Lets face it. There are times that eating and drinking healthy things can feel like a bit of a chore. It's hard to decide what to eat and when to eat it, and whether or not it is truly good for you. We decided to make your next day just a little bit easier and remove some of the decisions you have to make. Highlighted below are three healthy, green recipes that are perfect for your morning breakfast, perfect for a light noon lunch, and perfect for a healthy and satisfying evening dinner. The coolest part about all three of these recipes is that they are green. Not green as in healthy green (though they are that too), but green as in the color green. You know what that means! It makes them perfect for your St. Patty's Day menu.

Healthy and Green in the Morning

Healthy, Green Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night _ Bobs Red Mill

For most of us, we are lucky if we manage to suck down a steaming hot cup of coffee in the morning without scalding our tongues first. However, the weekend tends to move at a much slower pace. This means that on your next lazy Saturday, you can make time to prepare a quick breakfast, like this festiveGreen Goodness Smoothie usinghemp protein powder. This smoothie incorporates iron-packed spinach (which gives it the green color) along with raspberries, mangos, and maple syrup. Blend the ingredients until everything is smooth, then serve it up in your favorite glass. If you want to get extra fancy, try garnishing the smoothie with a sprinkling of gold sanding sugar. This recipe makes a quick and easy breakfast for one, or you can double or even triple it so that you have enough to share. Of course, no one says you have to share.

Healthy and Green at Noon

When it comes to lunch, light and flavorful is the order of the day. Enter this tastySpring Buckwheat Salad. It has nutty overtones and is chock-full of healthy herbs and fiber. It usesbuckwheat groats instead of traditional bulgur wheat, which is great if you need your meals to be gluten free. You can add asparagus spears, green onions or shallots, radishes, and pea sprouts for this spring blend. You can also add any additional seasonal veggies you'd like to it, and substitute goodies like spinach, parsley, kale, mint, or basil in lieu of the pea sprouts. This dish is seasoned with a homemade basil vinaigrette, made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, onion stalks, plus fresh mint, fresh basil, and a liberal dash of kosher salt and black pepper. Once you've cooked the buckwheat and mixed all your ingredients, you should let the salad sit and rest for at least 15-30 minutes so that the flavors meld. Garnish it with pretty violet flowers and serve. If you'd like to prepare this salad in the summer, you can mix it up by using tomato, corn, and purple basil with tomatillo salsa. In the fall you can make it with roasted butternut, beets, red onion, and top it with crumbled blue cheese. And, if youd like a winter version you can make it with apple and fennel and top it with blood orange vinaigrette. No matter the season, this buckwheat salad is a sure winner.

Healthy and Green at Night

For dinner, thisGreen Goddess Quinoa Risotto with Pesto and Roasted Chicken is delicious and loaded with nutritional power. The nice thing about quinoa is that it is a complete protein you can use to fuel your body. This is helpful when you don't have access to other protein sources, like chicken or fish. This risotto uses a base of quinoa, yellow onion, olive oil, chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and heavy whipping cream. Also, don't forget salt and pepper to taste. To top thequinoa, you will need baby spinach, arugula, and basil leaves, as well as boiled edamame, lima beans, peas, and asparagus tips. Lemon juice adds a bit of zest, and pine nuts add a bit of crunch. Also, don't forget the extra Parmesan cheese. If youre feeling particularly industrious, you can make the chicken yourself. Or, if you prefer something quick and easy, you can use rotisserie chicken bought from the store. Slice or shred the chicken and serve your quinoa on a pretty plate surrounded by greens and boiled veggies. Not only is this recipe healthy and delicious, its also perfect for a balmy spring evening on the terrace.

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Healthy, Green Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night

Healthy, Green Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night

Healthy, Green Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night

Healthy and Green in the Morning

Healthy and Green at Noon

Healthy and Green at Night

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