Warmer weather is finally starting to show it’s face after a long winter. However, I’m willing to bet that we have one last cold snap headed our way before summertime, and I’m ready with this chunky tomato orzo soup!
I have been dreaming of summer tomatoes, refusing to buy fresh at the store (they are just not as good). Luckily, canned tomatoes pack great flavor, perfect for soup! Continue reading
Posted in Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Noodles, Tomatoes, Vegan, 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
One of my favorite food items during winter is sprouts! They are easy to grow on your own when there isn’t much available for fresh, local produce. I recommend using sprouts in sandwiches and wraps, like this smoked tofu and sprouts sandwich!
Someday soon I will be putting together a post on how to grow your own sprouts at home. It is so easy, anyone can do it. It does take 5-7 days before you can harvest, but the wait is totally worth it! Continue reading
Posted in Sandwich, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
This week, the temperatures here have been in the single digits (not as cold as many places, but still cold for us!). When it’s cold outside, a nice warm bowl of soup is in order. This creamy carrot ginger soup is what’s for dinner!
This soup is more filling than a traditional bowl of carrot soup. It has a hidden ingredient that adds protein, and an extra layer of creaminess! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Carrots, Coconut Milk, Ginger, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Chinese five spice powder is a delicious blend of warm spices, including things like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg! I love pairing these warming flavors with bright citrus in this five spice chickpea clementine buddha bowl!
Before we move on, lets talk about the buddah bowl. It has become a popular name for vegetarian or vegan dish served in a single bowl. Usually you see a combination of whole grains, plant based proteins, veggies, and sometimes fruit! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
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
When I was prepping this recipe for the blog, I couldn’t decide if it should be two recipes or one. In the end, I made it a single recipe for spiced turmeric tofu with coconut cilantro rice. The rice and tofu could be served separately, but they are awesome together!
I’m a huge fan of tofu, while most people are not. I don’t know why, but I have just always loved it. Even before going meatless I would seek out restaurants that had great tofu. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cilantro, Coconut Milk, Rice, Tofu, Turmeric, 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
One food type that I think people tend to overlook when it comes to breakfast is whole grains! Cereals boast that they are made from whole grains, but how often do you cook your own for breakfast? I think these apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowls will have you cooking grains for breakfast all the time! Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan
Tagged Apples, Quick and Easy, quinoa, 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
