Pumpkin Hummus

Pumpkin Hummus

Tis the season! Put fall in your hummus by adding pumpkin and spices — making it more delicious and nutritious. Fiber-rich and loaded with vitamins, minerals and beta-carotene pumpkins are nutrient dense food with multiple health benefits. The high fiber content...
Southwest Black Bean and Bell Pepper Salad

Southwest Black Bean and Bell Pepper Salad

There are recipes that stand the test of time. I’ve been making this one for more years that I can remember; it’s so versatile, delicious and nutritious.  Fiber-rich beans are a superfood;  tossed here with bell peppers, red onion and cilantro and this...
Sweet Potato and Poblano Pepper Salad

Sweet Potato and Poblano Pepper Salad

Bold flavor meets brain-boosting nutrition This vibrant, nutrient-dense salad is a celebration of whole foods that nourish your brain, support your gut, and help keep hormones in balance. Sweet potatoes + Roasted poblano peppers + Black beans + Green onion + Parsley...
Quinoa Nut Pilaf

Quinoa Nut Pilaf

Variations: • Use any nut instead of pecans – walnuts, almonds, pistachio • Use different herbs instead of cilantro – parsley, mint, basil • Add 1/4 cup of thinly sliced green onions or finely chopped red onion • Add a 1/2 cup of frozen (or fresh) peas, or corn,or...
Southwest Hummus

Southwest Hummus

Beans are so important to our health that we should  Eat More Beans. Hummus/bean dips are a delicious way to do this. I use them instead of mayo as a sandwich spread, or in wraps with leftover grains and spinach (or other greens). Roasted bell peppers make this one of...