One of the things I love most about gardening is that it helps me be get creative in the kitchen. The green beans in my garden have been growing well this season, and here I add them to an addicting potato salad, caper dill potato salad.
Bountiful produce tends to push you as a home cook. For me, I love to find new ways to use familiar ingredients; it keeps things interesting at dinner time. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Salad, Side Dish
Tagged capers, Dill, Green beans, Potatoes
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
Today I want to tell you about the best airplane food I’ve ever had. It was a vegan green curry, and I loved it so much, I was inspired to make my own high protein vegan thai green curry.
Usually, I don’t think much of the food they serve on airplanes. Vegetarians are stuck with mushy pasta dishes, and no other options. The last time I few, they ran out of mushy pasta, and I refused to take the chicken dish. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Coconut Milk, Edamame, Green beans, Rice, Tofu
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
Friends, this green bean potato and trout dinner salad has become my new favorite thing! It is the perfect way to refuel after a work out because it is loaded with healthy carbs and protein!
“By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Potatoes USA and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. As always, all thoughts are my own.” Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Grains, Recipe Redux, Salad
One of the best parts about summer is all the picnics and backyard barbecues! A gathering of friends, family and good food is hard to beat. If you’re looking for a simple and delicious recipe to share, look no further. This honey dijon summer garden potato salad is gluten free, paleo and easily vegan. It will work for just about any crowd! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Dijon, Garlic, Green beans, Honey, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Last week I was poking around on my pinterest account finding and sharing ideas for recipes. I came across a recipe for crunchy green bean fries that were coated in panko bread crumbs. In the past, I have tried something similar with asparagus, and it’s not so easy. Panko does not stick well to skinny vegetables, but it sticks very well to your fingers! When I picked up my CSA this week and saw that I had string beans to use, I just knew I had to try and make a fantastic fries recipe! The seasoning is just right on these beer battered string bean fries! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, CSA, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Cast iron, Green beans, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Sometimes an awesome side is all you need to complete a meal. Already have a favorite recipe and need something to go with it? I’ve been there. This simple recipe for garlicky green beans is fresh and full of flavor! Perfect to sit beside your favorite meal, simple enough to bring for pot lucks, and just fancy enough to serve for big meals like Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish
Tagged Cast iron, Garlic, Green beans, Quick and Easy
