Smashed Chickpea Scramble

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Looking for a protein-packed and plant-based breakfast? Try a new breakfast idea, Smashed Chickpea Scramble. 
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I have a slight obsession with chickpeas. If you search “chickpeas” on my recipe index tab, there are plenty of recipes to choose from. For me, what I think sets them apart is their texture. With a firmer texture, chickpeas are sturdier in dishes. Plus, chickpeas have a slightly nutty taste that pairs well with many flavors.
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Ever wonder how I come up with new recipes?

The recipe development process:

I am usually inspired with new recipe ideas from when I travel, go out to eat, or just chatting with my friends, family, and clients. This recipe was inspired when I was counseling a client who was looking for warm plant-based breakfast ideas, that is packed with protein.

Have you tried chickpeas for breakfast? Try this plant-based Smashed Chickpea Scramble!

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The first priority of when I develop a new recipe is taste. If it doesn’t taste good, then no one is going to want to make it or even eat it. Then I think of the nutritional value. Hello, dietitian here. Of course, I’m going to add that to the recipe development process.
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During this client’s session, she mentioned she loved chickpeas. We had a brief bonding moment of our love for chickpeas. She asked if I had a chickpea breakfast recipe. I did not! Well, I have this cookie dough smoothie bowl, but she specifically asked for something warm.
Every recipe on here has a story. This is how this recipe became created. This is why I love cooking! I’m inspired daily to get creative in the kitchen.

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Smashed Chickpea Scramble

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: breakfast
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Looking for a protein-packed and plant-based breakfast? Try a new breakfast idea, Smashed Chickpea Scramble. 

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 small avocado, diced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, add chickpeas, water, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mash with the back of a fork, leaving some whole for texture.
  2. Fold in turmeric, cumin, ginger, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and hummus until well combined.
  3. Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add the smashed chickpea mixture with spinach. Saute until chickpeas are warmed through and spinach has wilted.
  4. Serve with diced avocado and tomatoes.

Keywords: breakfast, plant-based, vegetarian

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Banana Berry Smoothie

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Looking to add more fruits and vegetables in your day? This Banana Berry Smoothie is a simple (and delicious) solution to help you meet the recommended amount of fruits and vegetable each day.
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The recommended amount of fruits and vegetables in the Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern, of the 2015-2020  edition of the Dietary Guidelines, is 2 cup-equivalents of fruit and 2½ cup-equivalents of vegetables per day. (source)
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Reading those recommendations, it may not seem that hard, but on a regular basis, Americans are not meeting that target goal.

Are you getting enough fruits & veggies each day? Start your day off with this Banana Berry Smoothie. #rdchat

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Why not start the day with a smoothie packed with fruits and vegetables? If you’re not used to adding vegetables to a smoothie, this recipe is a great one to start off with. The flavors of the berries and bananas take over and you won’t even know the spinach is even in there!

Once you start feeling a little more comfortable with adding vegetables into your smoothie, start trying new variations. Smoothie aficionados are adding vegetables like cauliflower, kale, cucumber, carrots, and even broccoli to their smoothie mix.
What vegetables do you add to your smoothie? 

Time-saving tip:

Save time in the morning and make smoothie bags. Pre-measure the fruits, veggies, and mix-ins (like chia, flax, peanut butter powder) of your choice in a ziplock bag. Now in the morning, all you have to do is drop the smoothie contents in the blender and add milk (or liquid of choice) for a smoothie ready in under a minute.

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Banana Berry Smoothie

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Yield: 1
  • Category: Drink
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Description

Looking to add more fruits and vegetables in your day? This Banana Berry Smoothie is a simple (and delicious) solution to help you meet the recommended amount of fruits and vegetable each day.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 banana
  • 1/4 cup raspberries
  • 1/4 cup wild blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • water or ice, as needed, for desired consistency

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine milk, banana, raspberries, blueberries, chia seeds, and spinach. Blend until smooth.
  2. For a thicker consistency, add ice. For a thinner consistency, add water.

Keywords: smoothie, drink, beverage

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Frozen (Single Serving) Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal

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Don’t have time in the morning to prepare hearty steel cut oatmeal for breakfast? With a little meal prep will help solve that morning rush and nourish your body with a wholesome breakfast with these Frozen (Single Serving) Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal.

