A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Italian Chickpea Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This dish was inspired by an Italian appetizer I absolutely adored while visiting the beautiful country on my honeymoon. Pairing the crunchy, blanched carrots with the creamy and smooth chickpeas is a perfect combo for some fun textures in this light and refreshing salad. Ingredients…
Vegan Cajun Hummus Coleslaw Prep time: 20 minutes or less Cook time: Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 6-8 side servings or 3-5 meal sized portions Just in time for the end of summer, this easy to make Cajun hummus coleslaw is perfect for barbeques and parties! Ingredients For the salad: 1 head of green cabbage…
Kale Salad with Plums, Quinoa, Pistachios and Vinaigrette Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This is a delicious and fresh salad using seasonal ingredients. Ingredients 1 bunch dinosaur kale, stems removed and sliced thin 3 plums (depending on size), chopped coarsely 1/3 cup shelled pistachios 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1…
Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Olive Salad Prep time: 15 minutes or less Cook time: n/a Total time: 15 minutes or less Serves: 4 Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Salad is a gorgeous, refreshing salad perfect for a dinner party or a light summer lunch. A delightful blend of succulent sweet grapefruit supremes, unctuous salty olives and…
Peach Raspberry “Ice Cream” Smoothie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1-2 A super thick, super creamy recipe for a peach-raspberry smoothie that is like eating ice cream for breakfast! Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen peaches 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 heaping tablespoon of almond butter 2 dates pitted ½ cup water…
Brown Chickpea Salad (Kalo Chana Ko Tarkari) Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 6-8 A warm salad made with brown chickpeas. It is a popular appetizer or a mid-day snack in Nepal and I like the fact that it’s super easy, hearty and can be enjoyed hot, warm,…
Baked Pineapple Tofu Fried Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 Healthier oven-baked pineapple cashew fried rice with tofu Ingredients 6 cups brown rice (it can be cold and leftover or straight from the rice cooker) 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3/4 cups chopped green onions 1 medium pineapple, cubed into 1/2 to…
Easy Peasy Banana Milk (Vegan & Gluten-Free) Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 5 minutes Serves: Makes 4 cups Plant milks are usually made with cereals or legumes. I love this banana milk because it’s made with fruit, so it has fewer calories. Ingredients 2 bananas 4 cups water (1 l) 4…
Vegan Moussaka Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 4 A delicious vegan moussaka, perfect for a special occasion or a weekday dinner. Ingredients 2 small potatoes 1/2 courgette 1 medium aubergine 1/2 onion 3 pear tomatoes 2 sundried tomatoes 1 clove garlic 1 tsp dried basil…
Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 6 A family-friendly Mexican inspired meal, that’s as tasty as it is healthy. (gluten-free and vegan) Ingredients 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (cook in the microwave for about 3-5 minutes, to soften) 1 (15 oz.)…
Sweet Potato & Kohlrabi Risotto Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 3 Servings Ever tried a grain-free risotto before? This risotto is made with sweet potato, kohlrabi, beet greens and filled with melted cheese in every bite. Ingredients 1 very large sweet potato (~21oz/600g) 2 medium kohlrabi (15.5oz/430g)…
Raw Cinnamon Roll Swirl Porridge Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: Serves 1 Delicious raw vegan buckwheat porridge with a fancy pants cinnamon roll swirl. Ingredients For the porridge: 1/4 cup buckwheat groats 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 banana 2 tbsp water or almond milk 1 tsp vanilla extract For…