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    Superfood Smoothie Bowl- Easy Lunch!

      Busy mom life at lunchtime :  – Eating PBJ crusts  – 2 bites of chicken nuggets  – 4 leftover baby carrots  – grabbing a banana mid diaper change  – forgetting to eat  – falling into a heap of exhaustion at 9 pm realizing 4 loads of laundry need to be folded  Y’all.  I’m T. I. R. E. D. !!!   But tired mommas and poorly fed mommas don’t go well together.   This.  This right here.  Every possible nutrient my body needs to function and then some.   Energy for when those kids wear me down.   Vitamins to keep my immune system up from those snotty, slobbery kisses. …

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    Sautéed Kale and Tempeh Salad

    We challenge ourselves to do a meatless Monday in this house because it gets us out of our grilled chicken and ground turkey comfort zone.  Sometimes I get that “look” from my husband.  The look where I put his plate in front of him and he looks at me with that head cocked suspicious puppy look- like “what are you trying to get me to eat”? Well.  For a man who grew up his whole life hunting and eating wild game, I’m pretty impressed when he tries what I make, even if it goes against his caveman ways! Kale and tempeh sautée was one that I didn’t expect him to…

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    Lentil Stew (Crockpot)

    No meat Friday!  Lenten season for us.  That means no chicken, beef, pork, turkey, etc.  Fish is fine.  But a husband who isn’t a big fan of seafood, my options can get pretty limited.  I’ve been playing around with lentil recipes and this is my new favorite!  Husband approved too!  I hope you enjoy!   Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils  4 c organic vegetable broth  3 celery ribs, diced 1.5 c diced carrots  1/4 c chopped yellow onion 2 garlic cloves, minced  1/2 tsp sea salt  2 tsp oregano  1 bay leaf  Black pepper to taste  4 tbsp low fat Greek yogurt (optional)  Directions:  In a medium crockpot (sprayed with…

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    Quinoa Stuffed Mini Peppers

    Easy. Simple. Delicious.   An all-in-one appetizer, side to accompany dinner, or healthy afternoon snack.  This was one of those “come together” moments.  I had the quinoa cooked, I’d already steamed the kale, and I was chopping up peppers when I thought- why don’t we put this together! And this recipe was born!  Enjoy!  Ingredients:  6-8 mini peppers 2 c steamed chopped kale  1 c cooked quinoa 1/4 c (extra) diced peppers & red onion Feta cheese, optional  Directions: Cook quinoa according to package.  Steam kale until dark green.   Sauté extra diced peppers and onions in skillet with 2 tbsp water.  Slice mini peppers in half, top to bottom.…