A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Mexican Casserole Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This Mexican Casserole, a layered enchilada dish, is perfect, not too spicy, and not too bland; it’s simply loaded with veggies and yumminess. Ingredients 3 poblano chiles 2 large red bell peppers 2 cups frozen corn, thawed 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt, divided use…
Honeydew Almond and Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: If you’re anything like me, when you walk into a grocery store in late summer, you can’t help stopping and admiring the gorgeous heirloom tomato varieties on display. And though I’m all for slicing them, sprinkling with balsamic vinegar and eating as…
Healthy Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Black Bean Patties Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 3 servings This version of pesto is light but filling, as its base is walnuts and broccoli. Best of all, the pesto is creamy and sticks to the zucchini noodles. It’s the perfect comfort food for Polar Vortex round 2….
Grapefruit and Sriracha Vinaigrette Rice Noodles Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This dish is so good – packed with flavor, quick to make, and filling enough to eat as a main course. When I prepared this, I cut down on the grapefruit juice included in the vinaigrette, and recommend doing the same unless…
Fig Balsamic Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Onions Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 serving I decided to use my fig balsamic vinegar on some sweet potatoes and onions. The sweetness of the potato and the vinegar balances well with the onion. Feel free to add some protein to this salad to make it…
Healthy Almond and Oat Thumbprint Cookies with Apricot Preserves Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 18 cookies These healthy little cookies are the perfect solution for sudden sweet tooth emergencies. With a very short ingredient list of pantry staples you can have these naturally sweetened cookies in your…
Spicy Coconut Curry with Sweet Jasmine Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Spicy Coconut Curry with Sweet Jasmine Rice is a deliciously simple entree to make for vegetarians, gluten-free foodies or for anyone wanting to experiment with curry dishes. Ingredients 1 can of organic full fat coconut milk 1 cup vegetable stock (more…
Savory Pumpkin Pancakes (for one) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 serving These savory pumpkin pancakes are really fluffy, and can easily take on other flavors. Herbs? Different cheeses? Vegetables? Nearly anything goes! Ingredients ½ cup pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon milk 1 egg, separated 2 teaspoons finely grated parmesan cheese (or more) Salt…
Healthy No-Bake Brownie Bites Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 15 bites Rich and fudgy brownie bites that are vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free! Ingredients 1 cup walnuts 1 cup Mejdool Dates, pitted (about 11) 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon…
Honey Baked Oatmeal Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 serving It’s Chinese New Year! This recipe is based on the Chinese restaurant classic “Honey Chicken” – but, of course, this is completely vegetarian! Ingredients ½ teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour) 2 tablespoons hot water, divided 2 teaspoons honey 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil ¼ teaspoon vegetable…
Baked French Toast & Candied Pecans Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4-6 large servings Baked French toast with whipped Greek yogurt and candied chai pecans! Ingredients 1 or 2 long loaves of french bread (or sourdough), 1-2 days old works best ⅓ c. olive oil 1 tsp. cinnamon ⅓ c. packed light brown…
Tortilla Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 6 This vegan soup is a wonderful, healthy, low-calorie and low-fat meal that is a great antidote to holiday indulging. The soup is delicious on its own, but what really takes it to the next level is serving it with a selection of different…