Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Beets, Goat Cheese and Farro Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. It has been beyond hot around here and I am all about finding easy meals that keep me away from the stove. Today's Beet, Goat Cheese and Farro Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing hits all the marks for me! It's simple and so easy to make ahead.Beets, Goat cheese and Farro Salad Beets and goat cheese has long been a favorite combo of mine. I wanted to give it a little more oomph to fill me up and came up with the idea to add in … [Read more...]

5 Whole Grains You Are Not Eating But Should Be

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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...]

Roasted Chermoula Eggplant with Farro and Spiced Chick Peas

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Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today. Hope everyone had a lovely Passover and Easter weekend with friends and family. I feel very lucky to have both my kids home with us this past week. My daughter has been studying in Tel Aviv this semester and her visit home inspired us to make an Israeli themed dinner. This Roasted Chermoula Eggplant with Farro and Spiced Chick Peas could not have been more delicious. I am so excited to share the recipe with you.Roasted Chermoula … [Read more...]

Crispy Chick Pea & Farro Power Bowl with Tahini Dressing

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. As the temps are heating up, I am so not wanting to eat hot foods. I am also not wanting to spend lots of time cooking. Sound familiar? One of my favorite go to meals are veggie power bowls and today I've got a power packed Crispy Chick Pea & Farro Power Bowl with Tahini Dressing that I know you will love. Thanks to Moms Meet and Flavor your life for sponsoring this post and providing me with European Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  All … [Read more...]

Fall Superfood Salad-Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Wow this month totally flew by! I've been sticking to my no pumpkin rule until October so I am almost home free. I am just loving all of the fall produce and working on creating seasonal dishes. There is so much deliciousness to choose from right now. Today, I'm sharing one of my go autumn faves. This Fall Superfood salad is jam packed with healthy goodness.Fall Superfood Salad I've combined some of the best "superfoods" all in … [Read more...]

Wild n’ Nutty “Family” Holiday Salad-Meatless Monday

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This Monday I decided to have a little fun with my post. With so many family members dropping in and out, the need to feed them can seem ever ending. I created this hearty salad full of powerhouse veggies sure enough to please all of your guests. Combining wild rice, Farro, squash, kale, walnuts & pumpkin seeds you've pretty much got every vitamin covered. Bonus: it's Vegetarian, Gluten free & Vegan.Please join Tina Muir and I as we link up with some great Holiday Meatless Monday … [Read more...]