Category Archives: Plant Protein

Instant Pot Tex-Mex Bean Medley | Pantry Prep

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As a lifelong Texan, most of our celebratory meals include a side of beans – typically pinto beans, that’s the Lone Star way. However, during this recent Corona Virus situation, I couldn’t find a single pinto bean or dried bean of ANY variety on the store shelves to pair with a brisket taco recipe I was delivering to Mom’s house for birthday!

Instant Pot Tex-Mex Bean Medley

That got me to thinking about the abundance of “this” and “that” that I already have piled up in my pantry — half empty bags of various food staples that “I’ll get around to finishing up sometime.” Well, “sometime” was TODAY and I created Instant Pot Tex-Mex Bean Medley using only the mish-mash of beans, canned goods and dried spices that I already had on hand! Continue reading →

Amazing Watermelon Beet Smoothie for Post Workout Recovery

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This post is sponsored by Watermelon.org, however all opinions, content, and enthusiasm remain my own. #WatermelonEveryday

Scenario: You’ve run long or exercised hard, now you’re depleted by every definition of the word. Your body rose to the demands of the workout, but now it’s DONE, every resource is exhausted – physically, nutritionally, even mentally. You’re too tired to track down or make a square meal, but know you need some quality refueling STAT. Sound familiar?!Watermelon Beet Smoothie for Workout Recovery

My Amazing Watermelon Beet Workout Recovery Smoothie saves the day by whipping up in minutes to make the most of your workout gains. This happens courtesy of all the key nutrients that allow your taxed body to recover quickly so that you can perform again tomorrow at your best. Read on to get this easy smoothie recipe that’s a real game changer . . . and tastes amazing too! Continue reading →

Bánh Mì Soup | Vegetarian, Vegan-friendly

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This post is sponsored by Sweet Earth Foods, however all content, editorial comments and enthusiasm remain my own. Thank you for considering products that support The Fit Fork.

Soup or a sandwich, it’s so hard to decide! Bánh Mì, a traditional Vietnamese sandwich, is one of my favorite lunches – all those sweet crunchy vegetables and distinctive herbs packed into a baguette, so scrumptious. But, as cold-natured as I can be, a piping-hot soup seems a more practical cold-weather meal. So, to enjoy the best of both, I created a Bánh Mì Soup – it’s just as vibrant and lively as it’s namesake sammie, but ready to chase away the chill! Banh Mi Noodle Bowl Soup

Today’s Bánh Mì Soup is bread-free thanks to a swap of the crusty baguette for crowd-pleasing rice noodles. Just a trivia FYI, the bread is a holdover from when French had colonial control of Vietnam in the late 1880s. Notably, Bánh Mì Soup is suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets thanks to Mindful Chik’n. Read on to learn more about this new plant-based protein from Sweet Earth Foods and get the Banh Mi Soup recipe. Continue reading →

Garlic Lover’s Mushroom Chickpea Pasta and More 30-minute Gluten-free Meal Inspo

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This post is sponsored by Barilla but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

 

In the late afternoons, I often begin to feel overwhelmed, over-scheduled and over-drawn physically and mentally. Planning a balanced meal option to make my family for dinner can sometimes push me over the edge — yet, as a healthy living advocate, I’m not a big fan of hitting the drive-thru or grabbing take-out.

Barilla Chickpea Pasta - plant based, vegetarian

Enter Barilla Chickpea Pasta , this pantry staple has been a life saver (maybe literally!) and has definitely saved dinner on dozens of occasions. Read on to learn more about this plant-based pasta and check out the TWO fast and flavorful alternative pasta recipes I’m sharing today —Garlic-Lover’s Mushroom Chickpea Pasta and Pesto Chickpea Rotini with Spinach, Pistachios & Feta: Continue reading →

Mediterranean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash | Gluten-free, Vegetarian

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Looking for a lower calorie pasta dish, satisfying gluten-free recipe or way to add more veggies to your life?  My recipe for Mediterranean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a fit, fresh and flavorful meal that will keep you on point with your healthy eating intentions. Mediterranean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Read on to get all the details about this easy-to-make lower carb pasta recipe. Continue reading →