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
Recently, I was gifted a large bag of spent grains. Spent grains are the leftover grains and malts from brewing a batch of beer. Spent grain still has a lot of flavor and can be reused as flour. I used some of my spent grain to make these honey spent grain dinner rolls!
If you like to brew beer, you may find yourself with plenty of spent grains to experiment with. Simply dehydrate the grains, and grind into flour using a food processor. Continue reading
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
This week, I was inspired by the farmers market to make these vegetarian quinoa stuffed poblano peppers! I love poblano peppers, but rarely use them as stuffed peppers because they are more expensive at the grocery store than bell peppers.
I found a HUGE box of poblanos at my local farmers market for only $1!! Seriously, the farmers market is the best. My peppers came home and I and stuffed them full of pantry staples to make a delicious meal! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Cheese, Lentils, Peppers, quinoa, Sweet Corn, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Do you guys ever have those days when you dropped the ball and don’t have a plan for lunch? Whenever I find myself in need of a quick meal, I turn to toast! This buffalo blue cheese smashed chickpea toast is my favorite!
Avocado toast has been all the craze recently. I never really got on board because, well, I didn’t consider toast to be a meal. When you top it with hearty and filling protein, like smashed chickpeas, why not? Continue reading
Posted in Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Blue cheese, Buffalo Sauce, Cheese, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I have been going crazy over stuffed peppers recently. The funny thing is, I didn’t use to like them. In the past, I used bell pepper sparingly in meals so the flavor wasn’t strong. I don’t know what caused the change in my taste buds, but I’m loving these Italian Lentil and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers!
I called this recipe Italian because I used marinara sauce, garlic, and basil in the filling. During my stuffed peppers craze, I have also been using salsa and authentic Mexican cheese for a southwestern variety, recipe to come! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Carrots, Cheese, Garlic, Lentils, Marinara, Peppers, quinoa, Vegetarian, Whole grain
In southern Illinois, we have a vegetarian cafe that makes a mean biscuits and gravy. My husband adores their dish, so naturally, I had to replicate it. Luckily, he like my vegan biscuits and gravy better!
For my biscuits and gravy, I make a homemade tempeh sausage. This is really the star of the dish, and where all the flavor comes from. If you’re not vegan, or don’t care for meat substitutes, you still need to check out those biscuits! Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Maple Syrup, Spelt, Tempeh, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
This weekend, I challenged myself to build a meal based on what I already had at home. These peanut butter tofu banh mi bowls helped me to use up left over veggies, and I discovered a new combo that I love – peanut butter and tofu!
I love to do my grocery shopping, which might be weird, but what kind of women doesn’t like to shop?! Personally, I don’t like to shop for clothes or shoes, I like to shop for food. I guess I’m a foodie. Maybe. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Carrots, Cucumber, Garlic, Herbs, Peanut butter, Rice, Tofu, Vegan, Whole grain
Do you guys have a favorite food that no one else in your family enjoys? For me, the food is fried eggs, love them! When I find myself alone for breakfast I always choose eggs. This hearty barley and kale breakfast bowl is the perfect single serving that will keep you full until lunch! Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Barley, Eggs, Garlic, Kale, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
