Gluten-free Falafel with Yogurt-Dill Sauce Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 9 Gluten-free falafel served with an irresistible sauce made from Greek yogurt, fresh dill, and a touch of lemon. Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 large carrot, shredded 6 green onions, finely…
White Bean, Tomato & Kale Quesadillas
White Bean, Tomato & Kale Quesadillas Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 2 large quesadillas So easy and delicious! You’ll have a healthy dinner ready in no time. {vegan & gluten-free option} Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed 1 bunch curly kale, destemmed and…
Orange and Poppy Seed Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Orange and Poppy Seed Steel-Cut Oatmeal Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 2 Orange and poppy seeds aren’t just for cakes and muffins – they work surprisingly well in oatmeal too! This is a very healthy breakfast that is a nice change from the usual oatmeal flavors. Ingredients 1 cup almond milk, plus extra…
Homemade Gluten-Free Vegan Fig Newtons
Homemade Gluten-Free Vegan Fig Newtons Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fig newtons made with an oat and almond meal crust. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fresh figs 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced Juice from 1/2 lemon 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon chia seeds 7 tablespoons water 1 3/4 cup oat flour (grind oats in…
Orange Ginger Digestion Tea
Orange Ginger Digestion Tea Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Soothe an upset tummy with this homemade tea. Ingredients 2 thin slices of fresh orange 2 thin slices of fresh ginger 2 tablespoons mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed Pinch of whole, black peppercorns Honey (optional) Instructions View the full recipe at An Avocado…
Green Smoothie Bowl with Quinoa Granola
Green Smoothie Bowl w/ Quinoa Granola Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Green smoothie bowl packed with greens, strawberries and banana and topped with a crunchy quinoa and coconut granola Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk 1 handful fresh spinach leaves 1 tablespoon almond butter…
Mexican Baked Eggs
Mexican Baked Eggs Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Huevos rancheros – shakshuka style! Baked eggs in a tomato sauce with corn, black beans, poblanos, and queso fresco Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for the tortillas 1/2 large red onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 poblano pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped…
Spaghetti and Vegetarian Mushroom and Quinoa Meatballs
Spaghetti and Vegetarian Mushroom and Quinoa Meatballs Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes Serves: 4 servings Spaghetti and meatballs gets a vegetarian makeover. Ingredients mushroom and quinoa “burger mix”, recipe here 3 tbs breadcrumbs ¼ cup olive oil 1 brown onion, finely diced 2 cloves…
Lemon Zucchini Muffins
Lemon Zucchini Muffins Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20-23 minutes Total time: 35-38 muffins Serves: Makes 10 Muffins These lemon zucchini muffins are fluffy, moist, and filled with poppy seeds and chopped walnuts. They’re so good that you won’t just eat the muffin top! Ingredients Oil or natural cooking spray for greasing pan 1…
Porcini Mushroom, Greens and Forbidden Rice Gratin
Porcini Mushroom, Greens and Forbidden Rice Gratin Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: Serves: 5-6 Servings as a Main Dish Comfort food meets super food in this gratin. It makes a hearty main dish or side and is an elegant addition to any potluck. Ingredients 1 C Forbidden Black Rice 1…
Miso Mango Soft Tacos
Miso Mango Soft Tacos Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 Vegan and gluten-free soft tacos with a touch of Asian fusion. Healthy, and flavor-packed! Ingredients Tacos: 3 cups cooked beans of choice (I used black eyed peas) 1 tbsp sesame seeds, to garnish 3 cups finely shredded red cabbage 1 pkg brown rice…
Kale and Avocado Pesto with Ligurian Trofie
Kale and Avocado Pesto with Ligurian Trofie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A fun and spring-y twist on traditional pesto. Oil free and ready in about 20 minutes 🙂 Ingredients 2 3/4 cups kale, rinsed and de-stemmed 1 avocado 1 lb. trofie (or other pasta with ridges to catch sauce like penne) 2…