Meal Type: Light Meals & Salads
Mini Veggie Pizza Bites
PrintMini Veggie Pizza Bites Keeping kiddos focused on their food can be a challenge. Not only are these bites delicious and packed with nutritional veggies, they’re also fun to eat. Kids (and kids at heart) will love them! Ingredients1 package Baba’s Pita Puffs3 cups fresh vegetables, such as broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and … Continued
Kernza Pilaf
PrintKernza PilafYield 4-6 servings This springy dish is bursting with flavor. The Kernza® grains are nutty with a delightfully chewy texture, asparagus brings crunch, and lemon adds brightness. As a bonus, Kernza is an eco-friendly perennial wheatgrass with the power to restore depleted soil and protect threatened waterways. Ingredients3 Tablespoons butter1 large shallot or small … Continued
Lo Mein
PrintVeggie Lo Mein This satisfying and simple vegan lo mein packs plenty of plant-based flavor. Toss in stir-fried tofu for extra protein. IngredientsFor the sauce:5 scallions, thinly sliced1 Tablespoon ginger, grated3 cloves garlic, minced2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar4 Tablespoons tamari soy sauce4 Tablespoons vegetable oil4 Tablespoons water2 teaspoons sesame oil1/8 teaspoon cayenneFor the noodles:2 yellow … Continued
Batch-Cooked Turkey Meatballs and Veggies
PrintBatch-Cooked Turkey Meatballs and Veggies Cook these savory meatballs and veggies ahead and reheat for different meals throughout the week. They’re a delicious base for any number of dishes, from sandwiches to pasta and more. IngredientsFor the meatballs:¼ cup red onion, finely chopped¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped2 Tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, … Continued
Wheat Berry Apricot Salad with Olives and Mint
PrintWheat Berry Apricot Salad with Olives and Mint IngredientsFor the salad:2 cups cooked wheat berries (see notes for stovetop or Instant Pot recipe)½ cup pistachios, crushed with the flat of a knife blade½ cup dried apricots, chopped½ cup Kalamata olives¼ cup red onion, diced¼ cup parsley, chopped¼ cup mint, chopped¼ cup green onions, choppedFor the dressing:4 … Continued
Wheat Berry Breakfast Bowl
PrintWheat Berry Breakfast BowlYield 1 serving Ingredients1 cup cooked wheat berries (see notes for cooking instructions)½ cup yogurt2 teaspoons honey¼ cup blueberries1 banana, sliced1 Tablespoon coconut chips2 teaspoons honeyGround cinnamonInstructionsIn a serving bowl, mix the yogurt and honey until well blended. Arrange the fruit on top then sprinkle with cinnamon. NotesTo cook wheat berries, place … Continued
Wheat Berry Breakfast Parfait
PrintWheat Berry Parfait Recipe Ingredients3 cups vanilla yogurt1½ cup cooked wheat berries (see notes for cooking instructions)1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced1 pint fresh blueberries8 Tablespoons honeyInstructionsIn a pint-sized serving container, layer the following:¼ cup of yogurtTablespoon of honey2 Tablespoons of cooked wheat berries⅛ cup sliced strawberries¼ of yogurtTablespoon of honey2 Tablespoons of cooked wheat berries¼ … Continued
Kohlrabi Apple Slaw
PrintKohlrabi Apple Slaw This Kohlrabi Apple Slaw is cool, crisp, crunchy, and absolutely crave-worthy. It’s completely delicious on its own, and it’s the perfect addition to grilled turkey brats. It’s also great with burgers, sandwiches, and tacos of any kind. Serve as a side with grilled chicken, fish, and pork. Do go ahead and double … Continued
Garlic Scape Pesto
PrintGarlic Scape PestoAuthor Stephanie Hansen Garlic scapes are the tall, green, edible stalks of hardneck garlic plants that are only available for a short time in the early summer. But they’re worth seeking out because they make a wonderful addition to pastas, salads, and more. Make a batch or two of this pesto sauce and … Continued