Nut Free Lunch Recipes (great for school lunches!) | Ambitious Kitchen

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Monique — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:25 +0000

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Gorgeous kale quinoa salad packed with juicy mango, tomatoes, heart-healthy avocado, and nutty quinoa. This easy kale quinoa salad gets tossed with a light lemon basil vinaigrette for the perfect lunch or party side dish with over 13g of plant-based protein! I first wrote this blog post when I was 23 years old. Here’s what

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Monique — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Delicious 30 minute grilled vegetable orzo with rich brown butter and creamy goat cheese. This easy and flavorful veggie orzo recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh summer produce! Enjoy as-is or with your favorite proteins for a wonderful weeknight dinner or lunch. A savory summer dish you’re going to LOVE: this 30

Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette

Monique — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:00:46 +0000

Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette

Gorgeous grilled corn salad with creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and a sweet & spicy hot honey vinaigrette that will knock your socks off. This fresh, easy grilled corn salad comes together in a few simple steps and makes the perfect summer lunch or side dish! Enjoy it on its own or add your favorite

Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches

Monique — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:07 +0000

Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches

Delicious slow cooker gochujang chicken sandwiches packed with sweet and spicy flavor and topped with a fresh, crunchy cucumber jalapeño cabbage slaw. These easy gochujang pulled chicken sandwiches are the perfect “set it and forget it” meal to serve at parties and BBQs with your favorite side dishes! A new way to use gochujang? In

Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs

Monique — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:00:10 +0000

Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs

Flavorful sazon grilled chicken thighs marinated in a homemade sazon seasoning blend and grilled to juicy perfection. This easy grilled chicken thigh recipe is perfect for adding to tacos, salads, bowls and more! Have you ever heard of sazon seasoning? It’s one of my go-to favorite spice blends that my Mom puts on *literally* everything.

Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Monique — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 09:00:36 +0000

Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Absolutely delicious herby chicken meatball pitas piled high with flavorful, protein-packed chicken meatballs, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade jalapeño tzatziki sauce. This easy, nourishing dinner comes together in 30 minutes and is the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and fresh. Um, HELLO. Have you seen a more vibrant meal? I mean, it’s always my

Vegan Mango Black Bean Green Rice Burrito Bowls

Monique — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 16:00:13 +0000

Vegan Mango Black Bean Green Rice Burrito Bowls

Beautiful vegan green rice bowls made with homemade green rice, black beans and a rainbow of fruits and veggies. These vibrant green rice burrito bowls are delicious on their own or served with grilled chicken or fish. Truly the perfect meal prep lunch or dinner! If you’re obsessed with all of the fresh summer produce

Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Monique — Mon, 06 May 2024 16:00:17 +0000

Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Delicious chicken bacon ranch pasta salad packed with juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, zippy red onion and creamy avocado. This wonderful, easy chicken bacon pasta salad is perfect for customizing and is guaranteed to be a hit all season long! The best side or main dish for BBQs, parties and potlucks. I feel like pasta salads

Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad

Monique — Sat, 04 May 2024 16:00:25 +0000

Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad

Gorgeous Italian chopped salad recipe loaded with shredded brussels sprouts, chickpeas, veggies, salami, olives, pepperoncini and delicious cheeses. This flavorful and easy Italian chopped brussels sprouts salad is tossed in a light Italian dressing and makes the perfect hearty lunch or fresh dinner! Whenever I find myself at a restaurant or a family party that

One Pan Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage

Monique — Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:39 +0000

One Pan Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage

Creamy one pan tomato gnocchi with protein-packed chicken sausage and a boost of veggies from fresh spinach. This comforting, easy tomato chicken sausage gnocchi takes just 30 minutes to cook for the perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love! I’ve got a cozy, flavorful dinner for you that feels like a giant hug and

Crispy Broccoli Sweet and Spicy Sesame Tahini Noodles

Monique — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:00:36 +0000

Crispy Broccoli Sweet and Spicy Sesame Tahini Noodles

Incredible, sweet and spicy tahini noodles with crispy broccoli that take just 30 minutes to make for the perfect weeknight dinner! These vegan tahini noodles have a delicious homemade sweet and spicy sauce and are the best meatless Monday meal. Easily choose your spice level and customize with your fav proteins! I had to reshare

Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two

Monique — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:00:01 +0000

Damn Good Salmon Taco Bowls For Two

Delicious salmon taco bowls with homemade taco seasoned salmon and served with flavorful sofrito rice. Add avocado, salsa, green onion, cilantro and any other toppings your heart desires for a wonderful meal prep dinner for two! Ready for another DAMN GOOD recipe to start your week off right? I know I am! And this time,