Asparagus and Eggs
Tender asparagus, sauteed first and topped with sunny side up eggs is a vitamin and nutrient rich breakast: packed with vitamins K, C and E, folate, copper, vitamins B1 and B2, and selenium, among other nutrients.
Recipes
Breakfast
Baked Apples
The smell of apples and cinnamon filling the kitchen says home, fall, cozy and delicious all at once.
Blackberry and Almond Flour Scones
Blackberry scones with a fresh cup of coffee or tea….eating and living well at its finest!
Blueberry Muffins
There is something beautiful about homebaked blueberry muffins.
Brain Food Granola
Granola made with whole, nutrient dense ingredients to support healthy brain, healthy mood!
Broccoli Frittata
Broccoil Frittata, prepped and ready to slice and eat, gives you the opportunity to be healthy-er even when time is short.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
A delicious favorite with nourishing ingredients.
Farmer’s Pizza Pie
Zucchini is available year round and forms a delicious base for this “pizza pie”.
Golden Milk Smoothie
A delicious favorite with healthy spices.
Kale Smoothie
Smoothies are so customizable; experiment with greens, fruits and a variety of liquids, like almond, cashew, coconut milks.
Not Your Mother’s Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese with fruit and walnuts. That’s it. Almost too simple to call it a recipe.
Signature Sandwich
This super simple sandwich started MOTLOT off and running!
Sweet Potato Toast
The perfect nutrient dense vehicle for your nutrient dense toppings!
Vegetable Skillet Hash
So many vegetables in a one skillet meal make for a nutrient dense breakfast or brunch!
Vegetable Centric
3 Meats Stuffed Vegetables
Choose your vegetable vehicle and stuff it up!
Black Bean and Vegetable Quesadillas
Meatless, nutritious, fast and fun!
Bowlful of Healthy-er
Vegetable centric meals are made easy-er with a bowl full of a variety of vegetables and other nutrient packed ingredients
Burger Bowls
Nestle your burger into a bed of vegetables and toppings and you won’t miss the bun!
Butternut Squash Soup
Nothing says autumn like a bowl of butternut soup!
Can We Call This Chili?
With all these nutrient dense vegetables, this is much more than “chili”.
Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
Substituting potatoes for cauliflower means a win for these nutrients: Vitamin C and K and folate as well as calcium potassium, magnesium and phosphorous!
Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Vegetables
Choose your vegetable vehicle and stuff it up!
Chicken and Vegetable Stew
A #madeupmeal that proves you can’t go wrong if a variety of vegetables is included.
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Bowls provide unlimited opportunity for creativity and nutrient combinations.
Chicken Soup
The ultimate comfort food that scientific studies have found actually helps you to feel better through support of your immune system, this one is a can’t miss!
Chicken Tacos
Make extra of the kale slaw!
Chicken Thighs with Arugula and Chickpeas
Nutrient dense (and mineral rich: chicken and chickpeas are good sources of zinc; arugula is a good source for calcium, potassium and magnesium!)
Coconut Cauliflower Curry
I was new to curry and this recipe totally won me over!
Farmer’s Pizza Pie
Zucchini is available year round and forms a delicious base for this “pizza pie”.
Farro, Vegetables and Feta
If you haven’t tried farro, this recipe is a good introduction to this flavorful grain
Green Beans and Mushrooms with Pork Chops
Start with the vegetables and add the protein. You will be glad you did!
Green Beans and Red and White Potatoes
Use as a side or add some cooked chicken for a complete healthy-er meal!
Ground Chicken Stuffed Vegetables
Choose your vegetable vehicle and stuff it up!
Kale Smoothie
Smoothies are so customizable; experiment with greens, fruits and a variety of liquids, like almond, cashew, coconut milks.
Kale, Butternut Squash and Dried Cherries
A delicious salad that is as comfortable on a weeknight as it is on a holiday table!
Minestrone Soup
You won’t find a more nutrient dense meal than this oh so hearty soup.
One Pan Shrimp Fajitas
An easy to make recipe that makes a weeknight feel like an occasion!
Rainbow(l) of Vegetables Soup
Packed with vitamins and minerals and easy to make, this soup is as versatile as it is nutritious.
Ratatouille
Delicious and full of nutrients, this doubles as a side and a meal!
Roasted Potato Kale Salad
Warm or cold, this salad will please most palates, regardless of how they feel about kale!
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
If you have never tried Brussels sprouts, this recipe will make you fall in love!
Sauteed Swiss Chard
This Chard side dish will add color along with Vitamins K, C, and A, not to mention calcium, magnesium and potassium!
