Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

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...]

Jalapeño Quinoa Lentil Slaw

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am feeling all Cinco De Mayo this week (and maybe every week!). Cilantro, lime, jalapeño yes please! I've taken a few of my favorite frequent eats and combined them into one easy and delicious Mexican inspired bowl of yum. This Jalapeño Quinoa Lentil Slaw is perfect for any day of the week. Jalapeño Quinoa Lentil Slaw I was looking to bump up the nutrition on classic slaw so I've added both lentils and black beans to the mix. … [Read more...]

5 Layer Mediterranean Rice Dip Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Who else is excited about March Madness? Although it seems like most people have already busted out of their brackets, it sure is fun to watch and share in the excitement of the games. Of course every major sports event requires fabulous snacks to enjoy while watching the game. Today, I am sharing an easy and oh so delicious 5 Layer Mediterranean Rice Dip you and your guests will dive right into. This post is sponsored by Mambo Sprouts … [Read more...]

Beet, Goat Cheese And Hummus Sandwich- Your New Favorite Lunch

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. So normally, I have some sort of big salad with a plant based protein for lunch. One of my favorite salads is roasted beet, goat cheese and walnuts. Sometimes you just need something a little heartier for lunch. I got this genius idea to take one of my best loved salads and turn it into a Beet, Goat Cheese And Hummus Sandwich. Trust me, it's going to be your new favorite lunch!   Beet, Goat Cheese And Hummus … [Read more...]

Eggtastic Mediterranean Energy Bowl Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today. The last few weeks, I have really been working on upping my protein intake. As a vegetarian, that can take some extra thought and planning. Eggs have always been a huge part of my diet and I love to find new tasty ways to incorporate them into my meals. Enter today's Eggtastic Mediterranean Energy Bowl full of healthy, protein rich AllWhites® and plant based goodness.  Eggtastic Mediterranean Energy Bowl I am all about the ease of … [Read more...]

Southwestern Avocado Egg Salad

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Since the new year, I have been really focusing on upping the amount of protein in my diet. As a vegetarian, that can be challenging! A girl can only eat so many beans right? Eating Hard boiled Eggs is one of my favorite high protein snacks. Sure plain hard boiled eggs are good but this Southwestern Avocado Egg Salad is going to be one of your new favorites. Thanks to Great Day Farms for sponsoring this post. All opinions and recipes are … [Read more...]

Creamy Lemon Tahini Kale Salad with Spicy Chick Pea Croutons

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week! While I still have not finalized our menu yet, I am thinking about adding this Creamy Lemon Tahini Kale Salad with Spicy Chick Pea Croutons to the mix. I like to offer some lighter sides to pair with the heavier traditional Thanksgiving potatoes and stuffing. Adding the pomegranate seeds gives this hearty salad a nice festive look that will brighten up your holiday table. Creamy Lemon … [Read more...]