Fried Wild Rice with Mint and Lentil Sprouts What to do with left over rice? My Fried Wild Rice with Mint and Lentil Sprouts is not only super healthy but is the solution for using left over cooked rices,combining with organic vegetables and spices and reinventing a rice dish that is a perfect accompaniment to grilled fish or […]
Category: Side Dishes
Simply delicious side dishes that complement any entrée!
Farro,White Bean and Artichoke Salad
Farro,White Bean and Artichoke Salad Farro,White Bean and Artichoke Salad is a healthy is a simple recipe and a healthy addition to your diet! Artichokes are in season; and they are so healthy for you! Artichokes health benefits include balancing blood glucose levels,improving liver function,aiding digestion, helping with hypertension as a diuretic, lowering cholesterol […]
Cucumber Asparagus Salad
It’s asparagus season!! Enjoy this healthy vegetable as much as you can during the season. Asparagus is full of fiber and protein, a rich source of vitamins A and B and K and the antioxidant glutathione as well as many trace minerals! These nutrients help to maintain a healthy immune system, good vision, healthy kidneys, […]
Tuna Potato Pea Salad with Fennel and Sprouts
Tuna Potato Pea Salad with Fennel and Sprouts Tuna Potato Pea Salad with Fennel and Sprouts,usher in Spring with this healthy,protein rich, and vegetable forward nutritious salad! My Tuna Potato Pea Salad with Fennel and Sprouts is loaded with nutritious organic steamed cauliflower, potatoes, fresh or frozen peas and green beans; then combined with olive […]
Healthy Grain and Legume Salads
Ayocote Bean and Corn Salad, Soba and Edamame Salad Healthy Grain and Legume Salads My Simply Natural Gourmet cookbook is just full of Healthy Grain and Legume Salads! These are simple entrée salads, many of which we sold at the deli of Seacoast Natural Foods years ago! These are healthy, simple combinations of legumes, organic vegetable and grains […]
Harissa Rice and Fava Salad with Artichokes and Olives
A super simple healthy rice and bean salad makes a perfect vegan protein! My Harissa Rice and Fava Salad with Artichokes and Olives is not only delicious but packed with protein rich fava beans, cleansing artichokes, mineral rich spinach and heart healthy olives! These nutritious superfoods are combined authentic saffron scented basmati rice, sweet grape tomatoes and a […]
Healthy Holiday Cooking Starts Here!
Healthy holiday cooking is a snap when you keep it simple, wholesome and natural! Protein, vegetables and healthy carbohydrates flavor enhanced with good fats and aromatic herbs and spices is all that is required to make a delicious feast for the holidays and everyday, without the worry of over indulgence,weight gain, blood pressure and blood sugar spikes and digestive […]
Gnocchi Salad with wilted Kale and Leeks
Gnocchi, the humble potato dumpling takes on new salad life when texturized with wilted greens and crunchy raw vegetables; dressed with sherry vinegar, olive oil and Tuscan spices; zapped with Mediterranean artichokes and kalamata olives then garnished with slices of healthy avocado! My Gnocchi Salad with wilted Kale and Leeks is outstanding with a simple […]
Minted Pasta Salad with Fava and Peas
Plenty of mint, dill and lemon give this wonderful summer salad a bright, fresh taste; while fava beans, artichokes, arugula and pasta make this salad a complete protein, full of flavor and as always long on nutrition! Enjoy my Minted Pasta Salad with Fava and Peas as a stand alone meal or a superb side dish for […]
Asian Napa Slaw with Green Beans, Wakame, Cucumber and Kale
Ok so we all know how good seaweed is for optimal health and longevity; a superfood that should be included in the health conscious diet! Seaweed is an immune system modulator, and an endocrine system regulator which means consumption of this mineral laden superfood concludes improved health, more energy, weight management and overall well being! Try my Asian […]