Entries by Negin

Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
To make the sauce: In a small saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard and garlic on medium heat and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and allow sauce to simmer, whisking occasionally, until sauce is thick and bubbly. Remove from heat.

EASY BUFFALO CHICKPEA WRAPS

Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Spread the chickpeas out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Toss the baked chickpeas with 2 tbsp of buffalo sauce (or more or less depending on your taste preference.)

Vegan Gluten-Free Apple Cookies

1 apple sliced and cored
2 Tbsp peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower butter
Mini chocolate chips — dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and non-GMO options are available, such as Enjoy Life brand.

Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together with some seasoning.

Halve the avocado, remove the seed and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add the yogurt and lemon juice and mash everything with a fork. Season well with salt and black pepper.

PAN FRIED CINNAMON BANANAS

Slice the bananas into rounds, approximately 1/3 inch thick.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if desired). Set aside.
Lightly spray a large skillet with nonstick oil spray. Warm over medium heat.

HONEY GARLIC BAKED CAULIFLOWER

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread bread crumbs in a thin even layer across the surface of the baking sheet. Spray bread crumbs with cooking oil spray. Bake crumbs about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.

Healthy Tuna Stuffed Avocado

Scoop out some of the avocado from the pitted area to widen the “bowl” area. Place the scooped avocado into a medium-size mixing bowl. Mash it with a fork.
Add the tuna, bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro to the mixing bowl. Pour lime juice over. Stir it all together until everything is well mixed.

BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI CRISPS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a metal baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (if using foil, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray). Set aside.
Slice zucchini into thin (about ⅛-¼”) slices.

STUFFED SWEET POTATOES WITH CHICKPEA SPINACH

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and roast for 45-55 minutes until they are just tender. Let the sweet potatoes cool for 5-10 minutes before halving them lengthwise and fluffing their flesh with a fork. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, make the crispy chickpeas. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Pat them dry with paper towels. Remove any loose outer skins.