A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Giganteggoli Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These little beauties are crowd pleasers. Perfect for this time of year, they sing with the flavors of spring. Using prepared pasta sheets instead of making your own pasta makes these pretty simple to prepare. Of course you could always make your own pasta for these if…
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…
Leek, Green Apple, and Walnut Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 I made an ideal salad utilizing leeks, a quintessential Spring vegetable and a close cousin of white onion. I am using green apples here but I have used the red variety and it works great as well. The salad…
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,…
Curried Roast Red Pepper Soup with Caramelized Onions, Brussels Sprouts and Seitan Prep time: Cook time: Total time: less than 15 minutes Serves: 1 serving I like this recipe because it’s all the comfort and ease of tomato soup, but just a little more dressed up. It’s soup from a box or a can (pick…
Mushroom, Leek & Artichoke Stuffed Shells Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 90 minutes Total time: 2 hours Serves: 4-6 These shells are great for entertaining. They can be prepared a few hours or a day in advance of baking and serving. Ingredients about 24 jumbo Pasta Shells 3 Tbsp. Butter 1 lb. Button Mushrooms,…
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…
Vegan Spring Quinoa Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2-4 Spring in a bowl! Quinoa and asparagus topped with a coconut and pea sauce. Ingredients Quinoa: 1 cup Quinoa 2 cups Water 1 bunch Asparagus (trim the bottom about 1/2 inch, then slice) Coconut Pea Sauce: 1/2 cup…
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…
Jamaican Jerk Tofu Bowl with Collards Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Sweet and spicy jerk tofu, sliced avocado and garlicky collards served over a bed of brown rice Ingredients For the tofu: 1 lb extra-firm tofu, drained ½ large sweet onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons fresh diced ginger Juice of 2…
Lentil Veggie Balls Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Try these veggie-packed lentil meatballs, made super flavorful from the addition of vegetables sauteed until they are caramelized. Ingredients 2 cups lentils, any type you like (I used random mixed lentils from whatever…) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped…
Citrus, Fennel and Arugula Salad with Marcona Almonds Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A fancy schmancy salad for your next dinner party Ingredients ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon fennel seed, lightly crushed Zest from 1 orange 4 mixed oranges 1 bulb of fennel, halved and thinly sliced ½ cup red…