Lemony Mung Bean Soup

Is it just me or does mung bean sound gross and weird?  I bet it’s because it rhymes with dung.  And who wants to eat a dung bean?  No one.  No one wants to eat anything with dung in the name.

Unless you’re a dung beetle, but I digress. Lemony Mung Bean Soup | Life Healthfully Lived Continue reading →

Rain, Rain, Go Away….

Rain.  More rain.  And, wait for it…. even more rain.  That’s been the theme of the weekend and I’m starting to feel a little bit like Noah.  Ok, it hasn’t been raining THAT long but it has for the past few days and I don’t think it’s supposed to stop until tomorrow.  We’re actually under a flash flood warning here in Chicago, so perhaps I’ll need my ark after all… Rain, Rain, Go Away | Life Healthfully Lived Continue reading →

Chicken & Rice Casserole…Without the Chicken or Rice

Yeah.  Weird title BUT jackfruit and cauliflower casserole didn’t sound as good even if it tastes delicious.   Plus, I was kind of going for a version of chicken and rice when I made this casserole. Chicken & Rice Casserole | Life Healthfully Lived Continue reading →

Smokey Roasted Chickpeas

*I already have a recipe for Roasted Chickpeas on my blog, but I revamped the recipe and pictures here. 

Chickpeas are a pretty versatile legume.  You can add them to curries or dals as is, mash them up and get hummus, or you could roast them into crispy little snacks.  I’ve become a little obsessed with the latter. Smokey Roasted Chickpeas | Life Healthfully Lived Continue reading →

Zoodle Cookie Bars

Yup, I’m turning zoodles, or zucchini noodles if you prefer, into a dessert.  It sounds really weird and I have doubted myself as I was doing it, but the end result is actually pretty tasty. Zoodle Cookie Bars | Life Healthfully Lived Continue reading →