My Favorite Recipes as a Registered Dietitian
One of the most common challenges my clients tell me they struggle with is feeling unsatisfied eating the same foods each day and craving more variety and satisfaction with their meal and snack choices.
Recipe ruts are common and can be challenging to break free from. We’ve all been there! If you’re feeling like you need more inspiration for nutritious and delicious meal and snack ideas, look no further! I’ve gathered some of my favorite meal and snack ideas and recipes below (click on the link to be directed to the recipe). Happy cooking!
Meal Ideas:
Marinated Tofu (The Best Tofu Ever!) - Nora Cooks paired with rice and veggies, or even topped on a salad as a protein source
Marinated Peanut Baked Tempeh | Minimalist Baker Recipes paired with a grain and vegetable of choice
Lentil Soup with Herb Drizzle | Anticancer Lifestyle Program
Snacks and Sweet Bites:
Anytime bars (so much better tasting and more satisfying than store bought granola bars!)
Granola Recipe (I’d suggest reducing the honey or maple syrup and oil by half to start)
Bittman Project Granola (I’d suggest reducing the honey or maple syrup by half to start)
Dips, Dressings, Marinades, and Dollops to Enhance The “Yum” of Meals and Snacks
Basil pistachio pesto (*this is my personal favorite pesto recipe. I add about 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast and find it delicious! I’ve added as much as 1/2 cup of nutritional yeast and enjoy this, however, I do LOVE nutritional yeast so start with 1/4 cup if you want to try to add it.)
Lemon herb chicken marinade (*this is my personal favorite marinade for chicken! I use half the salt the recipe calls for and it tastes just fine. I also prefer not to marinade it in a plastic bag to reduce exposure to microplastics.)