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Easy Tofu Chili
Ingredient List: 1 block extra firm tofu 1 bell pepper White onion 2-3 garlic cloves Tomato paste 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can beans (kidney or black bean) 1-2 large carrots 1-2 celery stalks 1 jalapeno fresh cilantro salt, pepper garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, paprika, cumin Crumble the tofu (extra firm tofu will hold best for this recipe, and it has more protein than softer tofu) into small pieces in a bowl, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, chi

Francesca Nardelli
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Banana Protein Dough Bites
I’ve been making these snacks for so many years! It helps me get more protein into my day, and I think they taste so good. I just recently started using PB fit to cut my calories down and to keep my fat low. If you are not cutting calories, or counting your macros, regular peanut butter works great in this recipe. These are so tasty for a quick snack, I love to have them in my fridge to snack on throughout the day. they do taste like banana, so if you do not like banana, you

Francesca Nardelli
Feb 23, 20221 min read


Veggie, Tofu & Cashew Sheet Pan Meal Prep
When it comes to meal prep, it might seem boring to think you're going to eat the same thing all week, but THIS is a meal you're going to want to eat everyday! The sauce is super light and simple, and as always, I suggest using Pure Maple Syrup for all of my recipes! What You'll Need : Coconut Aminos (OR Liquid Aminos) Apple Cider Vinegar Pure Maple Syrup Sesame Oil Fresh Ginger Fresh Garlic Almond Flour Water Super Firm Tofu ( I used Trader Joe's 1lb) Salt Pepper Olive Oil R

Francesca Nardelli
Nov 21, 20202 min read


Eggplant Pizza Bites with Mushroom, Green Onion, and Date Sauce
Before I switched to plant based, I used to be obsessed with this restaurant in Beacon Hill (Boston) by Chef Todd English called Figs. My favorite menu item was the Fig & Leek Spicy Shrimp pizza. I searched for figs, but they are unfortunately out of season so I came up with my own little twist on this eggplant creation! This meal has super simple ingredients and the taste was phenomenal! I love sweet & savory so I often combine them! This was flavorful, and perfectly paired!

Francesca Nardelli
Oct 13, 20201 min read


Pesto Zucchini Noodle with Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce
When I make my meals, I always first and foremost want them to taste good. That is my number one requirement. Secondly, I want them to be as fresh and simple as possible, so using as little ingredients as possible, and raw veggies when applicable. I also almost always want a meal that is high in protein . I want to feel good from my meals, and I want them to leave me feeling energized, and filled, but not stuffed/bloated/tired. I eat FREQUENTLY throughout the day so I don't

Francesca Nardelli
Sep 25, 20204 min read


Eggplant Pesto Pizza Bites w/ Balsamic Glaze
If you’ve been following along, you know I love my carbs — but I tend to reach for root vegetables and fruit more often than bread. Nothing against a soft, warm loaf (truly one of life’s simple joys), but when I swap bread for produce, I feel lighter, more energized, and more balanced overall. These eggplant pesto pizza bites are my current obsession. Think of them as a fresh twist on cauliflower-crust pizza: lighter than bread, but every bit as satisfying. The base is roaste

Francesca Nardelli
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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