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21 Simple, Quick, & Easy Meals
All tagged Garlic
My mom has been making and taking her famous guacamole to football parties and gatherings for years and it’s always the first thing to be devoured. The secret? Dried oregano! Make this 4-ingredient guacamole in under 5 minutes, and your friends and family will exclaim, “This is the Best Ever Guacamole!”
Creamy Roasted Acorn Squash is the quintessential cold-weather meal! It’s savory from the onion, garlic, and veggie broth, and sweet from the carrot, squash, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Acorn squash becomes incredibly creamy when blended, and the oat milk adds an extra touch of plant-based creaminess. Enjoy this soup immediately, or meal prep it for the perfect comforting lunch or easy heat-and-eat dinner. It will last in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months!
Serves: 6
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
What (your ingredients):
2 acorn squash, sliced in half and seeds removed
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 large carrots, sliced into small pieces
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups veggie broth
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
½ cup oat milk
How (your directions):
Heat oven to 400°F.
Place acorn squash, cut side down, into a baking dish. Pour 2 cups boiling water into the baking dish, then roast the squash for 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat.
Add diced onion, carrots, and salt. Sauté and stir for 3-4 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
Add finely sliced garlic, ground cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Sauté for one minute.
Add flour and stir for one minute.
Slowly add veggie broth, stirring continuously as the mixture thickens.
Lower heat to low and simmer until acorn squash is finished roasting, stirring occasionally.
When the squash is done, remove from the oven, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Then, using a spoon, scoop out the tender squash flesh and add to the soup.
Using an immersion blender, or carefully adding to a blender, blend the soup until smooth.
Add the coconut sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the oat milk and stir until combined.
Serve hot!
Why (the science): Acorn squash is high in fiber, making this satisfying soup great for digestion and disease prevention.
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Rice with Capers (Vegan, GF) is a flavor powerhouse, and could not be easier to make! Simply roast the peppers and tomatoes, toast and cook the brown rice with garlic, garnish with capers and spring onions and voila! Dinner (or the perfect side dish) is served 😊 This dish makes great leftovers and meal prep easy! It’s perfect for a quick lunch, since it can be enjoyed room temperature, cold, warm, or hot.
If you’re bored with the same meals and are looking for the simplest and quickest way to switch it up, then you’re going to love this Grilled Romaine and Corn Salad with Basil Aioli Dressing. The dressing and salad come together in 15 minutes flat! The Basil Aioli Dressing is creamy, dreamy and just happens to be super healthy and vegan (but don’t tell your spouse and children that...) Whip up this showstopper salad in both winter for some needed brightness and color, and in summer to impress your BBQ party guests.
Serves: 2-4 (2 meals, 4 sides)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
What (your ingredients):
Basil Aioli Dressing:
1 cup raw cashew halves
½ cup boiling water
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice (1 lemon)
1 garlic clove
1 20-gram package basil
For the Salad:
½ tablespoon olive oil
1 head romaine, rinsed and dried
½ sweet corn, frozen
How (your directions):
To make the Basil Aioli Dressing, start by placing cashews in a small bowl and covering them with ½ cup boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes.
While cashews are soaking, heat grill pan over medium heat. Slice the head of romaine in half. Tip: do not remove the tough bottom that holds romaine head together.
Once heated, add the olive oil to the grill pan. Place each romaine half, cut side down, onto grill pan. Next to the romaine, add the frozen corn. Cook romaine halves and corn 3-4 minutes.
While grilling, add cashews and their soaking water, salt, lemon juice, garlic clove, and basil to a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Plate by placing grilled romaine halves onto a large serving platter, then evenly distribute grilled corn on top. Drizzle liberally with the Basil Aioli Dressing.
Why (the science): Creamy dressings from the store are loaded with processed ingredients, preservatives, and unhealthy fats. This Basil Aioli Dressing is super nutritious, between the heart-healthy and protein-filled cashews and the anticarcinogenic garlic. This creamy dressing is something to feel good about 😊
Easiest Vegan Chili is so easy and quick, you can make it on a weekday in 30 minutes! It requires 5-8 minutes of hands on dicing or stirring, but the rest of the cooking time is leaving the chili to simmer. Leftovers are wonderful, so this Vegan Chili also makes a nutritious meal prep recipe for lunches or dinners. Store it in the fridge in an airtight container for 4 days.
Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
What (your ingredients):
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
½ teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
24-oz. can diced tomatoes
2 15-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz. can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup water
How (your directions):
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven.
Add yellow onion and salt, and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomato paste. Sauté for 1 minute.
Add black beans, white beans, and water. Bring to a low boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve immediately with your favorite chili toppings!
Why (the science): Beans are an excellent source of protein and fiber to keep you full and satisfied, while garlic and onion have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties to boost your immune system.
Red Lentil Stew is the ultimate cozy comfort food that is incredible for your immune system- between the garlic, ginger, leek, and lemon, Red Lentil Stew has several health boosting vitamins and antimicrobial properties! It also makes a great meal prep recipe, as it stores well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Inspired by my favorite food blogger’s (Sarah Britton’s) Four Corners Soup, this Red Lentil Stew is something to look forward to after a long day’s work 😊
Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
What (your ingredients):
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 leek, sliced into half-moons and rinsed
Pinch of salt
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
3 cups veggie broth
½ lemon, sliced into thin rounds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
4 cups spinach
To serve: slices of avocado or grated parmesan cheese and good olive oil
How (your directions):
Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add coconut oil, sliced leek, and pinch of salt to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Add minced garlic, ginger, cumin, and cayenne pepper, sautéing for 1 minute.
Add crushed tomatoes, lentils, veggie broth, and lemon slices to the leek mixture. Bring to a boil, then cover, lower heat to low, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils reach desired texture.
Add maple syrup and taste for seasoning. With the heat turned off, stir spinach into stew until wilted.
Serve hot with either sliced avocado, or a grating of parmesan cheese and drizzle of good olive oil.
Why (the science): Lentils are a plant-based protein powerhouse, with 20 grams of protein per 1 cup! That’s equivalent to about 3 oz of chicken breast.
This luxuriously smooth Sweet and Spicy Carrot Ginger Soup is everything I want in a soup- incredible depth of flavor, bursting with nutrition, comforting. I once had a soup at a restaurant like this, and fell in love with the sweetness of the soup that was also somewhat savory. I hadn’t been able to recreate that balance of sweet and savory…until NOW! This recipe is easy, quick, and can be made in advance. Great meal prep option that lasts 3 days in the fridge 😊
Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 5 minutes (30 minutes soaking cashews)
Cooking time: 20 minutes
What (your ingredients):
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ red onion, chopped roughly
1 lb. carrots, chopped roughly
1 Gala apple, chopped roughly
½ granny smith apple, chopped roughly
Pinch of salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 thumb size knob ginger, peeled and sliced
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of cayenne pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
To serve: Greek style almond yogurt, maple syrup, granola
How (your directions):
In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add red onion, carrots, Gala and Granny Smith apples, and a pinch of salt. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add garlic, ginger, cinnamon, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the carrots are fork tender.
Transfer mixture to a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth (start blender on low speed and gradually increase speed to medium-high. Always hold the lid of the blender secure and be careful of steam).
Enjoy hot!
Serve with a swirl or dollop of almond yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a spoonful of granola.
Why (the science): Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory
When I think curry, I think anti-inflammatory, filling, comforting, scrumptious- and you’ll love this Cauliflower Chickpea version for all of those reasons. Don’t be afraid of the list of ingredients, because you probably have most of them in your pantry already. I like reserving a few spoonsful of the coconut cream from the top of the can of coconut milk, then dolloping on top of the hot curry and brown rice. Or even better, a drizzle of protein-packed tahini adds creaminess and richness. Yum!
Serves: 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
What (your ingredients):
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ red onion, diced finely
¼ teaspoon salt
Pinch of pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced or sliced finely
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1-2 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 head of cauliflower, chopped or sliced into small florets
1 cup vegetable broth
1 28-oz can diced tomatoes (San Marzano is best!)
