Before this recipe I had not even heard of green garbanzo beans before. For everyone that is in my same wandering boat, turns out these little guys are even more awesome than their blonde counterpart! Green garbanzo beans are the same as the traditional garbanzo beans we are used to but just picked at an earlier stage in the plant’s life, allowing for more nutrition and flavor to be harvested from this legume. With even more fiber and protein than traditional canned blonde garbanzo beans, they really make this recipe as healthy as it can be. Try this vegan “mock chicken salad” option as a nice sandwich filler or over some bean sprouts/greens for a nutrient packed salad. » More …

There’s something about scones and coffee/tea in the morning that really add a level of comfort to your day! Normally though this comes with a guilty pleasure as most scones, especially pre-packaged from the store, are filled with an unsightly list of processed ingredients. These scones you can feel good about, and you can even have after a morning run or workout since they are a good source of healthy carbs and protein to maximize your muscle recovery. So treat yourself and whip up a batch up these bad boys for a Sunday brunch and then save the leftovers for a great snack the rest of your week! » More …

Thank you to everyone that was able to make it to our first annual Wellness Camp yesterday! It was very rewarding to serve so much of the WSU Spokane campus during our first annual event, and I hope that those who came felt refreshed and more productive the rest of their day. At the Wellness Camp we did demo the cauliflower fried rice recipe that was featured in last week’s blog article, which everyone was amazed by once they tried it. 

So to keep the wonder of the cauliflower rice going, this week I would like to introduce to you a different way you can enjoy this healthy grain substitution! A good tip to add that we discussed while demoing yesterday, is keep in mind you don’t need a food processor or a labored amount of time to grate your cauliflower. Several stores now sell cauliflower rice already done, examples I heard yesterday were mainly Trader Joes and Costco. So next time you’re out shopping pick up a bag for an even easier dinner with this recipe.

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It’s been a while since I posted about cauliflower rice, but wanted to re-visit and share one of the awesome ways this easy side can be transformed into a delicious, nutrient-rich dish. However, if you’re still skeptical about how flavorful vegetables can be and are an employee on the WSU Spokane campus, come and try this dish at the Wellness Collaborative’s first Employee Wellness Camp next week. At the event this recipe will be demo-ed and sampled with some complimentary sides to show you just how delicious and easy a vegetable based meal can be. » More …

Any of these tahini dips are absolutely beautiful next to any plate of veggies. I haven’t decided which is my favorite yet, as they all are so tasty and nutritious! Even the beet tahini dip has got me dipping for more, and I have a very hard time eating beets (and enjoying it). With so little prep try any of these recipes out today! » More …

I originally found this recipe from a cookbook that was recommended to me by my Naturopath doctor, and so far it has been my favorite recipe in the whole book. This berry crumble is perfect by itself, with yogurt for a quick parfait, or even for dessert with vanilla ice cream! I have made it 3 weeks in a row now, and absolutely love having it in my food prep for the week. I have been using fresh berries most of the time since the strawberries and blueberries are coming out in stores again (yay!) but have substituted for frozen berries when I don’t have fresh. Try it out today for a fun, easy and healthy Valentines Day dessert you are sure to love!
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While this recipe falls short in vegetable intake, it prospers in satisfying a sweet tooth with minimally processed food.

This Valentine’s Day, skip the box of chocolates that have an obscene number of ingredients you don’t even know how to pronounce, and instead whip up an easy batch of these brownies!

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A common phrase I hear a lot and have found to be true with myself, is you crave produce that is in season. While winter time does have its downfalls to the variety of produce in the season, where it flourishes is in citrus. I could and am perfectly happy with having some version of orange every single day as my snack, however this method would not live up to the full potential of the fruit. This is a fun recipe that lets me use citrus in a different way, while also giving me a good serving of plant-based protein from the wonderful whole grain that quinoa is.

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This Spicy Coco Sauce recipe is amazing and goes great with grains, cauliflower rice, roasted vegetables, and more! It keeps for about a week so feel free to experiment with it in different meals. The first time I tried it was at my sister-in-law’s house, where she mixed it in with some roasted vegetables she cooked that night. Surprised by the flavor I knew immediately I had to have the recipe and share it with others. Enjoy! » More …

Cauliflower rice is a great base to a lot of dinner variations, and helps keep down the carbs while adding an extra serving of veggies on your plate. It also goes great with next week’s recipe: Spicy Coco Sauce

Makes: 4 – 6 Servings

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