Healthy & Easy 30-Minute Meals | Ambitious Kitchen

Asiago Arugula Pear Salad

Monique — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:01 +0000

Asiago Arugula Pear Salad

Beautiful and simple arugula pear salad with savory asiago cheese, almonds, creamy avocado, and a light white balsamic vinaigrette. This fresh arugula salad has delicious bites of sweet, salty, zippy flavor and tons of wonderful textures for an easy holiday side dish or weekday lunch! Enjoy as is or pair with your favorite protein for

A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)

Monique — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:26 +0000

A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)

Everyone needs a simple, easy stove-top mac and cheese they can throw together in no time at all and this is bound to become your new favorite! Perfect for serving kiddos, as a holiday side dish, or for jazzing up with roasted veggies, broccoli, bacon, sausage or chicken! The options are endless when it comes

The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

Monique — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:00:20 +0000

The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets

These are the BEST crispy baked chicken nuggets you’ll ever make! This delicious, healthy chicken nuggets recipe takes just about 30 minutes from start to finish and uses simple ingredients like panko breadcrumbs, chicken breast and spices. Serve with honey mustard, ketchup or your favorite BBQ sauce. Kid-friendly and adult approved! I got a burn

Healthy White Chicken Chili

Monique — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Healthy White Chicken Chili

Healthy white chicken chili that’s nice and creamy, yet there’s no cream! Made with green chile, chicken, corn and blended chickpeas to make it thick and creamy. This easy white chicken chili recipe can even be made in the slow cooker and is bound to become a new family favorite. Serve with avocado, tortilla chips and cilantro.

Zucchini & Sausage Baked Orzo with Hot Honey & Feta

Monique — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:40 +0000

Zucchini & Sausage Baked Orzo with Hot Honey & Feta

Comforting zucchini and sausage baked orzo packed with a rainbow of veggies and plenty of melty cheese. This one pan sausage baked orzo recipe is easy to make and customize, and is made extra delicious with a drizzle of hot honey. The perfect nourishing and cozy weeknight meal! One pan meal lovers, this incredible recipe

Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps

Monique — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps

Delicious vegan pecan apple chickpea salad wraps with a creamy maple dijon tahini dressing. These easy chickpea salad wraps take just 15 minutes to make without any cooking involved, making this a great recipe for healthy lunches and parties! Enjoy the apple chickpea salad in your favorite wrap, on toast, as-is or even in lettuce

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

Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa

Monique — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa

Delicious sweet and spicy firecracker salmon topped with a wonderful, fresh peach avocado salsa. This firecracker salmon recipe can be baked or grilled for a healthy weeknight meal that everyone will love! Serve with your favorite sides, rice, quinoa or even in tacos. Hello, gorgeous salmon filets with the best sweet and spicy marinade topped

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

Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese

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

Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese

Delicious vegetarian street corn pasta salad with sweet corn, red bell pepper, avocado, creamy goat cheese, and a super addicting cilantro pesto. This easy corn pasta salad recipe is not only delicious but is also a great way to use up your summer corn. Impress your friends and family with the best pasta salad ever!

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

High Protein Salads in Jars that Make the Perfect Lunch

Monique — Mon, 27 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

High Protein Salads in Jars that Make the Perfect Lunch

Four easy high protein salads in jars that make the perfect meal prep lunch! These mason jar salads are filled with fresh veggies and packed with protein from chicken. Customize each salad with a homemade or store-bought dressing for ease, and enjoy lunch in no time. I’m here to remind you that I have not