Recipes

Layered Beet Salad
Ingredients: 2-3 cups kale, chopped 2-3 oranges, cut into rounds 1/4 cup mix olive oil and lemon juice 1 shallot, minced 8 small beets, cooked 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup pistachios  2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped Instructions: Massage the...
Apple & Kale Salad
Ingredients: For Salad: 4 cups kale, chopped 4 shallots, sliced thin  2 cups brussels sprouts, shredded 1/4 cup olive oil 1-2 large apples 1 cup lightly salted cashews Shredded cheddar cheese (optional) For Maple Dijon Dressing: 2 Tablespoons apple cider...
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients: Roasted Red Pepper Sauce: 1 16 ounce jar of roasted red peppers, drained and rinsed One lemon, juiced 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup almonds 1 clove of garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt Base & Toppings: Quinoa, cooked Chickpeas...
Kale Caesar Salad with Avocado!
Ingredients: Dressing: 2 small cloves of garlic, minced 1 avocado, halved 1/2 cup water 1/4 mayonnaise (optional; can sub Greek yogurt) 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt Salad: 1 bunch of kale, remove the stems...
Fall Kale & Brown Rice Salad
Ingredients: Salad: 1 bunch of kale 2 cups of brown rice, cooked 1 Tablespoon olive oil Dried cranberries, to top Dressing: One orange, juiced One lemon, juiced 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1-2...
Budget Friendly Salmorejo
Ingredients: 3 lbs. tomatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1 lb. crusty gluten free bread 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon olive oil (for garnish) Instructions: Core the tomatoes by cutting...
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients: For Wraps: 1/4 hoisin sauce 2 Tablespoons tamari 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon grated ginger 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 lb. ground chicken 2...
Three Bean Salad
Ingredients: Kidney beans (15-ounce can), drained and rinsed White beans (15-ounce can), drained and rinsed Green beans (15-ounce can), drained and rinsed Wax beans (15-ounce can), drained and rinsed 1/4 red onion, sliced 1/2 white onion, sliced 2 Tablespoons parsley 1/2 cup...
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients: For Salad: 15-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 bell pepper, sliced 1 red onion, sliced 2 sweet potatoes, diced into cubes 3 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon...
Sesame Noodle Buddha Bowl
Try this Sesame Noodle Buddha Bowl for a quick and easy lunch! Ingredients: For Dressing: 1 Tablespoon tamari 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup For Bowl: 6...
Summer Rolls!
 The weathers getting warmer! That calls for something simple and light to make to bring to parties or by the pool!   Ingredients: 16 package of rice paper wraps 1/2 purple cabbage, chopped 2 yellow pepper, sliced Scallions, chopped Mint...
Roasted Cauliflower Buddha Bowl
Are you struggling to find ideas for lunch? Here is a simple buddha bowl that can help with inspiration!  Ingredients: Roasted Cauliflower: 1 whole cauliflower, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon...
Tofu & Vegetable Stir Fry
Stir fry's are an easy and versatile dinner or lunch option when you need something simple and quick to make! All you need is some veggies from your fridge, rice, and a protein source of your choice!   Ingredients: 1...
Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes
Are you looking for an easy lunch that's quick and filling? Look no further, we got you covered with this Sundried Tomato Pesto Salad! Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons pine nuts 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 cup chickpeas Vegan cheese of choice...
Buffalo Chickpea Salad
Do you need an easy lunch to prep for your weekdays? This buffalo chickpea salad is a great lunch to keep you full and satisfied throughout the day! Ingredients: 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 bell pepper, finely...
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Are you looking for some fun new plant based recipes? You've come to the right place! Below is a simple cauliflower recipe to spice up your palate! Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large cauliflower 1 pint cherry tomatoes Cajun...
Make Your Own Poke Bowl
Have you ever heard of a poke bowl? Poke means "to cut or slice" and includes a raw fish, usually salmon or tuna. It has become a very popular dish over the years and there are so many different ways...
Collard Green Wraps
  Wraps are a fun meal option that can be packed for lunch or as a great dinner! A fun veggie twist on wrap sandwiches is collard green wraps. Collard greens are a leafy green that is packed with nutrients...
How To: Layer a Mason Jar Salad
  Wondering what to pack for lunch on your non-N4L meal kit days? Our Dietitians love mason jar salads!  Layering salads in a mason jar can be a tricky task when using a wide variety of ingredients. Different ingredients textures,...
Enjoying Edible Flowers
       Spring Pear Salad  Prep Time: 15 minutes |  Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 cups baby kale  2 cups low-sodium chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried   1 cup Asian pears, thinly sliced  1 cup quinoa, cooked  ½ cup pickled onions (check out our blog on Okinawa Pickled Vegetables)  Edible flowers  Dressing...
Mason Jar Salad
This is a great, make-ahead recipe for your non-N4L meal kit days. We recommend using a 32 oz. wide-mouthed mason jar!  Prep Time: 15 minutes | 3 Servings Ingredients: For Salad: 2 cups sweet potatoes, thinly sliced into rounds 2 cup chickpeas, drained...