A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Mint Lemonade Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 8 A refreshing and easy mint lemonade made with club soda. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 cup lightly packed mint leaves (about 20 leaves) 1 1/2 cups lemon juice (about 8 large lemons) 5 cups club soda…
Watermelon Feta Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This unbelievably refreshing salad will take your Summer BBQs to the next level. Ingredients 4 cups packed arugula 6 oz light feta cheese 1/2 personal-sized watermelon 1/2 c fresh mint leaves, julienned Dressing: 2 tbs olive oil 2 tbs lemon juice 2 tbs orange juice…
Vegan Turkish Pizza (Lahmacun) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 Pizza (2-4 Servings) A vegan spin on the traditional Turkish pizza, Lahmacun. Flatbread with spicy plant-based meat, fresh herbs, tahini & red onion. Ingredients Pizza Dough 1/2 C Walnuts 1 C Sliced Mushrooms (50g) 1 Tbsp Olive oil 1/2 Onion, diced fine 1…
Smoky Grilled Eggplant Hummus Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 3 cups The perfect marriage of hummus and baba ghanoush – this is the ultimate summer hummus! Ingredients 1 lb eggplant ½ cup tightly-packed fresh mint 2-3 cloves garlic zest of one lemon 2 cups cooked chickpeas 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp tahini…
Grape, almond and mint freekeh salad Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 2 A healthy and substantial salad with freekeh and the sweetness of grapes. Ingredients LEMON AND CUMIN VINAIGRETTE: 1 tbs lemon juice ½ tsp Dijon mustard 1½ tbs extra virgin olive oil ¼ tsp ground cumin…
Mini After Eight Cake {two ways} Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 slices Fancy a cake but not the temptation to eat half of it all by yourself? The answer is simple: make this decadent mini cake, flavoured like traditional After Eight mint thins, with a healthy avocado (!) peppermint frosting. It’s always…
Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: Serves: Refreshing watermelon mint agua fresca. Plus, how to pick the perfect watermelon. Ingredients One 8-pound ripe seedless watermelon, or about 10 cups (or large handfuls), cubed (see above for picking a ripe watermelon) 5 tablespoons of honey 6 tablespoons of freshly squeezed…
Lentil-Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Avocado Green Harissa Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 burgers Lentil and carrot veggie burgers that are easy to make in a food processor! Top with spicy, fresh avocado green harissa. Ingredients 1 carrot, peeled ½ medium red, white or yellow onion 3…
Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Radish and Herbs Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 to 6 servings A light and filling, fresh salad. It’s especially easy to make if you use pre-steamed lentils and canned chickpeas. Ingredients 2 cups dried black beluga lentils or French green…
cracked pepper mint quinoa Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 servings A minty fresh quinoa salad with apricots, almonds and freshly ground black pepper — great served warm or cold. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa 3 cups fresh cold water 1 1/2 cups cooked lima beans 1 bunch mint, large stems removed…
Orange Ginger Digestion Tea Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Soothe an upset tummy with this homemade tea. Ingredients 2 thin slices of fresh orange 2 thin slices of fresh ginger 2 tablespoons mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed Pinch of whole, black peppercorns Honey (optional) Instructions View the full recipe at An Avocado…
Strawberry Cucumber Refresher Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 2 1/2 Cups Cool off with this refreshing drink infused with strawberries, cucumber, mint, and lemon! Ingredients 2 1/2 cups water 2 large strawberries, sliced 1/4 – 1/3 large cucumber, sliced 1/2 lemon, sliced 5-6 large mint leaves Ice cubes (optional)…