Recipes

At the Vista Center, we believe that people should become passionate about their food – – but at the same time be smart, with an eye on health. Always look for fresh, organic and local ingredients where it makes sense to do so. Read your labels and become familiar with your ingredients. You truly are what you eat.

Here is a collection of recipes that we are continually updating that we believe can help put you on a path towards better health without compromising on taste or spending your life in the kitchen. Most of these we have personally made and some we consume on a regular basis.

Enjoy!

Vegan Eggplant Caponata Whole Wheat Farfalle by Chef Ali Senatore RDN

This pasta is a high fiber, filling, and delicious twist on eggplant caponata. It features three types of tomato ...

Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Bisque

Smooth and just the right amount of “heat” … Voted best Winter Soup Ever!

Thai Coconut, Peanut Butter Soup

Similar to above … smooth with just the right amount of “heat” … Another Great Winter Soup!

Avocado Chocolate Bread

This brings in a whole new level of healthy decadence!

Vibrant Chilled Pureed Gazpacho

Smooth and zesty … best served really cold in the dead of summer!

Molasses Cookie Muffins

Baking your own goods is the only way you can get to know every ingredient that goes into the mix – – and hence into your body!

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup is a classic – – and this version will not disappoint!

Maple Walnut Muffins

Maple and Walnuts … there is no better duo on the planet and Walnuts are a “super food!”

Easy White Bean Soup

Soups are a wonderful way to warm the heart! This Italian classic will keep them coming back for more!

Dark Raisin Bran Muffins

These bran muffins provide a perfect balance of fiber and sweetness!

Dahl Soup

Chocked full of the spices that you’d expect of Indian – – a real crowd pleaser!

Banana Wheat Germ Muffins

Baked in freshness – – where you get to control how much and what kind of sweeteners are used!

Oven Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus is one of the finest vegetables around! Simple and clean favors!

Roasted Carrot-Ginger Soup

A great source of carotenoids. An easy to follow recipe for folks who are on the go!

Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon

Really high in Omega 3 fatty acids. Just a perfect meal for when you want to impress someone you love!

Pumpkin Bread

So aromatic with just the right amount of sweetness. A Fall (and right through winter) classic!

“PBNJ” Smoothie

Don’t let the PBnJ reference fool you. Packed with Blueberries and Strawberries, this is an awesome pickup first thing in the morning… especially when fresh local berries are in season!

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

Really tasty twist on an often overlooked vegetable!

Vista’s Butternut Squash Soup

A Fabulous Late Fall to Early Spring Seasonal Recipe!

Rainbow Veggie Slaw

Amazing and healthy mixture with a bright and vibrant and flavorful crunch to it!

Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa is one of the healthiest grain options available!

Saag Paneer

…is an Indian Vegetarian classic. Turmeric and these related spices are great for easing inflammation in the body!

Granola

It’s all about textures and layering … the perfect amount of sweetness — So healthy! Just add almond milk.

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