Recently, I have found myself in a love-hate relationship with spaghetti squash. It is a very tasty low-carb option, but, I don’t like it as a substitute for spaghetti noodles, It’s just not the same for me. Instead I use the squash is recipes like this vegetarian bibimbap spaghetti squash bowls!
When spaghetti squash is in season in fall, I try to find new ways to use it. In the past, I have made enchilada spaghetti squash boats and pesto Parmesan spaghetti squash bowls. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Eggs, Spaghetti Squash, Sriracha, Tofu, Vegetarian, Zucchini
The very first time I tried butternut squash as an adult, it was gifted to me from a friends garden. I had no idea what to do with, and I ended up making it into a cheese sauce. Over the years, I have perfected my butternut squash cheddar cheese sauce, and it is my favorite butternut recipe!
There are two key flavor elements that make this sauce delicious. I use a salty veggie broth to boil the squash in. If you use the right ratio of squash to broth, there is no need to drain (which helps to save a lot of nutrients!). If your broth is low sodium, simply add salt to taste. Continue reading
Posted in Component Cooking, Condiments and Spreads, Gluten Free Dishes
Tagged Butternut Squash, Cheese
Today I want to tell you about the best airplane food I’ve ever had. It was a vegan green curry, and I loved it so much, I was inspired to make my own high protein vegan thai green curry.
Usually, I don’t think much of the food they serve on airplanes. Vegetarians are stuck with mushy pasta dishes, and no other options. The last time I few, they ran out of mushy pasta, and I refused to take the chicken dish. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Coconut Milk, Edamame, Green beans, Rice, Tofu
Today I am sharing a recipe for roasted red pepper and tomato soup that is stupid easy to make, and loaded with rich flavors.
My husband doesn’t really like peppers, but he enjoyed a bowl of roasted red pepper soup at a wedding we attended recently. I knew I had to recreate the dish because we had found a way we could both enjoy red peppers! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
This week, I was inspired by the farmers market to make these vegetarian quinoa stuffed poblano peppers! I love poblano peppers, but rarely use them as stuffed peppers because they are more expensive at the grocery store than bell peppers.
I found a HUGE box of poblanos at my local farmers market for only $1!! Seriously, the farmers market is the best. My peppers came home and I and stuffed them full of pantry staples to make a delicious meal! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Cheese, Lentils, Peppers, quinoa, Sweet Corn, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Recently, I came across the idea for loaded feta fries while reading a magazine. However, I didn’t want to heat up the oven for fries during the heat of summer! Instead, I recreated the recipe to make these tomato and cucumber loaded greek nachos!
Nachos are such an easy meal, I have been enjoying them a lot this summer, usually heated to melt some cheese. This nacho recipe is different for many reasons, but especially because it is cold! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Snacks
Tagged Cucumber, Feta, Garlic, Herbs, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Yogurt
This month, the recipe redux asked us for our favorite healthy recipe celebrating stone fruits! Peaches are actually my second favorite stone fruit, behind cherries, and I love them in these barbecue black bean tacos with peach salsa!
Peaches pair perfectly with other fresh salsa ingredients, like acidic tomatoes, and bright cilantro. Their sweetness really helps to balance the salsa, which is the star of this dish! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cabbage, Cheese, Cilantro, Garlic, Peaches, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian
Sometimes you see a recipe that is so intriguing and different, that you just have to try it! That was me when I saw a recipe for Burmese ginger salad. I put my own twists on it and called my version a Burmese pickled ginger and fried garlic salad!
The dressing on this salad is made with fish sauce, and it is really the star of this dish! I primarily eat vegetarian, so sorry to my vegetarian readers, but this recipe was just not the same without the fish sauce! Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes, Salad
Tagged Asian, Beans, Cabbage, Cilantro, Garlic, Ginger, Romaine, Sunflower seeds
I have a question for you today. What are the 7 layers you use in your 7 layer dip? On these 7 layer dip bean tostadas I used refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, jalapenos, and tomatoes!
I feel like the base, from beans to cheese, is pretty standard. However, the additional toppings are something that everyone might do a little differently. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Cilantro, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Salsa, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian
This tex mex black bean wedge salad is loaded with veggies including corn, tomatoes, and black beans for protein. The dressing is made from yogurt and hot sauce and is creamy, tangy, and spicy!
I love salads on a hot summer day because you don’t have to cook, and heat up the kitchen. Salads can also be a great light meal if you take it easy on the toppings, which I tend to over do. That’s what work outs are for, right?! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Yogurt
