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Shaved Asparagus Salad

May 21, 2020 by pamflo

Spring is here, and the fresh, beautiful stalks of asparagus are in season. Asparagus is a great source of vitamin C and folate. This shaved asparagus salad is fresh and super easy to prepare. I briefly steamed the asparagus prior to shaving it into thin slices with a vegetable peeler. You are welcome to shave it raw, but a little heat increases the nutrient benefits. Trim the spears by snapping one and cutting the rest to match the broken spear. […]

Categories: Appetizer, Crowd Pleaser, Gluten Free, Greens, Healthish, Lunch Ideas, Side Dish, Vegetables • Tags: Blanch

Lentil and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

January 3, 2019 by pamflo

Happy 2019! The weather feels more seasonal in Boston with the temperature dropping this week. Start the year with this warm and comforting salad that’s easy to make. Lentils are a legume filled with fiber and protein. When combined with butternut squash, a nutrient-dense vegetable, this healthy dish will brighten the cold winter months. Green lentils tend to hold their shape better than red lentils when cooked, and are ideal for salads or mixed with other grains. This recipe is […]

Categories: Beans/Legumes, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Healthish, Holiday Ideas, Lunch Ideas, Side Dish, Vegetables • Tags: Roast, Simmer

Roasted Pecan Crusted Salmon

November 8, 2018 by pamflo

Looking for a quick and easy dinner idea? Salmon is a great source of lean protein and filled with omega-3 fatty acids which have been shown to reduce inflammation and lower your blood pressure. Salmon is also a good source of potassium and vitamin B12, plus research shows it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. In this recipe, I topped my salmon filet with a maple mustard glaze and then coated the fish with chopped pecans. The combination of the […]

Categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Holiday Ideas, Lunch Ideas, Nuts, Seafood • Tags: Bake

Root Vegetable Chips

April 26, 2018 by pamflo

Looking for a healthy way to enjoy potato chips? Making your own vegetable chips are heathier, simple and very rewarding. I took a combination of sweet potatoes, turnips and beautiful red beets, sliced them super thin and roasted them low and slow with just olive oil and Kosher salt. A mandolin is a very sharp flat slicing tool. Please use the safety guard provided, a cut-resistant glove or a kitchen towel between your hand and the vegetable and keep fingers […]

Categories: Appetizer, Dairy Free, Gifts, Gluten Free, Side Dish, Vegetables • Tags: Roast

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Shaved Asparagus Salad

Lentil and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Roasted Pecan Crusted Salmon

Root Vegetable Chips