Quinoa Tabbouleh Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This healthy Greek dish gets a fun twist by adding fluffy quinoa in on the fun! Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa one bunch of fresh parsley, chopped 2-3 vine ripened or roma tomatoes. diced 1 clove of fresh garlic, smashed and minced 4 stalks of green…
Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing
Sweet and Sour Salad Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This zesty dressing is perfect served over sliced [or spiralized!] cucumbers. Ingredients 3 TBSP fresh lemon juice [or lime!] 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…
Restaurant-Style Tzatziki Cucumber Dip
Restaurant-Style Tzatziki Cucumber Dip Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This thick and creamy restaurant-style tzatziki makes a fantastic spread for your favorite veggie burger or sandwich and makes the perfect dip for a pile of fresh vegetables! Ingredients 1 cup full-fat yogurt [I used Noosa; yum!] 1/4 cup, packed, freshly grated English cucumber,…
Chickpea Chop-Chop
Chickpea Chop-Chop Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Crispy taco roasted chickpeas with fresh veggies, yellow rice, and a wildly addictive creamy curry sauce. Ingredients 2 cups chickpeas 2 TBSP olive oil 1 TBSP lemon juice 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper or paprika salt,…
Arugula Pesto
Arugula Pesto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This super-simple pesto is full of flavor and adds extra oomph to pasta, paninis, and even pizza! Ingredients 2 tablespoons of lightly toasted pine nuts and/or walnuts 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil 1 1/2 cups fresh arugula 1 clove of garlic, smashed [roasted if possible. so…
Garlicky Kale Salad with Smoky Chipotle Dressing
Garlicky Kale Salad with Smoky Chipotle Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A refreshing salad with crisp veggies and kale massaged with fresh garlic and smoky chipotle oil. Ingredients one large bunch of kale, torn + stems removed 1-2 cups of chopped veggies 2-3 heaping tablespoons of chipotle extra virgin olive oil 1…
Sweet Potato Boxties
Sweet Potato Boxties Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Whipped sweet potato balls with a creamy cinnamon sugar glaze Ingredients 1 large sweet potato one flax egg [1T ground flax 3T water] or egg white 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1/4-1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour ground ginger and…
Salsa Verde
Salsa Verde Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Zesty green salsa with a kick! Ingredients 7 ping pong ball sized tomatillos, husk removed 1 + 1/2 whole jalapenos, stem removed 2 cloves fresh garlic 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 a medium red onion 1-2 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro olive oil and vinegar,…
Triple Bean Flautas
Triple Bean Flautas Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These cheesy veggie flautas are baked to crispy perfection! They’re great for a weeknight dinner or even your Cinco de Mayo celebration and are freezer friendly to boot! Ingredients 1/2 cup red onion 1/2 cup white onion 2 TBSP oil [olive, coconut, or avocado] 1…
Vegetarian Sushi Rolls
Vegetarian Sushi Rolls Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Surprisingly simple vegetable sushi rolls with quinoa sticky rice Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked sushi rice 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups water or broth 2 TBSP rice vinegar 1/8-1/4 tsp sugar 1/8-1/4 tsp salt 4 sheets of nori 10 spears of asparagus, blanched 1/4-1/2 an…
Twice-Baked Whipped Cauliflower Potatoes
Twice-Baked Whipped Cauliflower Potatoes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Delicious twice baked potatoes with a perfectly crispy skin, stuffed mile-high with fluffy whipped potato, cauliflower, and cheese. Ingredients 4 large russet baking potatoes 1-2 cups caramelized onion and roasted garlic mashed cauliflower [found @ http://www.peasandcrayons.com/2012/03/carmelized-onion-and-roasted-garlic.html] 1/2 cup or more of sharp cheddar cheese,…
California Veggie Sandwiches
California Veggie Sandwiches Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This healthy Fresh Market copycat is piled high with fresh veggies and a delicious homemade spinach spread. Ingredients 2 slices of your favorite hearty bread [like WG pumpernickel!] 2-4 slices of fresh tomato 1/4 of a cucumber 1/4 of a bell pepper a handful of…