Recipes — weight loss

Let’s face it; sometimes it’s just too hot to cook. Instead of ordering takeout, try this lemon avocado chickpea salad. There is no stove or oven required with this healthy and delicious plant-based recipe! It’s creamy, refreshing and a bit spicy (from the garlic). Enjoy it over greens, or on whole-grain bread. Either way, it’s easy to make and packed with healthy veggies and spices. Serves: 4 Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 can garbanzo beans 1 ripe avocado 1 lemon (juice) 1 TBS ground mustard seed ½ tsp celery seed 2 teaspoons dill 1 garlic clove 3 celery stalks,...

This savory mushroom gravy is the extra oomph your meals have been missing. It's quick and easy, 100% plant-based, and completely versatile.  Servings: 2-3 Ingredients: For the mashed cauliflower: 2 cups cauliflower steamed 1/4 cup almond milk pinch of salt For the mushroom gravy: 1 Vidalia onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 2 cups chopped mushrooms (any kind) 2 cups low sodium veggie broth 2 tbsp low sodium tamari 2 tbsp whole wheat flour Directions: 1. Put steamed cauliflower, almond milk, and salt in bowl. Mashed until desired consistency. 2. Cook onions over medium heat in small amount of veggie broth...