Posts Tagged ‘vegan’
Hearty Lentil & Herb Soup
This is the perfect cozy meal to kick off your New Year! After trying many versions of this soup at home, I think I finally nailed it. Creamy potatoes are cooked with tender carrots, celery and lightly scented with rosemary and thyme. When pureed together with the protein-packed lentils, you are left with a warm…
Read MoreSpicy Basil Tomato Sauce with White Beans & Zucchini Noodles
How about this for a simple, yet zesty weeknight meal? To say I eat a lot of zucchini noodles would be putting it very, very lightly. To make zucchini noodles I use a tool called a Spiralizer, it will transform your vegetables and fruits into spaghetti or spirals. The noodles are ready in less than 5…
Read MoreCouscous Salad with Curried Vinaigrette
This side. Every food I love, in one bowl, mixed together and drizzled with the most delicious vinaigrette. If you think this salad doesn’t qualify as a celebratory dish, I beg to differ. Fresh and tangy with a killer crunch, it’s absolutely delightful and the perfect side for any and all festive occasions. It involves couscous, green…
Read MoreCreamy Tomato Soup (vegan)
SOUP. I love soup. And I must add that this one is absolutely fabulous. First of all it’s comforting without being heavy and it’s a breeze to pull together. I’m talking 25 minutes tops with about 5 minutes hands on time. Throw some freshly sliced basil on top, serve with some crusty bread and a…
Read MoreHarvest Bowl with Maple-Tahini Sauce
I’m craving food that’s appropriate for the season: steamy drinks, hearty soups, warm grain bowls… And as far as grain bowls go, this one is a home run. Quinoa provides plenty of protein and fiber to keep you satisfied, and butternut squash is rich in beta-carotene and antioxidants, which just so happens to be great…
Read MoreFall Salad with Rosemary & Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
I have a feeling that I’m going to be eating this salad daily for the next few months… You’ll see what I mean when you find yourself dipping your fork directly into the bowl of leftovers in the fridge. The kale and Brussels sprouts combo makes a wonderful hearty salad base, and its earthiness is…
Read MoreSweet Potato Nachos
Layer upon layer of fiesta flavor! If you’re in the mood for conveniently bite-sized scoops with a delicious savory-sweet flavor, loaded down with flavorful toppings, then you’re in luck. The heavenly nature of crispy baked sweet potato rounds piled high with crunchy red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, black beans, sweet corn, sweet mango, chunks of…
Read MoreCreamy Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Brussels Sprouts & Smokey Chickpeas
This soup is the best cauliflower creation I’ve had in a while. Bursting with flavor and texture this soup is fall in a bowl. It’s thick and remarkably creamy despite the lack of actual cream, which is always a good thing. While the cauliflower soup can hold it’s own, it’s the toppings that elevate each…
Read MoreCrunchy Detox Salad with Tahini Dressing
Detoxing is rarely this delicious, friends. Besides being beautiful, delicious, and fun to eat, the vegetables in this salad contain nutrients and phytochemicals which can alter levels of liver enzymes, clear toxic compounds from the blood, lower inflammation and regulate hormones. It’s a win-win! This salad is so clean and crisp but crunchy and rich…
Read MoreCurried Chickpea Tacos with Lime Cabbage Slaw & Guacamole
Holy smokes amigos. These tacos. Just to break them down, corn tortillas are spread with a generous layer of creamy guacamole, then layered with a heaping portion of crispy lime cabbage slaw and topped with curry roasted chickpeas & jalapenos. Each taco is then finished with a drizzle of lime studded cashew lime crema which…
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