Special Diets Archives - Healthy Green Kitchen

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Grilled Spring Greens with Homemade Lemon Parsley Butter

Simple grilled spring greens with homemade lemon parsley butter make the perfect side dish to celebrate spring. This dish goes well with grilled main dishes like chicken or salmon.

Roasted Garlic, Leek and Tomato Soup. A delicious, warming soup that's subtly spicy and totally comforting

Roasted Garlic and Leek Soup

This comforting Roasted Garlic and Leek Soup combines the mellowed flavors of roasted garlic with the subtle taste of leeks. Enhanced with spices and sweet potato, it’s a perfect cool-weather treat.

Healthy Spanish Huevos Rancheros with poached eggs, avocadoes, black beans, salsa, and cheesy potatoes.

A delicious and easy, baked breakfast. Huevos Rancheros is guaranteed to turn your morning up a notch. Full of tomatoes, onions, black beans, potatoes, and cheese – what more could you want from a breakfast plate?

Harvest Chicken Casserole

This delicious Harvest Chicken Casserole recipe features all the flavors of the season including sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and cranberries. Finished with chicken and bubbly cheddar, it’s the perfect dish for seasonal celebrations.

Breakfast Chia Pudding

This energizing breakfast chia pudding recipe features plenty of protein and healthy fats from pecans and chia seeds. Dates and cinnamon add the perfect touch of sweetness for an easy gluten-free breakfast for busy weekday mornings.

Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts

This easy roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts recipe uses overnight marinating to infuse the vegetables with fresh rosemary and spices. Top with Parmesan cheese and a spritz of lemon for the perfect vegetarian side dish.

Close-up view of Pumpkin Spice Granola in a small jar with a larger jar behind it.

Pumpkin Spiced Granola

This super flavorful pumpkin spiced granola recipe captures all the best fall flavors in one tasty bite. The recipe uses a traditional granola mix and adds spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg to give it a seasonal fall flare.

Southwestern Stuffed Peppers

These tasty Southwestern Stuffed Peppers are sure to have a regular spot in your dinner rotation. The simple weeknight meal uses salsa, sweet corn, and a tasty spice blend to bring a taste of southwestern flavors to a classic dish.

A nutritious kale stir fry with crispy curried tofu, perfect for a quick weeknight fix!

Crispy Tofu & Kale Stir Fry

This quick and healthy Crispy Tofu and Kale Stir Fry recipe features hearty winter greens and vegetables and protein-packed, marinated tofu. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that can be thrown together in just 30 minutes.

Roasted Tomato Soup

This delicious roasted tomato soup features garlic, onion, fresh herbs, and the rich, decadent flavor of roasted tomatoes. It’s the perfect bowl of comfort for lunch or dinner.

Homemade Granola Bars

A simple homemade granola bar recipe you can make in 30 minutes that features dried blueberries, Greek yogurt, and various seeds.

Florentine Pizza with Leeks

This Florentine pizza features homemade dough, sauteed leeks, gooey mozzarella, and a sunny-side-up egg right in the middle. Perfect for a Friday night in, this crispy pizza, as strange as it may look, is about to become your new favorite pie.

Pumpkin Ravioli

This pumpkin ravioli recipe features fresh pasta and layers and layers of fall flavors. A homemade dough and a seasonal filling take this recipe to the next level thanks to super fresh ingredients.

Lemon Dill Chicken

Healthy, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes, this lemon dill chicken is about to become your new favorite weeknight wonder. Pair with your go-to side for an effortlessly delicious chicken dinner recipe.

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Blueberry Summer Salad with Toasted Pecans & Feta

This nutrient-packed salad is bursting with fresh flavors and comes together in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for cooling off after a day of berry picking.

Woman holding a plat-based burger in her hand, out in front of her face.

Unhealthy Ingredients That Might Be Lurking in Your Plant-Based Burger

Don’t make the mistake of assuming every vegan or vegetarian food item is healthy.

Green Tomato Chutney

This zesty chutney recipe combines sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, creating a versatile condiment that will boost the taste of your sandwiches, wraps, and proteins.

Blueberry Vinaigrette in a glass container on a white plate with blueberries and honey in the background.

Blueberry Vinaigrette Dressing

This healthy blueberry vinaigrette is brimming with juicy sweetness and tart acidity, perfect for zesting up summer salads. It’s ready in 5 minutes and also makes a flavorful marinade for protein and veggies.

Pasta salad with fresh tomatoes and greens in a white bowl on a burlap napkin on a blue table.

Don’t Make This Mistake When Making Gluten-Free Pasta Salad

Don’t pick the wrong gluten free pasta for your pasta salads! Here are the best kinds of pasta to pick, what to avoid, and a few tips.

Avocado and poached egg on toast with the yolk spilling out onto a white plate.

Poached Egg and Avocado on Toast

This poached egg and avocado toast recipe makes an easy breakfast or lunch packed with flavor and nutrients. Crunchy toast gives way to creamy avocado, soft egg, and gooey yolks. Add some lime and smoked paprika, and your taste buds will be dancing!

Blueberry and nectarine scones on a stone colored plate with more scones in the background on a white table

Summer Blueberry & Nectarine Scones

A deliciously crumbly scone that tastes like summer in a baked good. Featuring juicy blueberries and nectarines for a fruity twist.

How to Make Bruschetta Bread

This homemade bruschetta is an outstanding appetizer or snack that combines homemade olive oil bread with a rich, savory tomato topping. It’s perfect for dinner parties or summer picnics and tastes even better using in-season tomatoes.

Breakfast Egg Muffins

These heavenly egg breakfast muffins are effortless, nutritious, and packed with protein and nutrients.

Honey-Roasted Carrots with Rosemary

These honey-roasted carrots with rosemary are a breeze to whip up and couple sweet and savory flavors to perfection.

A hand sticking a "Gluten" label into a loaf of fresh-baked bread.

What is Gluten?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye products that can cause adverse effects in people who have conditions like celiac disease, wheat allergy, or gluten intolerance.

Red Thai Coconut Curry

Learn how to make a soothing red Thai coconut curry bursting with bright, zesty flavors and ample nutrition.

Red Beet Barley Risotto with Roasted Carrots

This good-for-you risotto bursts with deep, savory flavors and a bright pink color that pops from your plate.

Garlic and Rosemary Hasselback Potatoes - Lauren Caris Cooks

Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary

This Hasselback potato recipe is the best way to enjoy roasted potatoes. Garlic and rosemary-infused butter make the potatoes fragrant and rich. They’re crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. This easy vegetarian side dish won’t disappoint!

Beet Carpaccio

This beet carpaccio is an easy and healthy vegan alternative to the traditional dish. It’s fresh and delicious with a slightly sweet and earthy flavor. You can serve beet carpaccio as an appetizer, side dish, or even atop a salad.

These healthy banana pancakes definitely don't taste healthy! A great recipe for a lighter brunch option!

Healthy Banana Pancakes (that actually taste like REAL pancakes!)

This recipe makes the best healthy banana pancakes that are fluffy, sweet, and satisfying. You’ll wonder why you ever made pancakes from a boxed mix after seeing how quickly this recipe comes together. These pancakes are perfect for a balanced vegetarian breakfast!