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Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich

02/18/2019 by Deborah Brooks Leave a Comment

Curried Chickpea, Green apple & cashew salad

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. While I was completely obsessed with "all the soups" the last few weeks, my heart has me dreaming of slightly warmer temps. Lately, I have been craving wraps and sandwiches for lunches. This Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich hits all the marks flavor and nutrition wise. Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich Chick peas (I use Goya brand) are one of my favorite sources of vegetarian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Main Dishes-Vegetarian, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: gluten free, lunch, meatless Monday, salads, sandwich, Vegan

Hot Date Chocolate Valentine Brownies

02/11/2019 by Deborah Brooks 148 Comments

Hot date chocolate Valentine brownies

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! Just realized that it's Valentine's Day week and I am getting into the loving spirit today with these Hot Date Chocolate Valentine Brownies. These are not just any brownies, oh no, they are filled with all kinds of healthy goodness but decadent enough to let you feel like you are treating yourself. Did you know that dates have 50% more potassium than bananas? I didn't either!  Great runner fuel and a natural replacement for sugar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Healthy living, Meatless Monday, Recipes Tagged With: brownie, date, dates, dessert, gluten free, meatless Monday, Valentine's Day

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas Meatless Monday

02/04/2019 by Deborah Brooks 37 Comments

sweet potato and black bean skillet enchiladas

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. All of this cold weather has me craving all of my comfort foods. Anything with lots of cheese and sweet potatoes and oh yes all the Mexican flavors is what I am thinking about. Today's Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas checks off Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas I think of this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas as sort of deconstructed enchilada. Because of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Main Dishes-Vegetarian, Meatless Monday, Recipes Tagged With: Black Bean, Enchiladas, meatless Monday, sweet potatoes, Taco Tuesday, vegetarian, weeknight

Crockpot Creamy Lentil Soup Vegan

01/21/2019 by Deborah Brooks 45 Comments

Creamy Lentil Soup

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Seems as though so many of us are being hit hard with the realities of winter. I still try to get outside for runs and/or walks on cold days but when I come inside, I am craving something warm and cozy. Last week, I came up with this easy Crockpot Creamy Lentil Soup and let me tell you, it will warm you on the coldest of days. Crockpot Creamy Lentil Soup In my opinion, crockpot recipes are the best in the coldest days of winter. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Healthy living, Main Dishes-Vegetarian, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Soups Tagged With: creamy lentil soup, crockpot, gluten free, meatless Monday, soup, Vegan

5 Whole Grains You Are Not Eating But Should Be

01/11/2019 by Deborah Brooks

5 Whole grains

Healthy eating does not have to be bland and boring! Like many, perhaps you have made the switch from white rice to brown rice and that's a great first step. There are literally aisles and shelves of whole grains that you may never have heard of or tried (yet). Many have way more nutritional value than your brown rice. Here's my list of 5 Whole Grains you are not eating but should be. 5 Whole Grains you are not eating but should be Sorghum "Sorghum, an ancient cereal grain that's a staple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Five, Gluten Free, Healthy living Tagged With: barley, Farro, Freekeh, Friday Five, sorghum, wheat berries, whole grains

Best Of Meatless Monday Breakfast and Brunch Edition

12/24/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Best of Breakfast and brunch

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Hope everyone is enjoying lots of great family and friend time. As you think about your Christmas and New Year's Day Brunch menus, I offer you a few of my favorite Breakfast and Brunch ideas from 2018. Best of Meatless Monday Breakfast and Brunch Shakshuka- These skillet breakfasts were quite the craze this past year and for good reason. Think a spicy, tomato and veggie sauce base with your favorite eggs baked right in. Perfect … [Read more...]