1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz can full fat coconut milk
How (your directions):
In a large Dutch oven or large Wok, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red onion, salt, and pepper, sautéing for about 3 minutes, until translucent.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Push onion and garlic mixture to one side of the Dutch oven or Wok, then add the coconut oil to the pan to melt. Add curry, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper (optional) to the oil to release the fragrance of the spices and toast slightly.
Add tomato paste, yellow pepper, cauliflower, broth, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and coconut milk (reserving a little coconut cream if desired for serving) and stir to combine.
Simmer on medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes.
Serve with brown rice and a drizzle of tahini. Salt and pepper to taste and enjoy hot!
Why (the science): Curcumin from turmeric may help prevent cognitive decline! Check out this guide to boosting brain health here: https://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/milwaukeean-brain-health.html
This might be one of my absolute favorite ways to eat vegetables! The Miso Pad Thai sauce alone is worth making- drizzle over greens or roasted vegetables- yum! Perfect for hot weather, this Raw Vegan Pad Thai will satisfy you for lunch or dinner while making you feel light and energized.
Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
Miso Pad Thai Sauce:
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
1 tsp miso paste
¼ cup almond butter
3 medjool dates
Juice of ½ lemon
1 clove garlic
¼ cup warm water
Pad Thai:
2 large carrots
1 red bell pepper
2 medium zucchini, julienned
2 small English cucumbers, julienned
1 spring onion, sliced thinly
Toppings: sesame seeds, alfalfa sprouts, pinch of salt
How (your directions):
For the Miso Pad Thai Sauce, add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 1 minute until smooth. Set aside while you prepare the Pad Thai ingredients.
Grate 2 large carrots and add to a large bowl. Thinly slice 1 red bell pepper and add to the carrots.
Using a vegetable peeler, julienne 2 zucchini. When it becomes difficult to julienne the zucchini, dice the remaining zucchini into small pieces. Add zucchini to the bowl.
Repeat the julienne process with 2 English cucumbers. Add cucumbers to the bowl.
Thinly slice 1 spring onion and add to the bowl.
Pour the Miso Pad Thai Sauce over the prepared vegetables. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated in the sauce.
Serve immediately by diving the Pad Thai salad onto two plates. Top with sesame seeds, alfalfa sprouts, and a pinch of salt.
Tip: if preparing the Raw Vegan Pad Thai in advance, do not add the dressing, as the salt will pull out the water from the vegetables and make the salad soupy and watery. Dress salad with the Miso Pad Thai Sauce when ready to serve.
Enjoy!
Why (the science): Every vegetable has a different combination of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, so you’ll benefit from the array of colors in this salad!
Perfect for summer entertaining, Cheesy Mexican Squash Casserole serves 4-6 as a main course, or 8 as a side dish. You can make this casserole in advance, then bake in oven right before serving. The Cheesy Vegan Sauce is scrumptious, and your non-vegetarian friends will never know that there’s no cheese 😉
Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
What (your ingredients):
Vegan Cheese Sauce:
1 yellow onion, quartered
10 mini sweet peppers
¼ cup raw cashews
½ cup nutritional yeast
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
Squash Casserole:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, sliced thinly
3 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
Pinch of salt
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 large yellow squash, sliced into half-moons
2 cups sweet corn
1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups cooked brown rice
Parsley or cilantro for serving
How (your directions):
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Make Vegan Cheesy Sauce by adding all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 60 seconds until smooth.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté for 1-2 minutes. add garlic and a pinch of salt, sautéing for 30 seconds.
Add cumin and chili powder to the oil. Hint: This allows the spices to “bloom” and become fragrant.
Add sliced squash and sauté for 5 minutes. add corn, black beans, pinto beans, stirring for 2 minutes until warmed through.
Add rice and Vegan Cheesy Sauce and stir to combine.
Pour casserole mixture into a 2-qt. baking dish.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Garnish with snipped parsley or cilantro. Salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy hot!
