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Everything You Need to Know About Bell Peppers

Nikki — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:00:33 +0000

The garden veggies are bursting at the seams, and I can’t wait to start cooking some great dishes!! What is your favorite garden veggie? Peppers are one of my fav’s and such a versatile vegetable. So many options, whether you are grilling a barbeque dinner, baking a pasta dish, or sauteing some fajitas, bell peppers can really add so much flavor to a dish. Besides being versatile and delicious, bell peppers are very nutritious and low in calories/carbs. Check out some other reasons why you should be eating them up!!

Everything You Need to Know About Bell Peppers

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How to Cook Brussels Sprouts 6 Delicious Ways

Nikki — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:40:32 +0000

Veggie gardens are starting to flourish and soon you will be able to enjoy the labor of your love. What vegetables have you planted in your garden? One vegetable that might not get enough recognition are brussels sprouts. Partially this may be due to the lack of knowing how to prepare them. If done properly they can taste amazing, but if not they can be very bitter and unpleasant to the taste buds. Brussels sprouts are very healthy and filled with vitamins and potassium. If you grew these gems in your garden or are thinking of buying them at the store, check out the link below for 6 delicious ways to prepare and cook brussels sprouts.

How to Cook Brussels Sprouts 6 Delicious Ways

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread Shakeology

Nikki — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:00:25 +0000

It’s zucchini season, and I love finding different ways to use this delicious vegetable. My garden is full of zucchini so this recipe could not have come at a better time!! Chocolate Zucchini Bread Shakeology tastes just like yummy zucchini bread without all the calories and sugar. Don’t tell anyone… but there is a whole cup of zucchini hidden inside this gem of a shake!!

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 cup ice

1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology

1 cup chopped zucchini

½ large banana

1 tsp. all natural almond butter

½ tsp. ground cinnamon

Instructions

Place milk, ice, Shakeology, zucchini, banana, almond butter, and cinnamon in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

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Vegetable Lasagna

Nikki — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:00:41 +0000

It’s that time of the year again… gardens are starting to produce some great fruits and veggies!! I’ve started to explore some healthy recipes using fresh produce from my garden, and since today is National Lasagna Day, what better way to celebrate and use fresh garden vegetables than Vegetable Lasagna!! The recipe below is healthy, delicious, full of flavor, and only 242 calories per serving!! The vegetable selection for this recipe is your choice, so feel free to swap out ingredients. This lasagna is also a great option for meal prep or freezing leftovers for a later date!!

Vegetable Lasagna

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Peach & Cucumber Salad with Pepita Pesto

Nikki — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 23:30:57 +0000

If you are looking for a refreshing side dish perfect for these hot temperatures, check out the following recipe… Peach & Cucumber Salad with Pepita Pesto. No cooking involved just a simple pesto and tossing of ingredients to create a delicious, flavorful salad. Add grilled chicken alongside for a complete meal… it’s ready in no time at all without ever turning on an oven!!

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/273183/peach-cucumber-salad-with-pepita-pesto/

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