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4 days ago
3 min

Black Bean & Egg Breakfast Bowl

There is no other way to celebrate getting into the dietetic internship of my dreams than making a delicious breakfast. This is my Black Bean & Egg Breakfast Bowl and it is delicious. You have a quinoa base with arugula, sautéed black beans, two scrambled eggs, sliced avocado, salsa, and chili lime seasoning. Not only do the flavors pair so well, but you have a completely balanced meal that will ensure you start your day off on the right foot. Fiber is something that is lacki

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itsjdieb

7 days ago
2 min

Hummus Mushroom Toast

Before you say, "ew mushrooms", give this salty and savory toast a chance for lunch will you? The combination of the creamy and garlicky hummus and the savoriness of the baby shiitake mushrooms is to die for. So, give my Hummus Mushroom Toast a try for your next brunch or lunch. You'll get some protein and healthy fats from the hummus, and fiber from the toast and mushrooms. It's a great recipe to pair with side of lean protein such as eggs, chicken sausage, chicken breast, o

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itsjdieb

Jan 23
2 min

Lemony Lentil Potato & Chard Soup

Hear me out, I know Swiss chard may not be everyone's cup of tea since it is a bitter green, but once it's steamed or sautéed it turns into a delicious, mild, & sweet green that tastes similar to spinach. This Lemony Lentil Potato & Chard Soup is my number one favorite winter soup and it makes eating Swiss chard much more enjoyable. The lentils, onion, garlic, and lemon are all sources of prebiotics that your gut bacteria will love. Prebiotics are food for the pre-existing gu

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Smoked Salmon Salad with Dijon Lemon Dressing

itsjdieb

Jan 19
2 min

Smoked Salmon Salad with Dijon Lemon Dressing

This may be a summery salad but it was just too good to pass up this winter. This is my Smoked Salmon Salad with Dijon Lemon Dressing. Not only was it delicious, but it's a balanced meal and required little prep. To create this salad you need lettuce, quinoa, smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and radish. The dressing is a blend of Dijon mustard, lemon, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and salt. This salad is so refreshing and I highly recommend making it for a

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Aleppo Pepper Chicken & Harissa Nourish Bowl

itsjdieb

Jan 11
4 min

Aleppo Pepper Chicken & Harissa Nourish Bowl

Who needs CAVA when you have your Aleppo Pepper Chicken & Harissa Nourish Bowl that your Average Arab Girl made just for you? If you've never heard of CAVA, it's a Mediterranean inspired fast food place, basically like the Chipotle of the Mediterranean. It's delicious, but we can't always spend our money out and we know eating at home is better for our health. So, I've taken my favorite flavors from CAVA and made a bowl inspired by them. This is the perfect balanced meal to m

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Eggs & Red Pepper Spread Hashbrown Toasts

itsjdieb

Jan 9
2 min

Eggs & Red Pepper Spread Hashbrown Toasts

Do you have some extra dips and spreads sitting in your fridge from the holidays and don't know what to do with them? Well, we are not throwing them away - instead we are going to add them to our meals! This is my Eggs & Red Pepper Spread Hash-brown Toasts. There is a delicious spread at Trader Joe's called the "Red Pepper Spread with Eggplant & Garlic" and it is so easy to add to salads, nourish bowls, and toasts. Here I added it on top of hash-browns for breakfast, and let

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itsjdieb

Jan 6
2 min

Baked Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts

Let me teach you how to make brussels sprouts not taste like the earth, because honestly they can be gross. But, that is where proper cooking and seasoning comes in and I am here to help. Brussels sprouts are one of the best winter produce in my opinion because they can be a great source of dietary fiber and vitamin C to add to your lunch or dinner. They can be enjoyed as a side dish or added into a nourish bowl to be paired with other ingredients. Here I've paired brussels s

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itsjdieb

Jan 4
2 min

Homemade Bagel Bites

You can't look me in the eyes (through the screen) and tell me you didn't grow up eating bagel bites. They are one of the best snacks, but since the goal is to limit our intake of highly processed foods, I decided to make them on my own! We are here to enjoy the foods we love but learn to make them a bit more nutritious & satieting. I used mini bagels from Trader Joe's for the base, marinara sauce, & fresh mozzarella for the cheese. Believe it or not but mozzarella cheese is

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itsjdieb

Jan 3
2 min

Vegetarian Breakfast Quinoa Bowl

Do you have leftover quinoa in the fridge and want some fiber for breakfast? Then this Vegetarian Breakfast Quinoa Bowl is perfect. Quinoa makes for an excellent source of dietary fiber, which is a great nutrient to incorporate into your morning - it will help regulate your bowel movements! (Gross I know, but important for overall health and well being) This was a very simple bowl to put together and a perfectly balanced one as well. You have protein from the eggs and quinoa,

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Vegan Quinoa Bowl with Zaatar Tahini Dressing

itsjdieb

Dec 28, 2022
3 min

Vegan Quinoa Bowl with Zaatar Tahini Dressing

Don't know what to do with the zaatar in your pantry? Make my Vegan Quinoa Bowl with Zaatar Tahini Dressing. This bowl is going to be your dinner on repeat for the next week because it is so satisfying and so nutritious. Since it's the winter, I want to incorporate more warm meals for you guys. I learned from my Arab grandmother and even Ayurvedic medicine that feeding your body warm, cooked foods in the winter aids in digestion and promotes easier gut motility. So, this hear

