Category Archives: Vegetarian Main Dish

Creamy Chickpea Lentil Soup with Kale

Posted on February 19, 2019 | 6 comments

Recently, I have been lamenting spring. However, spring goes as quickly as it comes, so I’m trying to live in the moment and enjoy the cool weather before summer’s heat sets in. This creamy chickpea lentil soup is the perfect way to enjoy the last of winter’s cool weather.

Do you ever find yourself wishing you were somewhere else? Enjoying the moment is an important life skill, and I find sometimes it takes practice. I totally connect to life through food, so I stay in the moment by making seasonal dishes. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Carrots, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Lentils, Vegan, Vegetarian

Arugula Wild Rice Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Posted on February 11, 2019 | Leave a comment

I love to grow arugula in my garden, but the homegrown arugula is much stronger in flavor than the baby arugula you get from the store. I started making this arugula wild rice salad to tame those strong garden fresh flavors!

The wild rice helps to subdue the peppery arugula by bulking up the salad with a mild earthy flavor (which pairs quite nicely). I also add cranberries for sweetness, pecans for crunch and protein, and feta for a salty bite. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Arugula, Feta, Garlic, Nuts, Rice, Vegetarian, Whole grain

Smoked Tofu and Sprouts Sandwich

Posted on February 5, 2019 | Leave a comment

One of my favorite food items during winter is sprouts! They are easy to grow on your own when there isn’t much available for fresh, local produce. I recommend using sprouts in sandwiches and wraps, like this smoked tofu and sprouts sandwich!

Someday soon I will be putting together a post on how to grow your own sprouts at home. It is so easy, anyone can do it. It does take 5-7 days before you can harvest, but the wait is totally worth it! Continue reading →

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Posted in Sandwich, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Avocado, Peppers, Sprouts, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian

Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

Posted on February 1, 2019 | 16 comments

This week, the temperatures here have been in the single digits (not as cold as many places, but still cold for us!). When it’s cold outside, a nice warm bowl of soup is in order. This creamy carrot ginger soup is what’s for dinner!

This soup is more filling than a traditional bowl of carrot soup. It has a hidden ingredient that adds protein, and an extra layer of creaminess! Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Carrots, Coconut Milk, Ginger, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Five Spice Chickpea Clementine Buddha Bowl

Posted on January 29, 2019 | Leave a comment

Chinese five spice powder is a delicious blend of warm spices, including things like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg! I love pairing these warming flavors with bright citrus in this five spice chickpea clementine buddha bowl!

Before we move on, lets talk about the buddah bowl. It has become a popular name for vegetarian or vegan dish served in a single bowl. Usually you see a combination of whole grains, plant based proteins, veggies, and sometimes fruit! Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain

Korean BBQ Veggie Burgers with Kimchi Slaw

Posted on January 25, 2019 | 16 comments

Have you heard of the Korean BBQ sauce, gochujang? I recently tried in on my Bi Bim Bop Spaghetti Squash Bowls and loved the sweet and spicy tangy sauce. This recipe for Korean BBQ veggie burgers uses a homemade gochujang sauce!

Do you ever feel like your fridge is just loaded with condiments? Maybe something you needed for a single recipe that you have never used again? I hate throwing out half used jars of this and that because they are long expired in the back of the fridge. Continue reading →

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Posted in Asian, Burger, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beans, miso, Mushrooms, Red cabbage, Rice, Sriracha, Vegetarian

High Protein Mushroom Swiss Pasta Bake

Posted on January 22, 2019 | 2 comments

This month’s recipe redux theme was New Year, New Ingredient. My new ingredient is chickpea pasta! I use it to create this high protein mushroom swiss pasta bake.

Usually, I wouldn’t make a dish like this for dinner. It’s just pasta, veggies, and cheese. There’s no specific source of protein, which I need as a 90% vegetarian who likes to work out. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Cheese, Garlic, miso, Mushrooms, Vegetarian

Creamy Lemon Dill Orzo Soup

Posted on January 15, 2019 | 2 comments

This creamy lemon dill orzo soup recipe has a surprising ingredient. When I see creamy soup recipes, I expect to see that some form of dairy makes it creamy. Milk, sour cream, cheese, or all of the above, for example.

Instead, this recipe uses eggs to achieve its velvety, creamy texture. For a long time I shied away from recipes that cook eggs by tempering them in hot liquid. It sounds scary if you’ve never done it. Continue reading →

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Posted in Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Carrots, Eggs, Herbs, Lemon, Noodles, Spinach

Quick Vegetarian Red Curry

Posted on January 11, 2019 | 14 comments

Curry is a staple dish in the vegetarian diet. Curry simply means blended. Hence, most curry powders are a blend of spices and seasonings. My quick vegetarian red curry uses garam masala curry powder.

Garam masala is a blend commonly used in Indian cuisine. Northern Indian food seasons with dairy, while southern Indian food uses more coconut milk to flavor their curries. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Garlic, Peas, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Spinach, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

Pepper and Onion Naan Breakfast Pizza

Posted on January 8, 2019 | Leave a comment

Breakfast pizza has long been a favorite food of mine. I don’t make it very much, however, because it’s usually not very healthy, and it isn’t traditionally fast. This pepper and onion naan breakfast pizza is healthier, as well as quick and easy!

Have you tried naan flat breads? I was first exposed to them as an side for curries, but they have many more uses! I used toaster size naan (mini) in this recipe, which was perfect for a single egg! Continue reading →

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Posted in Breakfast, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Cheese, Eggs, Peppers, Quick and Easy

Category Archives: Vegetarian Main Dish

Creamy Chickpea Lentil Soup with Kale

Arugula Wild Rice Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Smoked Tofu and Sprouts Sandwich

Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

Five Spice Chickpea Clementine Buddha Bowl

Korean BBQ Veggie Burgers with Kimchi Slaw

High Protein Mushroom Swiss Pasta Bake

Creamy Lemon Dill Orzo Soup

Quick Vegetarian Red Curry

Pepper and Onion Naan Breakfast Pizza

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