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
You know, I have really been on a cilantro kick recently! I didn’t always like cilantro, however. I found it to be an incredibly over-powering flavor and never used it in my dishes. It’s funny how tastes change, though. I tried cilantro on this jalapeno tomato and cilantro pizza and couldn’t get enough. I started trying it on other things, like cilantro lime black bean salad, and this weeks sweet potato salad. Needless to say, I’m hooked! This recipe, quick cilantro garlic seared shrimp is a weeknight favorite because shrimp cook in a flash! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy
Tagged Cilantro, Garlic, Lime, Quick and Easy, Shrimp
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
Ever since my trip to Puerto Rico in 2014, I have been in love with plantains. While there, I had tostones with a garlic vinaigrette that were fantastic. Someday I will share my recreation of that recipe too. This is only the second recipe I have shared on the blog using plantains. The first was my plantain black bean rice bowls with cilantro pesto. This time a transformed the plantain into veggie burgers. These Jamaican jerk plantain veggie burgers are loaded with flavor. Continue reading
Posted in Burger, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Avocado, Cilantro, Garlic, Nuts, Plantains, Quick and Easy, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian
Hello friends! Boy do I have a crazy awesome recipe for you today! All summer long I have been seeing recipes for different varieties of fruit salsa. They looked so delicious, but I wanted to find a stellar way to put that salsa to use, instead of hoping you might do it for me. I came up with a combo that might sound insane, but I’m telling you it is crazy good! Take my barbecue black bean and peach salsa pizza for a spin! Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Barbecue, Beans, Cheese, Cilantro, Garlic, Peaches, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
A simple salad is always a go-to meal at my house. Quality ingredients is always the key because quality can turn simple into outstanding! I make a lot of lunch salads that never make it onto the blog because I don’t take time to take pictures before work in the mornings. I made this cilantro lime southwest black bean salad for a grill out this past weekend, and it was a hit! Continue reading
Posted in Mexican, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Southwestern, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cilantro, Garlic, Lime, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Disclosure: I received free samples of Breton Crackers mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Breton Crackers and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.As a kid my family used to have snack nights. In lieu of dinner, we would have a tray full of finger foods, usually loaded with crackers, cheese, and dips, as well as fruit and veggies. When Breton Crackers sent me samples of their original crackers with tender-crisp texture and delicious flavor, I knew they would be perfect for snack night. I wanted my crackers to be loaded with veggies, so I chose a theme that uses lots of veggies, the banh mi sandwich. These banh mi veggie cracker bites are fun little bites that you’ll keep reaching for on your snack night! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Asian, Recipe Redux, Snacks
Tagged Carrots, Cilantro, Crackers, Cucumber, Sriracha, Vegetarian
Today I am sharing my new favorite taco recipe! If you are planning to celebrate Cinco De Mayo tomorrow, you will want to stock up on radishes and sweet corn to make these black bean street tacos with radish corn salsa! They are made with traditional Mexican fare including corn tortillas, simple seasoned black beans, sweet corn, cilantro, and queso fresco. Throw in some seasonal and colorful radishes to the salsa and you’ll have a taco everyone will be talking about! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Cilantro, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Radish, Sweet Corn, Tortillas, Vegetarian
Welcome to my first Recipe Redux post! I am so excited to be a new member of this healthy food bloggers network. This month we are sharing recipes and tips to reduce food waste, in honor of Earth Day on April 22nd. I am sharing my recipe for samosa potato and chickpea patties with cilantro chutney. In my samosa patties recipe I use the potato skins, and the cilantro stems to reduce food waste. Check out my tips below on how to reduce food waste! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Recipe Redux, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cilantro, Garlic, Peas, Potatoes, Turmeric, Vegan, Vegetarian
How many ways do you think we can use a tortilla to make a delivery system for Mexican flavors? Sure, there are tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and even burritos. How about tortilla pie? This tex-mex black bean tortilla pie is layered with Mexican flavors in a simple format – stack it up and pile it on! It is ready for all your favorite toppings and fillings. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Cilantro, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Tortillas, Vegetarian, Whole grain
