Healthy Burger Recipe for Vegans or Omnivores

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One of my favorite go-to meal prep staples that I always try to keep on hand is the “Power Burger,” made from a healthy burger recipe that can be enjoyed whether you eat plant-based burgers or traditional ones! And, the benefits of the power burger for vegans, is that it allows you to turn fake meat like Beyond Burger or Impossible Burger into a more wholesome, whole food. That’s because it adds fresh spinach, whole seeds, and oats, making it more nutritionally complex with added nutrient-dense calories.

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Savory Oatmeal with Fennel, Asparagus & Peas

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Ever heard of savory oatmeal? Being that Oats are a grain, do you ever think about why we would restrict them to only being eaten sweet? Savory oatmeal can be extremely versatile and give you a great vehicle for enjoying more vegetables, fiber,  and other awesome nutrients  in a quick, convenient way. This recipe is just one example. Enjoy savory oatmeal on it’s own or as a compliment to a larger meal with fish, chicken, turkey,  or other proteins. But keep in mind that on its own, oatmeal provides a decent amount of protein. So don’t be afraid to experiment, knowing you’re getting a good meal from a bowl of savory oatmeal with veggies. Enjoy!

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Spiced Sweet Potato & Pear Soup

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Here’s a perfect, Autumn comfort soup without any unhealthy ingredients- this Sweet Potato & Pear Soup does the trick with sweet potatoes, fresh seasonal pears, and some unique spices and fats from sesame tahini. And, it’s super easy to make, requiring only one pot and a Vitamix or high-speed blender. Enjoy this on your next chilly autumn evening, with some toasted rustic bread.

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Cilantro Lime Zucchini Noodles with Chicken

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This recipe for Cilantro Lime Zucchini Noodles with Chicken is so easy it’s nuts! Whip this up anytime you need a quick, healthy, high protein, low carbohydrate dinner. If you’d rather keep it 100% plant based, you can easily substitute the chicken with seared tofu, tempeh, black beans, or a combination!

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Tofu & Spinach Mashed Potatoes with Porcini Mushroom Gravy

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These tofu & spinach mashed potatoes are practically a meal on their own- with 19 grams of plant based protein, spinach, and nutrient-dense porcini mushrooms. There really is no need for much more, and the fiber in the potatoes will help you feel full as well!

The porcini mushrooms in the gravy give it a really rich flavor- they are my favorite mushroom for making an intense, delicious sauce; and the tofu and cashews in the special cream for the potatoes really hit it home.

Whip this delicious dish up any time you’re craving comfort food. Where I live, in the mountains outside of Los Angeles, it’s starting to get chilly at night. So this was inspired by coming home to a cold kitchen one evening after work! Enjoy!!

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Butternut Squash Noodles with Hempseed Pesto

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Try these butternut squash noodles with hempseed pesto for a fantastically simple, vegan, nutrient dense meal. Butternut squash noodles are probably better purchased already made, only because of the odd shape and hard shell of the squash. It could turn into a burdensome project if you try to do it by hand. However, you could absolutely make your own sweet potato, carrot, or zucchini noodles and still have a delicious meal with the pesto. This dish can be done completely raw or cooked as instructed in this recipe. Add some other veggies and-or avocado for more nutrition and variety. 

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Sicilian Eggplant Wraps with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

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These Sicilian Eggplant Wraps are a perfect example of how the slightest ingredient hacks can make a big impact on the quality of nutrition you consume per calorie. Eggplants have some surprising health benefits and are rich in essential nutrients like manganese, folate, potassium, vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber. And they are particularly rich in essential fatty acids. In this recipe we are simply replacing wraps or flatbread made from flour with grilled eggplant slices, making this a simple healthy solution for any busy schedule.

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Paleo Turkey Tacos

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These Paleo Turkey Tacos, also known as “Super Clean Turkey Tacos” are a simple and delicious way to get a nutritious dinner on the table, without the unwanted carbs and grease that come with a traditional taco.

For something a little more filling, some diced red potatoes or yams would go great mixed into the turkey. You can use traditional Mexican pickled vegetables, or your favorite sauerkraut from the Farmers Market or grocery store. I used Wildbrine Organic Red Cabbage Sauerkraut and it was delicious!

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(better than) Bieler’s Broth

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Bieler’s Broth is a traditional healing, cleansing broth that is very popular among holistic and alternative medical professionals. The only bummer thing about Bieler’s Broth is that it doesn’t have much to offer from a culinary perspective. It’s just pretty freakin’ blah as far as I can tell. Since I’m all about making healthy eating not only simple, but also delicious– so that you can enjoy healthful foods the way nature intended– I came up with this modified version.

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Tuscan Cold Zoodles with Tomato, Basil & Garlic

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With gluten free this, avoid that, and whatever else we are adding to the “avoid list” lately, it’s easy to fall into a pattern of calling something what it actually isn’t. For example, a “cauliflower” is commonly being called a “steak,” and no one seems to mind at all. Are we finally losing it as a society? Well, I guess, keeping it all in perspective, it’s cool to get creative with naming some healthy substitutes. It’s just a word anyway, right? I just want whatever I am eating to satiate and hit the spot on whatever my mind and my appetite have conspired to enjoy together. Whenever that happens to be cold tomato basil noodles, this recipe does the trick. For the sake of avoiding the faux food naming pattern, we’re going to call these babies “zoodles”. Whatever you do call it, get ready for “yummy” sounding words and noises when you serve it. Oh, and it’s raw too!

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