Shredded Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Vegetables
Choose your vegetable vehicle and stuff it up!
Signature Sandwich
This super simple sandwich started MOTLOT off and running!
Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Slaw
A rainbow of vegetables team up with chicken and walnuts for a most satisfying meal!
Summer/Yellow Squash Crisps
So good!
Sweet Corn Tacos
Sweet summer juicy corn make these tortillas delicious!
Sweet Potato Toast
The perfect nutrient dense vehicle for your nutrient dense toppings!
Vegetable Beef Soup
A nice change of pace from chicken soup, this beef soup provides protein, zinc, and iron, in addition to all the vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. Choose a beef broth with no added sugar.
Vegetable Skillet Hash
So many vegetables in a one skillet meal make for a nutrient dense breakfast or brunch!
Very Vegetable-y Soup
Choose favorite vegetables to include in this very nutrient dense soup that’s doubles as a meal.
Yellow Squash and Kale
A very nice side dish that complements and bumps up the nutritional value of just about any meal.
Zucchini Boats
A perfect way to use those gigantic zucchini from the garden!
Zucchini Chips
Eat these chips by the handful!
Zucchini Crisps
Healthy-er snackin!
Lunch/Dinner
3 Meats Stuffed Vegetables
Choose your vegetable vehicle and stuff it up!
Baked Apples
The smell of apples and cinnamon filling the kitchen says home, fall, cozy and delicious all at once.
Baked Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is soft, sweet and rich; a fine complement to any meal.
Beef and Vegetable Stew
More of a soup than a stew, since I don’t use flour or cornstarch to thicken the broth, this recipe is a go to for rich, nutrient dense meal.
Black Bean and Vegetable Quesadillas
Meatless, nutritious, fast and fun!
Bowlful of Healthy-er
Vegetable centric meals are made easy-er with a bowl full of a variety of vegetables and other nutrient packed ingredients
Broccoli and Chicken Stir-fry
Take your stir-fry up a notch with another cup of broccoli! Feel free to sprinkle some raw cashews on top for an added nutrient bonus.
Broccoli and Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Peppers are the nutritious vehicles for all the other delicious ingredients
Broccoli Frittata
Broccoil Frittata, prepped and ready to slice and eat, gives you the opportunity to be healthy-er even when time is short.
Broccoli with Lemon
Simple, bright, delicious and refreshing: what more do you need from a vegetable? Well, you’ll get some vitamin K, C and A along with fiber and other nutrients!
Burger Bowls
Nestle your burger into a bed of vegetables and toppings and you won’t miss the bun!
Burrito Bowl With Tofu Taco Filling
A favorite meatless entree from the Meatless Monday challenge!
Butternut Squash Soup
Nothing says autumn like a bowl of butternut soup!
Can We Call This Chili?
With all these nutrient dense vegetables, this is much more than “chili”.
Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
Substituting potatoes for cauliflower means a win for these nutrients: Vitamin C and K and folate as well as calcium potassium, magnesium and phosphorous!
Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Vegetables
Choose your vegetable vehicle and stuff it up!
Chicken and Vegetable Stew
A #madeupmeal that proves you can’t go wrong if a variety of vegetables is included.
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Bowls provide unlimited opportunity for creativity and nutrient combinations.
Chicken Cacciatore with Thighs
Make this ahead of time to have a nutrient dense, rich with flavor dinner ready to go on a busy night.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Nothing says comfort quite like a bowl of chicken noodle soup!
Chicken Salad Boats
Lunch is anything but boring with fresh tasting chicken salad topped with all kinds of nutritious add-ons
Chicken Soup
The ultimate comfort food that scientific studies have found actually helps you to feel better through support of your immune system, this one is a can’t miss!
Chicken Tacos
Make extra of the kale slaw!
Chicken Thighs with Arugula and Chickpeas
Nutrient dense (and mineral rich: chicken and chickpeas are good sources of zinc; arugula is a good source for calcium, potassium and magnesium!)
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Easy to make and rich with flavor, this soup will quickly become a favorite.
Chickpea Noodle Soup
Meatless, nutritious, fast, and delicious!
Chickpea Pasta with Arugula
Gluten free pasta and arugula team up to create a delicious, healthy, easy dinner
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
A delicious favorite with nourishing ingredients.
Coconut Cauliflower Curry
I was new to curry and this recipe totally won me over!
Colorful Stew
Vegetables and meat simmered together in tomato sauce make for a hearty dinner with enough for leftovers.
Creamy Broccoli Soup
Cauliflower gives this broccoli soup the creamy texture, without heavy cream.
