Barley with Pineapple, Coconut, & Flaxseed Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Barley with coconut, pineapple, and flaxseed. Ingredients 2 cups water pinch of coarse salt 1 cup barley (use millet for gluten free) 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple 1/4 cup large-flaked unsweetened coconut, toasted…
Nourishing Quinoa Squash Bowls
Nourishing Quinoa Squash Bowls Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Nourishing quinoa bowls topped with roasted delicata squash, avocado and cucumber drizzled with a delicious creamy almond dressing. Ingredients 1 medium delicata squash 1 cup quinoa seeds (I used red quinoa) 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed ½ cup chopped parsley 1…
Baked Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Baked Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 This delicious fried rice with cashews is baked inside a carved pineapple for a unique tropical twist. Ingredients 1 ripe sweet pineapple 4 green onions, cut into ½-inch pieces 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 eggs, lightly beaten…
Asparagus & Sun Dried Tomato Risotto
Asparagus & Sun Dried Tomato Risotto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A super easy risotto recipe with asparagus and sundried tomatoes. Tastes like comfort food, but is both vegan and gluten free! Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 shallot, chopped 1¾ cup arborio rice ⅓ cup sherry 4 cloves garlic 1½ Tbsp…
Oven Dried Tomatoes
Oven Dried Tomatoes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: The easiest and most delicious oven dried tomatoes recipe ever – made in your own oven! Ingredients cherry tomatoes sea salt pepper olive oil Instructions View the full recipe at My California Roots →
Broccoli with cheese sauce and toasted pine nuts
Broccoli with cheese sauce and toasted pine nuts Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Steamed broccoli with an easy gruyère cheese sauce and crushed toasted pine nuts: a delicious vegetarian side dish! Ingredients ½ lb broccoli, chopped into florets 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts ¼ tsp salt 15 g butter (about 1 tbsp) 30…
Nut free banana chocolate chip date bars
Nut free banana chocolate chip date bars Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These nut free banana chocolate chip date bars are a healthy, no bake snack with no eggs, dairy, or gluten. Ingredients 215 grams pitted Medjool dates (about 13) 2 tbsp sunflower seeds 3 tbsp soynut butter (or other nut butter) ¼…
Roasted Eggplant Bharta
Roasted Eggplant Bharta Prep time: 30 – 40 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 60 – 80 mins Serves: 4 This roasted eggplant bharta works well as an appetizer dip with warm naan or as a side dish with the main meal. Ingredients 1 medium eggplant 2 tbsp oil 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 2 cloves…
Peppermint Candy Smoothie
Peppermint Candy Smoothie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A sweet and minty delight to start your day off right! Ingredients 3 bananas 1 cup raspberries 12 ounces liquid coconut milk or your favorite nut milk 8 ounces fresh orange juice 2 medjool dates or 4 deglet dates ½ tsp peppermint extract Instructions View…
TIGER SKIN PEPPERS
TIGER SKIN PEPPERS Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A flavorful vegan Sichuan dish with a punch! Ingredients 12 long hot green peppers, de-seeded and cut in half 3 tablespoons warm water 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons Chinese black rice vinegar sea salt, to taste 3 tablespoons peanut or avocado oil (any oil with…
Roasted Chickpeas and Quinoa Veggie Bowl
Roasted Chickpeas and Quinoa Veggie Bowl Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 50 mins Serves: 2 servings Quinoa and chickpeas give two different nutty flavors that come together adding interest and activity in the mouth. Adding some fresh dill sautéed cherry tomato and zucchini squash make this lunch absolutely elegant and…
Indian Quinoa and Chickpea Stir Fry
Indian Quinoa and Chickpea Stir Fry Prep time: 20 Cook time: 15 Total time: 35 Serves: 6 Quinoa, chickpeas, spinach and peppers stir fried in Indian spices. Easy, protein packed and flavorful! Ingredients 3 Tbs olive oil 2 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp garam masala 2 tsp…