A fun spin on traditional fried rice, using orzo pasta and two types of spring peas! This Spring Pea Orzo Fried Rice is healthier than take-out and an easy weeknight meal.If you follow me on Instagram, you may already know that last week I had to get a few stitches in my thumb due to a kitchen mistake. I was using a sharp knife to "unstick" frozen veggie patties for lunch, and well, that ...
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Green Pea Smoothie with Mint
With hints of fresh mint and sweet bananas, this bright green pea smoothie is a delicious way to celebrate springtime.This past weekend, I presented at a spring "reset retreat" at a local holistic medicine clinic. We discussed different ways to renew our health and wellbeing during the spring and enjoyed a relaxing afternoon together. It was a lot of fun!Being the veggie enthusiast that ...
Lentil Pasta Primavera with Frozen Vegetables
Use what you already have in your pantry, fridge, or freezer to make this resourceful meal: Lentil Pasta Primavera!It's that time of year for spring cleaning! This year, Will and I are really learning the true meaning of "spring cleaning" as we prepare for the big move to our first house. Moving day is Saturday, and even though I'd like to say we are ready, I think we might be far from it! ...
Creamy Broccoli and Potato Soup with Peas
Upgrade your soup game with this Creamy Broccoli and Potato Soup with Peas! Happy Friday to the Veg World! It's been a jam packed week, full of veggies and exciting things. I'm looking forward to relaxing this weekend, all snuggled up with a bowl of warm soup.Every time I create a soup for the blog, I am always pleasantly surprised at how easy they are! Soups are also the best ...
Muddled Pea and Mint Kombucha Mocktails
There's nothing like winding down on a hot spring or summer evening with a cocktail! Especially one that doesn't actually have any alcohol and incorporates vegetables in some way. That's exactly the case with these Muddled Pea and Mint Kombucha Mocktails!This month's Recipe Redux challenged us to come up with a refreshing mocktail (or cocktail) that incorporated kombucha. If you don't know, ...
Sugar Snap Pea Quinoa Salad
A few years ago, I found the most AMAZING recipe for a quinoa salad that had chickpeas, grapes, and tabbouleh. I still make this recipe on repeat every spring and summer, because when I fell for it...I fell hard ;-). My favorite thing about this combo is the crunchiness/crispness the grapes add!Since falling in love with this recipe, I've tried to create other quinoa salads with a similar ...
Parmesan Peas and Shallots
Happy first day of spring to the Veg World! I can hardly contain my excitement for all of the fun recipes I have in store using spring produce.This year, I'll be writing a post about spring vegetables and their benefits, and providing a free e-book with spring recipes to those who subscribe to the newsletter. Be sure to sign up so you don't miss out!Want more recipes like this? Sign up ...