Food Coach Laura's Favorite Recipes
These are just a few of my staple recipes! While I love to cook extravagant meals too, my typical meals are so simple that I hardly need to follow the recipe. I hope you find these recipes as convenient and satisfying as I do!
Some of the ingredients I always have on hand include: various fruit, leafy greens, black beans, avocados, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, potatoes/sweet potatoes, lentils, brown rice, oats, cashews, coconut milk. There’s definitely more, but those are the main items I feel like I’m always using in endless combinations! When I want to make something new with these staples, I look up those ingredients in the Meal Planner search bar to find a recipe.
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I usually start my day with a smoothie. Since I finally got a high-powered blender, I’ve been making the smoothies of my dreams! No more chunks of spinach! I love this way to get more greens in.
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I love making Dal! Indian cuisine has my favorite spices and flavors, and lentils are so full of protein and iron. Plus, it’s so easy to throw everything into one pot and simmer!
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Pumpkin is so healthy and full of vitamins- I try to use it in my recipes whenever possible! This oatmeal is so easy and filling, and it really tastes like a treat.
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Another pumpkin recipe, but in a savory setting! I usually use low-sodium vegetable broth rather than water for a bit more flavor. You can add whatever extra veggies and legumes you’d like into this soup!
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Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
One of my favorite dinners! I love making cashew sauces for pasta; they lend such a nice texture and nutritional value. I usually soak or boil raw cashews so the sauce blends as smoothly as possible. You can add lentils to the sauce for a more filling meal too, or use chickpea pasta instead of spaghetti squash!
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5-Min Authentic Veggie Fried Rice
Fried rice is such an easy meal to make in bulk and I like to throw whatever veggies I have on hand in there. In addition to the ones listed above, I often add mushrooms and carrots to the mix. You can also add tofu for some extra texture!
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This is my go-to salad! I love the taste of kalamata olives, and I personally always add avocado to my salads as well.
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Black beans and avocado are staples for me, and serving them with a sweet potato is a great way to switch it up from rice or quinoa. I just love this flavor combination! Try it with salsa verde!
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I have a sweet tooth, so I had to include these babies! They have no added sugar, and instead use banana and dates for sweetness. The oats and almond butter make these a filling anytime/anywhere typeof snack!