Try Jesse Lane Lee's famous Bruschetta Chicken recipe — it contains all the same enticing flavors as regular bruschetta, but she’s swapped out the refined white bread for protein-rich chicken to help keep blood sugar stable for sustained energy.
Packed with crunchy veggies, this raw, veg-based version of pad Thai is hydrating on a hot summer day. The blender almond sauce contains healthy fats and is the perfect sweet-salty palate pleaser.
Buying precooked and frozen grains such as brown rice or quinoa makes it easy to add fiber to your meals without cooking them from scratch. Here, they’re tossed with chickpeas and an array of colorful veggies for a complete meal. The recipe makes a little more dressing than you’ll need, so we suggest reserving extras in the fridge for quick weeknight salads and slaws.
This vibrant salad uses zucchini thinly shaved into ribbons using a vegetable peeler, but if you have a spiral slicer, you can use that instead. Chipotle chile peppers add a smoky heat to the yogurt-based dressing, and crunchy pumpkin seeds and creamy feta top it off for a medley of flavors and textures.
A meal version of the popular dip, this salad is packed with tasty layers such as crisp lettuce, olives, cheese and avocado. Canned black beans add a source of protein without having to cook – for a twist, try mixing them with corn kernels for extra sweetness. You can use corn from the cob or frozen and thawed corn.
Sometimes referred to as “the mother of all bowls,” the Korean-born bibimbap is the ultimate savory dish and also works incredibly well tucked into a burrito for on-the-go eating.
These crispy chickpeas are great on their own or added to salads for an energizing hit of protein and a satisfying crunch.
Spring rolls are re-imagined as a salad in this fresh, Paleo-friendly meal.
