Vegetarian/Healthy Recipes Category

If you're health conscious or a vegetarian then this collection of healthy recipes from BetsyLife.com is for you. No boring salads! These healthy recipes are full of nutrients and taste amazing! Even non vegetarians will gobble them up.

Quinoa Pancakes

I figured pancakes were a good way to kick off a new week. Pancakes aren’t generally my thing. I’m more of an eggs kind of girl, but these healthy quinoa […]…
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Fall Vegetable Stew with Mint Pesto

Detox time! I actually had a pretty low key new year’s eve, but there was still champagne (and pizza) involved, so needless to say I’m still recovering. That’s one of […]…
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Grilled Chard Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

I love my Hubs, and I really miss him when he travels, but when he’s out of town I get to eat awesome concoctions like this grilled chard salad with […]…
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Gluten Free, Low-Carb Pasta Substitute: Rainbow Chard “Cannelloni”

If you’re looking for a low carb pasta substitute, try this flavor packed rainbow chard cannelloni. Same great flavors as your favorite baked pasta with a lightened up feel. Gluten […]…
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Southwestern Potato Salad

Just a quick pop in today to share this southwestern potato salad I made for ladies pool day last weekend. The heat has zapped my inspiration lately, so I haven’t […]…
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White Bean and Spinach Tacos

White Bean and Spinach Tacos are a healthy, vegetarian option for meatless Monday or hot summer days when you don’t want to turn on an oven. Pizza and Beer and […]…
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Baked Raspberry Oatmeal

I had never tried baked oatmeal until I made this raspberry version. Once again, I was up to my old tricks of shopping avoidance, and trying to make something to […]…
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Vegetable and Quinoa Quiche

After a weekend in the deep fried south, a little detox is always necessary, so I threw together this light and tasty vegetable and quinoa quiche. Ok, that’s only half […]…
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Quinoa “Fried Rice”

I’ve become a bit of a quinoa junkie. Never a big carb eater, I’ve found quinoa to be a perfect solution for me. It’s protein-ful, satisfying, and pretty much the […]…
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Massaged Kale Salad with Cherries

What is the world coming to now that we’re massaging our vegetables?!? I promise you this isn’t just some new age fad. Massaging kale is a simple way to make […]…
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Detox Vegetable Spring Rolls

Is anyone else feeling the need to cleanse after that long weekend? These nutrient packed, detoxifying vegetable spring rolls are definitely on my menu for the week. Sun+alcohol+BBQ+not enough sleep […]…
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Spicy Cucumber and Peanut Salad

This spicy cucumber and peanut salad seems unassuming, but holy Toledo, it is WAY delicious! When I saw this recipe I happened to have a cucumber on hand so I […]…
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Raspberry Chipotle Baked Brie

Baked brie is one of the simplest appetizers around. Over the weekend we had some friends over and I made this raspberry chipotle version to enjoy poolside while watching golf. […]…
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Vegetarian Lentil “Meat” Balls

Vegetarian meatballs can be made with a variety of ingredients. These meatless meatballs are made with lentils….I guess you can call them lentil balls? There may not be any actual […]…
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Roasted Eggplant Bánh mì

Bánh mì is so hot right now. I’m seeing it on menus and blogs across the country, so I thought I’d jump on the bandwagon and make my own version at […]…
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Easy Cucumber Salad

Easy Cucumber Salad. Vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs and vegetables. There’s nothing fresher than that. Cucumbers are one of the top 5 quintessential summer vegetables am I right? They’re […]…
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