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
Friends, today we are going to talk about one of my favorite things, vegetarian cheeseburger pizza! The fresh toppings and ketchup-mustard drizzle make this pizza a fun eating experience!
The question you are asking yourself right now, is what do I use to make the vegetarian burger topping? Lentils! They may seem like a unusual pizza topping, but they work fantastically! Continue reading
Posted in Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Garlic, Lentils, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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
When I started my healthy eating journey, cutting out processed foods was the first major step I took, and undoubtedly one of the hardest. My husbands favorite food is tacos, so creating this mushroom lentil vegetarian taco crumbles recipe was a must!
If you are accustomed to using “meat crumbles” in your tacos, you definitely need to try this recipe. It is made with 4 simple ingredients, and tastes way better than the store bought variety! Continue reading
Posted in Component Cooking, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Lentils, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegan, Vegetarian
Every summer I go on a fishing trip and come home with a whole bunch of trout! Smoked trout is my favorite way to enjoy it, and I always have leftovers. I used those leftovers to make today’s recipe, smoked trout and beluga lentil bowls.
Have you ever tried beluga lentils? This was my first time, and I absolutely loved them! Their dark color offsets the light trout and cucumbers, to make this dish have more eye appeal, as well as flavor! Continue reading
Posted in Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy, Salad
Today I have pulled together all of my favorite creative lentil recipes to share in one place! I love cooking with lentils because they can be used in such a wide variety of ways!
I have a few salads and soups in the round up, but most of my favorite ways to use lentils are a little more outside of the box. Pasta, Mexican food, and classic american dishes are all in the round up! Which recipe will you try first? Continue reading
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
Hello friends! I hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving break with friends and family. Today I am sharing with you my chipotle sweet potato lentil taquitos. If you have any leftover sweet potatoes from your thanksgiving dinner, use them up in these fun to eat taquitos! I love serving taquitos to guests with lots of dipping options. They are a fun finger food that is hearty enough for dinner! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Mexican, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Adobo Sauce, Cheese, Chipotle, Lentils, Sweet Potato, Tortillas, Vegetarian
Yes friends, you read correctly, BEST EVER homemade vegetable soup. And here is why I think it’s the best – it’s adaptable. Vegetable soup doesn’t really need a recipe, but it does need a well thought out plan. Below, I have outlined for you which pieces of my recipe are necessary and why, and which pieces you can change and still have great success. I never really liked soup until I started making it at home. A simple vegetable soup is my favorite because it is light, and yet so flavorful! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Carrots, Garlic, Herbs, Lentils, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
