Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A perfect fall treat for a vegetarian side dish or a main course! So yummy! Ingredients 1 acorn squash 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt and pepper 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pint mushrooms, diced 1/4 cup walnuts,…
Lentil Salad with Grapes, Walnuts and Feta
Lentil Salad with Grapes, Walnuts and Feta Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 4-6 Lentil salad with grapes, walnuts and feta. An earthy, sweet, salty, crunchy, filling salad. Ingredients 1 cup of French lentils 1 veggie bouillon cube Water – as per lentil package instructions 2 cups red…
Potato Salad with Green Beans and Asparagus
Potato Salad with Green Beans and Asparagus Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 to 6 A new potato salad tossed with green beans, asparagus, walnuts and a bold dijon vinaigrette. Ingredients 1 pound of new potatoes – I used about 15 small new potatoes. 1 pound of…
Spinach Walnut Power Salad
Spinach Walnut Power Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 servings Bulgur, edamame, caramelized onions, spinach, walnuts, grapes and blue cheese dressed in a simple vinaigrette Ingredients Salad 2 tbsp. butter small yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 cup quick cooking bulgur 2 cups cold water 2 cups edamame fresh baby spinach (add as…
Lentil and Walnut Loaf
Lentil and Walnut Loaf Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: I love this gluten-free and vegan lentil loaf, especially served with mushroom gravy and mashed potato! Such a hearty vegan meal, jam-packed full of nutrition and veggie goodness. Ingredients 1 medium zucchini 2 carrots (medium-sized) 1 cup frozen peas 2 Tablespoons Psyllium husk 1…
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…
Pasta with Zucchini, Walnuts and Herbs
Pasta with Zucchini, Walnuts and Herbs Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total time: 22 minutes Serves: 2 to 4 A quick and easy pasta dish that uses grated zucchini, walnuts and fresh summer herbs. Ingredients 2 cups – 8 oz. pasta – I used a small rigatoni shape 1 veggie bouillon cube…
Vegan Banana Nut Muffins
Vegan Banana Nut Muffins Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 17 minutes Total time: 32 minutes Serves: Makes 12 Muffins Wake up to these super moist whole wheat banana nut muffins with coconut. Oh, and did I mention they’re vegan?! Ingredients 1 TBS ground flax seed 3 TBS water 1 and 1/4 cups soy milk…
XXX Raw Sticky Brownie Bars
XXX Raw Sticky Brownie Bars Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: Serves: 9 bars Decadent, delicious, raw brownies topped with a date-based caramel. Ingredients BROWNIES: 1 c. walnuts 1 c. oats, (I use Country Choice Organic Oats) or another nut or seed of your choice if paleo or grain-free 5 T. cocoa…
Creamy Carrot Smoothie
Creamy Carrot Smoothie Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 5 minutes Serves: 4 This creamy carrot smoothie is so good for your skin and to treat constipation. It tastes like a carrot cake, especially if you use milk instead of water. Ingredients 1 cup carrots (170 g) 1/3 cup prunes (60 g)…
Field Tomato Chili with Walnuts & Black Beans
Field Tomato Chili with Walnuts & Black Beans Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 Fresh, light, summery vegan chili with field tomatoes, zucchini, walnuts, and black beans. Ingredients 3 field tomatoes (about 3 cups), cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups (2, 14-oz cans) cooked black beans, drained and rinsed if using canned 2…
Mint Chocolate Bites
Mint Chocolate Bites Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 4 minutes Total time: 24 minutes Serves: Makes 15 Bites Peppermint chocolate isn’t for the holidays only. These mint chocolate bites are the perfect way to bring a taste of Christmas to July! Ingredients 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tsp…