A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Zesty Chipotle Black Bean Dip Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This quick and easy black bean dip is gloriously vegan and wildly addictive! Ingredients 1 can [15 oz] black beans or refried black beans ½ cup roasted salsa verde 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 clove of garlic 1 tsp lime juice…
Quinoa Fried Rice Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2 Skip the rice and grab your quinoa to make this deliciously easy fried “rice!” Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 1.5 cups water 2-4 tsp low sodium soy sauce 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced ⅛ tsp garlic powder 1…
Carrot Currant “Carrot Cake” Muffins Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fluffy Carrot Currant Muffins // a healthier twist on carrot cake! Ingredients 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats 3/4 cup coconut milk [or regular milk] 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 TBSP vinegar 1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whole wheat flour…
Confetti Quinoa Salad with BBQ Ranch Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This fun and colorful quinoa salad makes the perfect lunch or side. Top with crunchy corn chips and a creamy bbq ranch and delight your tastebuds! Ingredients 1.5 cups dry quinoa 2 + 3/4 cups broth or water 1 cup bell pepper,…
Peachy Green Smoothie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This refreshing green smoothie is full of fruity flavor thanks to the extra-ripe peaches overflowing at the market currently! Make one! Ingredients 1 super ripe peach [leave the skin on for extra fiber!] 1/2 a large frozen banana 1-2 handfuls of fresh baby spinach 1/4…
Summer Veggie Flatbread Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A tasty summer flatbread topped with asparagus, artichoke, eggplant and melted cheeses! Skip the white pizza and go green! Ingredients Whole grain naan or your favorite flatbread/pitabread x2 1-2 cups of asparagus dip [see below] 4-6 artichoke hearts, chopped 4-6 cooked asparagus spears, sliced thin…
Sweet and Sour Thai Cucumber Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Gluten-Free “pasta” salad has never tasted so good! Bring on the veggies! Ingredients 3 TBSP fresh lemon juice 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP white vinegar 1/4 tsp salt [plus extra, to taste] 1/8 tsp dill [fresh or dried] 1/8…
Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Update the classic tea sandwich by whipping ripe, seasonal strawberries into your spread for a sweet and savory appetizer that’s sure to impress! Ingredients Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese: 4 ounces of your favorite cream cheese 1/4 cup of super-ripe strawberries, diced a…
Spinach and Cheese Lasagna Rolls Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Over-stuffed lasagna rolls filled with creamy ricotta, parmesan, and spinach seasoned, sauced, and baked to bubbly perfection. Ingredients 1 medium onion, diced [approx 1-1.5 cups] 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach [2.5-5oz] 15 oz ricotta cheese 1-1.5 cups freshly…
Browned Butter Banana Bread Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Decadent banana bread with chopped walnuts, browned butter and a hearty drizzle of peanut butter and honey. Whole grains never tasted so good! Ingredients 1 flax egg [1 TBSP ground flax or chia + 3 TBSP water] or 1 large egg 1/4 cup of…
Coconut Lime Avocado Muffins Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fluffy, flavorful coconut lime muffins with a delicious not-so-secret ingredient! Ingredients 1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2…
Cranberry Cucumber Shredded Sprout Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A quick and easy salad bursting with flavor! Ingredients 1/2 zucchini, cubed 1/2 cucumber, cubed 10 raw Brussels sprouts, coarsely grated 2-4 TBSP dried cranberries 2-4 TBSP crumbed or cubed feta cheese [I used a tomato-basil feta] 3-4 TBSP Caesar-Dijon dressing [see instructions…