Vegan Sugar Free Truffles, Two Ways Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, guilt-free desserts: whole food-based balls of cakey batter to coat in any number of toppings you like. Cause for celebration! Ingredients *SWEET POTATO TRUFFLE INGREDIENTS* 1 medium-large sweet potato, scrubbed (peeled, if you like) and cubed 3 tbsp coconut…
Roasted Veggies with Cornichon Caper Herb Drizzle
Roasted Veggies with Cornichon Caper Herb Drizzle Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Tender roasted veggies with a salty-fresh herb dressing. Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bitesize pieces, stems included 4 golden beets, peeled and cubed 3 tbsp olive oil + 1/2 cup olive oil 2 large leeks or one bunch green…
Buttery Spinach Salad with Crispy Shallots and Tempeh Croutons
Buttery Spinach Salad with Crispy Shallots and Tempeh Croutons Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A warm, crunchy vegan take on a classic spinach salad: you won’t miss the bacon or the cream-based dressing at all. Ingredients 1 cup tempeh, broken up into little crumbles 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4…
Hazelnut Crusted Portobellos
Hazelnut Crusted Portobellos Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Crunchy, meaty slabs of portobello coated in a crumbling peppery hazelnut shell. Ingredients 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tbsp cooking sherry 1 tsp tamari 1 tsp brown rice miso paste 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp grainy dijon mustard 3/4 tsp ground black pepper 1…
Roasted Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
Roasted Mushroom Quinoa Risotto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A creamy vegan risotto accompanied by deliciously seasonal veggies and antioxidant rich roasted mushrooms. Ingredients 2 cups baby bella or shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and reserved 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp salt + a few pinches extra 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (3/4…
Vegan Chocolate Coconut Drop Cookies
Vegan Chocolate Coconut Drop Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A simple drop cookie to solve the most stubborn sugar cravings with just a few nibbles. Uses homemade or storebought granola + your favorite chocolate/hazelnut spread. Ingredients 1/2 cup homemade butter crunch coconut granola (see recipe in blog post) or storebought granola of…
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A silky blended mushroom soup, free of dairy, gluten or preservatives. Great to make in a batch and freeze for colder months ahead. Ingredients 5 red potatoes, skins on and cubed 6 cups vegan broth 2 cups beet stems and leaves, roughly chopped…
Superpower Smoothie Bowl
Superpower Smoothie Bowl Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A deliciously toothsome alternative to a green smoothie. Ingredients 1 cup of organic kale 1 cup of organic spinach 1 handful ice ½ frozen plantain (look for a dark brown or black one; uber-ripe is the only way to eat plantains raw) ½ cup water…
Sweet Corn + Potato Mexican Summer Salad
Sweet Corn + Potato Mexican Summer Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A gorgeously seasonal platter of tomatoes, sweet corn, roasted sweet potatoes and caramelized onion, served atop quinoa and greens with an avocado kale dressing. Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 tbsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp red chili pepper flakes 1 medium…
Vegan No-Mayo Potato Salad
Vegan No-Mayo Potato Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A healthified take on that mayo-and-egg laden classic. Ingredients 2 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off 1 lb red or russet potatoes, washed (skins on or off, depending on your preference) 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive…
cool arame salad with sweet potato and tahini
cool arame salad with sweet potato and tahini Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 1 serving An unusual blend of arame, sweet potatoes and sautéed leeks and mushrooms. Ingredients 1 cup cooked arame 1/2 cup leeks, chopped 1/4 of a baked sweet potato, sliced 6 button mushrooms, sliced…
Brussels sprouts hash with walnuts and apricots
brussels sprouts hash with walnuts and apricots Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Total time: 18 minutes Serves: 2 Perfect as a side dish or main event, this simple preparation for Brussels sprouts takes a fraction of the time roasting does… and is equally delicious! Ingredients 1lb Brussels sprouts, shredded with a cheese…