Spinach Salad with Vegan Feta and Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Spinach Salad with Vegan Feta and Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
-
Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- [q:1/4] cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp agave nectar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- [q:1/2] cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Spinach Salad
- 1 lb baby spinach leaves, washed
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- [q:1/4] cup fresh chopped mint
- [q:1/2] cup crumbled vegan feta cheese
Directions
- Mix garlic, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, agave nectar, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until dressing emulsifies. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, toss together spinach, bell pepper, onion, and mint
- Transfer salad to 4 salad bowls. Drizzle dressing over bowls. Top with crumbled feta and serve.
Nutrition Info
389 Calories, 5 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 18 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 35 g Total fat (4 g sat), 610 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, [nut:4] Vitamin E, [nut:3] Vitamin B6, [nut:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, Magnesium, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium
Vegan Southwest Grilled Pita Pockets
Vegan Southwest Grilled Pita Pockets
with Ezekiel 4:9 Whole Grain Pocket Bread
Number of Servings
Makes 4 pita pocket bread sandwiches
Ingredients
Cilantro Lime Aioli
- [q:1/2] cup vegan mayo
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- [q:1/4] cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- [q:1/2] teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water as needed to thin it out
Pocket Bread Sandwiches
- 1 tbsp olive oil for pan, plus 1 to 2 tbsp for later
- [q:1/3] cup fire-roasted or regular corn
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 large handfuls of spinach
- [q:1/4] teaspoon cumin
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
- [q:1/4] red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Ezekiel 4:9 Whole Grain Pocket Bread (halved)
Directions
- Blend all aioli ingredients in a food processor until smooth, adding water as needed to thin it out. Set aside.
- Heat a pan over medium heat, and add oil. Add corn, black beans, spinach, and cumin. Cook until the spinach wilts. Set aside.
- Stuff the pocket bread with mashed avocado inside each pocket. Follow with roasted red peppers, red onion, and the spinach-corn-bean mixture evenly.
- Lightly brush the outside of each pocket with the remaining oil. Heat a griddle, grill, or pan over medium-high heat and grill each pocket until golden brown, flipping once.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with aioli and serve!
Nutrition Info
Per serving (1 pita pocket): 482 Calories, 14 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 47 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Total sugars (2 g Added sugars), 13 g Fiber, 29 g Total fat (4 g sat), 716 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, Vitamin K, [nutrition:4] Folate, HHH Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, Magnesium, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Zinc
Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
on Food For Life Gluten-Free Sprouted for Life Bread
Number of Servings
Makes 1 sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices Food For Life Gluten-Free Sprouted for Life Bread, toasted
- 2 Tbsp hummus
- [q:1/4] cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- [q:1/4] cup tomato, thinly sliced
- [q:1/4] cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- [q:1/4] cup shredded carrots
- [q:1/4] cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- [q:1/4] cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Handful of baby spinach or arugula
- [q:1/2] Tbsp toasted sunflower seeds
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- [q:1/2] tsp oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Directions
- Toast the bread to your desired crispiness.
- Spread hummus evenly on both slices.
- Layer on the veggies:
- cucumber
- tomato
- roasted red peppers
- shredded carrots
- purple cabbage
- red onion
- leafy greens
- Sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
- Season it up with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Close, cut in half, and enjoy.
Blue Zone Vegetable Quesadillas
Blue Zone Vegetable Quesadillas
Number of Servings
2 quesadillas
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray to coat
- 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend or Jack), divided
- 1 cup vegetarian refried beans, divided
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh spinach, divided
Directions
- Coat a skillet lightly with the spray and warm over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in the pan.
- Top with [q:1/4] cup cheese, [q:1/2] cup refried beans, and [q:1/2] cup spinach.
- Top the mixture with [q:1/4] cup of additional cheese and another tortilla.
- Press the top tortilla down lightly, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the quesadilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Move the quesadilla to a cutting board and cut into quarters.
- Repeat to make the remaining quesadilla. Serve hot with your choice of salsa and guacamole.
Nutrition Info
2 quesadillas: 484 Calories, 27 g Protein, 59 mg Cholesterol, 42 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 9 g Fiber, 23 g Total fat (13 g sat), 839 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin K, Calcium, Phosphorus, [nut:2] Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B12, Zinc, [nut:1] Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium
Fusilli Salad
Fusilli Salad
with Artichokes, Spinach, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb fusilli pasta
- [q:1/2] tsp salt, plus additional for cooking pasta
- 6 Tbsp oil, divided
- [q:1/4] cup red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- [q:1/2] tsp black pepper
- 6 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cups jarred whole baby artichoke hearts packed in water, rinsed, patted dry, and quartered
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed, patted dry, and chopped
- [q:1/2] cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped coarse
- [q:1/2] cup pine nuts, toasted
Directions
- Bring 4 quarts water to boil in a large pot. Add pasta and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring often, until tender. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and drain again, leaving pasta slightly wet.
- Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, the salt, and [q:1/2] teaspoon of the pepper together in a large bowl. Add pasta, spinach, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, and olives. Toss to combine. Cover and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- To finish, stir in pine nuts and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Nutrition Info
404 Calories, 13 g Protein, 55 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Fiber, 18 g Total fat (2 g sat), 299 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin K, [nutrition:4] Magnesium, Phosphorus, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Folate, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium
Salad of Warm Smoked Fish
Salad of Warm Smoked Fish
with Blueberries, Avocado, Walnuts & Greens
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
Honey-Chia Dressing
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp honey
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- Good pinch salt
Salad
- 2 handfuls each arugula, baby spinach leaves, and baby kale, washed and dried
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- [q:3 3⁄4] oz blueberries
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 8 oz warm smoked salmon, flaked
- 12 walnuts, halved, toasted, and roughly chopped
- Edible flowers, chives, or wild garlic flowers to garnish (optional)
Directions
- Whisk ingredients for dressing together.
- Put greens into a bowl. Sprinkle with dressing. Add onion and blueberries. Toss gently to coat. Pile onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with avocado, warm smoked fish, and walnuts on top. Fork up gently.
- Garnish with edible flowers, if desired.
Nutrition Info
368 Calories, 15 g Protein, 13 mg Cholesterol, 16 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (1 g Added sugars), 7 g Fiber, 29 g Total fat (4 g sat), 496 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B3 (niacin), C, E, Folate, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
Easy Greens Smoothie
Easy Greens Smoothie
Prep Time
15 minutes, plus banana freeze time
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana, peeled, cut into pieces, and frozen
- 4 small ice cubes
- 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 small ripe avocado
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 ([q:1/2]-inch-thick) piece of lime (peel and all)
- 2 packed cups baby spinach or tender spinach leaves
- [q:1/4] cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds or hemp seeds (optional)
Directions
- In the following order, layer banana, ice cubes, milk, avocado, ginger, lime, spinach, mint, and honey (if using) in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
- To serve, divide between two glasses and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
Nutrition Info
With honey and sesame seeds: 297 Calories, 6 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 32 g Carbohydrates, 11 g Total sugars (3 g Added sugars), 12 g Fiber, 19 g Total fat (3 g sat), 218 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Calcium, Folate, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin C, Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Zinc
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
with Feta Cheese and Poppy Seed Dressing
Prep Time
15 minutes
Number of Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cup baby spinach
- 2 cup sliced strawberries
- [q:1/2] cup crumbled feta cheese
- Poppy Seed Dressing
Directions
- Gently toss spinach, strawberries, and feta in a large bowl.
- Prepare the Poppy Seed Dressing.
- Divide salad between four plates. Serve dressing on side.
Nutrition Info
166 Calories, 4 g Protein, 13 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Total sugars (4 g Added sugars), 2 g Fiber, 12 g Total fat (4 g sat), 330 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, [nutrition:4] Vitamin K, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Calcium, Folate, Phosphorus
Fruity Harvest Salad
Fruity Harvest Salad
with Cinnamon Cranberry Vinaigrette
Prep Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Number of Servings
8 Servings
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, scrubbed and chopped (peeled, if desired)
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped (about [q:2 1⁄2] cups)
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 to 8 cups packed baby spinach (or a baby spinach and arugula combo, if desired)
- 1 cup apple slices (any mild, sweet variety)
- 1 cup pear slices (any variety)
- [q:1/2] cup toasted pecans (*see directions for toasting)
- [q:1/2] cup feta cheese
Dressing
- [q:1/2] cup olive oil
- [q:1/3] cup cranberries, fresh or frozen (if frozen, defrost until soft)
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- [q:1/2] teaspoon Simply Organic® Cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Toast The Pecans
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a greased oven-safe skillet, scatter pecans in a single layer.
- Bake pecans in oven for 15 minutes, checking on them after about 7 minutes, until well toasted and fragrant.
- Allow to cool before adding to salad.
Make the Salad
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- On a greased baking sheet, place the sweet potatoes and butternut squash, then sprinkle with salt and toss with olive oil.
- Roast the sweet potatoes and butternut squash for 20 to 30 minutes, until soft with slightly crispy corners.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- In a large salad bowl, gently combine sweet potatoes, butternut squash, salt, olive oil, baby spinach, pecans, apple slices, pear slices and feta, being careful not to bruise the pears.
The Dressing
- In a high-speed blender, combine olive oil, cranberries, apple cider vinegar, honey, cinnamon and salt, and pulse for about 60 seconds, until mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Pour over salad until lightly dressed, and serve.
Nutrition Info
305 Calories, 3 g Protein, 8 mg Cholesterol, 23 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (2 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 24 g Total fat (4 g sat), 318 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin A, [nut:4] Vitamin K, [nut:2] Vitamin C, Vitamin E, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium
Banana-Blueberry Smoothie
Banana-Blueberry Smoothie
Prep Time
5 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 1
Ingredients
- [q:3/4] cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 Tbsp almond butter
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 large handful baby spinach leaves
- [q:1/2] cup frozen blueberries
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseeds
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until mixture is smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
308 Calories, 9 g Protein, 45 g Carbohydrates, 22 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 10 g Fiber, 14 g Total fat (2 g sat), 155 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin E, Vitamin K, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B6, Calcium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin C, Folate, Magnesium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B3 (niacin), Iron, Potassium, Zinc