These zucchini feta rye berry cakes with roasted cherry tomatoes is by far my favorite way to make a zucchini “fritter”. It’s really more of a cake or patty because the rye berries add so much dense chewy texture.
The cakes are delicious on their own, but the cherry tomatoes and yogurt make this something special. The sweetness and slight acidity of the tomatoes balances the earthy, tangy notes of the rye berries while the yogurt adds a creamy luscious texture. Continue reading
Posted in Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Feta, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole grain, Yogurt, Zucchini
Tandoori grilled tofu and vegetables is a recipe that I wanted to try for a long time before I finally did. I love anything grilled and the spice mix used in the sauce is gold, literally.
What is tandoori? It is a dish that originated in India that uses a yogurt based sauce and a tandoor oven, which is heated with wood or charcoal. I grilled mine to acheive the smokey flavor of a traditional tandoor dish. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Do you guys ever have those moments when you see a picture of a recipe and you just have to make it!? Well it happenend to me when I saw two of my favorite ingredients together: black beans and pasta! I made my own healthy tweeks to this black bean taco pasta salad recipe.
First of all, I don’t mess around with taco seasoning packets. I stock so many spices, there is no need! Also, those packets have added ingredients that you don’t need. Just keep a well stocked spice rack and you are set! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Cheese, Noodles, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Yogurt
Friends, I may have gone over the top on this recipe! My summer supply of zucchini only seems to be growing and I was in the mood for chocolate. This whole wheat fudgy chocolate zucchini bread could easily pass for zucchini brownies instead of bread!
When I was making this bread, I wanted to use up as much zucchini as possible. I knew that was going to make a really heavy and dense bread loaf, not your typical fluffy “banana bread” style quick bread. Continue reading
Posted in Bread, Dessert, Snacks
Tagged Applesauce, Chocolate, Whole grain, Yogurt, Zucchini
I have long adored falafel from restaurants, but thought it was going to be complicated to make at home. Honestly, now that I’ve tried it, it is soooo easy. I make these baked falafel lettuce wraps with lemon aioli on weeknights!
The only downside to this recipe is that you cannot use canned chickpeas. You must soak dried chickpeas for 8-24 hours, which requires some advanced planning. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Chickpeas, Cilantro, Garlic, Lemon, Make ahead, Romaine, Vegetarian, Yogurt
Alright, friends. I have a confession to make. I am obsesed with combining sweet potato and chipotles! The sweet with the heat, I just can’t get enough. In spring, I love to eat salads so I have made this sweet potato medallion kale salad with chipotle dressing. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Chipotle, Kale, Sweet Potato, Yogurt
I ate these lemon dill zucchini fritters with yogurt sauce for dinner last week. It was one of those nights that I just didn’t want to make anything else. But that’s how I roll.
I’m an entree girl, very seldom do I make a main and side dish. That’s why all my veggie burger recipes make 4, because I eat 2 for dinner! Also, egg rolls. I eat them as an entree as well. It’s tasty. Why not? Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish
Tagged Dill, Lemon, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Yogurt, Zucchini
I have done it again. All things gyro! This time, I made gyro tofu sliders with tzatziki slaw. The tofu was pan fried so it was nice and crispy on the outside, just the way I like it!
The first time I tried this recipe, I was using up leftovers from the fridge. I had just made my favorite gyro recipe, these tempeh gyro tacos, and I was inspired to try the marinade with some leftover tofu. Continue reading
Recently, I came across the idea for loaded feta fries while reading a magazine. However, I didn’t want to heat up the oven for fries during the heat of summer! Instead, I recreated the recipe to make these tomato and cucumber loaded greek nachos!
Nachos are such an easy meal, I have been enjoying them a lot this summer, usually heated to melt some cheese. This nacho recipe is different for many reasons, but especially because it is cold! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Snacks
Tagged Cucumber, Feta, Garlic, Herbs, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Yogurt
This tex mex black bean wedge salad is loaded with veggies including corn, tomatoes, and black beans for protein. The dressing is made from yogurt and hot sauce and is creamy, tangy, and spicy!
I love salads on a hot summer day because you don’t have to cook, and heat up the kitchen. Salads can also be a great light meal if you take it easy on the toppings, which I tend to over do. That’s what work outs are for, right?! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Cheese, Herbs, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Yogurt