Eggplant, Zucchini, Chicken Parmigiana
Stacking eggplant, zucchini and chicken is like a pasta-free lasagna!
Escarole and Bean Soup
Hearty, nutrient dense soup that delivers delicious every time.
Farmer’s Pizza Pie
Zucchini is available year round and forms a delicious base for this “pizza pie”.
Farro Sausage Stuffed Peppers
A meal preppers dream! Make ahead to enjoy the taste combination of farro, sausage, and marinara on a busy night.
Golden Milk Smoothie
A delicious favorite with healthy spices.
Green Beans and Mushrooms with Pork Chops
Start with the vegetables and add the protein. You will be glad you did!
Green Beans and Red and White Potatoes
Use as a side or add some cooked chicken for a complete healthy-er meal!
Ground Chicken Stuffed Vegetables
Choose your vegetable vehicle and stuff it up!
Kale Smoothie
Smoothies are so customizable; experiment with greens, fruits and a variety of liquids, like almond, cashew, coconut milks.
Lentil Salad with Cucumbers
A refreshing, yet filling, nutritious salad with a surprise ingredient!
Marinated Grilled Shrimp
I love that this recipe includes grilling, stovetop and broiler methods for the shrimp…all easy ways to get to delicious!
Minestrone Soup
You won’t find a more nutrient dense meal than this oh so hearty soup.
One Pan Shrimp Fajitas
An easy to make recipe that makes a weeknight feel like an occasion!
Pasta Fagioli
Pasta Fagioli is a classic Italian soup that is best enjoyed around a table of friends and family!
Penne with Red Lentil Bolognese Sauce
A favorite meatless entree from the Meatless Monday challenge!
Rainbow(l) of Vegetables Soup
Packed with vitamins and minerals and easy to make, this soup is as versatile as it is nutritious.
Ratatouille
Delicious and full of nutrients, this doubles as a side and a meal!
Red Lentil Soup
The texture of this soup is enhanced by blending half the cooked lentils till smooth, and mixing back into remaining soup.
Red, Yellow, Orange Pepper and Chicken Quesadillas
Quesadillas win on three levels: easy to make, protein and vegetable rich, great for leftovers.
Roasted Potato Kale Salad
Warm or cold, this salad will please most palates, regardless of how they feel about kale!
Roasted Summer Fruit
Just when you think summer fruit can’t get any better!
Root Vegetable Meatloaf
A nutrient dense meatloaf with a rich flavor.
Salmon with Watermelon and Avocado Salsa
Salmon and avocado are rich in healthy fats; adding the refreshing watermelon salsa will delight your taste buds!
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
If you have never tried Brussels sprouts, this recipe will make you fall in love!
Sauteed Swiss Chard
This Chard side dish will add color along with Vitamins K, C, and A, not to mention calcium, magnesium and potassium!
Shredded Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Vegetables
Choose your vegetable vehicle and stuff it up!
Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes
A favorite meatless entree from the Meatless Monday challenge!
Southwest Potato Skins
Potato skins loaded with nutrition!
Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Slaw
A rainbow of vegetables team up with chicken and walnuts for a most satisfying meal!
Spicy Sweet Potato Chips
Consider these “chips” a MOT: more of this- food!
Sweet Corn Tacos
Sweet summer juicy corn make these tortillas delicious!
Sweet Potato Toast
The perfect nutrient dense vehicle for your nutrient dense toppings!
Turkey Chili
Ground turkey, equal in protein to ground beef, is a nice alternative for tacos or taco salad.
Vegetable Beef Soup
A nice change of pace from chicken soup, this beef soup provides protein, zinc, and iron, in addition to all the vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. Choose a beef broth with no added sugar.
Vegetable Lentil Tortilla Soup
Tortilla soup with lentils is satisfying with or without the chicken. Make ahead, add your toppings when ready to eat.
Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
Meatless, nutritious, fast, and delicious!
Very Vegetable-y Soup
Choose favorite vegetables to include in this very nutrient dense soup that’s doubles as a meal.
Walnut Crusted Salmon
Wild caught salmon topped with a walnut crust makes for a high nutrient meal.
Watermelon and Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Try using arugula for this salad; the tangy leaves mixed with the sweet melon will be delicious!
Yellow Squash and Kale
A very nice side dish that complements and bumps up the nutritional value of just about any meal.
Zucchini Boats
A perfect way to use those gigantic zucchini from the garden!
Sides
Amy Ruth’s Baked Delicata Squash
Delicata squash is tender and sweet and makes any meal just a little more special (and healthy-er!)
