Grilled Eggplant Dip—Easy & Savory!

Grilled Eggplant Dip—Easy & Savory!

Eggplant shines beyond parmesan and ratatouille—It's high in soluble fiber—the type of fiber that helps to lower blood cholesterol levels. This Grilled Eggplant Dip is a refreshing and savory alternative to hummus or as a sandwich spread. It stores well in the refrigerator for a week or so.

Lasagna Primavera

Lasagna Primavera

Nutrition wise, this is a one dish meal packed with protein, fiber, calcium, beta carotene, antioxidants, and hard-to-get vitamin D—not only from the cheese; Portabella mushrooms are a good source too. A food processor makes short order of the veggie prep. This lasagna serves up well on nights when people are coming and going on different schedules. Buon Appetito!

Red Lentils Pack a Protein Punch! Red Lentil, Lemon & Baby Kale Soup

Red Lentils Pack a Protein Punch! Red Lentil, Lemon & Baby Kale Soup

Red lentils are petite darlings that have a slightly sweet flavor, cook up in just 10 minutes, and serve up almost a beef burger’s-worth of protein. This is one of those recipes that seems too easy to offer much flavor. I made it before yoga one evening in about 20 minutes, turned off the heat, and came home to a delicious, healthy meal. At winter’s-end, we’re all a bit ‘soup weary’, but the lemon and baby kale make it refreshing as we anticipate the arrival of spring.

MAPLE NUT GRANOLA

MAPLE NUT GRANOLA

A batch of this granola is a real crowd pleaser for brunch: Layer with yogurt and berries for a lovely (and healthy :) parfait. The oats are an excellent source of hearth-healthy soluble fiber, while flax is a super source of alpha-linolenic acid, a precursor to much needed omega-3 fats. The granola is sweetened moderately with maple syrup, containing some good minerals not found in other sweeteners. Makes about 14 cups. Serving size 1/4 - 1/3 cup. Stores well.