Food Coach Jentry's Favorite Recipes
One of the best parts of this Blue Zones Meal Planner is how easy it makes adding colorful, nutrient-rich plant foods to your everyday life. The more color and life on your plate, the more you are supporting your health and longevity.
Few things are more refreshing and energizing than a smoothie! Bright, nutrient-rich, perfectly sweet and brimming with flavor, this smoothie has it all. Don’t skip those cashews, they give this smoothie the right amount of creaminess and the healthy fats needed to optimize nutrient absorption.
Breakfast doesn’t always have to be smoothies and oatmeal (although I love both!). You can also start your day with a savory, hearty bowl of goodness. This dish is full of flavor, veggies and protein. Batch cook this recipe to have throughout the week. And, if you’re short on time, try the Quick Version.
The way you start your day has a major impact on how you feel the rest of your day. Don’t save the avocado, hot sauce, and tempeh bacon for later on. Dig into all of those flavors and nutrients now!
Open-Faced Hummus & Pickled Beet Sandwich
Gimme a beet! Beets not only help to improve athletic performance (thanks to their nitrate content, which improves the efficiency of mitochondria), they also have a rich, earthy flavor. Combine beets with arugula, whole grains, and creamy hummus, and you are ready to take on the world!
Tofu 'Egg' and Pesto Breakfast Sandwich
Pesto isn’t just for pasta! It adds a whole lot of character, life and depth to an array of dishes including this plant-based ‘egg’ sandwich. Get ready to sink your teeth into a breakfast sandwich full of flavor, protein and greens!
Collards & Cannellini Bean Soup
Simple, flavorful, and truly delicious; this soup has it all! No need for a complicated list of ingredients, just nourishing food that is full of fiber and protein to support satiety and digestive health. A win-win all around!
This dish has everything you need! Flavor and umami from the ginger, miso, cilantro, and green onion; just the right amount of sweetness from the dates and sweet potatoes; crunch from the broccoli and pumpkin seeds; plant protein and antioxidants from the edamame; and creaminess and calcium from the tahini. Long story short, you can’t go wrong with this vibrant dish. Tip: this one is great for leftovers throughout the week, so make sure you bump up the servings to make extra.
Step aside, take-out! There is something so comforting and satisfying about a noodle dish. And this one is no exception. It has all the crunch, texture, and flavor you get from take-out, without excessive amounts of oil and salt. Best part is the impressive nutrient profile of antioxidants and fiber, thanks to the cabbage, carrots and shiitake mushrooms!
