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Welcome

Hi, I'm Carissa Stanton aka @broccyourbody. I run my food blog full time out of Los Angeles, CA.

My goal is to be your one stop shop for all the healthy recipes you’ll need from healthified Taco Bell menu items to brownie batter protein bites. Can't wait for you to explore and find your new favorite recipe!

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Instead of making a resolution this year, I've dec

Instead of making a resolution this year, I've decided to commit to small changes each day. Focusing on new daily rituals, like my simple morning routine, has drastically improved my overall health and quality of life. These small changes make such a big difference over time and are so easy to stick with, especially when they involve things like drinking a delicious plant-based smoothie each day with @ritual’s Essential Protein. It’s a complete, plant-based protein that is third-party tested and offers the same traceable ingredients as all of @ritual’s products. Plus it’s delicious! 😋 It’s vanilla flavored, but doesn’t use added sugar or artificial flavors. Use my code CARISSA-10 for 10% off your first 3 months! #ritualpartner

On my way to get my second $7 latte of the day kno

On my way to get my second $7 latte of the day knowing my check engine light has been on for 2 months 😋✌🏼
#fableticsambassador Wearing @fabletics from head to toe as per usual. The bodysuit and pants are from the Any-Wear Cloud Seamless collection and they’re so comfy and flattering! Both can be worn to lounge, workout or go out in. Sign up with the link in my bio to become a VIP and get your first 2 bottoms for just $24 plus 70% off additional items!

Whipped up this Creamy Pink Chicken Pasta with stu

Whipped up this Creamy Pink Chicken Pasta with stuff I had in my fridge and it turned out too good not to share! 💞 My mom makes a pasta similar to this and my whole family is OBSESSED! It’s just so comforting and always hits the spot. You could honestly skip the cherry tomatoes and garlic if you’re in a hurry, but it adds some freshness and nutrients to the meal 😊
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Ingredients:
8 oz pasta, I used @eatbanza rotini
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken or 2-3 precooked chicken sausages
1/2 cup red sauce
1-2 tbsp heavy cream
Kosher salt & pepper
Parmesan to top
Instructions:
Cool pasta according to package. Drain but don’t rinse your pasta.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and cherry tomatoes with a pinch of salt. Saute until tomatoes become “jammy,” about 5-6 minutes. Add in garlic and sauté to combine. Add in your chicken or sausage then pour in the red sauce and cream. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Add in the cooked pasta, stir and top with parmesan cheese. Makes about 2-3 servings!
#broccyourbody #easyrecipes #weeknightrecipes #glutenfreerecipes #healthyrecipes

Starting off the new year with my FAVORITE RECIPE

Starting off the new year with my FAVORITE RECIPE FROM 2021: My Fall Harvest Bowl with Maple Sage Dressing 🤩 It’s the perfect meal to kick off 2022 because it’s jam packed with healthy ingredients, it’s SO easy to make and it proves yet again that eating healthy can also be delicious 😋 Cheers to another year of recipes!!!
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Ingredients:
Maple Sage Dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
7 sage leaves
1 garlic clove
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp maple syrup
Pinch of red chili flakes
Pinch of salt and pepper
For the bowl (measure with your heart):
Mixed greens
Quinoa
Rotisserie chicken or chickpeas for vegetarian
Shredded white cheddar (I used unexpected cheddar from TJ’s)
Honeycrisp apple
Roasted sweet potato or butternut squash
Walnuts
Instructions:
Blend together all ingredients for the salad dressing. You can also finely mince the sage and garlic then shake it up in a mason jar or small container with a lid.
Assemble the salad as shown. For the sweet potatoes, I baked them at 400 for about 20 minutes. Just coated in avocado oil and seasoned with salt and pepper!
I like to add dressing to the greens and then over top the salad once it’s done! So good.

Nothing beats a cozy night in with some Sausage &

Nothing beats a cozy night in with some Sausage & White Bean Soup ⛈ I’ve made a similar soup a few times from a delicious NYT recipe, but I changed it quite a bit to make it more my style. It’s absolutely delicious!! You can use any ground meat but I like using Italian Sausage for lots of extra flavor. Finishing it off with fresh lemon juice and grated parm is also a must!
Also, special shout-out to my hand model, Char Char 👏🏼
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Ingredients:
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 carrots, diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 lb Italian sausage or any ground meat
1 14.5 oz can of northern white beans, drained
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup kale, stems removed
1/4 cup parsley
1 lemon, juiced
Parmesan cheese to serve
Instructions:
Heat a large pot with a lid over medium heat. Add a generous drizzle of olive oil then add in onions, carrots, and celery. Saute for about 5 minutes then add in the garlic, ginger and seasonings and sauté until fragrant, 2ish minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to combine. Add in the sausage, casings removed, and brown the meat as you break it up with a wooden spoon or masher.
Once the meat is browned, stir in the beans to combine the mixture. Add broth and bring to a boil, cover, then simmer for 20 minutes. Add in kale and parsley and let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and serve with fresh parmesan cheese on top! Makes about 4 servings.
#broccyourbody #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes #souprecipes #soupqueen

