Vegan Setsubun Wrap Celebrate the Japanese tradition of eating ehomaki wraps on Setsubun, the beginning of Spring! This recipe is not your regular ehomaki, but is in fact a delicious, low-carb and vegan option! Servings 2 Prep Time: 15 min. Ready: Immediately Good...
Negi Edamame Hummus This lean green hummus is a great healthy snack and also adds a fun Japanese twist to regular hummus! The key to this recipe is lots of edamame! Servings 4~5 Prep Time: 15 min. Chill for: 30 min. Good For: Appetizers Introduction Negi Edamame...
Grilled Tofu with Negi Puree Enjoy negi, the Japanese leek, prepared in two ways with Grilled Tofu with Negi Puree! This combination of crispy tofu with creamy negi puree and soft, grilled negi is one of the best ways you can enjoy negi’s various flavors....
Nanakusa Seven Herbs Risotto Nanakusa (the seven healthy herbs of early spring) is traditionally eaten in early January to cleanse our bodies from weeks of festive feasting. Although they’re mostly eaten as nanakusagayu (a type of rice porridge), I’ve...
Kinoko Mushroom Pasta Autumn is peak mushroom season in Japan! Mushrooms add such depth, umami and texture to your regular bowl of pasta. Add a variety of mushrooms to your aglio e olio and enjoy! Servings 4~6 Prep Time: 10 min. Cook for: 25 min. Good For: Lunch...
Eat with Meraki is full of recipes and helpful information to help you incorporate healthy eating habits effortlessly into your everyday life. The recipes follow the Mediterranean Diet and are quick, easy and don't hurt your body or budget! Meraki in Greek means the soul, creativity and love put into doing something creative. I hope you enjoy my original recipes which I've put a lot of love into! May every meal be a celebration of health and life!
What is the Mediterranean Diet? It’s eating a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, healthy fats (nuts, seeds, and olive oil), moderate amounts of dairy, fish and seafood, red wine and white meat, and minimum red meat. It also avoids processed food, refined grains, refined oils and refined sugar. It prevents heart disease and stroke, keeps you agile and improves cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
