gold when roasted—just the color combo I needed for Thursday of Eat the Veggie Rainbow week—I decided to give it a go. As it … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Coconut Pumpkin Soup (Orange You Glad It’s Tuesday?)
Knock knock! Who's there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad it's Tuesday so we can eat coconut pumpkin soup? (Me too!!) _____ Quick and Easy Coconut Pumpkin Soup The basic pumpkin soup recipe here is my own, borne of having lots of pumpkin stashed in my … [Read more...]
Midweek Dash: Mushrooms with Garlic and Wilted Spinach
My friend Jen suggested this combination to me, and personally I think it's inspired. Not only is it a mash-up of my favorite steakhouse sides, but it's quick and easy to boot. No need to relegate it to the role of side dish, though; according to Jen, if you toss it with some pasta and a little … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.