Vegan,gluten-free cornbread slice with herbs and red bell peppper slices

Vegan, Gluten-free Cornbread

As the saying goes "necessity is the mother of invention", this vegan, gluten-free cornbread recipe was born in a rushed delivery during a cooking class here at Bastyr to cater to dietary...
Vegan, Gluten-free, cornbread, cashew milk, flax egg

Spicy Tempeh Tacos

Spicy Tempeh Tacos

If you haven't tried tempeh, this recipe is a great way to introduce you to its meaty flavor with the added bonus of providing you with some extra probiotics. That's right, because tempeh is made...
Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, meat alternatives, protein, plant-based, bone health, tacos, Hispanic cuisine

Southwest Chipotle Chick'n Salad

Southwest Chipotle Chick'n Salad

With 25 grams of plant protein and 17 grams of fiber, this southwest chipotle chick'n salad will keep you fueled and satisfied, says Bastyr alumna Selva Wohlgemuth, MS ('14), RD,...
Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Salads, plant based, Vegenaise, Gardein, protein, greens

Cheesy Polenta Bites on plate

Cheesy Polenta Bites with a Trio of Aiolis

The expert-level recipe for Cheesy Polenta Bites Served with a Trio of Aiolis was among the 10 courses served at the 2016 final dinner presented by students graduating from the ...
Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Appetizers, Entrees, polenta, tumeric, cheesy, vitamin A source, low fat, fiber

Melon, Mint and Lime Sorbet

Melon, Mint and Lime Sorbet

There's no need to look at ingredient labels when you make your own sorbet! Try this recipe that combines sweet honeydew melon with tangy lime and the freshness as mint, which also was used as the "...
Desserts, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Appetizers, sorbet, summer recipe, digestion, bile flow, digestives, whole foods, fresh, in- season, fruit, healthy desserts, plant-based

Spring Pea and Mint Soup

Spring Pea and Mint Soup

With fresh peas in season in both summer and fall, you'll have plenty of opportunities to make this English pea soup. Adapted from a recipe by local chef Diana Dillard, this recipe was served as...
Soup, Appetizers, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, pea soup, mint, spring recipes, Vegetarian

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

This salad is simple, juicy, and thirst-quenching, making it a must-serve dish on hot summer days. Bastyr University nutrition student Lizzie Diehl recommends serving her Watermelon Cucumber Salad...
Salads, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, watermelon, cucumber, salad, summer recipes, hydrating foods, Anti-inflammatory

Cannellini Caprese

Cannellini Caprese

Creamy, nutty cannellini beans and bold caprese flavors complement each other in this refreshing and filling salad. Full of micronutrients, beans are also a great source of folate, fiber...
Salads, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, cannellini bean, B vitamins, vitamin b12 source, iron source, Vegan

Grilled Pineapple Salad with Jalapeños and Sweet Onion

Grilled Pineapple Salad with Jalapeños and Sweet Onion

Leave room on the grill for fruits and veggies! This scalable whole grain , grilled pineapple salad with jalapenos and sweet onion by Bastyr nutrition student Lizzie Diehl goes well with grilled...
Vegetarian, Vegan, Entrees, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Salads, grilled fruit, Anti-inflammatory, bone health, bbq

Green Tea Frozen Yogurt Breakfast Cups

Green Tea Frozen Yogurt Breakfast Cups

Ginger Hultin, MS ('11), RDN, a nutrition supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health, recommends these frozen cups of...
Breakfast, Desserts, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Snacks, green tea, frozen yogurt, burn fat, antioxidant

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

The special flavor of these gluten free choclate chip cookies comes from the flour blend of 1 part sweet potato flour, ½ part sorghum flour and ½ part tapioca flour. The cookie works great with...
Desserts, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegetarian, chocolate chip cookies, healthy desserts, cravings

Asparagus Spinach Soup with Parmesan

Asparagus Spinach Soup with Parmesan

This gorgeous asparagus spinach green soup witj parmesan from Bastyr nutrition student Lizzie Diehl is smooth and simple, which lets the subtle flavors of asparagus shine. It's also full of nutrients...
Soup, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, asparagus, spinach, green soup, vitamin A source, folate source, antioxidant

Gingered Lentil Sandwich Spread

Gingered Lentil Sandwich Spread

Smear this gingered lentil sandwhich spread on whole-wheat bread and greens for a protein-rich lunch, enlivened by anti-inflammatory ginger. Or try it as a hummus appetizer served with cut-up...
Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Appetizers, Ginger, lentil, stomach ease, sandwhich, healthy mayo alternative

