Let’s be completely honest today. I didn’t make these avocado breakfast tostadas for breakfast. Fried eggs are perfect for any time of the day, and made a speedy lunch this last weekend when I was busy!
I love it when you can pull leftover ingredients from the fridge and pantry and have the perfect amount for a delicious meal. I had three leftover corn tortillas and some cilantro from this black bean taco recipe with corn radish salsa! Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Avocado, Eggs, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Tortillas, Vegetarian
I have been going crazy over stuffed peppers recently. The funny thing is, I didn’t use to like them. In the past, I used bell pepper sparingly in meals so the flavor wasn’t strong. I don’t know what caused the change in my taste buds, but I’m loving these Italian Lentil and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers!
I called this recipe Italian because I used marinara sauce, garlic, and basil in the filling. During my stuffed peppers craze, I have also been using salsa and authentic Mexican cheese for a southwestern variety, recipe to come! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Carrots, Cheese, Garlic, Lentils, Marinara, Peppers, quinoa, Vegetarian, Whole grain
This recipe is one of my all-time favorites that is in regular rotation at my house! I serve this vegetarian chili taco salad with pickled jalapenos, and my homemade three bean chili.
If you are a taco salad purist, you will say that any salad with chili on it does not qualify as taco salad. I can’t disagree, but this salad is so fast, easy, and delicious! Maybe it shouldn’t be call taco salad, it should be called get in my belly salad! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Romaine, Sour Cream, Vegetarian
In southern Illinois, we have a vegetarian cafe that makes a mean biscuits and gravy. My husband adores their dish, so naturally, I had to replicate it. Luckily, he like my vegan biscuits and gravy better!
For my biscuits and gravy, I make a homemade tempeh sausage. This is really the star of the dish, and where all the flavor comes from. If you’re not vegan, or don’t care for meat substitutes, you still need to check out those biscuits! Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Maple Syrup, Spelt, Tempeh, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Beet burgers have been on my to-make list for a long time. I’m not a huge fan of beets, but these vegan black bean beet veggie burgers didn’t taste a thing like beets. In fact, I think these will become my new go-to burger recipe!
One thing that I love about veggie burgers is how versatile they are. You can throw in just about any veggie with some good seasonings. I had some leftover corn that I threw into these burgers, and I loved the pop of color that it added to the patty! Continue reading
Posted in Burger, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Beets, Garlic, Rice, Romaine, Sweet Corn, Vegan, Vegetarian
This weekend, I challenged myself to build a meal based on what I already had at home. These peanut butter tofu banh mi bowls helped me to use up left over veggies, and I discovered a new combo that I love – peanut butter and tofu!
I love to do my grocery shopping, which might be weird, but what kind of women doesn’t like to shop?! Personally, I don’t like to shop for clothes or shoes, I like to shop for food. I guess I’m a foodie. Maybe. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Cucumber, Garlic, Herbs, Peanut butter, Rice, Tofu, Vegan, Whole grain
My husband grew up eating tostones, or fried plantains. When I was introduced to them, I fell in love with plantains! They are a versatile ingredient that I have been enjoying experimenting with. Tacos are pretty much a food group at my house, so we tried and loved plantain black bean tacos! Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Plantains, Red cabbage, Tortillas, Vegetarian
Do you guys have a favorite food that no one else in your family enjoys? For me, the food is fried eggs, love them! When I find myself alone for breakfast I always choose eggs. This hearty barley and kale breakfast bowl is the perfect single serving that will keep you full until lunch! Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Barley, Eggs, Garlic, Kale, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
The bold spices of this Moroccan chickpea carrot burger are balanced by sweet carrots. Carrots are one of the veggies I always keep on hand. In the last few weeks, all I have been able to find are whimpy, skinny, pencil sized carrots!
These small carrots are so frustrating for peeling and chopping. You have to deal with a million carrots instead of a few large ones. So instead, I found ways to use my carrots by shredding them. Continue reading
If you find yourself short on time like I do, recipes like this mushroom black bean quesadilla are dynamite! This quesadilla is a seriously hardy, quick and easy meal that will keep you going.
When I first got into cooking, I loved spending hours in the kitchen making every single component of a dish from scratch. Now, I simply don’t have time, and most of us don’t! We need different solutions. Continue reading
Posted in Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Cilantro, Garlic, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Salsa, Sour Cream, Tortillas, Vegetarian
