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Even Meateaters Will Enjoy These Meatless Meatballs!

October 22, 2018

Healthy (er) Eating, Inspire Me Monday, Self-Care + Physical

It sounds like an oxymoron, but meatless meatballs sounds better than ‘oxymoronic meatballs,’ so we’ll go with meatless meatballs or vegetarian meatballs for this recipe! Meatless Meatballs We sat around our dinner table and said grace. Twelve expectant heads popped up after the prayer. Fourteen of us fit, albeit snugly, around the repurposed boardroom table. “What’s for dinner?” one of the twelve students asked. “Spaghetti and meatballs,” I answered, as I stood up to carry the two steaming bowls of…

Green Pesto Pasta with Banza Rotini

October 21, 2018

Anita Ojeda

Healthy (er) Eating, Self-Care + Physical

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You may have seen the new Banza rotini pasta at your local Costco and wondered if it’s worth it. I tastes great, freezes well when cooked, and pairs wonderfully with the green pesto pasta recipe. Whole Grain vs. Regular Rotini Have you ever wondered about the difference between whole-wheat pasta and regular pasta? Me, too! I’ve known for a long time that whole-wheat products are better for you, but in my investigation, I discovered a few more things that might…

The Secret to Fluffy Whole-Wheat Hamburger Buns: Vital Wheat Gluten

October 19, 2018

Anita Ojeda

Healthy (er) Eating, Self-care and Nurture

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Do you want to know how to make fluffy whole-wheat hamburger buns? You don’t need a magic wand (or white flour) to make homemade whole-wheat breads that don’t act (or taste) like bricks. All you need is a little vital wheat gluten flour. Whole-Wheat Hamburger Buns Whole-wheat breads don’t have to have the consistency of sawdust and weigh as much as a brick when you bake them at home. Maybe you may have tried making whole-wheat hamburger buns, or bread,…

Who Does Your Body Belong to?

October 18, 2018

Anita Ojeda

Healthy (er) Eating, Self-care and Nurture

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Who does your body belong to, and does ownership matter to understanding healthy self-care? Does it Really Matter What I Eat? Who could imagine that healthy eating is a form of self-care? I didn’t realize this until after my husband’s bout with cancer. Sure, I’d grown up vegetarian, and could recite the benefits of a plant-based diet from the cradle. But that didn’t mean that I actually used food to nourish and care for myself. Instead, I used it as…

Looking for Quesadilla Ideas? Try these Sweet Potato Quesadillas!

October 18, 2018

Anita Ojeda

Healthy (er) Eating, Self-Care + Physical

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If you’re looking for quesadilla ideas, try something unusual and tasty sweet potato quesadillas. They taste great without the queso, too. Sweet Potato Quesadillas Don’t get me wrong, I love a super-cheesy, crispy quesadilla, but I also know that all that cheese isn’t good for me. That’s why I invented a savory-with-a-hint-of-sweet alternative. Sweet potato quesadillas taste great with our without cheese. Nine times out of ten I forget to put cheese in them, and no one complains at all.…

Wondering what to Make with Barilla Red Lentil Pasta?

October 17, 2018

Anita Ojeda

Healthy (er) Eating, Self-Care + Physical

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Have you seen the new gluten-free, vegan pasta from Barilla? It pairs perfectly with my creamy chipotle sauce with tofu! Barilla Red Lentil Pasta I should let everyone know up front that I don’t have a wheat sensitivity, nor do I suffer from celiac disease. I do have friends who do, though, so I’m always on the lookout for things that we can eat together. Especially tasty things. Companies have come a long way in the past decade in developing…

Some call it 'congri rice' others call it 'moros y cristianos.' Whatever the case, this easy Instant Pot recipe for Cuban black beans and rice tastes great! #Cuban #vegetarian #vegan #glutenfree #InstantPot

Make This Easy Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans and Rice Recipe

October 16, 2018

Anita Ojeda

Entreés, Gluten-free, Healthy (er) Eating, Self-care and Nurture, Vegan

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Some call it ‘congri rice’ others call it ‘moros y cristianos.’ Whatever the case, this easy Instant Pot recipe for Cuban black beans and rice tastes great! #Cuban #vegetarian #vegan #glutenfree #InstantPot

Try this Easy Vegetarian Casserole: Quinoa Black Bean Casserole

October 15, 2018

Anita Ojeda

Healthy (er) Eating

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This easy vegetarian casserole takes almost no time to prepare. If you make the big batch of quinoa black bean casserole, you’ll have enough to freeze for later. Quinoa Black Bean Casserole “Why don’t you make that lime black bean casserole thing anymore?” my husband asked me. I searched through my internal card file and vaguely remembered an easy vegetarian casserole I made years ago, before we quit eating white rice. His question got me thinking about flavors and substitutions…

How to Make a Haystack (the Kind YOU Eat)

October 14, 2018

Anita Ojeda

Healthy (er) Eating, Self-Care + Physical

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This post will teach you how to make a haystack (the kind YOU eat, not your livestock). This easy haystack recipe should NOT be confused with a taco salad. How to Make a Haystack I write this post tongue-in-cheek. Mostly. Haystacks were a staple in our home growing up. So by the time I entered the work force and had my first conversation about haystacks, my preferences had set in cement. “What will you serve for bunco next Thursday night?”…

Make Perfect Instant Pot Black Beans

October 13, 2018

Anita Ojeda

Healthy (er) Eating

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You CAN make perfect instant pot black beans! Instant Pot Black Beans I confess that I had no idea that black beans existed until I met my future husband. I’d grown up eating pinto beans and kidney beans. The first time he invited me over to eat, his mom prepared Cuban black beans. Since then, I’ve learned to make them, too. Traditional Cuban black beans have green bell peppers in them, though. I use jalapeños instead because green bell peppers…

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