Southwestern Pot Pie with Biscuit Crust Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Southwestern Pot Pie with Buttermilk Biscuit Crust is a great vegetarian dinner with south of the border flavors that’ll warm your tummy! Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil, or light tasting oil of your choice 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 heaping tablespoon…
Vegetarian Pumpkin Posole
Vegetarian Pumpkin Posole Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Serves: 8 A vegetarian twist on a southwest classic. Bold flavors, seasonal pumpkin (winter squash or sweet potato) with fresh garnishes are sure to please! Ingredients 5 cups frozen posole (such as Bueno) 1 tbsp. salt 1 small pumpkin, stem,…
South of the Border Black Bean and Romaine Salad
South of the Border Black Bean and Romaine Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20-25 minutes Serves: 3-6 servings A savory South of the Border Black Bean and Romaine Salad that will keep you stuffed for hours! Ingredients For the Salad: 1 cup water ½ cup uncooked quinoa ½ cup…
Raw Vegan Taco Salad
Raw Vegan Taco Salad Prep time: 30 minutes or less Cook time: 0 Total time: 30 minutes or less Serves: 2-3 With freshness this big and flavors so bold it’s no wonder the plant based living foods featured in Raw Vegan Taco Salad have such amazing healing powers on our bodies inside and out. This…
Calabacitas
Calabacitas Prep time: Cook time: Total time: less than 30 minutes Serves: 4 Calabacitas is a traditional New Mexico dish made with summer squash, roasted green chile, and corn. Ingredients canola or olive oil onion, minced yellow squash corn (fresh, frozen or canned) green chile, roasted, peeled, and chopped Mexican oregano Salt and pepper Instructions…
Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Southwestern Quinoa Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A simple and flavorful Summertime quinoa salad recipe that makes the perfect lunch/dinner main or side dish! Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa, dry 1 cup vegetable broth or water 1/2 cup cooked black beans 1/2 cup canned or thawed corn (fresh sweet corn would be amazing,…
Southwestern Black Bean Spaghetti
Southwestern Black Bean Spaghetti Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Skinny Southwestern black bean spaghetti with Greek yogurt avocado crema in 30 minutes or less! Ingredients ½ pound of black bean noodles (Substitution option: regular spaghetti or rice) 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ small red onion, finely…
Slow Cooker Spicy Black Bean and Brown Rice Cheesy Bowl
Slow Cooker Spicy Black Bean and Brown Rice Cheesy Bowl Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes Serves: 6 servings Slow Cooker Spicy Black Bean and Brown Rice Cheesy Bowl is a flavorful rice and beans mixture that cooks in the slow cooker to keep the kitchen cool….
Vegan Southwest Salad with Creamy Avocado and Chipotle Dressing
Vegan Southwest Salad with Creamy Avocado and Chipotle Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This colorful Southwest salad makes a hearty meal in under 15 minutes. The avocado chipotle dressing is so creamy and flavorful it’s hard to believe the whole thing is vegan and gluten-free. Ingredients 1 head romaine, rinsed, dried, and…
Southwestern Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette
Southwestern Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 After my husband had a similar salad at a local restaurant, I set out to recreate it at home with great success. Full of crunchy jicama, hearts of palm, and roasted corn with a delicious and easy…
Vegetarian Pozole
Vegetarian Pozole Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4-6 The vegetarian version is so full of flavor nuances, you will never miss the meat. Dried ancho chilies, vanilla bean, cocoa powder and chipotle bring some serious depth of flavor. The array of toppings makes this a complete and satisfying meal. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups…
Southwestern Pileup
Southwestern Pileup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 2 -3 servings I know that “pileup” is not the most romantic name for a dish, but it does describe this dish perfectly. A pileup starts with the same basic ingredients – potatoes, onion, and bell pepper, then is piled high with a host…