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Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich

02/18/2019 by Deborah Brooks Leave a Comment

Curried Chickpea, Green apple & cashew salad

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. While I was completely obsessed with "all the soups" the last few weeks, my heart has me dreaming of slightly warmer temps. Lately, I have been craving wraps and sandwiches for lunches. This Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich hits all the marks flavor and nutrition wise. Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich Chick peas (I use Goya brand) are one of my favorite sources of vegetarian … [Read more...]

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Hot Date Chocolate Valentine Brownies

02/11/2019 by Deborah Brooks 148 Comments

Hot date chocolate Valentine brownies

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today! Just realized that it's Valentine's Day week and I am getting into the loving spirit today with these Hot Date Chocolate Valentine Brownies. These are not just any brownies, oh no, they are filled with all kinds of healthy goodness but decadent enough to let you feel like you are treating yourself. Did you know that dates have 50% more potassium than bananas? I didn't either!  Great runner fuel and a natural replacement for sugar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Healthy living, Meatless Monday, Recipes Tagged With: brownie, date, dates, dessert, gluten free, meatless Monday, Valentine's Day

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas Meatless Monday

02/04/2019 by Deborah Brooks 37 Comments

sweet potato and black bean skillet enchiladas

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. All of this cold weather has me craving all of my comfort foods. Anything with lots of cheese and sweet potatoes and oh yes all the Mexican flavors is what I am thinking about. Today's Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas checks off Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas I think of this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Skillet Enchiladas as sort of deconstructed enchilada. Because of … [Read more...]

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Crockpot Creamy Lentil Soup Vegan

01/21/2019 by Deborah Brooks 45 Comments

Creamy Lentil Soup

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Seems as though so many of us are being hit hard with the realities of winter. I still try to get outside for runs and/or walks on cold days but when I come inside, I am craving something warm and cozy. Last week, I came up with this easy Crockpot Creamy Lentil Soup and let me tell you, it will warm you on the coldest of days. Crockpot Creamy Lentil Soup In my opinion, crockpot recipes are the best in the coldest days of winter. … [Read more...]

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Caprese Lover’s Greens & Grains Salad

01/14/2019 by Deborah Brooks

Caprese Lover's Greens & Grains Bowl

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Even though it's winter, I am enjoying coming with and eating all kinds of fiber filled salads. After all the great feedback I got from last week's Greek Grains and Greens Salad, I decided to bring you another greens and grains based dish. This Caprese Lover's Greens and Grains Salad is hearty enough for dinner and delicious for lunch leftovers the next day. Caprese Lover's Greens and Grain Salad Today, I am using Arugula for my … [Read more...]

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Greek Style Greens and Grains Bowl w Lemon Tahini

01/07/2019 by Deborah Brooks

Greek Style Greens and Grains bowl

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I am ready to take on the New Year with all kinds of delicious new recipes coming your way this year. This week, I am still in Holiday Recover mode and my body is craving clean, fresh veggies. This Greek Style Greens and Grains Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing is off the charts delish. It's fresh, it's crunchy and full of good for you veggies and plant based protein. Greek Style Greens and Grains Bowl So what's in this amazing Greek … [Read more...]

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Super Soups The Best of Meatless Monday

12/31/2018 by Deborah Brooks

super soups best of Meatless Monday

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. The Holiday Season is just about over and for me, that means,  back to my normal healthy eating. Winter is definitely upon us for the next few months whether we like it or not. Is there anything better than a hearty, healthy bowl of hot soup on a chilly day? I am sharing my favorites from this year-my Super Soups. Hope some of them are new to you. Super Soups The Best of Meatless Monday All of these Super Soups are well, super easy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Main Dishes-Vegetarian, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Soups Tagged With: healthy, meatless Monday, soups, super soups, Vegan, vegetarian

Best Of Meatless Monday Breakfast and Brunch Edition

12/24/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Best of Breakfast and brunch

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Hope everyone is enjoying lots of great family and friend time. As you think about your Christmas and New Year's Day Brunch menus, I offer you a few of my favorite Breakfast and Brunch ideas from 2018. Best of Meatless Monday Breakfast and Brunch Shakshuka- These skillet breakfasts were quite the craze this past year and for good reason. Think a spicy, tomato and veggie sauce base with your favorite eggs baked right in. Perfect … [Read more...]

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Grandma’s Coffee Cake Muffins Meatless Monday

12/17/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Grandma's coffee cake muffins

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. I don't do too many dessert recipes here as I normally focus on more healthy eats. However, Tis the season and life is all about moderation. Like my grandma used to say, " A little butter never hurt anyone". Speaking of grandma, she had this fantastically delicious Coffee Cake that we all grew up eating. I took a little creative license with her recipe and created these tasty Grandma's Coffee Cake Muffins. My Grandma's coffee cake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Desserts, Meatless Monday, Recipes Tagged With: coffee cake, holiday, meatless Monday, muffins, vegetarian

Cajun White Bean, Vegan Sausage and Kale Soup Meatless Monday

12/10/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Cajun White Bean,Vegan Sausage and Kale Soup

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. This was one of my favorite soups when I first made it last January for my soup club.  This weekend's chilly temps had me craving this healthy, easy Cajun White Bean, Vegan Sausage and Kale Soup and I hope you all will try it for yourselves. Cajun White Bean, Vegan Sausage and Kale Soup Like many of you, I have been eager to try to maintain my to healthy eating as much as possible during the holiday season. I was looking to create … [Read more...]

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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

11/26/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Hope everyone had a happy and delicious Thanksgiving. Back to regularly scheduled eating and meals this week. Speaking of which, this whole Romaine lettuce recall has really thrown me for a loop. Our store is literally out of every lettuce! My plans to bring you a light and healthy post Thanksgiving salad were derailed. So instead, I bring you this cozy and comforting Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup. Is there really anything … [Read more...]

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Snow Day Corn and Black Bean Soup Meatless Monday

11/19/2018 by Deborah Brooks

Snow Day Corn and Black Bean Soup

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Anyone else get a surprise snow day this week? This recipe came about after a chilly run where all I wanted was a warm, comforting bowl of soup and I wanted it ASAP. This Snow Day Corn and Black Bean Soup is a snap to whip up at the last minute. Snow Day Corn and Black Bean Soup Usually when I know I am going to prepare a healthy veggie soup, I scour the produce section or the freshest ingredients. In a perfect world that's great … [Read more...]

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Successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I’ve always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I’ve met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into.
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Hi, I’m Deborah

Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. Read More…

Curried Chickpea, Green apple & cashew salad

Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich

Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. While I was completely obsessed with “all the soups” the last few weeks, my heart has me dreaming of slightly warmer temps. Lately, I have been craving wraps and sandwiches for lunches. This Curried Chick Pea, Green Apple & Cashew Salad Sandwich hits all the […]

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Wrapping up Valentine’s Week

This week felt so long! That is the opposite of how I usually feel. I have been struggling with my runs the last few weeks but kept pushing through. That’s what we runners do right? Here’s how my Valentine’s Week played out. Joining Wendy and Hoho for the Weekly Wrap. Valentine’s Week Monday-30 min Peloton […]

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