Confessions of a Mother Runner

Healthy Living, Running & Vegetarian

Simple Summer Pappardelle Meatless Monday

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. All summer, I have been about simple, easy meals with minimal ingredients. I've been taking advantage of seasonal veggies to maximize taste and flavor and this Simple Summer Pappardelle is a perfect summer dinner for the whole family. Simple Summer Pappardelle Continuing to minimize my time in the kitchen this summer, I am looking for quick, healthy and flavorful meals. I was feeling in pasta mood this week (ha when I am not?) but … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

Skinny Mexican Street Corn Salad

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. All this hot and humid weather has me eating #AllTheSalads all the time. I am also always looking for new and exciting ways to prepare them. I've got a great twist for you all today with this easy Skinny Mexican Street Corn Salad. Skinny Mexican Street Corn Salad So why "skinny"? Traditional Mexican Street Corn is usually prepared with garlic mayo and Cojito cheese. While occasional mayo consumption never hurt anyone, I wanted to … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Hummus, Spinach and Feta Baked Egg Rolls

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Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! Hope all of my mother runners out there had a very happy Mother's Day this weekend. I am really excited to share my Hummus, Spinach and Feta Baked Egg Rolls with you today. Sort of an east meets west fun combination. I received free samples of Sabra mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe, I am entering a contest sponsored by Sabra and I am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my … [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...]