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Cajun White Bean, Vegan Sausage and Kale Soup Meatless Monday

12/10/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Cajun White Bean,Vegan Sausage and Kale Soup

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. This was one of my favorite soups when I first made it last January for my soup club.  This weekend's chilly temps had me craving this healthy, easy Cajun White Bean, Vegan Sausage and Kale Soup and I hope you all will try it for yourselves. Cajun White Bean, Vegan Sausage and Kale Soup Like many of you, I have been eager to try to maintain my to healthy eating as much as possible during the holiday season. I was looking to create … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Main Dishes-Vegetarian, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Soups Tagged With: gluten free, meatless Monday, soup, Vegan, vegetarian, white bean

Breakfast Yule Log Meatless Monday

12/03/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Breakfast yule log

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. You all know I love my savory breakfast ideas and when I saw a fun Breakfast Yule Log idea, I knew I had to recreate it. It's easier than it looks and perfect for a holiday brunch. Breakfast Yule Log Adapted and made a little healthier from a recipe I saw here. I was intrigued on the whole Breakfast Yule Log idea and decided to give it a go. As I love to start off my day with some eggs, I was eager to try it out. Surprisingly easy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Meatless Monday, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, gluten free, healthy, Holiday Meals, Yule Log

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

11/26/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Hope everyone had a happy and delicious Thanksgiving. Back to regularly scheduled eating and meals this week. Speaking of which, this whole Romaine lettuce recall has really thrown me for a loop. Our store is literally out of every lettuce! My plans to bring you a light and healthy post Thanksgiving salad were derailed. So instead, I bring you this cozy and comforting Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup. Is there really anything … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Soups Tagged With: Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato soup, easy, meatless Monday, soup, vegetarian

Snow Day Corn and Black Bean Soup Meatless Monday

11/19/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Snow Day Corn and Black Bean Soup

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Anyone else get a surprise snow day this week? This recipe came about after a chilly run where all I wanted was a warm, comforting bowl of soup and I wanted it ASAP. This Snow Day Corn and Black Bean Soup is a snap to whip up at the last minute. Snow Day Corn and Black Bean Soup Usually when I know I am going to prepare a healthy veggie soup, I scour the produce section or the freshest ingredients. In a perfect world that's great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Main Dishes-Vegetarian, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Soups Tagged With: easy, gluten free, meatless Monday, soup, Vegan, weeknight

Berry-licious Oatmeal Breakfast Bake

10/22/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Breakfast and Brunch favorites| Berry-licious oatmeal breakfast bake

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Now that the weather is getting cooler and morning runs are getting longer, I am ready for a little breakfast switch up. I have always wanted to enjoy eating oatmeal but could not find the right combination of taste and texture until now. This Berry-licious Oatmeal Breakfast Bake hits the spot and could not be easier to meal prep and enjoy all week. Berry-licious Oatmeal Breakfast Bake I've always felt that if I start off the day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Meatless Monday, Recipes Tagged With: berries, breakfast, gluten free, meatless Monday, oatmeal, sugar free, vegetarian

Chipotle Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup

10/15/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Chipotle Pumpkin and black bean soup

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Fall finally arrived around here this weekend and no one could be happier than I am. Is there really anything better than yoga pants, hoodies and warm bowls of soup? I am most surely more of a savory enjoyer of pumpkin. It is a vegetable after all! This Chipotle Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup will warm your belly with whole food goodness. Chipotle Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup The best thing about this healthy soup is that it could not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Main Dishes-Vegetarian, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Soups Tagged With: gluten free, meatless Monday, plant based, soup, Vegan, vegetarian

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Successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I’ve always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I’ve met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into.
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Hi, I’m Deborah

Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. Read More…

Curried Chickpea, Green apple & cashew salad

Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. While I was completely obsessed with “all the soups” the last few weeks, my heart has me dreaming of slightly warmer temps. Lately, I have been craving wraps and sandwiches for lunches. This Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich hits all the […]

Valentine's week

Wrapping up Valentine’s Week

This week felt so long! That is the opposite of how I usually feel. I have been struggling with my runs the last few weeks but kept pushing through. That’s what we runners do right? Here’s how my Valentine’s Week played out. Joining Wendy and Hoho for the Weekly Wrap. Valentine’s Week Monday-30 min Peloton […]

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