Spaghetti is one of my favorite comfort foods. I ate it all the time growing up, and all throughout college it was a staple of mine! Today I am sharing my recipe for vegetarian lentil quinoa meatballs, which are perfect for spaghetti night!
If you love spaghetti too, you should also check out my mushroom lentil bolognase recipe, which is vegan, as well as gluten free! Comfort food at its finest! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Grains, Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Garlic, Lentils, Noodles, quinoa, Vegetarian
Is everyone ready for the holidays?! This will be my last post before Christmas, so have a Merry Christmas everyone! Today’s recipe is a light soup, mushroom kale miso soup.
Miso soup is traditionally an appetizer because it is mainly composed of flavorful broth. I loaded my version up with a few more veggies to make it a light meal. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Kale, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian
African peanut stew is a traditional dish from western Africa where ground nuts are used to flavor and thicken sauces. I made my African peanut stew with lentils and quinoa for plenty of plant-based protein.
Lentils and quinoa might be one of my favorite vegetarian protein combinations. Their flavors and textures work well together. I also use this combination in my favorite stuffed peppers recipe. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Ginger, Kale, Lentils, quinoa, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
The first time I made this slow cooker southwest sweet potato soup, I was trying to make a vegetarian taco soup. This soup did not taste like tacos to me, but I loved the flavors, so I reinvented it with a new name.
Peppers and onions make the base for this soup. They are the most important ingredients because they give the broth all of its flavor. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Southwestern, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Garlic, Peppers, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
This months recipe redux theme was Fresh from the Pumpkin Patch! Pumpkin is a great fall ingredient that has many uses, beyond pumpkin pie! Because pumpkin is a little bit sweet, it pairs well with spices. I made these chipotle pumpkin black bean enchiladas to balance that sweet, with some heat!
I made this recipe with canned pumpkin puree. The puree is so easy to keep on hand and add to meals, but cubed roasted pumpkin would also be delicious! Continue reading
Posted in Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Chipotle, Garlic, Pumpkin, Tortillas, Vegetarian
I have recently fallen in love with rye berries! They are a tangy alternative to my favorite grain, wheat berries, and make awesome salads, like this roasted carrot and green bean rye berry salad!
When I was making this recipe, I was just using up some ingredients from the fridge to make a meal. After I started plating the salad, I realized that it would make a perfect vegetarian main dish for holidays! Continue reading
Posted in Grains, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Cilantro, Feta, Garlic, Green beans, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Friends, today we are going to talk about one of my favorite things, vegetarian cheeseburger pizza! The fresh toppings and ketchup-mustard drizzle make this pizza a fun eating experience!
The question you are asking yourself right now, is what do I use to make the vegetarian burger topping? Lentils! They may seem like a unusual pizza topping, but they work fantastically! Continue reading
Posted in Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Lentils, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
I absolutely love veggie pasta recipes. My husband on the other hand, not so much. When I made this eggplant basil pasta bake with smoked mozzarella for dinner, I was floored when he said, Wow, this is really good!
I love eggplant Parmesan, but it takes waaaaay too long to make on a weeknight. I wanted to make a dish that reminded me of it, but was easier and faster to make. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Eggplant, Garlic, Herbs, Marinara, Noodles, Vegetarian
Friends, this green bean potato and trout dinner salad has become my new favorite thing! It is the perfect way to refuel after a work out because it is loaded with healthy carbs and protein!
“By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Potatoes USA and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. As always, all thoughts are my own.” Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Grains, Recipe Redux, Salad
Recently, I came across the idea for loaded feta fries while reading a magazine. However, I didn’t want to heat up the oven for fries during the heat of summer! Instead, I recreated the recipe to make these tomato and cucumber loaded greek nachos!
Nachos are such an easy meal, I have been enjoying them a lot this summer, usually heated to melt some cheese. This nacho recipe is different for many reasons, but especially because it is cold! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Snacks
Tagged Cucumber, Feta, Garlic, Herbs, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Yogurt
