🥗 The real reason I eat so many vegetables

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

One thing I really believe: food is supposed to taste good. Vegetables included. You don't have to suffer through plain, raw produce to eat well. And honestly, a really good dressing or a well-made grain bowl is exactly how I end up eating more vegetables without thinking about it at all.

Here are some of my favorite recipes to practice this spring eating philosophy:

spring farro salad with strawberries, avocado, and tahini dressing

Spring Farro Salad with Tahini Dressing — Asparagus, strawberries, chickpeas, avocado, fresh mint, and a creamy tahini drizzle on a bed of farro. The kind of salad that works for a weeknight dinner or a table full of people.
Pesto Pasta with Chickpeas and Vegetables — Serve warm as a cozy spring dinner or cold as a pasta salad the next day. One of those recipes that conveniently does both well.
Vegan Chickpea Peanut Protein Bowls — Hearty, satisfying, and built on a base of seasonal greens with a peanut sauce that's worth making a double batch of.
Strawberry Avocado Salad — Simple, beautiful, and comes together fast. Great on its own or alongside brunch or grilled proteins.
Edamame Crunch Salad — Lots of texture, lots of flavor, holds up well if you make it ahead. A reliable one for meal prep.

Dressings

Lemon Tahini Dressing with Garlic — Bright, creamy, and I've been putting it on everything.
Vegan Green Goddess Dressing — Herby and fresh. Good on salads, grain bowls, as a dip...you'll find so many uses for it.
Hot Honey Mustard Dressing — A little sweet, a little heat. Especially good on grain bowls and roasted potatoes or broccoli.

Enjoy,

Stephanie

P.S. Real question before you go: are you a creamy dressing person or a vinaigrette person? Hit reply and let me know!

Hi, I'm Stephanie

I’m a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. I help people stop fighting food and build a way of eating that feels steady, satisfying, and actually sustainable, with plant-forward recipes and compassionate 1:1 support.

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