Category: Meatless Monday

Meatless Monday Recipes: Eggplant Parmesan courtesy of inSHAPE

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With the chill in the air, its hard not to start thinking of autumn. Eggplant is an autumn delight, and the parmesan style of preparing it remains a favorite. However, the thinly cut, heavily breaded style is boring and a little too heavy on the starchy carbs. So, we did some research and came up with a flavorful version that is twice baked. With whole wheat or quinoa pasta, this dish is a testament to the diminished value of meat on the plate! Cheers to Meatless Monday!

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Screaming Succotash

Meatless Monday Recipes: Screaming Succotash courtesy of inSHAPE

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Foods ladened with flavorful spices achieve several goals in your healthy eating life. They boost your metabolism, decrease inflammation, and may contribute to a healthier digestive system. This yummy version of succotash is fresh, crunchy and full of flavor. Topped with cayenne dusted ricotta and broccoli sprouts, your taste buds will be as tickled as your waistline.

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Green Tomato Parmesan

Meatless Monday Recipes: Green Tomato Parmesan courtesy of inSHAPE

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Green tomatoes don’t get the praise of their riper brethren but they taste terrific when prepared well. With a low fat buttermilk coating and blended breading, they satisfy without overdoing it on the processed carbs and calories.

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Black Rice Pilaf with Apricot Dressing

Meatless Monday Recipes: Black Rice Pilaf with Apricot Dressing courtesy of inSHAPE

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I still love white rice and indulge in it with sushi every once in a blue moon, but “fancy” rice has taken on a whole new meaning as the effects of refined carbohydrates have been underscored.

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Chilled Snake Squash Soup with Mint

Meatless Monday Recipes: Chilled Snake Squash Soup with Mint courtesy of inSHAPE

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I’d never seen a snake squash until I walked into our local Harlem market and found a huge bin of them. The one that I selected, if you can call it that, had no external cuts or nicks.

The soup is served chilled, which makes it perfect for a summer get together. This is a great recipe to do the day before!

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Paneer ka paratha

Meatless Monday Recipes: Paneer Ka Paratha courtesy of inSHAPE

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When there’s an active youngster in the house (or more than one), snacks are really important. Buying packed snacks underscore our modern struggle with weight and overall health, so we try to snack mostly on foods that grow or things that we can make at home.  Yes, this can take time and, for what it’s worth, a little muscle. Do yourself a favor and give this simple recipe a try for a yummy snack treat that you and your kids will love.

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Cool and Creamy Summer Salad

Meatless Monday Recipes: Cool and Creamy Summer Salad courtesy of inSHAPE

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Editor’s Note: A hearty well done to Harper, daughter of Kim Watkins of inSHAPE Fitness on coming up with this recipe. Start ’em young! :)

When you walk in your door, and your five-year old daughter has an idea for a recipe, you may think that it’s for cookies or some other sweet treat. How exciting when she points to melon and cucumbers to start a dish!

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Asparagus Soup with Ricotta Dollop

Meatless Monday Recipes: Asparagus Soup with Ricotta Dollop courtesy of inSHAPE

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This spring vegetable is about to become a little more scarce in the market. It was late coming out because of the long winter but it really can’t take the intense heat so grab a bunch soon. Homemade soup is so easy, and given the poor nutritional content of pre-made soups, you really should take that extra 20 minutes to do it yourself.

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Meatless Monday Recipes: Ricotta Oat Casserole courtesy of inSHAPE

Sometimes an ingredient gets in my head, and I can’t stop finding scrumptious ways to use it. My mission over the next week is to make homemade ricotta, and I’ll report in on that next week, but this week, we’ve prepared a savory casserole-like dish with oats, ricotta, and tomatoes. 

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Sometimes an ingredient gets in my head, and I can’t stop finding scrumptious ways to use it. My mission over the next week is to make homemade ricotta, and I’ll report in on that next week, but this week, we’ve prepared a savory casserole-like dish with oats, ricotta, and tomatoes.

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Meatless Monday Recipes: Swiss Chard and Ricotta Pasta courtesy of inSHAPE

Chard is a hearty stalk that makes its way onto our plates in early summer, and we dig its flavor and nutrient profile. Paired with whole wheat orecchiette pasta and creamy ricotta, the dish pleases everyone. Just make sure that you make a ton of it to save for leftovers!

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Chard is a hearty stalk that makes its way onto our plates in early summer, and we dig its flavor and nutrient profile. Paired with whole wheat orecchiette pasta and creamy ricotta, the dish pleases everyone. Just make sure that you make a ton of it to save for leftovers!

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