I typically use my slow cooker once a week and all year round. For 12 years now she has been a constant companion and helper in my life. She's like a best friend, shut up, that's not weird. If you are not a cook or learning to do so, slow cooker recipes are very forgiving and typically really simple. This recipe calls for dry kidney beans with no need to pre-soak. Can I get an Amen? I hope you will make this meal for your family and soak in all of its goodness! Naturally vegan, gluten and dairy ... continue reading...
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Betta Make Black Beans
I have heard ALL the excuses about cooking dry beans, but can I tell you friends, it is really so so easy and so worth it! First, a few things you should know. Soaking and cooking beans properly removes all of their propensity to be hard on the digestive track or cause gas. So no more “beans beans the magical fruit…” They are a tasty, plant based complete protein full of amazing nutrients like iron, fiber, folate, magnesium and more. Like I said - worth it! They make a great finger food ... continue reading...
Family-Style Taco Night
There is a lot of power in the experience of a shared family meal. As kids get older and are off in different directions, this becomes more challenging. The sooner and younger you start this habit, the more your children will benefit from the shared experience. Giving your kids the power to choose also adds to their desire to try new foods. You are your child's best example for many things; this includes not only how to mind your dinner time manners but also how we approach food in general. They ... continue reading...
Shortcut to Black Bean Brownies
Shortcut anytime black bean brownies (that taste like the real deal)! Ingredients:1 box of @simplemills Almond Flour Brownie mix (gluten free)1 cup (salt free) black beans1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup ground flax3 tablespoons of olive oil1 tablespoon of maple syrup2 eggsSome sea salt and mini chocolate chips for extra topping. Directions:Preheat oven to 375Rinse off 1 cup of black beans.Add them to a blender with 1/2 cup of applesauce and 1 tablespoon of water. Blend until ... continue reading...
Kid approved Veggie Quesadillas
Quesadillas can be kid and veggie friendly! A meal grown up and kid approved. How? I am SO glad you asked. 😉 First trick is using a food processor or blender to blend your ingredients together. We like black beans, spinach, cheese, and salsa as our main ingredients. Second trick, not over stuffing and allowing quesadillas to cool for a few minutes before serving. These steps prevent the ingredients from spilling out of the sides. While kids are usually synonymous for mess, one reason they ... continue reading...
How to eat more plants and less meat
Plus a Plant Based family meal plan First, why would you want to do this? The benefits of a diverse diet of plants is endless. CDC reports that 9 out of 10 adults and children do not get enough fruit and vegetables. Bottom line is God created plants to give our bodies the nutrients we need to be our healthiest self. The larger variety we eat the better off our mind and body can function. My family enjoys eating meat and processed foods, but I like to focus on plants as the star ... continue reading...