I first started making this sesame barley salad with mushrooms and green beans years ago. I haven’t made it in a long time because the original recipe was so time consuming. Well, I worked on that and now have a recipe worth sharing!
One of the steps from the orignal recipe that I did not omit was toasting the barley in sesame oil. It adds a nutty flavor that really makes this dish special. Continue reading
Posted in Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Barley, Garlic, Ginger, Green beans, Mushrooms, Vegan
This cold dinner idea is perfect for summer. We enjoyed this cold cucumber crab noodle bowl after mowing the lawn. It filled us up without heating us up, and it only required 2 1/2 minutes of cooking!
The serving size on these bowls is on the large size. I used this meal as post-work out dinner, so lots of carbs and protein were appreciated. However, the recipe as written could be split into 3 servings for a lighter meal. Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Pasta, Quick and Easy
Tagged Cilantro, Cucumber, Fish, Ginger, miso, Noodles, Nuts
Friends, I seem to have a thing for crazy veggie burgers! I was inspired by a local restaurant to make this pineapple jalapeno teriyaki veggie burger, and it is a treat!
I recently learned something new. Nutritional yeast is high in protein! I have always used it to add flavor to veggie burgers and other vegetarian dishes, but never realized that it was adding 8 grams of protein per tablespoon as well. Continue reading
Friends, I am so excited/anxious to share this recipe with you today! I’m excited because this teriyaki mushroom jerky recipe is Amazing (with a capital A!), and I’m anxious because I am also sharing my first ever video!!
I have been interested in video for the blog for a while now, but honestly, time to learn a new skill has been difficult to find. I am a bit of a perfectionist, and I know that this video is far from perfect, but you have to start somewhere. The more time that I spend making videos, the better they will get. I hope you enjoy it! Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Snacks, Vegan
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
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
Sometimes you see a recipe that is so intriguing and different, that you just have to try it! That was me when I saw a recipe for Burmese ginger salad. I put my own twists on it and called my version a Burmese pickled ginger and fried garlic salad!
The dressing on this salad is made with fish sauce, and it is really the star of this dish! I primarily eat vegetarian, so sorry to my vegetarian readers, but this recipe was just not the same without the fish sauce! Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Fish and Seafood, Gluten Free Dishes, Salad
Tagged Asian, Beans, Cabbage, Cilantro, Garlic, Ginger, Romaine, Sunflower seeds
Cabbage is one of my favorite veggies I keep in the fridge for fast easy meals. This week, I am sharing a Chinese green cabbage noodle stir fry recipe.
Red cabbage is my go-to cabbage variety. Green cabbage has a little less flavor, and of course, less color. Sometimes, I find green cabbage harder to use because of what it is missing in comparison to red. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cabbage, Carrots, Cast iron, Garlic, Ginger, Noodles, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Did you get your fill of all things pumpkin back in October? I hope not because pumpkin flavors are warming and perfect for Christmas! This Greek yogurt spelt flour pumpkin bread recipe is moist and fluffy while being rich and flavorful! If you have never baked with whole grain spelt flour, this recipe is a must try! Spelt flour is quickly becoming my favorite new flour for whole grain baking! Continue reading
Have you ever bought baked tofu at the store? It’s a handy product that is seasoned, cooked, and ready to throw into any dish. When I was first transitioning from being an omnivore to vegetarian, I found that I loved tofu! This is not the case for most people, they find the texture off-putting, so yes, I know I’m weird. I started experimenting with all kinds of ways to enjoy tofu (including this smoked tofu recipe). This homemade teriyaki baked tofu makes weeknight dinners even faster! Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Component Cooking, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegan
Tagged Asian, Garlic, Ginger, Make ahead, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian
