A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Vegan Ice Cream Cups Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 12 Snack-size, healthy vegan ice cream cups. The perfect way to celebrate the warm weather! Ingredients Ice Cream: 1/3 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4-8 hours, drained and rinsed 1 banana ½ cup water ¼ cup unsweetened, shredded coconut ¼ cup coconut oil, melted…
Vegan Noodle Rainbowl Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 5-6 A bowl of goodness, featuring fresh spring produce and an Asian-inspired dressing. Ingredients Rainbowl 1 lb buckwheat soba noodles or gluten-free brown rice spaghetti 1 large sweet potato, cut into thin matchsticks ½ lb asparagus, woody stems removed, diagonally sliced 2 cups cremini mushrooms,…
Avocado hummus Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 15 minutes Serves: Super creamy, tons of flavor, and no time wasted removing chickpea skins! Ingredients juice from 1 lemon juice from 1 lime 1/4 cup water 1/3 cup tahini 3 Tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 cup cooked chickpeas (if using canned, drain and…
Flourless Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Muffins Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 11 minutes Total time: 21 minutes Serves: 11 mini muffins Made with almond butter, fresh lemon juice and pure maple syrup, these flourless muffins are a delicious spring snack that you won’t feel guilty about! Ingredients 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp…
Berry Spinach Salad with Maple Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas and Balsamic Dressing Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4 The perfect spring salad studded with fresh berries, crunchy maple cinnamon roasted chickpeas and homemade balsamic. Ingredients Maple Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas: 1-15oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry 2…
Breakfast Quinoa and Broccoli Egg Muffins Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Quick gluten-free breakfast on-the-go made with egg whites, broccoli, quinoa and cottage cheese. A perfect ratio of lean protein, complex carbs and veggies. Ingredients 3 eggs, large 1 + 1/2 cup egg whites 1/2 cup cottage cheese (I used low fat) 1/4…
Vegan Coconut Macaroon Nests Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 7 large nests / 10 small nests These charming Vegan Coconut Macaroon Nests are soft, chewy, healthy, and make for the perfect Easter treat! Ingredients ⅓ cup agave nectar* ½ cup coconut milk 3 tbsp coconut flour 1 ¼ cups unsweetened medium shredded coconut…
Tropical Hot Cross Buns Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 12 buns A sunny twist on the classic Easter bun, studded with candied papaya, mango, pineapple and enriched with coconut milk. Ingredients BUNS: ½ cup coconut milk, warmed 1 cup mixed dried fruit (papaya, pineapple, mango), chopped into small cubes 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded…
Asparagus, Spinach & Chèvre Tart Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes Serves: 8 This savory spring vegetable tart would make a great addition to your Easter or Mother’s Day brunch! It’s delicious hot or served at room temperature. Ingredients For the Tart Crust: 1¼ c….
Spicy Vegan Mac & Cheese Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Total time: 23 minutes Serves: 4-6 This pasta is creamy and hearty, with a bit of a spicy kick from the paprika and cayenne pepper. Yum. Ingredients 2 cups elbow macaroni 1½ cups raw cashews, soaked for at least 1 hour 1…
Rhubarb, Apple and Strawberry Oatmeal Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 The combination of tart rhubarb with sweet apples and strawberries, plus a few spices, is sure to add some excitement to your usual oatmeal. Ingredients 6-inches rhubarb (15cm), chopped into ½ inch lengths Half a red apple, diced ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon…
Saag Paneer Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4-6 Standard restaurant versions of saag paneer tend to be heavy on the cream and light on the spinach. I switch it up so the greens are the focal point. I don’t just stick with spinach, either. I supplement the spinach with mustard greens or broccoli…