Tag: plant-based

Veggie Chili

January 4, 2021

The addition of beans, vegan meat (I use Lightlife Smart Ground Plant-based Crumbles) and mushrooms along with tons of other vegetables make this vegan chili hearty and satisfying. It’s the perfect one pot meal for a cozy evening at home or a DIY chili bar for game day.

Chickpea Fattoush Salad

April 30, 2020

A fattoush salad traditionally is made with crispy toasted bread or pita, lettuce, herbs and other vegetables finished with a tangy, zesty dressing. While this recipe has many common fattoush salad flavors and ingredients like sumac, you will notice this rendition has chickpeas instead of bread. You can’t go wrong by adding bread or even … Continued

Quinoa & Veggie Stuffed Portabellas

February 9, 2020

Mushrooms are often used in vegetarian dishes because they bring umami or earthy, meaty flavor, but without the meat. While mushrooms like portabellas are loaded with nutrients, they are not a good source ofplant-based protein. These portabellas are stuffed with quinoa, a grain that is actually a seed, to boost their protein content for a … Continued

Coconut Lime Mung Bean Stew

November 15, 2019

If you like lentil soup, you will love this mung bean stew. The lime, ginger and coconut milk in it elevates this stew with Thai flavors and delicious aromas. Just like lentils, mung beans are nutritionally dense and bursting with plant-protein. Though they aren’t among the most popular beans in the U.S., you can still … Continued

Velvety Kabocha Squash Soup

November 1, 2019

Food has the power to transcend. One bite can take us to a different place and time. We used to love a little Italian restaurant in mid-city Los Angeles called Cube. Although Cube has been closed for years now, I still remember their delicious food, especially the kabocha squash soup on their autumn menu. Unlike … Continued

Coconut Curry Tofu and Chickpea Stew

October 4, 2019

This stew is rich, hearty, flavorful and completely vegan. It uses the Instant Pot, so you can expect it to be super speedy, cooking tofu and cauliflower in mere minutes. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, no need to worry. You can just as easily make this stew on the stove top using a … Continued

Lentil and Carrot Salad with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

May 11, 2019

The shining star of this salad is the carrots, but it is much more than a carrot salad.

Korean Tofu Veggie Bowl

May 11, 2019

This Bibimbap-style bowl, or a mixing of various ingredients with rice, is a melody of flavors, textures and colors.

Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos

April 12, 2019

Liven up your Taco Tuesday with these Curried Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos.