Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Summer Zucchini, tomato and Feta Pie Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for meatless Monday today. In my quest to continue eating seasonally and use up what I have in my fridge, I've come up with a light and delicious recipe for you today. This Summer Zucchini, tomato and Feta pie is perfect for a light dinner or brunch. Cradled in Phyllo dough instead of a heavy crust, it's perfect for summer eats. Summer Zucchini, tomato and Feta Pie I like to think of this Summer Zucchini, Tomato and Feta pie as a lightened up quiche of … [Read more...]

Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares

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With an abundance of fresh summer fruit and veggies in my house these days, I knew I wanted to do some baking this week. I could not decide whether I wanted to bake banana bread or zucchini muffins or blueberry muffins. My indecisiveness led to this delicious combination of everything. Today I am sharing these Blueberry, Banana Carrot and Zucchini Squares with you. Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday. Blueberry, Banana, Carrot and Zucchini Squares With all of the summer … [Read more...]

5 minute Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho Soup

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am all about staying cool in this summer heat and looking for new ways to do it. No one wants to spend any more time in the hot kitchen this time of year. Today, I have a super easy and crazy healthy 5 minute Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho soup to share. 5 Minute Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho Soup I had some girl friends over for a lunch date last week and they could not get enough of this Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho Soup. Seriously, … [Read more...]

Summer Watermelon and Grain Bowl Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Since most of the country has been having a heat wave the past few weeks, it seem appropriate to share a refreshing made for summer meal. This Summer Watermelon and Grain Bowl hits the spot and keeps you cool as a cucumber. Summer Watermelon and Grain Bowl There is really nothing better on a hot summer day than watermelon am I right? Pair that with some cool cucumbers and greens and grains and you've got yourself the perfect meal. … [Read more...]

Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I had every intention of bringing you a patriotic red, white and blue recipe today but that just did not happen. What did happen were these amazingly delicious Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs. I promise even your meat loving family members will eat these up! Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs I made a huge batch of these Vegan Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Meatballs for a dinner party and found all … [Read more...]

Grilled Celery and Blue Cheese Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday too. Still trying to get myself back on track after last week's travel and looking for easy and healthy meals. I am also of the belief that most, if not all, veggies taste better on the grill. I am not sure exactly what inspired this Grilled Celery and Blue Cheese but I do know, it was crazy delicious. Grilled Celery and Blue Cheese I've been out to eat with my family where they pushed over their celery and blue cheese dip to me thinking … [Read more...]

Raw Pad Thai Salad With Kelp Noodles

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. As my regular readers are aware, I have just returned from a week long family vacation in Italy where I enjoyed much pizza, pasta and gelato. Nothing at all wrong with indulging while on vacay, but now I am ready to get back on track. I was doing some meal planning and came across one of my previously posted recipes, Raw Pad Thai salad with Kelp Noodles. Considering it is going to be hotter than Hades this week, this Raw Pad Thai salad … [Read more...]

Summer Vegetable Barley Salad

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Thanks for joining in on the Meatless Monday yum with Sarah and me. I am currently on vacation and have a fabulously delicious guest recipe post for you today from Patrick @ Looney For Food. He is sharing his Summer Vegetable Barley Salad so let's give him some Meatless Monday love and check out his blog as well.  Take it away Patrick! Summer Vegetable Barley Salad Summer Vegetable Barley salad is a flavor-packed vegetarian entrée that's delicious hot or cold! Leftovers are AMAZING making … [Read more...]

Easy Summer Falafel Salad Bowl

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. If you've been following along the past few weeks, you know I've been crazy busy of late. Graduation festivities have had me running around like a crazy person. I am loving quick and easy dinners that fill me up with lots of plant based goodness.  Today, I am sharing my Easy, Summer Falafel Salad Bowl. Hope you love it as much as I did. Easy Summer Falafel Salad Bowl Perhaps inspired by my daughter's return from her study abroad in … [Read more...]

Kale Tabouleh Salad Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for this Memorial Day Meatless Monday today. We are finally into the official "Salad Days of Summer". With the the heat and humidity, I am all about powering up and refueling with easy and healthy summer salads. I put a little twist on the traditional ingredients with this one and mixed up a tasty Kale Tabouleh Salad. Kale Tabouleh Salad We have all the usual ingredients of Tabouleh included: Bulgar wheat, fresh mint and parsley, tomatoes and cucumbers with … [Read more...]

Meatless Cobb Salad Wrap

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today.  Usually, I am a salad eater of some sort for lunch almost everyday. This week, I was sent a few delicious samples from Gardein and challenged to create something new and delish. So, new and delish it is! I took my love of salads and combined it with the ever popular Cobb Salad to create this tasty meatless version. My Meatless Cobb Salad Wrap is everything you would find in a classic Cobb Salad wrapped up into a protein packed lunch. I … [Read more...]

Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves

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Memorial Day really kind of snuck up on me this year! Where did May go? As Memorial Day is the official start to the summer BBQ season, it's not too early to start planning for your first BBQ of 2018. I am sharing a few of my Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves for inspiration. Hope a few of mine become faves of yours too. Meatless Memorial Day BBQ Faves 5 layer Mediterranean Rice Dip Take all of your favorite Mediterranean foods and pile them high into one delicious rice based dip. Dig … [Read more...]