Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

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...]

Quick and Easy Shakshuka with Egg Whites

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am beyond excited to share my new foodie obsession with you today. You may have seen the Shakshuka (pronounced "shack-shoe-ka") craze all over Insta lately. Yes, it really is as delicious as it looks! I've been working on perfecting my recipe for the past few weeks and I am happy to share this quick and easy Shakshuka with Egg Whites with you all today. This post is sponsored by AllWhites® but the content and opinions expressed here … [Read more...]

Chocolate Cherry Espresso Oatmeal Bars

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I love waking up to see all of the fantastic recipes people are cooking up each week. Now that spring has finally sprung, I am outside and on the go more. I am also looking for more healthy snack options to take along with me to fuel my workouts. While there are some bars out there I enjoy, I much prefer to make my own. These Chocolate Cherry Espresso Oatmeal Bars are by far the best bars I've ever made. Hope you think so … [Read more...]

Easy Muffin Pan Huevos Rancheros Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I know we are still a few weeks away from Cinco De Mayo but seriously I could eat Mexican inspired foods all the time. Oh wait, I do eat Mexican inspired foods all the time. I took one of my favorite protein packed meals and turned it into an easy any day of the week treat. These Easy Muffin Pan Huevos Rancheros are seriously delish. I am excited to share them with you today. Easy Muffin Pan Huevos Rancheros I love a tasty, cheesy, … [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...]

Creamy Avocado, Asparagus and Broccoli Soup

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Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today. Being that spring is sort of in the air and it's almost St. Patrick's Day, I knew a green themed recipe was required today. I took a few of my favorite green veggies and combined them into one delicious Creamy Avocado, Asparagus and Broccoli Soup. It's vegan and dairy free so everyone is happy today. Creamy Avocado, Asparagus and Broccoli Soup If you  have a hard time eating your veggies, this soup is for you! Loaded with healthy … [Read more...]

Veggie Packed Marinara Sauce

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Every great home chef needs to have a fabulous homemade Marinara sauce in their arsenal. Marinara sauce is the key to so many fabulous Italian meals. Did someone say pizza?  So what is so special about my Veggie Packed Marinara Sauce? It's packed full of enough veggies to meet your daily requirements and then some. Veggie Packed Marinara Sauce Like any delicious Marinara Sauce, this one starts off with some San Marzano canned … [Read more...]

Curried Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Soup

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. It just so happens that our monthly soup club swap was yesterday. I love to warm up with up with a hearty bowl of goodness after a chilly run. What makes the perfect bowl of soup? For me, it's a pot full of flavors, textures and lots of plant based goodness. That's just what I have to share with you today with this Curried Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Soup. Curried Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Soup This Curried Creamy Cauliflower and … [Read more...]

Hummus and Pistachio Crusted Tofu Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. As I have mentioned a few times lately, I am really working hard to up my protein intake. As a vegetarian, that can certainly take some creative cooking. Otherwise, I can end up eating the same meals over and over again. I created this Hummus and Pistachio Crusted Tofu with free samples I received of Wonderful Pistachios. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios and am eligible to win prizes … [Read more...]

Vegetable Enchilada Lasagna Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I don't know if it's the colder temps or what but I've been craving heartier more seasoned foods lately. Mexican foods have such yummy spices to them like cumin, coriander and chili pepper that make the whole house smell delicious when you cook with them. Today, I've taken 2 favorite dishes and combined them into one spectacular Vegetable Enchilada Lasagna. Vegetable Enchilada Lasagna Although I am a pasta lover at heart, I've been … [Read more...]

Cajun White Bean, Vegan Sausage and Kale Soup Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. We are used to having a little bit of a cold winter here in the DC area but we do not usually get slammed with weeks of crazy single digit temps. Thanks #BombCyclone for the frigid start to the year. All these chilly temps have me craving all the soup I can get. I know you all are going to love this easy and healthy Cajun White Bean, Vegan Sausage and Kale Soup I have to share with you today. Cajun White Bean, Vegan Sausage and Kale … [Read more...]