During winter when I’m craving a big warm cozy bowl of soup, I always make a big batch of vegetable soup. This year I switched it up from my best-ever vegetable soup and made this roasted poblano and quinoa vegetable soup.
The backbone of the two soups is the same, plenty of aromatics, flavorful broth, a sprinkle of seasonings and a balance of different flavored vegetables. I love the heat of the poblanos balanced with the sweetness of corn and bell pepper in this version. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Peppers, poblano, quinoa, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegan
Before I knew what Pangrattato was, I used to call it spaghetti with breadcrumbs. Pangrattato is Italian for breadcrumbs. Most often when I see this title used, it is used as a topping on pasta. Garlic and nutritional yeast pangrattato pasta is just one in a million ways to make pangrattato.
All you have to do to make pangrattato is to heat oil in a skillet, add breadcrumbs and seasonings and cook until toasted to crunchy perfection. Use it to top all your favorite pasta dishes, or just put in on plain spaghetti with an extra drizzle of olive oil. You can use it on casseroles, and many other dishes as well. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Noodles, Nutritional Yeast, Pasta
Are you a smooth blended soup person, or a leave it chunky soup person? For myself, I’m still deciding because this creamy roasted garlic and parmesan white bean soup is delicious both ways.
If I’m being honest, I usually serve this soup only half blended to get the best of both worlds. The blended white beans become ultra creamy but a few chunks of veggies here and there make give it some texture. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Celery, Garlic, half and half, Parmesan, White Beans
I love pasta, and therefore, it is hard to believe that I have not tried this smoky pumpkin pasta before now. The creamy sauce clings to the pasta in a way that is reminiscent of mac and cheese, but the flavors are more sophisticated.
The pumpkin really elevates the other savory flavors in the dish without getting lost itself. Its creamy earthy tones are balanced by the smokiness of the paprika, which also brings the smallest touch of heat. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged f, half and half, Parmesan, Pumpkin, Quick and Easy, Smoked paprika, Vegetarian
This chickpea harissa bread soup is a variation of lablabi, a Tunisian chickpea stew. The traditional stew has a thin broth with chickpeas served over toasted bread. This version is also served over toasted bread, but the broth is thick and creamy.
The Italians also have a version of bread soup, usually made with stale bread and tomatoes. Italian bread soup has you add the bread to the pot at the end of cooking. I prefer this version of bread soup where the bread is toasted and added to the bowls. It maintains more texture, kind-of like a crouton. Continue reading
Posted in Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
As we bring another year to a close, I just want to say thank you to all my readers! While this blog mostly serves as my creative outlet, it would not be worth it if others did not also find value here. These top 10 most popular recipes of 2023 are the recipes that were read the most by readers. Continue reading
Posted in Vegetarian Main Dish
Friends, it has been a busy fall as usual (busy but good), and I have not been posting as often as I like to. Today I have a great fall recipe for you to try, purple sweet potato and kale mini crustless quiches, and there will be many more recipes coming once winter break has started!
So, more about quiches!
Quiches are supposed to be more custard-like than a fritatta or egg bake because they have more dairy in them. I love adding cottage cheese for a portion of my dairy because it adds a boost of protein. The little chunks also create air pockets when baking, so this recipe will yield a light and fluffy quiche. Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Snacks, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Eggs, Kale, Sweet Potato, Vegetarian
I love my homemade smoked tofu recipe, and I love even more finding delicious ways to use it. This smoked tofu schnitzel is crunchy, chewy, and flavorful.
When I considered trying a tofu schnitzel recipe, I was worried it would be bland, just like tofu. You can make tofu delicious by letting it absorb other flavors, but simply breading and frying it didn’t seem like that would do the trick alone.
I decided to go with my smoked tofu instead because it is already prepped with loads of flavor. All you have to do is slice it, bread it, and fry it! Oh, and perhaps choose a sauce. Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Lemon, Smoked Tofu, Vegan
Fall is always very busy for me because it’s the beginning of a new school year. I rely on easy recipes like these healthy vegan chickpea wraps to help me eat well when I don’t have much time to cook.
For these wraps, I prefer to make a chunky paste out of my chickpeas because whole chickpeas will roll right out of a wrap and are more likely to make a messy eating experience. Continue reading
This recipe for dill pickle smoked tofu and white bean toasts has blown me away. The flavor profile seems like an unlikely one to fall in love with, but for some reason, it just works.
If you are a dill pickle enthusiast, this recipe is a must try. Each ingredient has its place in the recipe, but the dill pickle is the one flavor that is most out of place, and is what makes this recipe really unique and special. Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Smoked Tofu, White Beans
