Why you’ll love this Greek yogurt chickpea curry! Louise and I love this Greek yogurt chickpea curry when we want something warm, simple, and truly satisfying, without the heaviness of coconut milk or cream. The yogurt adds a gentle richness without weighing the dish down. The chickpeas make it protein-rich and fiber-rich, so it keeps you full and … Read more
Why this recipe works… Marry me tofu pasta is a simple, satisfying, and protein-packed meal that comes together in just 30 minutes! We use our well-tested quick and easy fried tofu for protein; you can also use baked tofu or air-fried tofu if you don’t want to cook it in a skillet. But what truly sets this tofu pasta apart is … Read more
Beets Never Tasted This Good! This Greek Inspired Lentil Beet Salad is everything we love about Mediterranean-style eating — colorful, fresh, and naturally nourishing 🥗. It’s protein-rich, fiber-filled, and perfect for anyone who wants balanced, wholesome meals without overthinking it. What makes it special is the creamy feta dressing that doubles as a marinade. Tossing canned lentils in the dressing first … Read more
Why we love this… Like other classic lentil dishes such as lentil pasta, lentil soup, creamy dal and rice and lentil Mujadara, this lentil chili offers more than just rich, comforting flavor. 💚 Louise and I think you’ll love this because it’s: 👨🏻🍳 Pro tip: Serve lentil chili with something pickled (quick-pickled onions or jalapeños), something creamy (sour cream, cashew sour cream, or thick yogurt), and something tangy (lime or lemon … Read more
A Simple Way to Eat Healthy and Feel Satisfied These chickpea sweet potato patties are one of our favorite easy vegetarian meals — crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside 🧡. They’re made with simple pantry ingredients like chickpeas, sweet potato, and a few spices, making them perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches. Naturally high … Read more
Vegetable curry is a creamy, Indian-inspired one-pot recipe that you can make in 30 minutes with peas and chickpeas for protein. It’s flavorful, nourishing, and surprisingly easy to make. Louise adores this curry, it’s one of her favorite way to eat a variety of veggies in one meal 🥰. And we get it! Once you … Read more
A Quick, Nourishing Meal Made Simple and Affordable This Mediterranean Lentils and Rice recipe is the kind of meal we love making on busy weeknights 🍋 — quick, wholesome, and full of flavor. It’s inspired by our traditional mujadara but simplified into a one-pot Mediterranean recipe that’s ready in about 30 minutes. Using canned lentils and cooked rice, you can create a … Read more
What is curry lentil soup? Ingredients for curry lentil soup Quantities are in the recipe box at the bottom of the page. Lentils Use dried green lentils or dried brown lentils. Dried lentils don’t require soaking and can be cooked in about 30 minutes. Substitute canned lentils for dry ones if you don’t have 30 minutes for them to cook. Flavor base … Read more
A Cozy Mediterranean Soup Inspired by Nonna’s Minestra This Three Bean Orzo Soup is a healthy Mediterranean one-pot dinner that brings together everything Louise and I love about Mediterranean-style eating — simple ingredients, nourishing flavors, and a cozy bowl you can truly feel good about 🍲. It’s inspired by the minestra di pasta my grandma used to make, mixing … Read more
Louise and I make orzo when we want something fresh, healthy, and fiber rich. It’s the kind of meal that feels light and cooling, yet satiating thanks to the veggies, chickpeas, and olives. This orzo recipe is based on two of our our most popular salad recipes; chickpea salad and rice salad. We keep the sodium low by using a … Read more