Curried Cauliflower and Chickpeas

As a recovering cauliflower-hater, I am enjoying coming up with new ways to enjoy it. Here is a laughable simple variation, that is both simple and super healthy. Combining chickpeas and cauliflower is a great way to whip up a protein and fiber packed dinner. Curry powder provides fabulous flavor without added calories or fat. Dry roasting the chickpeas bring out their natural flavor and compliments the smoky curry and paprika. Finish with parsley and serve with some brown rice or nan. Perfect to spice up a boring weeknight.
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Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

So, it's no secret that I LOVE Brussels sprouts. It seems about time that I created a salad with them. I decided to use roasted sprouts with some fresh spinach for a delicious and healthy Caesar salad. Cruciferous veggies have amazing health benefits and are packed with iron, vitamin A, and potassium. This is a really simple way to enjoy these veggies that has a ton of flavor without a ton of calories. Just add the Caesar dressing of your choice, I would recommend a light or low calorie version, creamy Caesar would smother the sprouts. Since the sprouts are roasted in olive oil, you only need a tiny bit of dressing to add flavor. Top with homemade croutons, some Parmesan and black pepper and you have a deceptively filling and tasty vegetarian meal.

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Tilapia Piccata

Tilapia is such a versatile, lean fish. It is safely farmed, so there are no health or environmental concerns, and it's usually available year round. It is the perfect lean protein to build a tasty meal around. I decided to use tasty lemons and capers to make tilapia piccata. This recipe is as lean and simple as possible, no butter or excess salt and it cooks up in just a few minutes. The perfect last minute dinner.

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Farro Salad with Roasted Vegetables

When Craig travels for work, I get to cook with some of the things he doesn't like. Tonight I decided to combine a bunch of those ingredients to make a simple and hearty fall dish. Farro is tossed with some tasty roasted veggies for a lean, filling and vitamin rich dinner. I chose mushrooms, tomatoes, eggplant and zucchini, but other veggies such as carrots, beets or sweet potatoes would work nicely as well. All you need is some olive oil, salt and pepper and you have an immensely flavorful dish that is light and easy to prepare.

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