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Vegetarian Pomegranate Chickpea Avocado Toast

itsjdieb

Dec 27, 2022
2 min

Vegetarian Pomegranate Chickpea Avocado Toast

Want some extra fiber in your breakfast? Make my delicious Vegetarian Chickpea Pomegranate Avocado Toast tomorrow morning. Americans definitely do not get enough legumes in their diets, which are an incredible source of dietary fiber, which can help promote digestion! I know avocado toasts have been a hit in society lately, so why not just add some chickpeas and follow my recipe?! You'll get to eat what you love and add more nutrients in that your body will appreciate. All yo

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itsjdieb

Dec 21, 2022
2 min

Grape Goat Cheese Crostinis

The perfect winter holiday appetizer to make for your friends and family. These are my Grape Goat Cheese Crostinis. You're going to need goat cheese, red grapes, arugula, and a baguette. I'm sure this may be the first time you have grapes on a slice of bread, but trust me - the sweetness of the grapes, the saltiness and creaminess of the goat cheese, and the crunch of the bread pair so well together. Your taste buds are going to love you and so will the people you're hosting.

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itsjdieb

Dec 19, 2022
2 min

Lentil Salad with Pomegranate

For my vegan, gluten free, dairy free friends this is going to be the salad on repeat for you this winter. Not only is it delicious, but it's a great source of plant-based iron that most people don't obtain in their diets. Eating this salad will fill you up and improve your well being at the same time! Did I mention you get 14 grams of protein and 10 grams of dietary fiber from this salad, making this a balanced meal and gut-happy salad as well?! If you want to add more prote

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itsjdieb

Dec 9, 2022
2 min

Quinoa Brussels Sprouts Beets Salad

Do you agree that there are salads that are more summer-y and salads that are more winter-y.? This salad gives me all the snowy day vibes because of the warm quinoa, chickpeas, and brussels sprouts. My dietitian to be friend Sam and I created this lovely salad today and it might be on repeat for me for the weekend. It was so simple to make and the best part is that it's batch-able! You can prep more than one serving of the chickpeas, quinoa, beets, and brussels sprouts to cre

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itsjdieb

Dec 8, 2022
1 min

Easy-to-Make Veggie Bagel

Truth - I haven't been able to stomach much for awhile due to school stress, but this bagel has really been there for me. It's light enough and gives me the brain power that I need. It's an everything bagel with hummus, spinach, tomato, and cucumber and it's so easy to make. This takes 5 minutes to prep and there is no cooking needed. Just toast the bagel and slice up your veggies. If you want to add more protein to this, please feel free to top the bagel with eggs or chicken

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Pecan & Walnut Stuffed Dates Dipped in White Chocolate

itsjdieb

Nov 30, 2022
2 min

Pecan & Walnut Stuffed Dates Dipped in White Chocolate

Do you hate baking or never know what to make when you're having guests over? Well, personally I relate to both and I am here to help you! These are my Pecan & Walnut Stuffed Dates Dipped in White Chocolate. Half are pecan filled and half are walnut filled, but both are delightful treats. These dates are so simple to make and take less than 10 minutes to make! You'll need Medjool dates, pecans and/or walnuts, white chocolate of choice, and cinnamon. The mix of the sweetness a

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itsjdieb

Nov 28, 2022
2 min

Foul Medammas aka Stewed Fava Beans

As you know, I am the Average Arab Girl, and I'm here to not only share nutritious and delicious recipes, but to share Syrian, nutritious and delicious recipes as well! If you are not aware of this, my country of Syria is located on the east side of the Mediterranean and the coastline stretches for about 110 miles. Our food has been significantly influenced by other Mediterranean countries like Greece, Italy, Turkey, and Spain. So, when you hear about the "Mediterranean diet"

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itsjdieb

Nov 23, 2022
2 min

Sweet Potato Marshmallow Toasts

I created Sweet Potato Marshmallow Toasts because I have free will. Thanksgiving is officially tomorrow and I had to send you on your way with one last Thanksgiving meal inspo. If you don't want to make sweet potato casserole tomorrow because you already made too much food, make these toasts instead so they're individual servings. They can be served as appetizers, part of the meal, or cute dessert. They were super easy to make and only took 15 minutes! The only ingredient yo

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itsjdieb

Nov 18, 2022
2 min

Cheesy Delicata Squash Bake with Tahini

Who would have though that parmesan and tahini would go together SO well. This is my Cheesy Delicata Squash Bake with Tahini. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and this side dish is going to the star of your Thanksgiving dinner table. Sure, we have the turkey, the mashed potatoes, the green bean casserole, but let's mix in something new! The savory blend of the tahini and parmesan with the sweetness of the delicata squash and pomegranate seeds pair so well together! Thi

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itsjdieb

Nov 16, 2022
2 min

Zaatar Hard Boiled Egg Toasts

Yes, I know hard boiled eggs aren't people's favorite food, but it's all about HOW you eat them and HOW you season them. Today, I'm showing you how to make my Zaatar Hard Boiled Egg Toasts. The zaatar brings a more earthy flavor to the eggs and the crunch of the toast helps decrease the "eggy" taste. This is the perfect way to start your day: you have protein from the eggs, healthy fats from the avocado and olive oil, fiber from the toast, and antioxidants from the micro-gree

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