NorCal Mexican Quinoa Salad
When VFitters get together, they bring the fun and the healthy food to share! This dish was part of the NorCal VFit get together and is a MUST MAKE! Chock full of nutrient dense and delicious ingredients, this is a real crowd pleaser and perfect to bring to a pot luck. Thank you Linda S for sharing! This is from the cookbook Soups and Sides by Catherine Walthers.
Linda’s Love Muffins
This delicious muffin recipe comes from VFitter Linda A of California. Chock full of nutritious ingredients, these moist muffins are perfect as a grab and go healthy snack, a quick bite for breakfast, or good enough to serve as dessert too! Time tested for family of all ages, toddlers to grandparents, this recipe is a surefire hit for you to make today.
Kid Friendly “Pink” Beet Pancakes
We were honored to have Vfitter Misa host a special Valentine's themed kid cooking demo before Valentine's with our members. This nutrient dense and eye pleasing pancake recipe can be served year round - invite the kids and have some fun in the kitchen as you use some beets to help create these rose colored flapjacks. Recipe adapted from the Natural Nurturer
BREAKFAST TACOS
We all love breakfast food and we all love Mexican food, right? Well, this dish combines the joys of both with tasty breakfast tacos. Kick boring scrambled eggs to side, bring on the tacos and a little hot sauce and your breakfast just got mucho caliente! Adding avocado helps bring some healthy fat and ensure these tacos help fuel you through the morning.
GOAT CHEESE OMELET WITH SPINACH
This easy meal offers protein from eggs, nutrients from veggies, and goat cheese takes this from standard to standout! Feel free to add some nitrate free sausage, bacon, or chicken if you’re craving a little extra protein.
INDIAN SPICED SLOW COOKER LENTILS
Your home will smell exotic and take you to a faraway land while these slow cooker lentils simmer in your crockpot. Pop all the main ingredients in in the morning, cook low and slow, then by dinner it's time to enjoy this iron rich, protein filled dish!
MEDITERRANIAN ZOODLES
You may see the title of this and think to yourself, "wow, these guys love their zoodles" -- and you're definitely on to us! But let's be honest...zoodles are amazing. They're nutritious (they are, after all, a veggie), they're easy, there's no boiling required, they have an awesome texture, and they're the perfect little vehicle for anything you'd ordinarily slap on some pasta...and then some. This is the recipe for the gal (or guy!) on the go - 20 minutes max start to finish, can be pre-made and these are equally delish eaten cold. Don't feel like cooking up meat? Rinse some white beans and throw them in the mix instead. In any case - this is a winner.
SCRUMPTIOUS ZUCCHINI LASAGNA
This recipe uses sliced zucchini in place of noodles to add an extra punch of nutrients. Add in our Fresh and Tasty Marinara Sauce, ground meat (optional) and some cheese and you have yourself a winning meal. A hearty meal, sure to please the whole family. Make the full 8 servings and save any extras as leftovers. 8 servings will make one lasagna pan worth of a meal.
QUINOA SWEET POTATO CHILI
This is the perfect #MEATLESSMONDAY chili to whip up. Full of flavor, protein and fiber, this chili is simple to make, will fuel you well and makes for excellent leftovers in that busy week. This dish freezes well if you do make a double batch.
