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Mock fried rice jam packed with vegetables and made with quinoa. This healthful side dish (or meal) is easily adaptable and is full of essential nutrients. Lately, I’ve been all about super simple skillet meals. I’ve just been chopping up vegetables and tossing them in the cast iron skillet (or wok) with whatever else sounds …

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Quick and easy Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki with rice and vegetables. This super simple recipe is packed with flavor and is ultra comforting for those busy times you’re looking for a filling meal. When it comes to trends, I can be quite the slow adapter. It took me years to accept skinny jeans, and I …

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Vietnamese Sticky Chicken is a delightful, adventurous dinner option that takes very little time to prepare. This healthier take on the classic dish is gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and paleo friendly.

Healthy Vietnamese Sticky Chicken - gluten-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free and made with all whole food ingredients. An easy, healthy dinner recipe

 

You guys, this CHICKEN!

If you’ve tried Vietnamese Sticky Chicken (also known as Vietnamese Caramel Chicken), you probably see straight to my soul when I declare, ohhhmyGAWDthisissooooogood! And if, like me, you’re completely new to the idea of sticky or caramel chicken, you may just have to take a climb up into the ol’ trust tree and believe me when I say, ohhhmyGAWDthisissooooogood!

I have to admit, I sometimes get so wrapped up in making the same three meals on repeat for dinner that I often forget to explore outside my norm. This Vietnamese Sticky Chicken is a beautiful change-up to remind you variety can and does exist when it comes to eating healthy.

Healthy Vietnamese Sticky Chicken - gluten-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free and made with all whole food ingredients. An easy, healthy dinner recipe

If you’re like me and you love big, bold flavors and a little ethnic flair, this chicken recipe is for you. It’s easy to prepare any night of the week, and you probably already have most of the ingredients you need.

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A nutrient-packed salad bowl recipe with all sorts of greens: broccoli, spinach, kale, microgreens, cucumber, and avocado! Mixed up with a simple lemon dressing. These bowls are going to look like a total snooze fest after the Dairy-Free Fudgesicles and the Paleo Double Chocolate Chip Cookies I posted earlier this week..seriously, how can anything compete with …

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Vegetarian Thai green curry with avocado, broccoli, peppers, carrot, and more – A light yet filling and oh-so satisfying meal made in 30 minutes. This post is sponsored by California Avocado Commission. If I weren’t so concerned with keeping my variety game strong on this blog, there’s a solid chance that 80% of my recipes …

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Crunchy, refreshing mayo-free broccoli salad with dried cranberries, walnuts, sunflower seeds, feta cheese, and lemon poppy seed dressing – a perfect side dish for any meal.   When I was a kid, my parents had the tradition of hiding our Easter baskets, so when we woke up Easter morning, we had the ultimate challenge of …

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Quick and easy Leftover Turkey Stir Fry with broccoli, bell pepper, onion, ginger, garlic and leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas. A delightful way to use leftovers! Each year, I’m always bummed to see Christmas go. Like waving goodbye to your favorite uncle who was just visiting and must return home, back to reality.  I …

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