A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Blueberry, Avocado and Toasted Pecans Quinoa Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Healthy one meal salad with Lime Basil Dressing. Perfect for summer and keeps well refrigerated for a few days. Ingredients 2 cups quinoa, cooked 1 cup blueberries 2 large avocados, diced 1 cup pecans Lime Basil Dressing: 1 tbsp olive oil,…
Peach and Strawberry Fruit Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 Fresh summery peaches, ripe juicy nectarines, red strawberries, all kissed by sweet lime. MMMM! Ingredients 1 lime 1 tablespoon mild flavored honey 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 3 white peaches 3 nectarines 6 large strawberries Instructions View the…
Lentil Meatballs with Lemony Pesto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Packed with protein from lentils and tofu! Perfect over a bed of pasta, sauteed greens or a salad. Ingredients Meatballs: 1 cup lentils, preferably French le puy lentils 2 eggs 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup crumbled firm tofu 1/4 cup…
Garlic Scape Basil Pesto Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Total time: 5 minutes Serves: The best nut-free pesto I’ve ever made. Perfect for using up CSA or farmer’s market produce and SO EASY! Ingredients 1/2 cup (about 6) garlic scapes, flowers and tough ends removed 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup grated or…
Mafaldine with Cherry Tomatoes and Pecorino Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4 A simple pasta dish full to burst with fresh tomatoes and creamy Pecorino cheese. Ingredients 12oz (340g) Mafaldine pasta 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil 2 shallots, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 pounds (900g) cherry…
Creamy Sundried Tomato and Avocado Pesto Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 3-4 The only ingredients in this pesto recipe are avocado, sundried tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes, and they blend together in just a few minutes in a food processor. The rich…
Cheesy aubergine stacks Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 2 An easy but elegant appetiser that will make your guests think you’re much fancier than you are… and they’re delicious too! Ingredients 1/2 medium aubergine, sliced 2 large tomatoes, sliced 4tbsp fresh ricotta cheese 50g vegetarian parmesan-style cheese, finely grated 6 fresh…
grilled summer squash w/ basil-mint gremolata Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 30-40 minutes Serves: 4-6 servings Fire up the grill for this simple summer side dish accompanied with a lemony-herb topping. Ingredients 7 small to medium summer squash (I used green zucchini and zephyr) olive oil salt & pepper 1 cup tightly packed basil…
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Verrine Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 A delicious, elegant twist on a classic salad. Ingredients 2 c heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 1/4 c basil leaves, finely chopped plus more for garnish salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbs olive oil 2…
Swiss Chard Wraps Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 6-7 Wraps Simple, colorful Swiss chard wraps filled with zucchini noodles, crisp red bell peppers, sautéed yellow cauliflower, and creamy slices of avocado. There’s no better way to get your 5 a day. Ingredients 6-7 large Swiss chard leaves,…
Caprese Skewers Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Perfect for picnics, BBQs or parties, these elegant skewers are always a hit. Only minutes to make, they are vegetarian, paleo, and gluten-free. Ingredients 12 basil leaves, torn in half 12 Ciliegine mozzarella balls (or 4 ounces mozzarella cut into 12 cubes) 12 red grape tomatoes…
Savory Veggie Waffles Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: Makes 5 Large Waffles You will find spinach, peppers, basil, and scallions tucked in every inch of these savory veggie waffles. Who said that waffles are for breakfast only? Ingredients 1 and 1/4 cups (180g) whole wheat flour 3/4…