Tag: vegan
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops
When I need an easy, make ahead breakfast recipe for busy mornings, I think of these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Tops. Parents will appreciate they are free of added table sugar and kids will love the ooey gooey-chocolatey goodness in hand-held form. Plus, everyone will benefit from the nutritional value of bananas, gluten-free oats and … Continued
- 8 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 16 mins
- Calories: 254
Cashew Zucchini Soup
Creamy soups can be made healthier by swapping out the cream for nuts. Nuts like cashews offer a significant dose of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats with much less saturated fat than cream. It’s a simple swap that boosts nutrition without compromising taste. Like my Velvety Kabocha Squash Soup recipe, this is a pureed soup. The cashews … Continued
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Calories: 117
Tricolor Kamut Salad
Grains and greens are a super satisfying combination because of their high combined fiber content. If you enjoy ancient grains like quinoa and farro, you’ll love kamut too. Kamut is a type of wheat originating from Egypt. It’s not the kind of wheat from which typical bread flour is made, but certainly has the versatility … Continued
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Calories: 219
Mushroom, Kale and White Bean Soup
This is a delicious vegan soup that makes for a light, but satisfying lunch or an accompaniment to dinner. I love making a large pot of soup during the weekend to enjoy on busy weekdays when there’s just not enough time to cook. This soup pairs well with a loaf of rustic bread and cheese.
- 8 Servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Calories: 148
Coconut Lime Mung Bean Stew
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
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Calories: 303
Velvety Kabocha Squash Soup
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
- 6 Servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 60 mins
- Calories: 111
Black Sesame Breakfast Cookies
Sesame seeds are tiny nutritional powerhouses, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber and minerals. Unlike white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds typically have their outer layer or hull still intact, making them richer and earthier in flavor and boasting even more nutritional value. These Black Sesame Breakfast Cookies, made with black sesame butter, are … Continued
- 16 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Calories: 110
Coconut Curry Tofu and Chickpea Stew
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
- 8 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: approximately 30 mins
- Calories: 332
Pineapple Tofu Fried Rice
This pineapple tofu fried rice is both savory and sweet.
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 60 mins
- Calories: 375
Sunrise Overnight Oats Bowl
Overnight Oats are fast, easy and nourishing.
- 4 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Calories: 120