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Green Curry with Chickpeas

September 6, 2016September 6, 2016 Melissa King 1 Comment

Disclaimer: This post has been sponsored by USA Pulses and Pulse Canada, but opinions are all my own.

I don’t know about you, but Fall gets me in the mood for warmer dishes. That is exactly what I have for you today with this Green Curry with Chickpeas. The warm spices from the curry paste plus the protein from the chickpeas make this a hearty and satisfying dish!

green curry with chickpeas

This recipe can be served on it’s own, over rice, or you can re-purpose it into a wrap with rice for leftovers. It also happens to be gluten free in addition to being vegan.

Mango and Black Bean Quinoa Salad

August 20, 2016May 21, 2017 Melissa King 7 Comments

Summer is not totally over yet, so I am making you a Mango and Black Bean Quinoa Salad. I just love salads.

Last month when I went home to Boston, my stepmom made this awesome pasta salad with mangoes, black beans, corn, pasta, cilantro and lime. I really enjoyed it, so I decided to come home and make a twist on that recipe. I used quinoa in place of the pasta, since I am not a huge pasta fan. I think this came out really good!

Mango and Black Bean Quinoa Salad - My Whole Food Life

This would be perfect for parties and it’s also very easy to make. This Mango and Black Bean Quinoa Salad is vegan and gluten free. I highly recommend topping it with avocado. So good!

21 Healthy Ice Cream Recipes

July 30, 2016August 21, 2016 Melissa King Leave a comment

Summer is here and I make a lot of ice cream to beat the heat. Here are some of my favorite real food, healthy ice cream recipes! I love my ice cream maker. Well worth the money if you eat lots of ice cream in the summer. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, many of these recipes can also be made into popsicles. I like these popsicle molds.

healthy ice cream recipes

White Bean, Lentil and Kale Wraps

July 20, 2016 Melissa King 5 Comments

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by USA Pulses and Pulse Canada, but all opinions are my own.

I don’t know about you, but I am constantly on the go in the summer. These White Bean, Lentil and Kale Wraps are perfect to take on the go. Just pop them in a insulated lunch sac and you are good to go! Did you know that white beans and lentils are both members of the pulse family?

white bean and kale wrap

These wraps are packed with good for you ingredients that will keep your energy level up and your appetite satisfied. Did you know know that the UN declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses?

Raspberry Banana Muffins

July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 Melissa King 14 Comments

I had some ripe bananas to use up the other day, so I made these Raspberry Banana Muffins. These healthy muffins are gluten free, vegan and oil free. You only need a few simple ingredients to make them.

I added shredded coconut into these muffins because I think raspberry and coconut just go fabulous together. Don’t you think?

These muffins would be great to throw in your purse before work. They freeze and re-heat very well too. For more healthy muffin recipes check out this post.

Easy Mixed Bean Salad (Vegan and Gluten Free)

May 25, 2016June 18, 2017 Melissa King 7 Comments

Disclaimer: This post has been sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. Thank you for supporting the brand I love.

With Memorial Day around the corner, we are definitely in cookout season. Bean salads are a staple at every family gathering of ours. This easy mixed bean salad is so great because it calls for simple ingredients you probably already have on hand!

I used Sprouts brand Extra Virgin Olive oil and Sprouts brand Balsamic Vinegar. Did you know they have their own website dedicated to their private label products?