A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Peanut Butter Banana Chickpea Cookies Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total time: 22 minutes Serves: 16 cookies Grain-free peanut butter banana cookies made with chickpeas that are loaded with protein and fiber for the perfect snack! Ingredients 1-15oz can chickpeas, vey well rinsed and drained ½ cup creamy peanut butter 1 small,…
Broccoli Quinoa Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 cups A perfect makeover of the traditional fried rice, using veggies and tons of protein! Ingredients 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped 1/2 cup peppers, chopped (any color is fine, we use all colors!) 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped 1/4 teaspoon…
Double Chocolate Hello Dolly Bars Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: This is a chocolaty spin on a the traditional Hello Dolly bars, often called seven layer bars. They are easy to make and even a small piece will satisfy a sweet tooth! Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker…
Raw Andes’ Mint Pie (Paleo Option) Prep time: 15 min Cook time: n/a Total time: 4 hrs (to set) Serves: 12 slices A rich and decadent chocolate and mint pie that employs whole food, healthy ingredients. Ingredients CRUST: 1 c. pecans 1 c. oats (or more pecans if paleo or grain-free) 20 soft dates (you…
Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Casserole Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 5-6 A creamy casserole that tastes just like spinach artichoke dip! Made lighter with non-fat Greek yogurt. {gluten-free} Ingredients 3 cups quinoa, cooked (approx. 1 cup dry quinoa) 10 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted 2 cups marinated artichoke hearts,…
Tofu Stir Fry Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 25 minutes Serves: About 4 An easy tofu stir fry for weeknights. Ingredients 2 tsp to 1 TBS olive oil 1/3 of a yellow onion, sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 to 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced 1 stalk of celery, sliced 2 TBS water, add…
Swiss Chard Leek Quiche Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 75 minutes Serves: 4 – 6 servings In this quiche I use leeks and Swiss chard with a sharp provolone and Pecorino Romano cheese (our favorite); however, you could use pretty much any vegetable and cheese that you have on hand as long as you…
Cheesy lentil burgers Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Cheesy lentil burgers – the cheese gives a great flavour to these lentil burgers, and it’s great to see pieces of vegetable throughout. Definitely the best veggie burgers I’ve made in a very long time! Ingredients 65g brown lentils 70g red lentils 1tbsp oil ½…
Baked Sesame Tofu Sticks with Peanut Butter, Tahini, and Ginger Sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Baked tofu sticks with a peanut butter, tahini, and ginger dipping sauce. Ingredients Ingredients: 14 oz. firm or extra firm tofu, pressed to remove water 4 tsp. toasted sesame seeds 1 tsp. peanut oil or other high…
Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A different and light “pasta” dish with a creamy pumpkin cashew sauce, peas, caramelized onions and crispy sage. Ingredients 2 zucchini 2 cups of roasted (or cooked) pumpkin 1/2 cup cashews soaked overnight 1 1/2 cups of water 2 sprigs…
Red, White and Blue Presidents’ Day Baked Oatmeal Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 serving (two baked oatmeal “muffins”) Valentine’s Day is over and February 17 is Presidents’ Day! This is a raspberry, apple and blueberry layered oatmeal. With sprinkles and candles because it is Washington’s birthday, after all. And Lincoln deserves a…
Oven-Roasted Chickpeas Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 40 min Total time: 45 min Serves: I’ve been on the lookout for tasty, healthy snacks this summer. For me, these snacks also need to be easy to make and portable. That’s just how I roll these days! I came across several recipes for oven-roasted chickpeas and…