Tender Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing
I love this kale salad becuase it is tender, tangy and oh-so-simple. Better yet, it keeps in the refrigerator for days without losing it’s crunch or tang, making it a meal prep must-have!
Side Dishes
One Hour Whole Wheat Bread
Do you ever have those days where being an adult is just really hard? Ugh, me, too. I had all of these grand plans for last week. I took time to write and organize all the to-do’s in my planner. I numbered the tasks […]
Curried Lentil Tomato Soup with Coconut Milk
Baby, it’s STILL COLD OUTSIDE. Yep, still. And when it’s cold outside, I’m on the lookout for plant-based soup recipes. Piping hot soup is the only way I’ll survive the rest of winter! Say what? No, I’m not being… psssh, me? Dramatic? Well, okay, maybe […]
One Pan, Vegetarian Taco Casserole
This One Pan, Vegetarian Taco Casserole is, hands-down, the easiest, very best, most delicious healthy meal prep recipe EVAAAAA. 👏🏼 I’m giving myself a round of applause (humbly though, very humbly, of course 😌 ). You know when you’re crunched for time and you have to work all […]
Instant Pot White Jasmine Rice and Vegetables
***UPDATED recipe and photos as of February 2020. ______________________________________________________________________________ Say “Hello” to simple meal prep with this Easy Instant Pot Rice with Veggies recipe. It is the perfect side dish for quick dinners and work-friendly lunches. I got an Instant Pot for Christmas. If you […]
Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
Another plant-based holiday side dish coming at ya. Usually mashed potatoes are loaded with heavy cream and butter, but not these babies. This Garlic Herb Mashed Potato recipe is vegan-friendly, vegetarian and dairy-free. I’m going to put myself out there and confess that I […]
Spinach Cranberry Squash Bake
Watch out world. It’s November and you know what that means. Every recipe you search for is going to be Thanksgiving themed and I don’t disappoint here at A Nourished Life. I love love love the holidays so much. They are filled with so many […]
Apple Cabbage Coleslaw with Homemade Mustard Vinaigrette
Anyone else feel like fall just started, and at the same time, is almost over? Sure, there are pumpkins on my patio and a little yellow left in the trees, but there is snow on the ground. I repeat, there is snow on the ground. […]
Vegetarian Herb Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
Fall is coming. The morning air is crisper. The leaves are taking on bright new colors. It’s all apples and pumpkins until further notice, people. The days may be warm yet, but the night air dipping down into the 50’s (even the 40’s) is […]
Sweet Potato Cakes
This sweet potato cake recipe is an old favorite. It is well balanced, combining carbohydrates, a bit of protein, some vegetables, and healthy fats. You can easily make substitutions, too. Exchange spices, leafy greens, onions or eggs with ease. I have received some great feedback […]