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. How many times have you heard that before? While I believe all meals are important, a good breakfast fuels you up and gets you ready for the day. During the weekends, I love having a leisurely breakfast, sipping my coffee, and enjoying my morning. During the week breakfast making time is 5 minutes or less, rush out the door and coffee in the car on my commute.
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Steel cut oatmeal is a hearty wholesome breakfast, but its downfall is that it takes about 15-20 minutes to cook. I’d rather get an extra 20 minutes of sleep. I know I’m not the only one!

Steel cut oats in under 2 minutes? It’s possible with @ChefJulie_RD’s Frozen Single-Serving Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal cups

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Want to enjoy steel cut oats in under 2 minutes? Meal prep to the rescue! Spend 20 minutes one day and have steel cut oats all week. Even if they weren’t steel cut oats and rolled oats instead, the time to take out all the mix-ins is just too much when you are trying to get out the door. Instead, simply take your little frozen single-serving steel cut oat “muffin”, add a few drops of water and pop it into the microwave.
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steel cut vs. rolled oats vs. old fashioned oats – what’s the difference?

Steel cut oats vs. rolled oats vs. old-fashioned oats can get confusing. Steel cut oats are whole oat groats cut into little pieces. They are higher in fiber and protein than rolled and instant oats making it more filling and satisfying breakfast.
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Make these. You’ll thank me when you are enjoying a hearty breakfast with that extra 20 minutes of sleep.

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Frozen (Single Serving) Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6
  • Category: Breakfast
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Don’t have time in the morning to prepare hearty steel cut oatmeal for breakfast? With a little meal prep will help solve that morning rush and nourish your body with a wholesome breakfast with these Frozen (Single Serving) Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • 3 cups water
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 1½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice extract (can sub vanilla extract)
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and steel cut oats. Reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook 15. Stir once or twice during cooking time.
  2. Remove oats from heat. Stir in mashed banana, pumpkin, chia seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin pie extract.
  3. Spray a large muffin pan with cooking spray. Fill 6 muffin cups with the steel cut oats. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on each.
  4. Freeze steel cut oats in muffin tins until solid. Remove from muffin pan and store in a ziplock bag.
  5. To enjoy warm, simple add a few drops of water and reheat in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds – 2 minutes.

Keywords: breakfast, oatmeal, steel cut oats

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Crispy Garlic Chickpeas

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Craving a crunchy snack? Try these homemade Crispy Garlic Chickpeas.

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Chickpeas are always a staple in my pantry. If you’ve been reading my blog for some time now, I use chickpeas in a lot of my recipes, like my Chickpea Walnut Sandwich or my Balsamic Kale and Vegetable Saute. I’ve even put them into desserts, like my Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cookie Dough Bites.

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Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, is a popular legume across many cuisines. These versatile legumes are also packed with high-quality plant protein, soluble and insoluble fiber, and beneficial polyunsaturated fatty acids.

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Grab these for a protein-packed snack or top on a salad. I always tell clients to make these to top their salads when they are looking for a crunch factor in place of croutons.

The best part, you can customize these with any flavor you like! Craving sweet? Try roasting the chickpeas with a little cinnamon and sugar. Looking to add a little heat? Add a little chili powder to the mix.

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Crispy Garlic Chickpeas

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
  • Category: snack
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Craving a crunchy snack? Try these homemade Crispy Garlic Chickpeas.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  2. Dry chickpeas thoroughly. In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil and lemon to coat. Sprinkle with garlic powder and salt. Toss again.
  3. Transfer chickpeas in an even layer to the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Let cool for at least 1 hour, which will make the chickpeas crunchier as they cool.

Keywords: snack, plant-based, chickpeas

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Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken

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Make dinner time less stressful with easy prep and easy clean-up. This Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken with Roasted Asparagus is quick, nourishing, and delicious!
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Sheet pan dinners have been lifesavers during busy weeks. Throw ingredients together on a sheet pan and roast for a simple sheet pan dinner. They make busy weeknights a bit more manageable. With just only one pan to clean up, count me in.
It’s exciting that sheet pan dinners are this month’s Recipe ReDux theme. I can’t wait to see what other members came up with. We will all have so many new ideas to try now!
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Hate scrubbing pans? Me too! I highly suggest investing in parchment baking sheets. It makes clean up even easier! No food gets stuck to the pan, so no scrubbing required!

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In my house, we have a pretty solid system in place. I cook, and my boyfriend does the dishes. He loves sheet pan dinner nights because he barely has to clean a thing.
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Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Dinner
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Make dinner time less stressful with easy prep and easy clean-up. This Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken with Roasted Asparagus is quick, nourishing, and delicious!

Ingredients

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  • 4 pieces chicken breast, boneless and skinless
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • For the bruschetta:
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chiffonade
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken in a line on one end of the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Place asparagus on the opposite side of the baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper over asparagus. Toss to combine to evenly coat.
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and top chicken with mozzarella cheese. Toss the asparagus. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and asparagus is tender.
  6. Top chicken with bruschetta and serve immediately.

Notes

If chicken breasts are thick, cook chicken for 10 minutes alone first before adding asparagus to the pan.

Keywords: dinner, chicken, sheet pan

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Quinoa Oatmeal with Berries

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Ever tried quinoa for breakfast? Adding quinoa to your oatmeal in the morning adds an extra protein and fiber punch. This Quinoa Oatmeal with Berries recipe will keep you full all morning.
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I’m sure everyone is back into their normal routines again. We’ve made it over the hump getting back into the groove after the fun summer months. I’ve never hit the snooze button so much in my life.

Celebrate Whole Grains Month:

The first couple weeks getting back into a solid routine are pretty tough, but the key was starting the day with a solid breakfast. September is back to school month, but did you know it is also Whole Grains Month! Are you a quinoa connoisseur or a fan of farro? Think you are savvy with whole grains? Test your skills on the Guess the Grains Quiz.
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With a slightly nutty flavor, quinoa is a complete protein, which means that it contains all the essential amino acids our bodies can’t make on their own.

Add quinoa to oatmeal for an extra protein and fiber punch! Try @ChefJulie_RD’s recipe! #rdchat

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Using the same quinoa oatmeal base, this recipe can be easily customized with any flavors you like. Aim for a mix of carbohydrates, fiber, and protein for a balanced breakfast. This will help maintain stable blood sugars to avoid the mid-morning crash.
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If you are used to the flavored sweetened packets and looking to transition to oatmeal with less added sugar, try using fruit and cinnamon to sweeten it up. My favorite trick is to heat frozen berries. They become all gooey and syrupy without adding added sugar.

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Quinoa Oatmeal with Berries

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 7
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Breakfast
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Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1/4 cup raw almonds, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place oatmeal and milk in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir over low heat for 5-7 minutes, until oatmeal begins to thicken. Stir in the maple syrup and cooked quinoa.
  2. Add oatmeal quinoa mixture to a bowl. Top with strawberries, raspberries, and almonds.

Keywords: oatmeal, quinoa, whole grain, breakfast

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Sheet Pan Cajun Chicken With Vegetables

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Make dinner even easier with sheet pan dinners and I’ve got the perfect one for you to try first! This Sheet Pan Cajun Chicken with Vegetables can easily be customized with flavors you love, using the same cooking process.

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September is National Family Meals Month, a nationwide event designed to underscore the benefits of family meals and to challenge us all to share one more meal at home per week with our families.
The busy demands of modern life often come at the expense of family mealtime at home.  Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents.  They have also been shown to fight obesity, substance abuse and to make families stronger—creating a positive impact on our communities and our nation as a whole.
According to a 2013 Harris poll, only 30 percent of American families share dinner every night.
(source)
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Family meals were a big part of my life growing up. Even with my sisters and I involved in different activities, my family made it a point to get together around the table for family meals.

Regular family meals are linked to the kinds of outcomes that we all want for our children: higher grades and self-esteem, healthier eating habits and weights, and less risky behavior. (source)

When I go home to have family dinner, I soak that feeling in. Since I’ve moved out, I still try and get home for family dinner at least once a week. It’s a time where we all catch up on each other lives over a delicious home cooked meal. There are always lots of laughs. Charlie (our dog) knows exactly when our dad gets up from the table he can slide in for a few bites from my plate.
I’m excited to share family meals with my own family one day.
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Sheet pan dinners are easily customizable. Choose a protein and some veggies, plus a seasoning blend you like. For this sheet pan dinner, I tried a Cajun spice blend. I liked the extra little kick it gave the dish and it was delicious on the cauliflower.

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The best part about sheet pan dinners – only one pan to clean up! Can’t beat that! Plus, if you have leftovers, pack it for lunch. Looking to mix it up? Try serving over a bed of greens or quinoa.

