Instant Pot Great Northern Beans Recipe
When it comes to nutritious legumes, Great Northern beans deserve a top spot on your list. These small, white beans are not only delicious but are also packed with health benefits, making them an excellent addition to any meal. In today’s post, I’ll share the many health benefits of Great Northern beans, along with my favorite ways to cook and enjoy them!
Instant Pot Black Beans
Black beans are an easy and affordable way to include more protein and fiber in your diet. Though canned varieties are convenient, cooking dry beans is also pretty easy. In today’s post, I’ll share the health benefits of black beans, reasons for soaking or not soaking dry black beans, my recipe for cooking them in an Instant Pot, and how I like to eat black beans.
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
February is American Heart Month. One heart-healthy food that is often overlooked is pinto beans. Pinto beans are a nutrition powerhouse and an easy addition to any diet. In today’s post, I’ll discuss the health benefits of pinto beans, the pros and cons of canned vs dried pinto beans, and share an easy Instant Pot recipe for cooking dry beans.
Instant Pot Farro
Farro is a chewy and hearty grain you may not have heard of before. It originates in Italy and describes three different grains: spelt, emmer, and einkorn. In today’s post, I’ll share the health benefits of farro, how to cook it, and some of my favorite ways to incorporate farro into healthy eating.
Tropical Overnight Oats Recipe
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some sunshine. Even if it’s not quite summer, I thought I’d share a recipe today that I first had while in Hawaii last year and recreated at home. Overnight oats are such an easy breakfast, so keep reading to find out what I like to add to overnight oats to give them a tropical spin.
Easy Toasted Veggie Sandwich Recipe
Sandwiches are something I’ve been craving while pregnant, but because deli meats are off-limits while pregnant, I’ve started eating veggie sandwiches. Not only are these sandwiches a great way to pack in the veggies, but they are also filling and delicious. Today I’ll share my favorite sandwich fillings as well as a super simple recipe.
Diets 101: Vegan
Happy New Year! Last week’s blog post focused on different types of vegetarian diets. Another way of eating that is even more restrictive than a vegetarian diet is a vegan diet. Today I’ll discuss which foods can and cannot be consumed on a vegan diet, plus share some of my favorite vegan recipes.
Easy Tahini Sauce Recipe
Tahini sauce is an easy way to add flavor to any of your favorite dishes. Today I’ll share my simple and healthy recipe that can be put together in just 5 minutes! Many sauces require a blender or food processor, but you’ll just need a bowl and a spoon for this one. Keep reading to learn about the health benefits of tahini and the recipe.
Better Butters: Pumpkin Seed Butter
Pumpkin seeds are a very festive fall snack so I thought I’d turn my pumpkin seeds into pumpkin butter! Making your own nut and seed butter is easy with a food processor. Today I’ll share my recipe for pumpkin seed butter and discuss why pumpkin seeds are so healthy. Check out my other Better Butters blog posts if you’re looking for other nut and seed butter recipes!
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats Recipe
To me, October means the start of pumpkin season! There are many ways to incorporate pumpkin into baked goods, so why not try eating it in a healthier way at breakfast? Pumpkin is packed with important vitamins and minerals, so today I’ll share an easy recipe that is modeled after a seasonal favorite, plus discuss the health benefits of pumpkin and why it is a great addition to breakfast.