Why (the science): Dairy can be inflammatory in the body, causing bloating, gas, acne, and many other symptoms. This Vegan Cheesy Sauce incorporates vitamin C rich peppers and anti-inflammatory onion! The nutritional yeast provides B12 and that signature cheesy flavor.
I served this “alfredo” to my husband without revealing the true ingredients of the sauce and he believed it was real (parmesan and cream laden) alfredo! No sir, just a humble cauliflower cooked until tender and blended with garlic and onion powder 😊 Husbands and kids will be tricked alike with this wonderfully easy alfredo pasta! A drizzle of good olive oil gilds the lily.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
What (your ingredients):
I head cauliflower, roughly chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 oz. capellini pasta
¾ cup frozen peas
How (your directions):
Place cauliflower pieces into a large saucepan or pot and cover with water. Bring to boil and cook for about 12 minutes, until the cauliflower is fork tender. Tip: the cauliflower must be fork tender instead of al dente, so that it turns into a creamy sauce.
Meanwhile, boil salted water for pasta.
Ladle tender cauliflower into a high-speed mixer with about ¾ cup- 1 cup of cooking water. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Add cauliflower alfredo to dried pan and heat on low.
Cook capellini in boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Strain cooked pasta and add to cauliflower alfredo. Mix to evenly distribute sauce.
Add frozen peas to pasta, cover with lid, and heat on low for 10-12 minutes.
Serve immediately with a drizzle of good extra virgin olive oil.
Enjoy!
Why (the science): Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, which means it provides powerful anticarcinogenic nutrients for our bodies. What an incredibly versatile veggie, that it can pass as rice, pizza crust, and now alfredo sauce 😊
Pasta with Easy Mushroom Wine Sauce is a dish that takes no more than 15-20 minutes to make! The sauce is simple, but hearty and comforting. The hardest part of this weeknight dinner is waiting for the water to boil 😊
Serves: 2
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
What (your ingredients):
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 8-oz. package mushrooms, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch
1/3 cup white wine or cava
1/3 cup water
Juice from ½ lemon
4 oz. pasta
Parsley, for garnishing
How (your directions):
Bring large pot of water to a boil with a spoonful of salt.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes.
When water is boiling, add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
Once mushrooms begin to brown, add garlic and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 2 minutes.
Add flour or cornstarch to mushrooms and cook for 1 minute. Then slowly deglaze pan with wine or cava. Add water and lemon juice and allow to thicken, about 2 minutes.
Drain pasta and serve with a ladle of mushroom wine sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Enjoy immediately!
Why (the science): Mushrooms are a great source of phosphorus, a critical nutrient for bone health and strength!
It is so fun to twirl your fork through the long ribbons of a spaghetti squash. This spaghetti squash recipe comes together quickly and requires only 5 ingredients! Easy Spaghetti Squash with Garlic-Infused Olive Oil will become your favorite recipe for Italian Night at your home 😊
Serves: 2
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
What (your ingredients):
1 spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic
Pinch red pepper flakes
Pinch dried oregano
Salt to taste
How (your directions):
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, then scoop out seeds and stringy center. Tip: Don’t toss the seeds! Watch this video to see how I easily separate the seeds from the flesh and roast them to perfection.
Place spaghetti squash cut side up on a baking sheet, then roast in oven for 40 minutes.
When squash is tender and a fork can easily pierce through the center, remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes.
During that time, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Thinly slice garlic clove and add to hot oil. Allow to cook 1-2 minutes until garlic slices are slightly softened.
After the squash has cooled, use a fork to separate strands into spaghetti-like ribbons.
Spoon over the garlic and olive oil, then top with red pepper flakes, oregano, and salt.
Enjoy!
Why (the science): Spaghetti squash, unlike pasta spaghetti, contain lutein and zeaxanthin which can help protect your eyesight as you age!
Shakshuka is the fancy name for a one-skillet dish of eggs poached in a tomato stew or sauce. While shakshuka originated in North Africa, it is now a breakfast favorite in Israel. While you can certainly wow your friends and family at a weekend breakfast or brunch, I prefer to make it as an easy weeknight dinner. Shakshuka is warm and comforting at the end of a workday 😊 Serve with crusty bread, or my favorite way, over brown rice with a drizzle of good olive oil!
