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The perfect end-of-summer pasta

If your veggie garden is currently spilling over with ripe tomatoes, plump eggplants and fragrant basil then this recipe is for you.  In addition, it’s tasty, healthy, and a perfect weeknight meal because of its simplicity. Sometimes simple really is best. Important to note– -I use less pasta and more veggies than I list here to make the meal less carb-heavy. -I use chicken breast pieces in here, but meat is optional in this dish. I actually like it just as much without meat. -I use a high-fiber pasta like Banza chickpea rigatoni (pictured here). I’ve also used whole wheat many times, but I prefer …

healthy huevos rancheros salad

Huevos Rancheros Made Healthy

Make huevos rancheros, or “ranch eggs,” healthy by making it a salad. The traditional Mexican dish is usually eaten for breakfast, but the tweaks made here make it perfect for lunch or dinner. This is a perfect easy meal to make when you want to mix things up during the week.  The veggies make it light and fresh–and the beans, avocado and egg balance it out to be quite filling. Makes 6 servings. Ingredients 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 3 large plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped. I’ve used grape tomatoes too, as I did in this photo. Whatever kind …