A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Summer Salad + Chipotle Cucumber Vinaigrette Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Its sweet, spicy, tangy, and has a cooling effect when you eat it – perfect for warm summer days. Prep a few things ahead so they are “chilling” out for you in the fridge when lunch time hits. Ingredients 1 cup spelt…
Beach Bars Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These bars remind me of the beach in so many ways. The super finely flaked quinoa like sand, the coconut brings the tropical vibes, and the goji + mulberry mix tastes like sweet sunshine. The mellow cashew butter is the perfect compliment to the flavors mingling…
Blender Banana Pancakes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Using oats, almond meal, and banana, a plate of these cakes will keep you full and energized all morning! Healthy fats and protein make these a weekday breakfast contender to me. And the simplicity of a quick blend and drop on the skillet makes them…
Cashew Veggie Pad Thai Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A veggie-filled twist on the classic pad Thai dish, with a dreamy cashew sauce you’ll want to toss on everything! Ingredients Stir-fry: 1 medium zucchini 2 medium carrots 1 red bell pepper 1 package of kelp noodles 1 package of tempeh 2 tablespoons olive…
California Caesar Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Creamy with zing – this hearty vegan Caesar salad will keep you fueled all afternoon, and has flavors for days! Ingredients Caesar dressing: 1/2 cup hemp seeds 1/2 cup filtered water 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon tamari 1 teaspoon…
Spring Asparagus Salad w/ Sweet Dill Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Sweet, crunchy, and bursting with bright spring flavors. A sweet dill dressing and creamy diced avocado make this a wonderful spring salad. Ingredients Salad: 1 bunch of asparagus 4 watermelon radishes 2 spring onions 1 ripe avocado Dressing: 2 tablespoons cold…
Skillet Potato Socca with Honey Mustard Spring Greens Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Socca is a simple chickpea flour based flatbread that cooks under the broiler. Here I add skillet potatoes to the mix, and top it with a honey mustard spring greens salad that has chunks of avocado. Ingredients Skillet potato socca:…
Greek Style Parsnip Fries Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I love how similar parsnips are to potatoes when slivered and baked, yet they taste a bit fresher and sturdier to me. Slather anything in olive oil, salt, pepper, and roast it in the oven and it’s bound to come out tasting delish (I…
Dark Chocolate Chunk Olive Oil Scones Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I don’t know if I will ever switch back, now that I know the rich taste of an olive oil scone! Paired with dark chocolate here, but also stellar with blueberries, or any other fresh, frozen, or dried fruit of your liking….
Banh Mi Sliders Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Traditionally built using a small loaf that looks like a baguette, I segued a bit and made these sprouted spelt slider buns (which I am head over heals for) and served them lightly toasted. Then there is the mayo, also traditional to the banh mi,…
Creamy, Dreamy Chia Pudding Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This is the chia pudding of my dreams. I’ve literally been dreaming about it. After several failed attempts to enjoy chia pudding I knew I had to find a combination I loved. The key here is a rich and creamy milk. Filled with ingredients…
Shiitake Tofu Lettuce Cups Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These shiitake tofu lettuce cups are oozing with Asian flavor. Its a savory sweet, with umami up the ying-yang, and a little crunch from the carrots and sesame seeds. The lettuce keeps it super fresh and easy to serve. Ingredients 4 fresh lettuce leaves…