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
What (your ingredients):
1 tablespoon avocado oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, diced small
1 yellow squash, diced small
1 bell pepper, diced small
5-6 Roma tomatoes, diced small
1 head of kale, roughly chopped
Salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
½ cup water
4 eggs
How (your directions):
In a medium cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add diced zucchini, squash, pepper, tomatoes, kale, and salt. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to brown slightly.
Add garlic and cumin and sauté for 1 minute.
Add tomato sauce and ½ cup water, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Using the back of a wooden spoon (or just a spoon or ladle), create four wells for the eggs.
Crack an egg carefully to keep the yolk intact and gently allow egg to slip into one of the wells.
Repeat for remaining three eggs.
Cover and allow to simmer until eggs are cooked to desired doneness (about 10 minutes).
Serve hot over brown rice with a drizzle of good olive oil and a sprinkle of salt!
Why (the science): You may know that tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which is protective against prostate cancer, but did you know that the more processed the tomato is, the more lycopene there is? Canned tomato sauce and tomato paste have a higher lycopene content than raw tomatoes!
This easy summer zucchini soup could be my favorite soup EVER! It’s light, silky, bright, and refreshing. Not to mention, the soup comes together so quickly, you can have dinner ready and on the table in 30 minutes. Serve with a warm, crusty baguette on the side and enjoy 😊
Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
What (your ingredients):
1 tsp. coconut oil
½ onion, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 zucchini, roughly chopped
3 cups vegetable broth (I used 1 tsp. bouillon and 3 cups water)
Juice of ½ lemon
How (your directions):
In a large Dutch oven or stockpot, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. add garlic and zucchini and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Transfer to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Add juice of ½ a lemon and serve immediately!
Why (the science): Zucchini is rich in vitamin B6, which plays an important role in metabolism and cognitive development! Who knew? 😉
Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 hours of marinating
What (your ingredients):
1 lb. fresh summer green beans
1 lb. cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon excellent extra virgin olive oil
½ tablespoon champagne white vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or a spicy brown mustard works well too)
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
How (your directions):
In a large pot, bring 5 cups of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Place fresh green beans into boiling water and set a timer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water and set aside. Once beans are cooked, immediately transfer to the ice bath (blanching stops the cooking process and prevents the bright green color from fading or changing to a greyish-olive color).
While the beans sit in the ice bath, prepare the marinade.
In a large serving bowl, combine olive oil, champagne white vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until combined.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place in marinade.
Using tongs, transfer the green beans to the bowl with the tomatoes and toss until well combined and the marinade has coated each vegetable.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Serve cold or room temperature as a side to your favorite summer entrée!
Why (the science): Green beans are an excellent source of vitamin K, one of the fat-soluble vitamins, and is important for proper blood clotting. Each cup of green beans provides more than 20% of your daily vitamin K needs!
Bright and fresh, this pasta salad can be enjoyed hot, cold, or room temperature! This recipe makes enough to serve 8, but I love to packservings in mason jars to take with me to work throughout the week. Dinner plus meal prep for the week? Check and check 😊
Why (the science): Herbs are often used only as a garnish, but they have so much nutritional power! Parsley plays the lead with artichoke hearts and asparagus to provide an abundance of vitamin C and folic acid, which play critical roles in our immune system and heart health.
6 ingredients (olive oil, salt, and pepper don’t count!) is all it takes to make this silky, spring-inspired soup JOh, and there’s no cream! Simmered and blended cauliflower creates that velvety consistency. Ready in under 45 minutes from prep to serving, this light soup pairs perfectly with a grilled sandwich or breadsticks on the side. Perfect for the cooler transition weather from winter to spring, it’s warming and comforting. Serves 8 (makes great leftovers)
Why (the science): Rule of thumb: stinky vegetables (think onions and garlic) and cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli and cauliflower) are known for their anticarcinogenic effect. This is one powerful soup!
