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, when you try something new, you find a new thing to love. That was me with this recipe, golden potato and black lentil kale salad.
I love kale salads. Kale can be tough, but all you have to do is give it a little massage to soften it right up. I also love black lentils, or beluga lentils, as they have a firm texture and a clean flavor (not earthy like brown lentils). Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
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
The first time I made this slow cooker southwest sweet potato soup, I was trying to make a vegetarian taco soup. This soup did not taste like tacos to me, but I loved the flavors, so I reinvented it with a new name.
Peppers and onions make the base for this soup. They are the most important ingredients because they give the broth all of its flavor. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Southwestern, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Garlic, Peppers, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
I have a few family members that eat dairy-free. Over the holidays when we are all together, sometimes finding meals that fit into everyone’s diet is difficult. I shared this vegan mushroom stroganoff with cashew cream with my family this holiday season, and everyone enjoyed!
As a kid, mom always used to make stroganoff; it was a family favorite. Around the dinner table, we all agreed that the cashew cream made a great substitute for the sour cream in our family recipe. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Mushrooms, Noodles, Nuts, Vegan, Vegetarian
Recently, I have found myself in a love-hate relationship with spaghetti squash. It is a very tasty low-carb option, but, I don’t like it as a substitute for spaghetti noodles, It’s just not the same for me. Instead I use the squash is recipes like this vegetarian bibimbap spaghetti squash bowls!
When spaghetti squash is in season in fall, I try to find new ways to use it. In the past, I have made enchilada spaghetti squash boats and pesto Parmesan spaghetti squash bowls. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Eggs, Spaghetti Squash, Sriracha, Tofu, Vegetarian, Zucchini
The very first time I tried butternut squash as an adult, it was gifted to me from a friends garden. I had no idea what to do with, and I ended up making it into a cheese sauce. Over the years, I have perfected my butternut squash cheddar cheese sauce, and it is my favorite butternut recipe!
There are two key flavor elements that make this sauce delicious. I use a salty veggie broth to boil the squash in. If you use the right ratio of squash to broth, there is no need to drain (which helps to save a lot of nutrients!). If your broth is low sodium, simply add salt to taste. Continue reading
Posted in Component Cooking, Condiments and Spreads, Gluten Free Dishes
Tagged Butternut Squash, Cheese
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
Has anyone else been eyeing all the beautiful pumpkins that are out right now?! I certainly have, and I decided to figure out how to roast a pumpkin for homemade pumpkin puree, because, why not!
The first thing to consider is the variety of pumpkin you buy. Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins are watery and don’t have much flavor. Small sugar pumpkins are best for pies, and not necessarily for savory applications. Continue reading
This months recipe redux theme was Fresh from the Pumpkin Patch! Pumpkin is a great fall ingredient that has many uses, beyond pumpkin pie! Because pumpkin is a little bit sweet, it pairs well with spices. I made these chipotle pumpkin black bean enchiladas to balance that sweet, with some heat!
I made this recipe with canned pumpkin puree. The puree is so easy to keep on hand and add to meals, but cubed roasted pumpkin would also be delicious! Continue reading
Posted in Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Chipotle, Garlic, Pumpkin, Tortillas, Vegetarian
