During football season, we consume a lot of dips! I made a different type every week for during the game. Dips like this creamy black bean and corn dip are always a life-saver because they take no time at all to whip up!
Canned black beans and frozen corn make the bulk of this dip while jarred salsa and taco seasonings yield most of the flavor. My secret ingredient to make it creamy might just surprise you! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Snacks, Southwestern
Tagged Black Beans, Salsa, Sweet Corn, Yogurt
This spring, I was eating kale salads on repeat and still had more kale than I could use coming out of my garden. I decided to try blanching and freezing it with the intent to make a kale smoothie recipe, which is finally here!
There are a lot of kale smoothie recipes on the internet, and not all of them are good, in my opinion. I love kale, its flavor does not bother me. In addition, I’m using blanched kale which naturally should be less bitter, so perhaps my taste buds are biased on what makes a kale smoothie good. Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Drinks, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
The other day I was looking for a fast easy lunch so I whipped up this peach yogurt smoothie. It was so easy and so filling, this one is going into my regular rotation!
Lunches for me generally include leftovers, or something simple to make. When I don’t plan in advance, its great to have back pocket recipes like this one to save the day. Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
I have been in love with my homemade curry powder long enough that I have forgotten how flavorful curry paste really is. All the work of building base flavor is done for you so that you can make simple yet delicious meals like this red curry chickpea salad with ease.
I have not tried it, but I’m certain you could still use curry powder to season a delicious chickpea salad. However, I’m hooked on this version with the paste because of the depth of flavor that it brings so easily. Continue reading
Posted in Salad, Sandwich, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Chickpeas, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Red Curry Paste, Yogurt
This healthy Greek yogurt ranch is better than bottled ranch for a wide variety of reasons. First of all, it tastes better! The yogurt and fresh lemon juice add tang that you would expect from a traditional buttermilk ranch and the fresh herbs have a distinctly bright flavor that you will never get in a bottle.
Beyond the amazing flavor, this recipe is very easy to make. Simply mix together all the ingredients! I almost always have a tub of Greek yogurt in the fridge, so if you are the same then all you need are the herbs. Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Quick and Easy
Most of the time, I am cooking for two. Recipes like this small batch blueberry pecan baked oatmeal allow me to enjoy my favorite things, without dealing with more leftovers than I desire.
This recipe is written to make only 4 servings and be baked in a small 8×6 inch baking pan, or an 8 inch round cake pan. That being said, there are plenty of reasons to double the recipe! Continue reading
When I first stared to eat more plant-based meals, I can across a recipe (now long lost) that marindaded and fried chickpeas. It is such a simple process that completely transforms the humble chickpea. Here I use a gyro inspired marinade to make fried chickpea gyro salad.
I have posted a very similar recipe before, my fried chickpea gyro bowls, made with a base of rice, chopped vegetables, and tzatziki sauce. While I love grain bowls, I was craving a salad this time, so I adapted the recipe. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Chickpeas, Cucumber, Dill, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Spinach, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Yogurt
Red lentil dal is a popular Indian dish where red lentils are stewed in aromatics and spices until super flavorful. It is fast, inexpensive and easy so it’s no wonder why it is popular. Today, I want to share my twist on this class, red lentil dal spinach bowls!
To get started, lets discuss red lentils. Red lentils are the fastest cooking lentil, have a sweeter and milder flavor, and tend to get kind-of mushy when cooked. Kinda. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Ginger, Lentils, Quick and Easy, Spinach, Sriracha, Yogurt
I came up with the idea for these lentil kale fritters when I was trying to find a new way to use up my copious garden kale. Two packed cups of chopped kale is a lot of kale, but it cooks down so that it folds in with the lentils in a perfect 1:1 ratio.
These fritters don’t feel like you are eating tons of greens either thanks to the texture of the lentils. The flavor it also bright and not too earthy thanks to the tomato paste, Dijon, parmesan and basil. Continue reading
Mexican food is hands down my favorite type of food, so it should not be a surprise that we eat tacos all the time. Luckily, there are so many delicious taco fillings (like these grilled tofu and summer vegetable tacos) that tacos never get old.
Summer is the perfect time to be outside enjoying time around the grill. I hear a lot of vegetarians and vegans struggle to come up with ideas for meals to put on the grill. Don’t worry I am hear to help! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Tacos, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Chipotle, Mushrooms, Peppers, Sweet Corn, Tofu, Tortillas, Yogurt, Zucchini
