A Healthy Recipe Round-Up To Kickstart The Year With Seasonal Goodness
Hi friend! If you had a good holiday season, overindulging in all the delicious things, I feel you!
So, in the spirit of setting new year resolutions and turning a new page, I am kicking off the year with a healthy recipe round-up, focusing on the goodness of seasonal foods.
I don't know about you, but after a holiday season filled with indulgence, I'm ready to give my body some love and nourishment!
From a wholesome breakfast to a satisfying dinner, they are all quick and easy to make and feature ingredients that are in their prime during this time of year.
Recipes
Nothing bland about these recipes
This healthy recipe round-up isn't just about salads and bland meals that leave you unsatisfied and ready to give up.
Instead I'm sharing hearty, delicious recipes that make healthy eating a breeze and which my family and I enjoy regularly.
So, what's on the menu?
The ultimate breakfast indulgence with hearty breakfast oatmeal and the most divine banana walnut muffins.
Lunch is served with a cozy fall garbanzo chili that'll warm you up from the inside out and a vegetable skillet pot pie that celebrates all things hearty and wholesome.
For dinner, a curry lentil soup that's as comforting as it is nutritious and an orange and garlic tofu dish that will replace and beat any unhealthy takeout.
Last but not least, get in some more greens with salads and veggies.
An Anjou pear salad with balsamic vinaigrette, roasted sweet potato and arugula salad, and roasted vegetables with sweet and smoky pepitas will ensure you are off to a great, healthy start!
Scroll down to get all these delicious recipes below!
breakfast to start the day
breakfast oatmeal
Sometimes, it’s hard to achieve a delicious oatmeal with good consistency and flavor.
Here is a yummy and easy recipe that has just the right amount of creaminess and flavor, using coconut and orange zest. Instead of strawberries, you can top it with pomegranate, grapefruit, apples, or pears, which are in season.
It’s a great breakfast, especially on cold mornings!
Get the recipe here: Breakfast Oatmeal
banana walnut muffins
Sure, muffins are not always considered healthy as they can be filled with sugar and fat. But these deserve a spot here, as they are so filling and satisfying.
They offer some good fiber from the bananas and oat flour, and walnuts ensure a protein and healthy fat boost.
These are great for breakfast on the go or any time of the day!
Get the recipe here: Banana Walnut Muffins
lunch to keep you going
orange and garlic tofu
Orange and garlic tofu, served with brown rice and broccoli! It’s a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy, and the tofu has a nice texture, too.
This recipe is pretty simple to make, and I usually have all the ingredients to make it on hand, so it’s quick to whip up and make! It helps when you have a big batch of brown rice cooked and frozen, ready for use at any time.
With the tofu providing protein, brown rice providing healthy carbs and fiber, and broccoli providing essential nutrients, it’s the perfect, balanced, healthy lunch!
Get the recipe here: Orange and garlic tofu
garbanzo “chicken” salad sandwich
This recipe is so quick to whip up, making it perfect for a quick lunch.
Garbanzos (or chickpeas) are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, filling you up for longer.
My original recipe includes grapes, which makes this great for summer, but for the colder months, you can add chopped apples. If you don’t like the idea of fruits, keep it savory and mix in some chopped cabbage.
Get the recipe here: Garbanzo “Chicken” Salad
Dinner To Round It Up
Vegetable skillet pot pie
This is a DELICIOUS easy-to-make hearty meal. It’s warm and cozy, and all things perfect for these cold winter days!
Using a lot of in-season garden fresh veggies and herbs makes this skillet pot pie wholesome and nutritious. This recipe is a go-to for our family dinners and can be modified too!
Get the recipe here: Vegetable Skillet Pot Pie
Curry lentil soup
I don’t know about you, but I love soup, especially during the winter. And this one is particularly tasty, if I may say so!
Its base is lentils, which are a great source of protein and fiber. Lentils also offer many other minerals, including folate, potassium, and iron.
I love curry, but many times it’s too spicy. This is a mild curry with some sweetness and a lot of flavor, so your whole family will love it!
Get the recipe here: Curry Lentil Soup
salads & veggies for more nutrients
Anjou pear salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Long gone are the days of salads consisting of only greens, tomatoes, and cucumber!
This delicious salad offers so much yummy goodness, including arugula, pears, feta cheese, pistachios, pomegranates, and red onions.
Get the recipe here: Anjou Pear Salad
Roasted vegetables with sweet & smoky pepitas and cranberries
When I make this fall-inspired roasted vegetable dish for my family, it feels like we are eating pure goodness!
This recipe is a favorite in fall and winter as it has tons of heart-warming flavor and seasonal goodness. It is quick, easy, and the perfect side dish to any main dish or simply enjoyed on its own!
Topping it with crunchy, smoky pepitas and cranberries takes an ordinary dish to extraordinary deliciousness!
Get the recipe here: Roasted Vegetables with pepitas and cranberries
Friend, join me as we embrace a healthier lifestyle, incorporating more seasonal foods without compromising on flavor.
Let's make this year a celebration of good food, good health, and good habits!
I think you’ll find these blogs very helpful too:
Seasonal eating - the why and how, with monthly seasonal produce lists
No time to cook? Try these healthy mason jar meals!
Love, Annette xx
the harvest table cookbook
Seasonal plant-based recipes
The Harvest Table is so much more than a cookbook; it’s a resource for true seasonal and simple living on the homestead.
This plant-based garden-to-table cookbook helps homesteaders, gardeners, and all alike align their diet with the seasons and the freshest ingredients possible.
You’ll find tons of breakfast, appetizer, entree, side dish, and dessert recipes, and more!
