A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Lightened-up Eggplant Caponata Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A lightened up version of the thick, sweet and fragrant traditional Sicilian “caponata”. Ingredients 2 Medium aubergines 2 Tbsp Olive oil, divided 1 Onion, diced 2 Sticks of celery, diced 1 Small red or yellow pepper, diced 3 Cloves of garlic 1 400g/14oz Can of…
Snowball Cake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 8 slices This cake is like a giant version of the Hostess classic! It’s a chocolate cake with marshmallow buttercream filling and frosting, all covered in pink coconut. Plus the frosting is made with vegetarian friendly marshmallow creme! Ingredients 6 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder 6 tbs…
Spring Asparagus Ribbon Salad Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Total time: Serves: 3 servings A fun and easy asparagus salad that looks impressive and exudes spring Ingredients 1/4 cup pine nuts (or sliced almonds), toasted and cooled 1 bunch asparagus, rinsed and trimmed 1 lemon, halved 3 tbsp olive oil Coarse salt Freshly ground…
Healthy Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 small cookie dough balls Cookie dough doesn’t have to be unhealthy – these are completely breakfast appropriate! This makes a small batch of cookie dough balls, but the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Ingredients 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon rolled…
Maple & Curry Acorn Squash Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Total time: 35-40 minutes Serves: 3 Sweet and savory roasted acorn squash dish that is easy to make. Ingredients 1 large acorn squash (a bit over a pound) 1 TBS olive oil 1 TBS maple syrup 1/2 – 1 tsp curry dash…
Saigon Hoppin’ John Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6-8 Thai inspired hoppin’ John flavored with lemongrass, coconut milk and ginger Ingredients 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1 cup long-grain brown rice 1 1/2 cups fresh black-eyed or pink-eyed peas, shelled 1 teaspoon fresh grated or minced ginger 1 4-inch stalk fresh lemongrass,…
Puffed Kamut Energy Bars Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6-8 Crunchy nut and fruit energy bars made with puffed kamut Ingredients 1 cup pecans 1/2 cup almonds 1/4 cup peanut butter 5 dried unsweetened apricots, quartered 1 tablespoon flax or chia seeds 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 cups puffed kamut 1/2 cup dried…
Honeyed Yogurt and Blueberry Tart with Ginger Crust Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This tart is a perfect example of a healthy splurge. It tastes rich and decadent, but it is lightly sweetened, contains no refined flour and is made with small amounts of healthy fat. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs,…
Charred Tomato Tortilla Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Absolutely the best tortilla soup, made with charred veggies and garnished with roasted hatch chilies, feta, and avocado Ingredients 28-ounce can plum tomatoes in tomato puree 2 cloves garlic 1 onion, halved 4 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoon canola oil 2 sprigs cilantro 4…
Baked Oatmeal with Bananas and Berries Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: The perfect addition to a breakfast/brunch party Ingredients 2 cups oats 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups 2% milk, unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened…
Multigrain Buttermilk Pancake Muffin Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 14-16 A buttermilk pancake in portable, muffin form! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour (or more whole wheat flour) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup pure maple…
Grilled Vegetable Chili Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4-6 A smoky vegan chili with grilled mushrooms, squash and red onions. Ingredients 2 zucchini or squash, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds 8 ounces cremini mushrooms 1 red onion, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, finely…