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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
  • 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
  1. 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.
  2. In a large salad bowl, toss together spinach, bell pepper, onion, and mint
  3. 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
  1. Blend all aioli ingredients in a food processor until smooth, adding water as needed to thin it out. Set aside.
  2. Heat a pan over medium heat, and add oil. Add corn, black beans, spinach, and cumin. Cook until the spinach wilts. Set aside.
  3. Stuff the pocket bread with mashed avocado inside each pocket. Follow with roasted red peppers, red onion, and the spinach-corn-bean mixture evenly.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  1. Toast the bread to your desired crispiness.
  2. Spread hummus evenly on both slices.
  3. Layer on the veggies:
    • cucumber
    • tomato
    • roasted red peppers
    • shredded carrots
    • purple cabbage
    • red onion
    • leafy greens
  4. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
  5. Season it up with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  7. 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
  1. Coat a skillet lightly with the spray and warm over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in the pan.
  2. Top with [q:1/4] cup cheese, [q:1/2] cup refried beans, and [q:1/2] cup spinach.
  3. Top the mixture with [q:1/4] cup of additional cheese and another tortilla.
  4. 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.
  5. Move the quesadilla to a cutting board and cut into quarters.
  6. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. Whisk ingredients for dressing together.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. Gently toss spinach, strawberries, and feta in a large bowl.
  2. Prepare the Poppy Seed Dressing.
  3. 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a greased oven-safe skillet, scatter pecans in a single layer.
  3. Bake pecans in oven for 15 minutes, checking on them after about 7 minutes, until well toasted and fragrant.
  4. Allow to cool before adding to salad.

Make the Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. On a greased baking sheet, place the sweet potatoes and butternut squash, then sprinkle with salt and toss with olive oil.
  3. Roast the sweet potatoes and butternut squash for 20 to 30 minutes, until soft with slightly crispy corners.
  4. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until mixture is smooth.
  2. 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