grateful plates
Fuel Your Feast with Healthy, Simple Ingredients As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, it's the perfect time to embrace the bountiful harvest of fall vegetables. These vibrant, seasonal choices not only treat your taste buds but also fortify your immune...
grateful plates
Fuel Your Feast with Healthy, Simple Ingredients As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, it's the perfect time to embrace the bountiful harvest of fall vegetables. These vibrant, seasonal choices not only treat your taste buds but also fortify your immune...
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Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Parsley
Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with ParsleyIngredients14 oz can (or box) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 head of cauliflower, leaves discarded, cut into bite-sized florets⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (divided) 1 tbsp seeded Dijon mustard 1 tbsp Dijon mustard...
Best Tuna Salad
Best Tuna SaladIngredients2 5 oz cans of tuna (albacore, in water) 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (5%) 1 tsp Dijon mustard1 small lemon, seeds removed and juiced2 tbsp diced red onion 1 celery stalk, chopped1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley ¼ tsp flaky sea salt ¼ tsp...
Mango Shake
Mango ShakeIngredients2 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks 1 banana ½ cup unsweetened almond milk ¾ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt ½ cup ice½ tsp good quality vanilla extract DirectionsAdd all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until...
Summer Strawberry Salad
Summer Strawberry SaladIngredients8 oz strawberries, hulled and quartered 5 oz arugula 5 oz spinach ⅓ cup silvered almonds, toasted 1 avocado, chopped 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled 1 cup quinoa, prepared to package directions (may also use farro or another whole...
Melon and Mozzarella Salad
Melon and Mozzarella SaladIngredients1 cantaloupe, halved and de-seeded 8 oz medium-sized (Ciliegine) Mozzarella balls 3 oz arugula 4 basil leaves4 mint leavesDressing 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp champagne vinegar (white wine vinegar can be substituted)...
Healthy Chocolate Pudding
Healthy Chocolate PuddingIngredients2 ripe bananas (1 frozen, 1 unfrozen)1 ripe avocado (pitted) 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder 2 tsp agave nectar or honey ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract raspberries or sliced strawberries (for garnish) DirectionsAdd both bananas...
Spring Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
Spring Salad with Lemon Mint VinaigretteIngredients5 oz mixed baby spring greens2 oz frisée greens 4 radishes, tops removed and sliced 1 can or box chickpeas, drained ½ cup green peas, fresh or frozen ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup almonds, toasted 1...
Flax Pudding
Flax PuddingIngredients½ cup ground flax meal 6 oz almond milk (or other plant-based milk) ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp honey DirectionsCombine all ingredients (ground flax, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and honey). Mix well...
White Bean and Mint Dip
White Bean and Mint DipIngredients3 cups white beans (Cannellini, Northern or other), rinsed and drained 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced zest of 1 large lemon ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ⅛ cup fresh mint, chopped flaky salt and...
About Me
I am so glad you’re here!
I’m Barbara, and I’m so glad you found Plate43! I love cooking and creating recipes that are simple, delicious, and packed with nutrition. For me, making healthy food is near and dear to my heart. Ever since my mom was diagnosed with cancer when I was in high school and then my father when I was in college, the connection between what we eat, and our long-term health has been a passion of mine.
I went on to get a degree in Physical Education and Health from the College of Charleston, and now I’m excited to share with you the recipes I’ve been making for my two boys, husband of twenty years, and friends and family. Plate43 is all about living out my passion for healthy cooking and hopefully inspiring others to do the same.
Why Plate43? I was born in Canada and have lived in multiple cities across the United States. Now, my family and I are happily rooted in Charleston, South Carolina—area code 843! Not only am I inspired by our local adventures and flavors, but also by my travels. I’m a little bit obsessed with recreating meals I’ve had elsewhere and making them healthy as can be (and just as delicious). So, welcome to my neighborhood!
Look forward to recipes that are simple, healthful, and don’t require you to be in the kitchen all day long—because who has time for that? I’ll also be including wellness tips, my favorite kitchen essentials, weekly meal plans, and anything else I think you might find helpful or inspirational.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Cheers, Barbara