Spiced Red Yam Soup with Chickpea Croutons

Spiced Red Yam Soup with Chickpea Croutons

This spiced red yam soup with chickpea croutons recipe will nourish your body, mind and soul, says nutrition alumna Selva Wohlgemuth, MS ('14), RDN, in her blog,...
Gluten-free, Soup, Dairy-free, chickpea, healthy, Vegetarian, plant-based, yams, Soup, winter recipes

Ginger Peanut Stew

Ginger Peanut Stew

This rich, warming ginger, peanut stew from Bastyr nutrition student Lizzie Diehl travels and reheats well. Serve it over brown rice, and share it with a neighbor.
Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soup, Ginger, stomach ease, peanut, Soup, plant based

A white bowl of mashed sweet potatoes

Chili-Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Mashed sweet potatoes are a great addition to any Thanksgiving Day spread. This easy-to-make orange and chili-spiked mixture is a refreshing twist on typically heavy potato dishes. Low in fat...
Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Easy, complex carbs, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, thanksgiving, soul food

Bowl of veggie chili with garnish.

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili

A pot of Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili is perfect for Meatless Monday or for game day! Sweet and savory, this veggie chili features seasonal squash, fiber, protein-rich black beans ...
Vegan, Gluten-free

Traditional Fire Cider

Traditional Fire Cider

Traditional Fire Ciders are a specific type of oxymel, an ancient medicine that combines herbs with the soothing combination of vinegar and honey. It is believed this spiced-up version first was...
Personal care, Drinks, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Root Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine

Root Vegetable and Chickpea Tagine

This easy-to-make tagine is representative of a traditional Moroccan tagine, which is cooked over coals to minimize the need for fire. Cooking this tagine in a crockpot allows for a slowly developed...
Entrees, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Easy

Shakshuka

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a traditional North African stew that is now commonplace in cafes throughout the Middle East. Comprised of eggs poached in spiced tomato stew, Shakshuka is extremely versatile and...
Entrees, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Amaranth Cereal

Amaranth Cereal

Amaranth, a gluten-free seed known as an Aztecan staple food, makes a great addition to a whole foods-based anti-inflammatory diet in the cold winter months. It makes a great base for breakfast...
Breakfast, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Easy

Spiced Quinoa and Kale Patties

Spiced Quinoa and Kale Patties

Bastyr alumna Selva Wohlgemuth, MS ('14), RD, shares this recipe with us via her blog ...
Entrees, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Savory Pear Green Salad

Savory Pear Green Salad

If you're looking for a burst of delicious nutrition from a fruit that's grown locally in the Puget Sound area, look no farther than your nearest pear tree. High in vitamin C and potassium,...
Salads, Easy, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Plate of Raw Zucchini Noodles with Kale Pesto

Raw Zucchini Noodles with Kale Pesto

Most people don’t know that zucchini can be eaten raw! Without cooking, the zucchini and kale are higher in vitamins and enzymes that are sometimes destroyed in the cooking process. This mostly raw...
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Entrees, Dairy-free, Paleo

Cilantro jalapeno hummus in a bowl, garnished with cilantro sprig.

Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus

Instead of getting stuck in a rut when trying to come up with ideas about what to take to that next summer potluck, try making something that is fresh, tasty and easy to prepare, such as a ...
Appetizers, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Easy, Snack

Green Pea Pesto in a jar garnished with green peas and basil.

Green Pea Pesto

High in antioxidants, fiber, potassium and even omega-3 fatty acids, peas also can add some sweetness to a meal. Even people who don't think they like peas should try this pesto, which you can ...
Appetizers, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pesto

Cinnamon Mango Salsa

Cinnamon Mango Salsa

This refreshing tropical spring recipe has a South Asian influence, and is ultra-healthy. Mango is known as the "king of fruits," in part due to its immune-boosting qualities and...
Dairy-free, Vegetarian, Side dish, Gluten-free

Wild Nettle Frittata

Wild Nettle Frittata

Like other leafy greens, wild nettles are high in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals including iron, phosphorous, magnesium and calcium. But what makes them even more special is that in...
Breakfast, Gluten-free

Breakfast Quinoa Porridge

Breakfast Quinoa Porridge

This superfood breakfast from Bastyr University 2014-15 dietetic intern Vanessa Berenstein, MS, will jump-start your morning. It’s packed with fiber and is a complete source of plant-based...
Breakfast, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Spring Asparagus Salad

Spring Asparagus Salad

In her blog Poppies and Papayas, Bastyr University dietetic intern Selva Wohlgemuth, MSN ('14),...
Salads, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegetarian