Yes, I’m just as excited as you are for fall pumpkin goodies. While I love a good sweet pumpkin dessert or drink, I also love using it in savory dishes. This spicy soup gets its bold flavor from pumpkin (of course), spicy chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and fresh cilantro. If you haven’t noticed by…… Continue reading Spicy Pumpkin Chipotle Soup
This bean pasta is one of my favorite pantry staples. Made primarily from chickpea flour, the pasta pictured below contains 14 grams of protein and 32 grams of carbs per serving! Regular pasta contains about 5 grams of protein and 42 grams of carbs per serving. We buy this one from The Fresh Market, though…… Continue reading Healthy Pasta Salad… Made with Bean Pasta!
Quinoa is a great substitute for rice in many recipes, since it is much higher in micronutrients and fiber. I challenged myself to use the rest of the quinoa in my pantry and cook something I’ve never made before: paella! I served hot sauce and fresh jalapeño on the side so my 1-year-old could enjoy…… Continue reading Quinoa Paella
My entire household loves Italian and Mediterranean style foods, so I’m always trying to work in different recipes with these flavors. Stuffed peppers are great because they force you to eat a whole bell pepper and lots of tomato. Anytime I can get my boys to eat enough veggies, I’m a happy mama! It’s always…… Continue reading Vegetarian (or Vegan) Quinoa Stuffed Peppers – Mediterranean Style with Feta and Chickpeas
My sweet tooth gets the best of me at times, so I’ve been on a mission to invent healthy, wholesome, clean versions of my favorite desserts. This clean eating coconut pie is sure to please your palette with only whole, real ingredients. No joke, this pie is sooo scrumptious! There are no refined sugars and…… Continue reading Clean and Healthy Coconut Cream Dream Pie
These personal pizzas will satisfy your pizza cravings while remaining healthy and delicious. They only take about 15 minutes or so to make- or a bit longer if you want to sauté veggies first to add on top. The Ezekiel sprouted grain tortillas work great for this. They are thin and crisp up perfectly when…… Continue reading Sprouted Grain Personal Pizzas (Healthy, Fast, and Easy!)
I definitely found myself having food cravings and aversions during both of my pregnancies, and trying to manage them wasn’t always easy. I had to make a point to focus on staying nourished, while not allowing myself to feel deprived. For example, if I wanted a piece of cheesecake, I worked a small slice in…… Continue reading Pregnancy Nutrition & Healthy Eating Guide
Lentils are one of Earth’s perfect foods. They’re high in protein (higher than most beans), full of fiber, and cook up much faster than dried beans. AND they’re inexpensive- can’t forget that. This recipe includes lots of veggies, and you can add animal protein if you want as well. The red-colored version of lentils make…… Continue reading Indian Curried Red Lentil Soup
Natalie Nourishes 