Whenever there is cold, snowy weather I tend to gravitate toward soups, stews and chilis, especially when they combine beans and kale. This recipe incorporates the heartiness of beans and kale, but thrown in a wrap for a simple, satisfying and economical meal. This wrap is also a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with protein, fiber, potassium, B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin C, beta carotene and iron, you definitely get the most bang for your buck.
Hearty Vegetarian Wraps
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into small pieces
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 bunch kale, de-stemmed and torn into bite-sized pieces Continue reading “Lunch Today: Hearty Vegetarian Wraps”
A typical side dish to any barbecue, coleslaw is a nutrition packed and even a cleansing food. Studies have shown that cruciferous vegetables help with the body’s toxic waste disposal system. Plant chemicals, such as sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, trigger the release of a protein that causes the release of a dozen or more toxin-fighting enzymes that either neutralize cancer-causing chemicals or help the body excrete them. Cruciferous foods include broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and watercress.
Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, Mardi Gras… whatever you call it, millions of people are eating pancakes today! Whether you observe Lent or not, why not join in the fun of Pancake Tuesday? Personally, I think breakfast for dinner is always a good idea for many reasons, including being simple to prepare and full of nutritional goodness.
Whether you’re brown bagging it at the office, packing a school lunch, or simply sitting down for a midday meal, you want to be energized by food that delivers a tasty nutritional punch. This recipe gives you double the protein power and is ideal for many people, including those concerned about sugar intake or managing diabetes.
One of my favorite comfort meals is butter chicken. Creamy and spicy, it is such a nice meal for this never-ending winter! Usually made with chicken and butter, it can easily be made vegan with tofu and coconut milk.