30 years young today 💫 a few life lessons from

30 years young today 💫 a few life lessons from my late twenties, take what you need.
- great friends are worth their weight in gold
- there’s nothing more powerful than to be truly happy and content in your own company
- do not settle in any aspect of life
- commit wholeheartedly to each and every choice you make
- blinds are really effing expensive
- surround yourself with people that make you feel good, not people that you think are “cool”
- you don’t have to “settle down” if you don’t feel like it
- a great meal can solve just about anything!
+ a lot more, but that’s all I got for now, thanks for being here and helping me grow 🌱
📸: @ben_pier

I hope I set all of you up for success for your ho

I hope I set all of you up for success for your holiday dinners. Meanwhile, I’ll be eating Dominos to end the absolute madness that is the holiday season when you’re a recipe developer. I absolutely LOVE seeing all of your remakes, truly nothing fills my heart more!!!! Merry Christmas and sending extra love to those of you who are having an Omicron Christmas ❤️🤍 Cheers to praying for a normal holiday in 2022 😂🙏🏼

The Holiday Braised Brisket was NOT feed worthy so

The Holiday Braised Brisket was NOT feed worthy so here’s me, Char and George ease your way into things 😇 I know a lot of people think BBQ when they think brisket, but this is the Jewish way I grew up on and it is THE BEST WAY. My whole fam devoured it last night. So freaking good!!! Merry Christmas Eve, hope you’re enjoying with a delicious meal 🎄
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Holiday Braised Brisket
Ingredients:
3 lb brisket, excess fat trimmed
Avocado oil (or any neutral oil)
2 yellow onions, cut into half moon slices
4 cloves garlic, smashed & peeled
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp ketchup
1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
4 sprigs thyme
Small bunch of parsley
3-4 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into chunks
6 carrots, chopped
Salt & pepper
Bread for dipping
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 300. Generously season your brisket with salt and pepper.
Heat a Dutch oven or oven safe pot with lid over medium heat. Once the pan is piping hot, add a drizzle of oil then sear the brisket for about 5-6 minutes each side. Don’t touch the brisket until it’s ready to flip to ensure you get a nice crust on it. Set aside.
Add another drizzle of oil if needed then add the onions and garlic to the pot. Saute until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan and scrape any bits at the bottom, then add ketchup and stir to combine. Add in the tomatoes and broth then place the brisket in. Tie the thyme and parsley together with twine and add on top of the liquid. Bring to a light boil then cover and bake for 1 hour.
Add the carrots and potatoes and bake for an additional 2 1/2 hours. Serve with a crunchy baguette for dipping! Makes about 6 servings.
#broccyourbody #holidayrecipes #braisedbrisket

I’m willing to accept the L on the decorating, b

I’m willing to accept the L on the decorating, but these Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies are an absolute MUST this Christmas 🎄 They’re so so delicious- slightly spicy, just the right amount of sweet, and they hold their shape but are still soft and chewy. Plus, we love that they’re easily made gluten free by using @bobsredmill Gluten Free 1:1 Baking Flour! Do yourself a favor and stock your pantry with some Bob’s Red Mill goodies- your future self will thank you! #ad #bobsholidaybaking
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Ingredients:
1 stick butter (8 tbsp), softened
1 egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups @bobsredmill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Icing to decorate
Instructions:
I used my stand mixer with the paddle attachment to combine the first 7 ingredients until fluffy (about 1 minute- you can also use a hand mixer).
Add in 2 cups flour and remaining ingredients. Mix until combined. Gradually add more flour until the dough turns from stick into a manageable dough that doesn’t stick to your hands (about 3 cups flour for me).
Form into 2 balls then refrigerate for 30 min to overnight.
Roll out the dough until it’s about 1/4 in thick then cut with your favorite cookie cutters. Bake for about 12 minutes at 350- time will depend on how big your cutter is!
Let cool and decorate 🎄
#broccyourbody #holidaybaking #glutenfreebaking

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