“Cheesy” Mashed Potatoes Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Vegan mashed potatoes that are low in fat and big in flavor. Ingredients 6 russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1- 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup…
Grilled Tomato and Pepper Soup
Grilled Tomato and Pepper Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fresh tomatoes and peppers are grilled and then blended into a fresh and delicious vegan soup. Ingredients 10-12 Roma tomatoes 2 mild green chilis 3 bell peppers 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 sweet white onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 – 2…
Veggie Sushi Rolls 3 Ways
Veggie Sushi Rolls 3 Ways Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: It is cheaper and easy than you might think to make your own veggie sushi rolls at home. Ingredients 2 cups (dry) short grain brown or white rice 2 1/2 cups water 5 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt…
Ultimate Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese
Ultimate Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes Serves: 9 bowls This vegan baked mac and cheese is creamy, rich, and savory. Ingredients 1 pound noodles (shells are great, and I really like the brown rice ones because they don’t absorb all of…
Vegan Green Chili
Vegan Green Chili Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: Delicious vegan green chili that is great on top of burritos, tofu scrambles, mac and cheese, baked potatoes, or straight out of a bowl. Ingredients 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 tbsp vegan margarine 1/2 small white onion, diced…
French Onion Dip
French Onion Dip Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes Serves: A childhood favorite is veganized with homemade caramelized onions. Ingredients 1 tbsp vegan margarine (Earth Balance works well) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large sweet onion, diced into even pieces 1 cup vegan mayonnaise (Our favorite is…
Earl Grey Poached Pear
Earl Grey Poached Pear Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 1 Fresh pear halves are gently poached in spiced earl grey tea for a light breakfast or dessert. Ingredients 1 pear, cored and sliced in half 3/4 cup of water pinch each of cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg 1…
Gingerbread Granola
Gingerbread Granola Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 9 The seasonal flavor of gingerbread on homemade granola is a new fall favorite. Ingredients 4 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup buckwheat groats 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/4 cup whole flax seeds 1/2 tsp…
Golden Milk Steel Cut Oats
Golden Milk Steel Cut Oats Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Serves: 6 Healthy golden milk and steel cut oats will energize you for the day. Ingredients 1 tsp vegan margarine 1 1/2 cup steel cut oats pinch of salt 2 cups water 2 1/2 cups soy milk (or…
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Oven Roasted Vegetables Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 75 minutes Serves: 8 cups Simple straightforward oven roasted vegetables make a great side dish. Ingredients 12 cups chopped vegetables: 1 onion 2 carrots 1 bell pepper 1 small zucchini 2 cups diced winter squash (pumpkin, butternut, etc.) 8 oz button mushrooms…
Kale Salad with Miso Ginger Dressing
Kale Salad with Miso Ginger Dressing Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 8 cups This salad has quinoa and edamame for protein, micronutrients from the kale, and is coated with a flavorful sesame-miso-ginger-rice wine vinegar dressing that is so good! The kale stands up to the dressing, and it keeps…
Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Serves: 18 Soft and chewy carrot cake cookies are perfect for the cooler fall weather. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp…