vegan Pesto Bruschetta Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 Bruschetta is an appetizer or antipasto from Italy. There are many versions, but this is our favourite recipe. Ingredients 0.9 ounces fresh basil (25 grams) 0.9 ounces pine nuts (25 grams) 1 clove of garlic 1.9 ounces extra…
Clean and Simple Black Bean Dip
Clean and Simple Black Bean Dip Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This black bean dip is a definite crowd-pleaser and very easy to prepare. Brian and I love spicy, but you can adjust the spice by adding less hot sauce if you like. Eat it with chips, raw veggie dippers, put it on…
Jalapeño Cornbread
Jalapeño Cornbread Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 22-25 minutes Total time: 37-40 minutes Serves: Serves 8 This jalapeño cornbread is packed with vegetables and has a hint of spiciness in every bite. Perfect as a side dish for any meal. Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 TBS lemon juice 2 cups finely ground corn meal…
Tortilla Espanola
Tortilla Espanola Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Though tortilla espanola is a great brunch dish, it can also be cut into smaller pieces to make a nice little appetizer or tapas at your next dinner party. Either way, it is a great dish for entertaining that…
Farinata (Socca) with Basil and Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes
Farinata (Socca) with Basil and Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: An Italian chickpea pancake/flatbread perfect for any topping and any crowd. An appetizer ready with little effort but big wow factor. Ingredients 1 cup chickpea flour 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 clove of garlic,…
Rosemary and Lemon White Bean Dip
Rosemary and Lemon White Bean Dip Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: An easy appetizer or snack that can be whipped up with what you already have in your kitchen. Ingredients 2 cups cooked cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 lemons, zested 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried…
Cauliflower Wings Two Ways: Raspberry Sriracha and Classic Buffalo
Cauliflower Wings Two Ways: Raspberry Sriracha and Classic Buffalo Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Two great ways to enjoy veggie ‘wings’! Classic buffalo and raspberry sriracha with seasoned breading. Ingredients Basic Wings (to make two batches) 2 large heads of cauliflower, cut into florets 1 3/4 cups of all purpose flour (or chickpea…
Potato and Pea Cigars
Potato and Pea Cigars Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Kind of like spring rolls, but with an Indian flavour – these make great party food. Ingredients 2 medium-sized potatoes 1 cup frozen or fresh peas ½ teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon cumin 1 pack spring roll wrappers Dash of olive…
Broad Bean Bruschetta
Broad Bean Bruschetta Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Broad beans are underrated – they’re so delicious and nutritious, and make a wonderful bruschetta when mixed with chilli, lemon and garlic. Ingredients 1 cup frozen broad beans 1 small clove garlic ½ teaspoon chilli flakes ½ lemon Salt and pepper to taste Dash of…
Sriracha Cauliflower Bites
Sriracha Cauliflower Bites Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2-3 A spicy sweet baked cauliflower appetizer/snack for those grey, rainy days! Ingredients Cauliflower Flour Water Sriracha sauce Oil Salt Mango smoothie juice Maple syrup Sriracha sauce Rice flour or thickening agent Instructions View the full recipe at The…
Baked Vegetable Coconut Tempura
Baked Vegetable Coconut Tempura Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 A modern take on a classic Japanese dish. Shredded coconut adds subtle sweet flavor to the vegetables. Ingredients 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced 1 large sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced 2 small purple potatoes, thinly sliced…
Polenta-Olive Tapenade Bites
Polenta-Olive Tapenade Bites Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle, these polenta bites are topped with punchy olive tapenade. Ingredients 1-1/2 C Quick-cooking polenta 4-1/2 C Vegetable broth 3/4 tsp Salt Pepper Olive oil Vegan olive tapenade Cherry tomatoes (slow-cooked or raw) Fresh parsley Instructions View…