Best Lentil Soup Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 medium carrots, chopped (2 cups) 2 celery stalks, chopped 6 small or 3 large kale leaves, stems finely diced, leaves chopped (8 cups) Heaping ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1½ teaspoons sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 garlic cloves, grated 1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes ¾ cup dry green lentils, rinsed 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 12 fresh thyme sprigs, bundled 6 cups vegetable broth ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Red pepper flakes Instructions Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, kale stems, cumin, salt, and several grinds of pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir ...

Healthy Hot Chocolate Ingredients 2½ cups unsweetened almond milk 2 tablespoons cacao powder 1 tablespoon maca powder 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste ½ teaspoon coconut oil Pinch of cinnamon Tiny pinch of sea salt Optional toppings: Coconut whip Shaved dark chocolate Instructions In a blender, mix the almond milk, cacao powder, maca, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon and salt. (You can also whisk this together by hand). Transfer to a small saucepan and warm over medium heat. Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired. If it’s too thick, add a little more almond milk. Serve with coconut whip and shaved dark chocolate, both optional. https://www.loveandlemons.com/healthy-hot-chocolate/

Apple Muffins Ingredients Crumble Topping ½ cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled ⅓ cup brown sugar ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup soft coconut oil For the Muffins ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled ¾ cup whole wheat flour, spooned and leveled ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons almond flour, spooned and leveled 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons apple pie spice ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup unsweetened almond milk ½ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ cup cane sugar ¼ cup avocado oil, or another neutral oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups peeled and diced apple For the Glaze ¾ cup powdered sugar 1 to 1½ tablespoons unsweetened almond milk Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Make the crumble topping: In a medium bowl, whisk toget ...

Butternut Squash Croquettes Ingredients ½ a medium sized butternut squash, roasted until soft (about 1.5 cups of mash) ⅓ cup garbanzo bean flour 1 clove minced garlic ½ tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon smoked paprika pinch of cayenne splash of maple syrup or agave (optional) ¼ cup chopped scallions, white and green parts ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional) ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, omit if vegan) salt & pepper about 1 cup panko bread crumbs, for rolling Yogurt sauce: ½ cup plain yogurt juice and zest of one lime (or ½ a lemon) splash of olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced a few tablespoons of chopped cilantro a few pinches of red pepper flakes (optional) salt & pepper Instructions Roast your butternut squash in a 400 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until ...

Sheet Pan Gnocchi Ingredients 1 pound store-bought potato gnocchi 1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed, florets cut into big pieces and stems cut into ½-inch pieces 1 pint cherry tomatoes ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves ½ teaspoon za’atar ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces feta cheese, torn into 1-inch chunks Fresh parsley, for garnish, optional Instructions Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss together the gnocchi, broccolini, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, thyme, za’atar, red pepper flakes, and several grinds of pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for ...