Ingredients:
15 ounces chickpeas (1 can)

1/2 cup natural peanut butter

1/3 cup light brown sugar

1 tablespoon water

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons mini white chocolate chips

1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F and spray an 8-inch x 8-inch pan with cooking spray or line with parchment.

Rinse chickpeas...

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds total), cut into 1-inch cubes

1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 2 inch squares

1 red onion, cut into 2 inch squares

1 zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices

1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2 inch slices

1/2 cup baby mushrooms, sliced in half

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt<...

Ingredients:
3 ounces firm tofu cubed

1 cup broccoli

1/2 cup onion

1/2 cup yellow pepper

1/2 cup carrots

1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

1/3 cup cooked brown rice
Directions:
In a sauté pan, heat 3/4 tablespoon olive oil.

Add tofu. Heat until thoroughly cooked.

Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.

Add remaining oil to pan.

Add vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes.

Re-add the tofu to pan and heat for a remainin...

Ingredients:
1 6-ounce center cut salmon fillet, skinned

2 orange slices

2 lemon slices

2 lime slices

2 springs of fresh dill

1 tablespoon olive oil

pinch of salt

pinch of pepper

parchment paper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lay out a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.

Lay a slice of orange, lemon and lime in a line on the parchment and place a piece of salmon on top. Sprinkle with salt an...

Ingredients:
4 tart green apples, cored and diced

1/4 cup roasted slivered almonds

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1/8 teaspoon chili powder

8 ounces non-fat plain Greek yogurt
Directions:
In a medium bowl, stir together the apples, almonds, cranberries, yogurt, and spices until evenly coated.
Yield:
4 servings (1 cup each)
Nutrition Tip
Remember the old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away?" W...

Ingredients:
1 (13.5 ounce) can chickpeas, canned, drained, rinsed

4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

4 and 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 ounce (30 g) 120 stevia chocolate baking chips

1 graham cracker, honey, chopped

1 ounce peanuts, chopped
Directions:
Using a food processor, add all ingredients (except chocolate chips), process until smooth like...

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil

black pepper to taste

2 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed, left unpeeled, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and pepper to taste.

Arrange the sweet potato slices, not touching, in rows on parchment paper in a sheet pan and brush with the olive oil mixture.

Roast the slices in 450 F oven for 18-22 minutes (turning them once with a spatula), or until they are golde...

Ingredients:
1/2 cup oats

1/2 cup skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)

1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 cup mango, diced
Directions:
Combine oats, milk, coconut, chia seeds and mango. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Before serving, stir in honey and add more milk if needed.
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Tip
Chia seeds have a mild flavor so they can be incorporat...

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 small red onion, diced (1 cup)

1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 cup low-sodium canned black beans, drained and rinsed

freshly ground black pepper to taste

4 eggs and 4 egg whites

1/3 cup (about 1 and 1/2 ounces) shredded pepper jack cheese

1/4 cup salsa

1 large tomato (4 ounces), seeded and diced

1/2 small avocado (2 ounces), cubed
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large non...

Ingredients:
2 cups dried navy beans, sorted and rinsed

8 cups water

16 - 32 ounces chicken or vegetable broth

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper

1 medium onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies (do not drain)

4 cups water

1 ...

Ingredients:
2 pounds pencil asparagus

1 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
Directions:
Clean asparagus and break off the tough ends.

Roll asparagus in olive oil. Try coating each one.

Place asparagus on cookie sheet.

Bake at 400 F. for 15-20 minutes, until tender and crisp.

Take out and sprinkle parmesan cheese over them.

Return to oven for 5 minutes.
Yield:
8 servings (5...

Ingredients:
1 pounds carrots, grated

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil

juice of 2 limes

1/2 teaspoon sugar

salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a serving bowl and stir to thoroughly combine.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Yield:
2-3 servings
Nutrition Tip
Carrots are not only goo...