A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Quinoa Caprese Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2-6 A colorful and tasty quinoa caprese salad. Perfect for an al fresco lunch or summer holiday party. Ingredients 2 cups cherry tomatoes – halved or quartered depending on size 1 cup fresh mozzarella – either bocconcini or ciliegine…
Tomato Tart Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4-6 A cheesy tomato tart. A lovely, tasty tart that’s easy to put together. Ingredients 1 sheet of puff pastry – mine measured 9½ by 9½ inches 3 large tomatoes – sliced in about ¼” slices 2 oz cream cheese…
Greek Salad with Couscous Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 A delicious Greek salad with couscous. Quick and easy to make and great for a hot day. Ingredients ½ cup whole wheat couscous – cook according to package instructions ¼ cube of bouillon – add to the…
Tortellini with Fresh Tomatoes, Artichokes and Smoked Mozzarella Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2 Tortellini with fresh tomatoes, artichokes, salty olives and smoked mozzarella. A strong and flavorful sauce for tortellini. Ingredients 1 9 oz package of fresh tortellini – I used spinach and cheese 1 vegetable…
Quinoa Wrap with Avocado, Spinach and Feta Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 1 A quick and easy wrap with quinoa, avocado, spinach and feta. A healthy and tasty lunch. Ingredients 1 flour tortilla 1 handful of baby spinach leaves ½ cup cooked quinoa 1 medium carrot grated 5…
Quinoa and Lentil Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 2 to 4 A protein packed quinoa and lentil salad with walnuts, tomatoes and feta cheese. Ingredients ½ cup of uncooked lentils 1 cup of uncooked quinoa 1 bouillon cube 2 large tomatoes 4 oz feta cheese 2…
Rice and Black Bean Casserole Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes Serves: 6 A colorful and veggie packed rice and black bean casserole. Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice 1 bouillon cube ½ lime – juiced 1 15 oz can of black beans 1 bag of spinach 1…
Penne with Asparagus and Lemon Pesto Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 A bright and lemony pesto sauce with penne and asparagus. A quick and easy spring meal. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked penne 1 veggie bouillon cube 1 bunch of asparagus 2 cloves of garlic 1 lemon…
Quinoa with Roasted Broccoli and Arugula Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 2 large salads or 4 small ones A quinoa salad with caramelized, roasted broccoli and peppery arugula. A great spring salad bursting with flavor. Ingredients 1 cup of quinoa 2 cups of water 1 bouillon…
Quesadilla with zucchini, corn and olives Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 A tasty and filling quesadilla using zucchini, sweet corn and salty olives. Pepper jack cheese gives it some bite. Ingredients 1 medium zucchini (grated) 1 cup frozen or fresh corn 10 olives – chopped 1…
No Knead Focaccia with Roasted Red Pepper, Feta and Walnut Dipping Sauce Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 50 minutes – plus rise time Serves: 6-8 No knead focaccia – dense and chewy and delicious. The roasted red pepper, feta and walnut dipping sauce is an added bonus. Both are extremely…
Open Faced Grilled Cheese with Tomato Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 A crunchy and cheesy open-faced grilled cheese sandwich with tomato. What’s not to love? Ingredients 1 large tomato – thinly sliced – then cut each slice in half. 2 cup of grated cheese – I…