#veggiepacked

A hearty and flavorful soup featuring smoked sausage, white beans, and a variety of vegetables, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot.

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced. 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed. 3 carrots, peeled and diced. 2 celery stalks, chopped. 1 onion, finely chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 6 cups chicken broth. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups kale, chopped.

Instructions: Set Instant Pot to saut mode and cook the sliced smoked sausage until browned. Add onions, carrots, and celery, sauting until vegetables are tender. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Pour in chicken broth and add drained white beans. Season with salt and pepper. Close the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Once done, release pressure and open the lid carefully. Stir in chopped kale and let it sit for a few minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

This Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice is a tasty, low-carb take on regular fried rice. It's full of veggies and flavor. Cauliflower rice can be used instead of high-carb rice, so it can be eaten on keto diets.

Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, grated. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/2 cup diced onion. 1/2 cup diced bell pepper. 1/2 cup diced carrot. 1/2 cup diced zucchini. 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari. 2 eggs, beaten. Salt and pepper to taste. Green onions, chopped, for garnish.

Instructions: Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat. When you add the minced garlic and diced onion, saut until the food smells good. Put in the diced zucchini, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables get a little soft. Move the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the beaten eggs to the other. Once the eggs are done, mix them with the vegetables. Add the soy sauce and grated cauliflower to the pan and mix them together well. Stirring every now and then, cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cauliflower is soft. Add pepper and salt to taste. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

This Easy Vegan Chili is a hearty and tasty dish that's great for a cold night. It's healthy and filling because it's full of protein and vegetables. It's also dairy- and gluten-free, so it can be eaten by people with a variety of dietary needs.

Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 bell pepper, diced. 1 carrot, diced. 1 zucchini, diced. 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes. 1 cup vegetable broth. 2 tablespoons chili powder. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1 teaspoon paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Instructions: In a big pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Put in the garlic and onion, and cook them until they get soft. Add the zucchini, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook until the zucchini is just barely soft. Add the diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, along with the black beans and kidney beans. Bring to a simmer, then let it cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every now and then. If necessary, change the seasoning. If you want, you can serve it hot and top it with vegan sour cream, avocado, or chopped cilantro.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

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As summer winds down and school starts back up again, finding inspiration for healthy lunch recipes can be challenging. That’s why we put together this collection of delicious midday meals that are packed with vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers and zucchini. From salads you can prep the night before to satisfying handhelds, these meals will keep you or your kids energized all day.…