Last Friday I talked about the importance of eating non-starchy veggies and challenged everyone (myself included) to include more into every meal.

Admittedly, my biggest struggle in this challenge has been adding greens to breakfast. Green smoothies make things simple enough; as do eggs and omelets with sautéed spinach or kale but this past weekend my mom made sticky buns and I had no idea how to incorporate greens with it in a way that wasn’t complete blasphemy. I am (slightly) ashamed to admit that I ended up just grabbing a handful of spinach afterwards and eating it raw. Gotta do what you gotta do though, right?

Anyway, with that in mind, I wanted to share some recipes for breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks that incorporate lots of delicious veggies! I hope this will encourage more of you to join in my #HappyHealthyApril Challenge. This challenge means a lot to me because as we get closer to summer, I see more and more ads and challenges to get that “beach body” and products and companies stressing workouts and diets that “shred fat”. I want to encourage people to focus on self-care and being happier and healthier mentally, physically and nutritionally.

Breakfast:

Super Green Springtime Smoothie Bowl with Cilantro from A Little Rosemary and Time

Poached Eggs Over Avocado Smoked Salmon from Cookin’ Canuck

Poached Eggs and Rainbow Chard on Sourdough Toast from Brooklyn Supper

Breakfast BBQ Tacos from A Little Rosemary and Time

Lunch:

Glazed Beet + Carrot Salad from Sprouted Kitchen

Raw Massaged Kale Salad from A Little Rosemary and Time

Roasted Cauliflower, Beet and Farro Winter Salad from Joy the Baker

Fully Loaded Spring Samosas from My New Roots

Dinner:

Mini Ratatouille with Cherry Tomatoes and Fairytale Eggplant from A Little Rosemary and Time

Leek and Brussels Sprout Quiche from Mitzy at Home

Cauliflower Crust “Pizza” with Chickpea “Pepperoni” from Half Baked Harvest

Eggplant Rollatini from The Iron You

Broccoli, Beet and Kale Brown Rice Bowls with Pesto from The Roasted Root

Healthy Tempeh Tacos Made Easy from A Little Rosemary and Time

If you’ve already joined me in my #HappyHealthyApril Challenge, please tell me- what have you been doing to be happier and healthier this month? Have you been working towards new goals or making changes in your daily life? Have you found yourself struggling with anything? I want to hear from you!