A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I always overdo it on the holidays and spend the first few months of the year craving light, refreshing meals to make up for it. This week cilantro was on my brain, and because of my deep love of Chipotle and Qdoba, I decided…
Cranberry Salsa Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: Total time: Serves: If you’re looking for the most festive holiday party snack ever, this cranberry salsa recipe is it. The combination of cranberries, jalapeño and the perfect amount of sugar makes this dip a favorite of mine. Ingredients 2 bags fresh cranberries 6 fresh jalapenos deseeded…
Peach and Tomato Salsa Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Fresh peaches and tomatoes, juicy with lime, honey, jalapeño chile, red onion, and cilantro. Perfect with tortilla chips, quesadillas, and tacos, and as in this recipe, with golden, crunchy, tender-on-the-inside tofu. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups chopped tomatoes…
Easy Spicy Vegan Peanut Pasta Salad Prep time: 15 Cook time: Total time: 15 Serves: 6 This Vegan Peanut Pasta Salad is a little spicy, quick and full of veggies. It’s a delicious way to use up leftover spaghetti noodles! ** Note: If you need to make noodles, then this recipe will obviously take you…
3 Simple Rice Variations – Toasted, Herbs & Lime, Aromatic Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total time: 22 minutes Serves: Serves 2 3 Simple Rice Variations: 1. Herbs & lime, 2. Toasted rice w/ soy sauce + sesame oil, 3. Aromatic rice cooked w/ garlic, celery, ginger! Ingredients for the toasted rice:…
Light and Healthy Carrot and Cilantro Soup Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 2 Perfect as a light lunch, an appetizer at any party or even as a side along with any sandwich/crusty bread, creamy and light carrot and coriander or cilantro soup is healthy, hearty and comforting….
Blueberry Cilantro Margarita Serves: 2 Craving margarita? This one is for you. Blueberry and cilantro stem simple syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Tequila and Triple sec mixed together to make a beautiful drink. Ingredients 1 cup (8 ounces) blueberry simple syrup 1/2 cup (4 ounces) Tequila 1/4 cup (2 ounces) Triple sec 1/4 cup (2…
Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 45 min Total time: Serves: 6-8 This Beet & Chickpea Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing is a healthy side dish with tons of tropical flair. The coconut lime dressing is packed with cilantro and has a citrusy contrast – a great…
Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho with Chimichurri Sauce Serves: 6 And easy vegan and gluten free Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho with Chimichurri Sauce. Perfect for hot Summer nights! Ingredients For the Chimichurri Sauce 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh oregano 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 garlic clove,…
Rice Cooker Quinoa Salad with Dried Cherries and Feta Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 12 Fresh herbs, a zesty lime dressing and protein packed quinoa make this salad pop. Perfect for potlucks as a side dish. Ingredients Quinoa Salad 3 cups quinoa 4 cups water 2 cups…
Exotic salsa Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Exotic salsa – crunchy veggies, juicy tropical fruits, and exotic perfume of kaffir limes, guava, fresh mint and cilantro – this salsa is super flavorful and delicious. Ingredients 1 mango 2 cucumbers 1 cup jicama 1 avocado 5-6 kaffir lime leaves…
Spiced Potato and Pea Samosa Patties Prep time: 35 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 8 patties, 4 servings A vibrant mix of potatoes and peas, fresh ginger, turmeric, curry, and green chiles–this is the popular East Indian street food, without the pastry, the filling shaped into round patties. Serve with…