This is the perfect recipe for a chilly day as it fills your belly and leaves you feeling warm and satisfied on the inside. The quinoa and lentils are a great source of protein and amino acids if you are looking for a vegetarian meal. This recipe from Half Baked Harvest is easy to follow and spices can be modified to your liking. I always have left over and love enjoying all week. Fresh Naan and greek yogurt bring this meal to the next level !
Arugula salad with Dried Cherries and Wild Rice →
Did you know that Wild Rice has more protein, zinc, potassium, folate and most B vitamins than brown rice? This wonderful grain, which is the seed of wheat grass is gluten free and packed with plenty of nutrients to fill you up and keep you satisfied. Try this simple salad and see what you think. It is a perfect lunch or dinner option for days that you want to eat a little light but keep cravings down. Give it a try and let me know what you think. I use the Lemon dressing from this site for a lot of my salads, so good and super easy to make !
Grilled Vegetable and Hummus Spaghetti →
This recipe might sound unusual but the taste is worth the try. Its jam packed with protein and fiber keeping you satisfied for hours. It is a different take on pasta with red sauce but totally worth changing it up. I have made this recipe a few times and have had no complaints at my house. Eggplant is a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1 and copper. It is also a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, folate and vitamin K. Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think. Use any type of pasta your heart desires! There are so many choices these days for all different types of diets including gluten free and paleo, or you can always get your spiralizer out and make it a pure veggie meal. Let me know if you tried any different variations