Vegan and versatile: dip, sauce, or spread. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in half and remove seeds (save for roasting!). Peel onion and trim ends. Cut top off head of garlic to expose cloves. In a baking dish, drizzle oil over squash, onion, and garlic (if using). Brush well, then wrap onion andContinue reading “Squash Pesto”
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Jicama Salad
Need some new salad ideas? Try this tangy alternative! Eat it plain or add it to your salad. Peel and shred jicama. Thinly slice red pepper and red onion. Mix together. Drizzle with oil, squeeze lime, and sprinkle spices. Mix well. (Add any other veggies you like.) Ready to eat, or cover and refrigerate.
Easy Apple Snack
A complete snack in 5 minutes! Mix 2 Tbsp peanut butter, 1 Tbsp honey, and 2tsp chia seeds. While it softens, slice an apple. Then dip and enjoy!
Baked Plantains
A Caribbean Favorite Slice plantains on diagonal, 1/2″ thick. Toss with all ingredients. Spread out on baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until golden brown. (Flipping at the halfway point is helpful but not necessary). A great carbohydrate, filled with flavor and nutrients!
Thai Peanut Noodles
Tasty, versatile, and good for you too! Cook noodles according to directions. When 3 minutes are left in cooking time, add broccoli. Drain all and rinse with cool water. Sprinkle with sesame oil. Mix in red pepper and scallions. In blender, combine all sauce ingredients and run at least 5 minutes on high, scraping sidesContinue reading “Thai Peanut Noodles”
Make Your Own Yogurt
Three simple ingredients.
Avocado Dressing
Oil-free, vinegar-free, and vegan-friendly!
BBQ Shredded Tofu
All the flavor and none of the cholesterol of beef or pork! Press, drain, and shred tofu. Spray cookie sheet with oil, place tofu on top and spray again. Bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients and simmer on low. When it reaches desired thickness, let cool then mix in tofuContinue reading “BBQ Shredded Tofu”
Fancy Fruit Bites
Incredibly satisfying sugar-free, gluten-free treat! Soak fruit in tea overnight. Preheat oven to 350 and line a square pan with parchment paper. Mix honey, marmalade and spices into fruit. Whisk egg and then add. Fluff flour and oats to break up chunks and mix with fruit. Add optional nuts. Pour into pan and bake 40-45 minutes. Cool and cut into bitesContinue reading “Fancy Fruit Bites”
Creamy Vegan Mac
Comfort food made healthy. Boil pasta according to package. Add broccoli for last 5 minutes. When finished, strain and reserve. Meanwhile, melt butter on medium heat. Add flour and spices; whisk briskly. Slowly pour in broth, whisking til thickened. Add milk in small batches, whisking to incorporate until smooth and creamy. Add yeast and mix well. Mix sauce with pasta and broccoli, stirringContinue reading “Creamy Vegan Mac”