A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Baked Falafel with Hazelnuts and Lemon-Mint Sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 Crispy and healthy baked falafel with hazelnuts drizzled with creamy lemon-mint sauce: easy-to-make, low-fat and so delicious! Ingredients For the falafel: 8 sprigs mint 8 sprigs cilantro 8 sprigs parsley 200 grams or 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans),…
Fresh & Light Orzo Salad Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 8 min Total time: 13 min Serves: 4 servings If this orzo salad doesn’t say warm sunny days, I’m not sure what does! Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 cups chopped cucumber, maybe half chopped and half…
Cauliflower Risotto with Caramelized Pears, Blue Cheese and Walnuts Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2-3 Cauliflower Risotto with Caramelized Pears, Blue Cheese and Walnuts: A healthy and gluten-free makeover of a traditional risotto packed with flavor! Ingredients 2 pears 1 tablespoon honey 1 medium-sized Romanesco cauliflower (or…
Vegan Minestrone Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4-5 This hearty and well-balanced vegan minestrone soup is packed with seasonal vegetables, beans, lentils and whole grains. Use any veggies you have on hand! Ingredients 200 grams or 7 oz mixed dried red kidney beans, white common beans, pinto beans, dried peas, red…
Mediterranean Halloumi and Egg Toast Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 10 min Total time: 25 min Serves: 2 Mediterranean halloumi and egg toast piled with arugula, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and pesto – a delicious and healthy vegetarian brunch! Ingredients 1 tbsp pesto 2.5 tbsp olive oil, divided ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4-5…
Farfalle with sun-dried tomato and roasted red pepper cream sauce Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 This plate of farfalle with sun-dried tomato and roasted red pepper cream sauce was absolutely delicious: creamy, packed with intense flavors and that nice little crunch from the al dente pasta….
Couscous Stuffed Peppers Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 2 Couscous studded with olives, feta, tomatoes and pine nuts is stuffed into sweet red bell peppers and drizzled with tahini, resulting in an elegant vegetarian meal. Ingredients ⅓ cup dry couscous 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon…
Avocado Hummus Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 cups hummus Creamy smooth Avocado Hummus: such a great appetizer or snack served with a drizzle of olive oil on top and warmed up pita wedges. Ingredients 1 avocado 1 can chickpeas (19 oz/540 ml) 250 ml sour cream 1 clove…
Chickpea Avocado Orzo Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Chickpea Avocado Orzo Salad – full of proteins and healthy fats; complete meal or a side dish; vegans: replace feta cheese with black olives. Ingredients 1 cup cooked orzo pasta 1 cup chickpeas, cooked 1 cup avocado, cubed 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (VEGANS…
Potatoes in Tomato Sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: One-Pot 30-Minute Stovetop POTATOES IN TOMATO SAUCE – simple but delicious Mediterranean side dish. Ingredients 2 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves 2 Tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoons dry oregano (or basil or parsley) salt, pepper 1 cup tomato…
Greek Veggie Hummus Wrap Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 Greek Veggie Hummus Wrap has all the veggies you need for a Greek salad wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla with creamy hummus. It’s packed with flavor and guaranteed to satisfy! Ingredients 1 medium bell pepper, red or yellow 1 whole wheat tortilla,…
Grilled Eggplant and Olive Hummus Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Serves: 2 cups of hummus A hummus of grilled eggplant slices and tahini, sour cream, roasted garlic and some kalamata olives. Ingredients 2 small eggplants, sliced into thin rounds 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves of…