Isn’t it great to have a versatile recipe that’s easy to make while still nutritious for you? Instant Pot Refried Beans is one of those recipes and while you can buy these fat-free from the market, you’ll be hard pressed to find one that doesn’t have too much salt. But, yes I did find a…
Holidays
Instant Pot White Bean Soup with Garlic, Mushrooms and Farro
I’m writing this post in early May and although spring is here and the weather is turning warmer, I still find that soup is a super way to enjoy a whole food plant-based diet. In addition, I love that you can make this White Bean Soup with Garlic, Mushrooms, and Farro in the Instant Pot…
Heart Healthy Chocolate Hummus
Yep, you read it right, Chocolate Hummus. This was a great discovery for me because I love a little chocolate but it usually comes with too much sugar and fat. Now we can enjoy all of the heart-healthy goodness of chocolate without the extra calories. Although this recipe does have some maple syrup, you could…
Vegan Yogurt Parfait with Berries & Granola
Eating a plant-based vegan breakfast just got easier with this Vegan Yogurt Parfait with Berries and Granola. Starting out your day with a nutrition and delicious breakfast sets you up right by providing healthy fruit plus a little crunchy carbs and creamy unsweetened yogurt. Not only that, but this can also be served as a…
Moroccan Spiced Vegan Eggnog
A holiday tradition, eggnog is usually made with, well eggs and dairy, but I’ve got your back this season with my plant-based vegan version that’s just as delicious and satisfying as the original and much better for your waistline. My Plant-Based Vegan Moroccan Eggnog takes it just a notch higher, as well, with the addition…
Moroccan Roasted Carrots
I created this Moroccan Roasted Carrot Salad as part of my Moroccan themed holiday menu because I wanted to have something a little unique for the holidays. It looks beautiful on the table and goes well with the rest of the meal which includes Chickpea Vegetable Tagine, Arugula Salad with Fennel and Oranges, an appetizer…
Arugula, Orange Fennel Salad
This wonderfully bright, tangy and rich Arugula Orange Fennel Salad is great any time of the year, but you might want to serve it with my Plant-Based Moroccan Holiday Menu. A typical Moroccan meal begins with a series of hot and cold salads, followed by a tagine (usually meat), but my plant-based Moroccan version is vegan,…
Moroccan Chickpea Vegetable Tagine
Our family’s meal this holiday will be a little non-traditional. We’re making a plant-based vegan Moroccan dinner and the main dish is this Moroccan Chickpea Vegetable Tagine. If you haven’t heard of a tagine, it’s a piece of bakeware used for making the dish with the same name. A typical Moroccan meal is made up of…
Vegan Avocado Brownies
Oh boy, do I like chocolate. How about you? And, thankfully eating some chocolate turns out to be pretty healthy for you. However, you don’t really want all of that fat and sugar, so what’s a chocolate lover to do? Try these delicious Vegan Avocado Brownies! These are a healthier version than the typical recipe…
Easy Breakfast Chia Pudding
If you haven’t tried chia seeds you, it’s time to discover these great little packages of nutrition. They’re a great addition to a plant-based diet and have so many uses including this delicious and easy Breakfast Chia Pudding. They’re easy to find in your grocery store and come in two colors, light and dark and…
Sheet Pan Tempeh Puttanesca
I must confess, I used to be a cooking show addict and although my obsession had subsided, I still watch some shows and find inspiration from them. Unfortunately, most cooking shows are not vegan or even close to plant-based or made without processed foods, sugar or oil. But I see this as a challenge and…
Cauliflower Pasta Alfredo
One of my most popular recipes on the website is the Cauliflower No Cheese Sauce and this Cauliflower Pasta Alfredo uses that as an inspiration. Instead of adding nutritional yeast and turmeric to make it an orange cheese color, this recipe uses potato and raw cashews instead to retain the light color of traditional Alfredo…
Fourth of July Plant-Based Recipe Roundup
It’s a time for gathering with friends and family and enjoying the beautiful bounty of plant-based foods.This Fourth of July Plant-Based Recipe Roundup is sure to give you some ideas. Sharing is a great way to show how yummy and beautiful your diet can be. I’ll bet it inspires some to get on board. Wouldn’t…
Beefless Stew (video)
This plant-based recipe for beefless stew reminds me of the traditional American beef stew I had growing up. It always smelled heavenly and we used to enjoy family time around the table eating this hardy, comforting meal. Sometimes I miss those recipes that make me feel all warm and cozy inside. This recipe will take…
Scalloped Potato and Cabbage Casserole
Pump up your scalloped potatoes with this cabbage and potato version. A creamy sauce made with non-dairy milk, nutritional yeast, and a little dijon mustard mixed in makes this dish ultra comforting. This scalloped potato and cabbage casserole would be great for any holiday meal, and most certainly will please and delight a crowd at…
