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
Burritos might be my all-time favorite Mexican food. But then again, I do love fajitas! With these mushroom fajita black bean burritos, you don’t have to choose, you can enjoy them both!
Burritos are one of my go-to fast and easy dishes for busy weeknights. I rarely make fajitas at home, and tend to save them for eating out because of all the fresh veggies and chopping involved. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cast iron, Cheese, Mushrooms, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Rice, Sour Cream, Tortillas, Vegetarian
Chili is one of those recipes that you can make in a million (and a half) different ways. I love my chili recipe, and needed to update the recipe for my readers. This vegetarian slow cooker three bean chili is a classic recipe you’ll use again and again.
In this recipe, I use classic kidney beans, black beans, and refried beans. The refried beans act as a thickener and add a creamy texture that binds all other flavors. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Garlic, Peppers, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
So, black eyed peas have not always been my favorite food. However, they are said to bring good luck to those who eat them on New Years Day! I love to partake in fun traditions, therefore I decided to experiment with black eyed peas to find a delicious way to eat them.
The tradition comes from the southern United States, so I figured Cajun flavors would work well. I love these Cajun black eyed pea sweet potato cakes, and plan to enjoy them for good luck in the new year! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Cajun, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Eggs, Garlic, Potatoes, Sweet Potato, Vegetarian, Yogurt
One ingredient I always keep in my fridge for easy nutritious meals is sweet potato. I like to dice them into small pieces and either roast in the oven, or fry in a skillet. They can stand alone as a side, or be tossed into salads, soups, stews and bowls. This sweet potato black bean cilantro salad is my favorite way to use sweet potatoes. Black beans add plenty of protein to help you stay full, and cilantro adds plenty of fresh, bright flavor! Eat a large serving as a main dish, or a small serving as a side. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cilantro, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Sweet Potato, Vegan, Vegetarian
Avocado’s have been a little pricey here recently. I have a serious love for avocados, so when I saw them on sale last week, I couldn’t resist! I am usually good about not buying things I don’t have a plan for (because if I don’t have a plan, they don’t get used). Therefore, I set out to make a plan for the avo’s I had brought home. I had some leftover tortillas, so tacos were the obvious choice. When I googled avocado tacos, I couldn’t believe that I had never heard of this deliciousness! Fried avocado black bean tacos are my favorite new way to enjoy my beloved avocado! Continue reading
Posted in Mexican, Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Avocado, Beans, Lime, Red cabbage, Sriracha, Tortillas, Vegetarian
These chili & cheddar loaded baked potatoes are a total comfort food classic for me. When ever I make chili, I always make a huge batch so there are plenty of leftovers for other meals. This is my favorite chili recipe, and the recipe I used for the photos. I also love white chili, has anyone ever tried white chili over a potato? I am crazy enough I might just have to try it, and report back! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Peppers, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Vegetarian
This months recipe redux theme was to create a gut-healthy meal. When I think of gut health, I think of two things: fiber and probiotics. I made roasted broccoli steaks and chickpeas with yogurt sauce. Yogurt is my favorite food-based probiotic, and it makes a delicious, creamy sauce. I choose broccoli and chickpeas because they have two different types of fiber that are both great for gut health- more on this later. Finally, to make it a full meal, I plated the roasted broccoli and chickpeas over barley! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Grains, Recipe Redux, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Barley, Beans, Broccoli, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Yogurt
Yes friends, you read correctly, BEST EVER homemade vegetable soup. And here is why I think it’s the best – it’s adaptable. Vegetable soup doesn’t really need a recipe, but it does need a well thought out plan. Below, I have outlined for you which pieces of my recipe are necessary and why, and which pieces you can change and still have great success. I never really liked soup until I started making it at home. A simple vegetable soup is my favorite because it is light, and yet so flavorful! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Carrots, Garlic, Herbs, Lentils, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
If you have been following me on pinterest lately, you have probably seen that I have been all about Halloween recently! More specifically, Halloween foods! Most Halloween foods are sweet treats, mimicking candy corn and the like. This spook-tacular recipe is a dinner recipe, perfect for sharing with family and friends as the holiday approaches. Especially kids will love these Halloween zombie burritos! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Rice, Salsa, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian
