Spaghetti is one of my favorite comfort foods. I ate it all the time growing up, and all throughout college it was a staple of mine! Today I am sharing my recipe for vegetarian lentil quinoa meatballs, which are perfect for spaghetti night!
If you love spaghetti too, you should also check out my mushroom lentil bolognase recipe, which is vegan, as well as gluten free! Comfort food at its finest! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Grains, Pasta, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Garlic, Lentils, Noodles, quinoa, 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
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
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
Is anyone feeling like a tropical meal to bring you out of those winter blues? My barbecue chickpea Hawaiian bowls are made with pineapple and coconut quinoa for fresh island flavor!
The barbecue chickpeas in this dish pair perfectly with the sweet pineapple. Pick a barbecue sauce that is not very sweet to help keep flavors balanced. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Herbs, Pineapple, Quick and Easy, quinoa, Red cabbage, Vegan, Vegetarian
