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Best Hummus Recipe (Plus Tips & Variations) Dill Chickpea Lemony Quinoa Salad Recipe « Solluna by Kimberly Snyder. You’re probably looking for a new salad recipe.

Dill Chickpea Lemony Quinoa Salad Recipe « Solluna by Kimberly Snyder

Who isn’t? My beautifying Dill Chickpea Lemony Quinoa Salad Recipe will give you a new burst of flavor combos to satisfy you while supporting your health and beauty. Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) Chickpeas are a bit on the heavier, heartier side. I used to not eat chickpeas very often, to be honest, as they are a combination of starch and protein and can be a bit gassy. Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe. You only need 7 ingredients to make this easy, delicious shaved Brussels sprout salad!

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe

Make it ahead for a holiday meal or pack it for a healthy lunch. I just woke up to a snowy white Saturday morning, which means that it’s the perfect day for… Brussels sprout salad! Baked Eggplant Fries with Greek Tzatziki Sauce. Baked Za’atar Eggplant Fries with Lemon Tahini Dip. Baked Zucchini Fries. These fries are amazingly crisp-tender and healthy with just 135.4 calories.

Baked Zucchini Fries

And no one would ever believe that these are actually baked! This recipe was actually posted back in 2011. I had just started this blog two months prior, and needless to say, the photos did not do any kind of justice to them. Farmhouse Herbed Stuffing recipe. Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce. Quick Braised Red Cabbage with Cider Vinegar. Zaatar Pita Chips Recipe. Zaatar is a popular spice blend in Middle-Eastern cuisines — those of Syria and Lebanon in particular –, made with thyme, toasted sesame seeds, sumac, and salt.

Zaatar Pita Chips Recipe

(Note: The Arabic word also means simply “thyme”, and is sometimes transcribed as za’atar, zahtar, or zatar.) As with all generic spice blends, the flavor profile of this one will vary according to where its components came from, who mixed them, and how long ago, but a good zaatar should greet you first with an acidulated citrus smell that tickles the nose, before nutty, fruity, and grilled notes join the chorus, reaching further into the back of your mouth with an appetite-whetting effect. A short stay in the oven turns the pita wedges into crisp and golden versions of themselves that make for a fine appetizer alongside roasted or pickled vegetables, or the dip of your choice.

Zaatar can be purchased from Middle-Eastern markets and spice shops; in Paris, look for it at Izraëlor Hératchian. Ingredients Instructions. Avocado Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction. With ripe avocado and juicy grape tomatoes, this is the perfect midday treat or party snack!

Avocado Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction

You really take things for granted until it’s taken away from you, like the benefits of living in an apartment. Baked Tomato Bruschetta. Enjoy the last days of summer with these bruschetta bites that are made with natural, fresh ingredients with melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella!

Baked Tomato Bruschetta

Lunch is the most important meal of the day for me – mainly because I skimp on breakfast and dinner is reserved for more low-calorie type meals so lunchtime is when I can REALLY indulge. But according to a survey by Right Management, only 1/3 of American workers take a lunch break and another third spend lunch at their desks! So I am thrilled to be a part of Sargento’s “Take A Real Lunch” campaign to take back our lunch hour to refuel our minds and bodies with natural, fresh-tasting ingredients. Easy Holiday Appetizer. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I really feel like the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season snuck up on me this year.

Easy Holiday Appetizer

It seems busier than ever and I’m not sure why. Maybe because my kids are getting older, which means more to do, and there was a bit of traveling during November to keep us on our toes. I can hardly believe Christmas is less than 2 weeks away. Pinterest. Whole roasted cauliflower - Everyday Dishes. Sauteed Swiss Chard Dont Be Afraid!!!) Recipe. Filters What's in Your Fridge?

Sauteed Swiss Chard Dont Be Afraid!!!) Recipe

Browse By: Mexican Quinoa {Crock Pot} Grilled Zucchini Hummus Roll-Ups Recipe - Cookin Canuck. Quinoa Veggie "Fried Rice" Quinoa is a wonderful substitute in this protein-packed veggie “fried rice”!

Quinoa Veggie "Fried Rice"

Quinoa is one of my favorite ingredients ever. Error loading player: No playable sources found It has so many amazing health benefits with it’s abundance of protein, unsaturated fats and essential vitamins and minerals, and it even helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer (according to Eat to Defeat). Plus, I love the taste of it!

It worked so well in this “fried rice” dish, melding so beautifully together with all the veggies. Baked Green Bean Fries. Healthy, nutritious fries that you can eat guilt-free.

Baked Green Bean Fries

And they’re baked to absolute crisp-perfection! Christmas is fast-approaching, and if our Christmas feast is going to be anything like our Thanksgiving feast, I’m in need of some fat pants and a huge serving of these green bean fries. Now I don’t know about you guys but being the pathological snacker that I am, these come in super handy, especially when you pile on that Ranch dipping sauce. After all, it all evens out since these are baked, saving you on a ton of calories! Healthy, nutritious fries that you can eat guilt-free. Ingredients: 1 cup Panko*1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheesePinch of cayenne pepperKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 large eggs, beaten Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Loaded Nachos. The Best Way to Cook Zucchini and Carrots. One of my greatest joys in life is making vegetables taste good to other people. When someone is especially excited about a tasty piece of zucchini I made, I am a happy girl. You’re already rolling your eyes I know, but stay with me. Zucchini and carrot “fries” are my quiet specialty. They make a great snack or side to burgers and sandwiches. Where you would normally throw a side of fries/chips or a side salad, why not throw the best vegetables you’ve ever tasted instead? The trick here is roasting. Perfect Brown Rice Recipe. The Best Roast Potatoes Ever Recipe. Mexican Pinwheels : Perfect for Quick Lunches, Fun Appetizers, and easy Lunchbox Additions!

All of your favorite Mexican flavors all rolled up in a bite-sized, finger food meal perfect for kids! Ultimate Roasted Potatoes: Kitchen Hacks and Recipes. Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes Recipe. Slow cooker scalloped potatoes are the easiest way to make the creamy, cheesy potatoes side dish, and save oven space, too! This easy crock pot recipe combines regular potatoes and sweet potatoes for the BEST flavor. Truth be told, it’s one of the best crock pot recipes to replace any ho-hum holiday potatoes side dish. Scalloped Potatoes have been assigned mandatory attendance at my family’s holiday meals. If more than four of us are gathering, you better believe some version of a cheesy potato recipe is bubbling away in a casserole dish nearby.