Friends, fall semester is finished! That means that I will be whipping up a few extra recipes during break to share with you all. Todays recipe, butternut squash quinoa salad with kale, was inspired by my cucumber dill quinoa salad.
Quinoa salad is a go-to kind of dish because it is fast and easy. In this fall version, roasted butternut squash and kale replace the cucumber and dill I use in spring to make an equally satisfying salad. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Butternut Squash, Kale, quinoa, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Recently, I have been lamenting spring. However, spring goes as quickly as it comes, so I’m trying to live in the moment and enjoy the cool weather before summer’s heat sets in. This creamy chickpea lentil soup is the perfect way to enjoy the last of winter’s cool weather.
Do you ever find yourself wishing you were somewhere else? Enjoying the moment is an important life skill, and I find sometimes it takes practice. I totally connect to life through food, so I stay in the moment by making seasonal dishes. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Carrots, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Lentils, Vegan, Vegetarian
Is everyone ready for the holidays?! This will be my last post before Christmas, so have a Merry Christmas everyone! Today’s recipe is a light soup, mushroom kale miso soup.
Miso soup is traditionally an appetizer because it is mainly composed of flavorful broth. I loaded my version up with a few more veggies to make it a light meal. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Kale, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Tofu, 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, 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
Can I get a holla for kale salads! This time of year, kale salads are my absolute favorite. This southwest kale salad with jalapeno lime hummus dressing has a little bit of everything you love on a salad!
Disclosure – I received free samples of Sabra mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.
As always, all thoughts are my own, and thank you for supporting brands that support Alison’s Allspice!
The jalapeno lime hummus dressing made from Sabra Jalapeno Hummus has got everything going on! It’s a little spicy, a little tangy, and a little creamy. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Salad, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Hummus, Kale, Lime, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
This simple kale and potato frittata has become standard lunch fair on Saturdays at my house. Frittata’s are a great clean-out-the-fridge meal, but are also special enough to excite!
I love the combination of kale and potatoes in this frittata. Potatoes make it hearty and filling, and kale adds nice color, as well as nutritional value! Really any veggies will do, but this is my favorite, and I usually have the ingredients on hand. Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Eggs, Garlic, Kale, Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Do you guys have a favorite food that no one else in your family enjoys? For me, the food is fried eggs, love them! When I find myself alone for breakfast I always choose eggs. This hearty barley and kale breakfast bowl is the perfect single serving that will keep you full until lunch! Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Barley, Eggs, Garlic, Kale, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I love pasta, maybe a little too much. It’s one of those foods that I could just eat all day! There are so many fun ways to prepare it, and it goes with everything. Everything! I don’t know why it took me this long to try a one-pot pasta dish. One pot dishes are always helpful and handy when life is crazy. And when life is crazy, you need a comforting delicious meal to help you focus on the important things. This lemony garlic kale one pot pasta is fresh and light, eat a little, or eat a lot! Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Kale, Lemon, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
If you have followed the blog for very long, you might know by now that I eat soups during the winter, and salads during the summer. I don’t post as many of my salad recipes because I tend to make them quickly when I don’t have time for anything else, including a photo session. This spring and summer, I am hoping to change that, bringing you lots more fresh salads! Today I am sharing my simple Mediterranean kale salad. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Beans, Feta, Garlic, Kale, Olives, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes
