A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Cauliflower Rice with Turmeric and Spinach Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 servings Cauliflower prepared this way is a delicious low carb, low calorie alternative to rice. Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 1 TBSP olive oil 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced 1 small garlic clove, minced 2 tsp turmeric 1 cup vegetable stock salt & pepper…
Eggplant Caponata Picnic Jars Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4 An easy recipe, this eggplant caponata packs perfectly in picnic jars with a simple quinoa or grain. Great for lunch, dinner, and meals on the go. Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 onion, diced 4 cloves…
Pumpkin Kala Chana Curry Vegan-friendly pumpkin kala chana (black chickpea) preparation infused with spices. Ingredients Pumpkin – 400 grams Kala chana (dry black chickpea) – 1/2 cup Garam masala powder – 1/4 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder – 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder – 1/2 teaspoon Amchoor powder (dry mango powder) – 1/2 teaspoon Salt – 1/2 teaspoon (adjust…
Beluga Lentil & Pumpkin Salad w/ Sweet Mustard Dressing Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 2 Beluga lentil and pumpkin salad with sweet mustard dressing is probably the perfect autumn salad. It’s vegan, gluten-free and oh so delicious! Ingredients 1 small red kuri squash (or any pumpkin of your choice) 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp…
Calabacitas Cornbread Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Serves: 6 pieces Squash, corn, and roasted chile all folded into cornbread batter for a spicy and hearty dish. Serve as a side, but hearty enough for a meal. Ingredients Summer squash Corn Roasted Hatch/New Mexico chile Cheese cornmeal and flour eggs yogurt milk baking…
Creamy No Onion-No Garlic Malai Kofta Curry Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Restaurant like spicy and delicious potato-paneer koftas in creamy tomato-cashew based gravy; perfect with rotis, parathas, naan or even a bowl of hot steamed rice. Ingredients For the malai koftas: 200 gm paneer (Indian…
Drumstick Raita: Moringa Pods in Chili Yogurt Drumstick raita – Moringa pods swathed in chili yogurt. A vegetarian side dish so healthy, it will make you glow. Ingredients Plain yogurt – 2 cups Drumstick – 2 Green chilies – 4 (adjust to taste) Coriander leaves – a few sprigs Salt – 1/3 teaspoon (adjust to taste)…
Charred eggplant with umami sauce Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4 Charred eggplant with umami sauce and toasted garlic quinoa – a fantastic, warm salad bursting with complex contrasting flavors and textures. Ingredients For the umami sauce: 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (see notes) 1 1/2 Tbs soy sauce 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar 2 Tbs water…
Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 h 5 minutes Serves: 4 A perfect blend of sweet and savoury, a filing meal or great side dish. Ingredients 1 Sweet potato 1 tsp cinnamon ½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 4 Handfuls of arugula 1 Lemon 2 Avocados…
Beet Hummus + Crudité Board Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes Serves: 4-6 Bright pink hummus – colored naturally from beets! – can be your new crudite board centerpiece. Fit for any unicorn. Ingredients beets chickpeas lemon garlic tahina salt and pepper raw veggies and crackers Instructions View the full recipe at Gateau…
Low Carb Green Bean Casserole Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 I’ve pieced together a low carb version of green bean casserole that might actually be better than the original. It has all the mushroomy goodness with less than half the carbs. Ingredients 12 oz green beans,…
Cucumber Lentil Salad Serves: 4-6 The perfect potluck salad: cucumber lentil salad with feta. Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 small shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and picked over 3 cups water 2 bay leaves ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise…