Healthier Meals – Healthier Hearts

Having a healthy heart also means starting with some healthier meals!  One of the American Heart Association tips to eat better is:

 “Eat vegetables and fruits. They are are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber — and they’re low in calories. Eating a variety of deeply colored fruits and vegetables may help you control your weight and your blood pressure.”

 Here are some healthy, plant-based recipes that taste so good, you do not need to add meat!

 Eggplant Lasagna (you use strips of eggplant instead of noodles!)  Another tip to save some extra fat and calories: you could also sub plain, nonfat greek yogurt for some or all of the ricotta cheese!

Butternut Squash Wheatberry Mock Risotto

Black Bean Meatless Meatballs

Lentil Pot Pie

Sweet Potato Banana Bites – a smart side or snack!

 What is your favorite veggie-strong dish?