Forget standing by the stove and endlessly stirring. This shortcut Butternut Squash Risotto has a super simple method and make-ahead steps so you can cook this family meal even when the littles are underfoot! Easy Butternut Squash Risotto I love to make risotto as soon as the weather cools down, but I can’t figure out…
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Baked Brown Rice Risotto with Peas and Zucchini
With a simple oven-baked method and fresh ingredients that get stirred in at the end, this Baked Brown Rice Risotto is an easy option for family dinner. Brown Rice Risotto I love that potluck-style meals are the norm here in the Midwest when eating with others because it takes the pressure off of hosting and…
Vegetarian Burritos with Rice and Beans (5 Ingredients!)
With just 5 simple and nutritious ingredients, you can make these Vegetarian Burritos with Rice and Beans for family dinner. They’re great to make-ahead too! Easy Vegetarian Burritos This is a budget-friendly family dinner that tastes delicious and is easy to put together. Which checks all the boxes in my book! And since my family…
30-Minute Vegetarian Black Bean Soup
With a load of veggies, but a quick cooking method that makes it possible to make on a weeknight, this Vegetarian Black Bean soup is healthy comfort food at it’s best. Vegetarian Black Bean Soup Dinner time is still the most stressful (most days at least!) because it’s the time of the day when the…
Homemade Refried Beans in the Crock Pot
With an easy method and healthier nutrition profile (no excessive oil or transfats!), these homemade refried beans in the crock pot are a perfect component to taco night. Homemade Refried Beans Making homemade refried beans is so much easier than you might realize and is an incredibly easy way to serve up vegetarian protein in…
Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe (with Hidden Protein!)
Broccoli, cheddar, and split peas team up in this healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe that’s packed with plant-based protein and fiber—and is a great family meal alongside crackers or muffins. It also freezes wonderfully! Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe I love broccoli cheddar soup but I always wish there was more protein and less cheese…
How to Make Healthy Loaded Baked Nachos
These healthy, loaded Baked Nachos have a potato base (really!) and are topped with black beans, cheese, salsa and (optional!) spinach. They’re a total family dinner hit! Baked Nachos with Potatoes The first time I made potato nachos, it was simply a way to use up the abundance of potatoes that we’d grown in our garden. (We…
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Beans
With a handful of simple, yet healthy ingredients, you can mix up this fresh Mediterranean Quinoa Salad to have on hand for lunches or weeknight dinners. It even stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days! This post contains affiliate links. Healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad I love a good grain salad and I particularly…
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce (from Fresh Tomatoes)
Make the most of the flavor of summer produce with a batch of Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce from fresh tomatoes. This method is super easy and delivers on the classic Italian flavor your family craves. Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce If you have a pile of fresh tomatoes to use up, but you don’t have time…
Easy Ratatouille with Pasta
Serve up a healthy pasta dinner for the whole family with this Easy Ratatouille recipe. It’s a fuss-free recipe you can make in about 30 minutes—or that you can make ahead to freeze for later—that serves up a mix of vegetables with comforting Italian flavor. Easy Ratatouille with Pasta Every summer, there seems to be…