Baked Apples
The smell of apples and cinnamon filling the kitchen says home, fall, cozy and delicious all at once.
Baked Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is soft, sweet and rich; a fine complement to any meal.
Black Bean and Chickpea Salad
An easy high fiber, nutrient dense side salad with the taste and texture you crave.
Broccoli with Lemon
Simple, bright, delicious and refreshing: what more do you need from a vegetable? Well, you’ll get some vitamin K, C and A along with fiber and other nutrients!
Butternut Squash Soup
Nothing says autumn like a bowl of butternut soup!
Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
Substituting potatoes for cauliflower means a win for these nutrients: Vitamin C and K and folate as well as calcium potassium, magnesium and phosphorous!
Chicken Noodle Soup
Nothing says comfort quite like a bowl of chicken noodle soup!
Chicken Soup
The ultimate comfort food that scientific studies have found actually helps you to feel better through support of your immune system, this one is a can’t miss!
Chickpea Pasta with Arugula
Gluten free pasta and arugula team up to create a delicious, healthy, easy dinner
Coconut Cauliflower Curry
I was new to curry and this recipe totally won me over!
Farmer’s Pizza Pie
Zucchini is available year round and forms a delicious base for this “pizza pie”.
Farro, Vegetables and Feta
If you haven’t tried farro, this recipe is a good introduction to this flavorful grain
Green Bean and Beet Salad
Two vegetable salad with a light dressing that stars as side with just about any meal.
Green Beans and Red and White Potatoes
Use as a side or add some cooked chicken for a complete healthy-er meal!
Green Beans, Tomato and Feta Salad
Green beans are complimented by tomatoes, egg pieces and olives
Kale Smoothie
Smoothies are so customizable; experiment with greens, fruits and a variety of liquids, like almond, cashew, coconut milks.
Kale, Butternut Squash and Dried Cherries
A delicious salad that is as comfortable on a weeknight as it is on a holiday table!
Lentil Salad with Cucumbers
A refreshing, yet filling, nutritious salad with a surprise ingredient!
Mediterrean Pasta Salad
Refreshing pasta salad that is customizable with your favorite vegetables.
Not Your Mother’s Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese with fruit and walnuts. That’s it. Almost too simple to call it a recipe.
One Pan Shrimp Fajitas
An easy to make recipe that makes a weeknight feel like an occasion!
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts..with Options!
LIke other cruciferous family members, brussels sprouts deliver vitamin K, C, and A in addition to other nutrients
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is a versatile grain that works well as the base for many other vegetables and light dressings
Rainbow(l) of Vegetables Soup
Packed with vitamins and minerals and easy to make, this soup is as versatile as it is nutritious.
Ratatouille
Delicious and full of nutrients, this doubles as a side and a meal!
Roasted Potato Kale Salad
Warm or cold, this salad will please most palates, regardless of how they feel about kale!
Roasted Summer Fruit
Just when you think summer fruit can’t get any better!
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
If you have never tried Brussels sprouts, this recipe will make you fall in love!
Southwest Potato Skins
Potato skins loaded with nutrition!
Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Slaw
A rainbow of vegetables team up with chicken and walnuts for a most satisfying meal!
Spicy Sweet Potato Chips
Consider these “chips” a MOT: more of this- food!
Summer/Yellow Squash Crisps
So good!
Sweet Potato Toast
The perfect nutrient dense vehicle for your nutrient dense toppings!
Vegetable Beef Soup
A nice change of pace from chicken soup, this beef soup provides protein, zinc, and iron, in addition to all the vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. Choose a beef broth with no added sugar.
Watermelon and Fresh Mozzarella Salad
Try using arugula for this salad; the tangy leaves mixed with the sweet melon will be delicious!
Yellow Squash and Kale
A very nice side dish that complements and bumps up the nutritional value of just about any meal.
Zucchini Boats
A perfect way to use those gigantic zucchini from the garden!
Zucchini Chips
Eat these chips by the handful!
Zucchini Crisps
Healthy-er snackin!
Meatless Monday
Black Bean and Vegetable Quesadillas
Meatless, nutritious, fast and fun!
Burrito Bowl With Tofu Taco Filling
A favorite meatless entree from the Meatless Monday challenge!
Chickpea Noodle Soup
Meatless, nutritious, fast, and delicious!
Penne with Red Lentil Bolognese Sauce
A favorite meatless entree from the Meatless Monday challenge!
Slow Cooker Lentil Sloppy Joes
A favorite meatless entree from the Meatless Monday challenge!
Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
Meatless, nutritious, fast, and delicious!