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Sheet Pan Cajun Chicken With Vegetables

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4
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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast (4 pieces)
  • 12 oz (1 1/2 cups) green beans, trimmed
  • 3 cups cauliflower (1 large head), cut into florets
  • 1 (12 oz.) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Cajun spice blend, and garlic. Set aside.
  3. Evenly spread the green beans, cauliflower, and roasted red peppers on the baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of marinade over the vegetables and toss until combined. Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Add chicken to the marinade and let marinate for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove vegetables from the oven and nestle the pieces of chicken between the vegetables onto the pan. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F and vegetables are tender.
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Blueberry Cobbler Overnight Oats

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Hit the snooze button. Make these Blueberry Cobbler Overnight Oats the night before for a delicious grab and go breakfast.
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Meal prep is key for busy weeks. I still don’t understand when I am counseling clients who tell me they skip breakfast. I need my fuel first thing in the morning to start the day.

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I used to never hit the snooze button, but when I make my breakfast in advance I justify the little extra time I have in the morning to get ready.

This recipe is so easy to make!


I decided to use Wild Blueberries because I love how sweet and tart they are. Any fruit would work with this recipe. Wild Blueberries have twice (2x) the antioxidant capacity of larger, cultivated blueberries.
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Blueberry Cobbler Overnight Oats

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1
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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup wild blueberries
  • 1/4 cup low sugar granola

Instructions

  1. In a mason jar (or small bowl) combine rolled oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and milk. Stir to combine. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. In the morning top with wild blueberries and granola.

Notes

Low sugar granola recommendation: Purely Elizabeth or KIND granola

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Balsamic Kale and Vegetable Saute

30 minutes or less, Beans & Grains, Dairy Free, Dietary, Egg Free, Gluten Free, MAIN DISHES, Nut Free, One pot/dish, PREP, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vegetarian
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This one pan Balsamic Kale and Vegetable Saute recipe can help get a side dish or dinner on the table in minutes.
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This creation accidentally happened when I opened my refrigerator for dinner one night not knowing what I was going to have for dinner and just pulled out everything that I had.
I really liked how it turned out and now I purposely buy all these ingredients to make this recipe over and over again. Since my accidental recipe creation, I’ve made this recipe at least 3 more times already.
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I mean, how easy is it? Just simply throw everything into one pan. With minimal prep and clean up, this is the perfect solution for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Balsamic Kale and Vegetable Saute via RDelicious Kitchen @RD_Kitchen
Of course, you don’t have to create this exact combination. Use this recipe as a template and work with what vegetables you have. Any bean or other protein can be included as well.
Balsamic Kale and Vegetable Saute via RDelicious Kitchen @RD_Kitchen
What vegetable combination would you create this dish with?

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Balsamic Kale and Vegetable Saute

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Yield: 4
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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1-pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large bunch kale (~ 6 cups), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • (optional) parmesan cheese, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Add olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions and peppers for about 1 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute, until garlic is fragrant.
  2. Add mushrooms and chickpeas. Cook until mushrooms are tender. (Use a lid to generate steam if the pan starts to become dry)
  3. Add kale, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar. Toss vegetables to combine. Place a lid on top to allow kale to wilt. Remove lid and cook for an additional 2 minutes, removing excess liquid.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, as needed.
  5. Remove vegetable saute from the pan and garnish with parmesan cheese (if using).
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Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

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When breakfast sounds and tastes like dessert, this Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl it worth waking up for.
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Cookie dough for breakfast.

Yup, you heard that correctly. I love making cookie dough desserts with chickpeas. I had some leftover chickpeas in my refrigerator, but not enough to make one of my signature desserts, cookie dough bites.
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I never thought I would be adding pulses to breakfast, but this fun creation adds a fun flair to breakfast, plus packs in extra fiber and protein. Remember cookie crisps? I feel like this is the adult version. Make a larger batch and enjoy these mini cookie dough bites when craving a sweet treat.
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The smoothie.

With the extra addition of these little cookie dough bites, keeping the smoothie bowl simplistic is key. Just banana, almond butter, milk, and vanilla protein powder. The protein powder creates a fluffy texture to the smoothie bowl and adds satiety to feel full throughout the morning.

Calling all cookie dough lovers! This Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl is for you!

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Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Yield: 1
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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup chickpeas, skins removed
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons mini chocolate chips
  • 1 small banana, frozen
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice

Instructions

  1. For the cookie dough bites: In a small bowl, combine chickpeas, maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon almond butter. Mash to combine. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Roll into small balls. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or overnight.
  2. For the smoothie: In a blender, combine banana, 1 tablespoon almond butter, vanilla protein powder, and milk. Blend to combine.
  3. For a thinner consistency, add water. For a thicker consistency, add ice.
  4. Pour smoothie into a bowl and top with chickpea cookie dough bites.
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