Spaghetti squash did really well in my garden this summer, therefore, this fall I have been enjoying lots of it. This lentil marinara spaghetti squash boats recipe has been my favorite way to prepare it.
This is a pretty basic recipe that could easily be bland. There are a few key ingredients that keep it full of flavor with minimal effort. First is the basil. The bright flavor of fresh basil takes this recipe from boring to wow. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Basil, Lentils, Marinara, Spaghetti Squash
Veggie burgers are a staple around here. They are not the easiest recipe to perfect, however. Let me tell you all about how I perfected this lentil beet veggie burgers recipe!
First of all, veggie burgers should not have too many carbs. You are going to put it on a bun, afterall. Secondly, veggie burgers should not be devoid of protein. They are a main dish. Continue reading
Posted in Burger, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beets, Carrots, Lentils, Rice, Vegetarian
Friends, one of my most popular recipes on the blog is my vegetarian lentil quinoa meatballs. I have been asked many times about making it gluten free, so I decided it was time for an upgrade! Check out these gluten free lentil quinoa veggie meatballs made with oats and pecans!
To upgrade this recipe, I wanted to omit the breadcrumbs, but keep all the flavor. The oats help to act as a binder, which the breadcrumbs did in the previous version, and the pecans add more flavor! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
This is hands down my favorite enchilada recipe. When I make enchiladas, I don’t bother with other recipes because this mushroom lentil enchiladas recipe is the best! The caramalized swiss cheese is enough to make me swoon!
I have posted a similar recipe before (find it here), but I have improved upon it by adding some subtle spices that round out the earthiness of the mushrooms and lentils. Seriously guys. Best. Enchiladas. EVER! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cauliflower, Cheese, Lentils, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tortillas, Vegetarian
Many of us across the nation are on work-from-home or shelter-in-place orders due to covid-19. Many of the shelves in the grocery stores are bare, so I have decided to see what I can make from my pantry at home and came up with these vegan red lentil potato fritters!
The best part about these fritters? They are a meal in themselves. The red lentils add protein and the potato adds carbs. I litterally didn’t make anything to go with these because they don’t necessarily need it. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Lentils, Mayo, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Sriracha, Vegan, Vegetarian
A looooooooong time ago, I made these mushroom pecan empanadas and shared them on the blog. This was early in my journey of plant-based eating, and I have decided to re-do the recipe. Today, we will check out my new baked mushroom lentil empanadas recipe!
Pecans were an unusually but tasty protein source for empanadas. I decided to use lentils instead because they make the fillig more moist, and a better protein to calorie ratio. I also swapped whole wheat pastry flour for the white whole wheat flour because I could use more of it and still achieve the desired texture. Yay for whole grains! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Lentils, Make ahead, Mushrooms, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Happy May everyone! Spring is such a great time of year, for so many reasons. Warming weather, green grass and flower, and asparagus! My husband said I should have called these spring tacos, but I thought lentil tacos with asparagus pico de gallo was more descriptive.
These tacos are bright and full of fresh flavors thanks to the grassy asparagus, fresh cilantro and lime juice, as well as the tomatoes. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asparagus, Cheese, Cilantro, Garlic, Lentils, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes
My husband rolls his eyes every time I say we’re having lasagna… He says it’s a food all women love, and maybe he’s right. But, what’s not to love? Mushroom lentil vegetarian lasagna is what’s for dinner!
I usually think of vegetarian lasagna being layered with shredded and chopped veggies. I have a favorite version that is loaded with carrots, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, and onion. You can find the small batch version of it here. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Lentils, Marinara, Mushrooms, Vegetarian
Recently, I have been lamenting spring. However, spring goes as quickly as it comes, so I’m trying to live in the moment and enjoy the cool weather before summer’s heat sets in. This creamy chickpea lentil soup is the perfect way to enjoy the last of winter’s cool weather.
Do you ever find yourself wishing you were somewhere else? Enjoying the moment is an important life skill, and I find sometimes it takes practice. I totally connect to life through food, so I stay in the moment by making seasonal dishes. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Carrots, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Lentils, Vegan, Vegetarian
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
