A Caribbean Favorite 2 ripe plantains 1/2 Tbsp oil 1 Tbsp honey or agave 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg pinch salt 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 butContinue reading “Baked Plantains”
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Thai Peanut Noodles
Tasty, versatile, and good for you too! 1 box spaghetti or other noodles, broken in half 1 large head broccoli, chopped bite-size 1 red pepper, sliced thinly and chopped 1-2 bunches scallions, chopped fine 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts 2 small cloves garlic 2 Tbsp soy sauce 4 tsp sesame oil (plus extra for noodles)Continue 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! 1 brick firm tofu, pressed and shredded ¼ cup tomato sauce 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp hot sauce 1 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp honey 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp garlicContinue reading “BBQ Shredded Tofu”
Fancy Fruit Bites
Incredibly satisfying sugar-free, gluten-free treat! 1/2 cup apricots, chopped 1/2 cup prunes, chopped 1/2 cup cherries or craisins, chopped 1 cup tea 1/4 – 1/2 cup honey 1 Tbsp marmalade 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp allspice 1 egg 1 cup almond flour 3/4 cup oats Optional: crushed almonds, pecans, or walnuts Soak fruit in teaContinue reading “Fancy Fruit Bites”
Creamy Vegan Mac
Comfort food made healthy. 1 box high protein pasta 2-3 heads broccoli, chopped 6 Tbsp vegan (or regular) butter 6 Tbsp flour 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp mustard powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 cup vegetable broth 2 cups oat (or regular) milk 1/2 cup nutritional yeast Boil pasta according to package. AddContinue reading “Creamy Vegan Mac”
Macaroon Mania
Vegan delights with healthy nuts and no refined sugar. 3/4 cup nuts (not peanuts) 1 3/4 cups unsweetened, shredded coconut 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp almond flour (for vanilla version) 3/4 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup coconut oil 1 1/4 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp almond extract (for vanilla version) 1/8 tsp sea salt Process nutsContinue reading “Macaroon Mania”
Kale & Chickpea Salad
with Roasted Garlic Tahini Dressing 1 bunch kale, trimmed and rinsed, and spun dry 1 large can chickpeas (28-30 oz) rinsed and drained 6 Tbsp garam masala 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 heads garlic 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup sesame tahini paste 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey) 3/4 cupContinue reading “Kale & Chickpea Salad”
Veggie Mexican Lasagna
A fantastic alternative to lasagna – great for potlucks! 1 Tbsp oil 1 tsp cumin seed 1 onion, chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1-2 Tbsp minced hot pepper (any kind) 1 zucchini, chopped 1-2 yellow squash, chopped 1-2 cups shredded cabbage 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp chili powder 1 tspContinue reading “Veggie Mexican Lasagna”
