If you are craving asian takeout food, this is a quick & easy alternative that's packed with the same flavors but with added nutrients. Asian sauces can be high in sugar and sodium but these ingredients really aren't necessary for good flavor. That's why we prefer...
Dinner
These Mediterranean dinner options include recipes from cuisines around the world so that you can enjoy the Mediterranean diet without restriction.
Easy Weeknight Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken
This is a great recipe for nights when you just don't know what to cook! It is just so easy to pop the ingredients in the slow cooker and voila, in 4-6 hours you have a super flavorful and satisfying meal. We love this chicken over zoodles or your favorite whole...
Crisp Italian Tuna Salad
This recipe is adapted from a favorite by Giada De Laurentiis. We added tomatoes for additional nutrients. Tomatoes provide lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has anticancer and antioxidant properties. Tomatoes are also a water-rich vegetable so can help you meet...
Cold Chicken Udon Noodle Salad
This is a refreshing and easy recipe that comes together so quickly and is packed with nutrients. Whole wheat noodles have additional fiber, vitamins, and minerals compared to regular noodles. Using broccoli slaw instead of traditional slaw adds some additional...
Chopped Strawberry Farro Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
This refreshing summer salad includes strawberries, a whole grain, healthy fats and fresh spring greens for a balancing filling meal or side. To make this salad a bit heartier, add grilled chicken or salmon. We always recommend making your own salad dressing to cut...
Grilled Lemon-Dill Shrimp Over Farro
This is one of our favorite summer grilling recipes! The simple marinade contains lemon juice, olive oil and fresh dill and adds a ton of flavor and nutrients. Lemon juice adds Vitamin C, Folate, and Potassium to this fresh dish. Shrimp are a great source of lean...
Blueberry & Kale Farro Salad
This salad is excellent for summer entertaining and impressing company. To lighten up the original recipe by Southern Living, we cut back on the cheese and oil. It's still delicious and packed with so many nutrients. Kale is a nutritional powerhouse providing vitamin...
Napa Slaw
This dish is packed with vegetables including cabbage, snap peas, bell pepper, and green onion, which provide loads of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Cashews add a punch of heart healthy fats to this dish. This is a great make-ahead dish because cabbage is a hearty...
Greek Lentil Salad
Lentils are a great way to add plant-based protein and extra fiber to any salad. Making your own dressing cuts down on unnecessary sugar and sodium and ensures you are getting a high quality fat source, like olive oil. Olive oil is a heart-healthy fat and a staple of...
Chicken Saltimbocca with Vegetables
This is a great go-to dish, whether you want a filling and impressive meal for entertaining guests or need a quick one-pan weeknight meal. It even makes great leftovers for lunch or dinner the following day. We lightened up the original recipe found on TheKitchn by...