Cauliflower rice is a popular staple in my house. First, I'm not a huge fan of regular rice. I grew up eating it almost every day and I just don't care for it. When I discovered quinoa, I was overjoyed that there was a rice alternative. Then when cauliflower rice came around, that was even better. … Continue reading Cauliflower Rice with Collard Greens and Shitake Noodles
Category: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free
Arepas with Refried Beans and Guacamole
Ever since creating my vegan version of Venezuelan Pabellon, I've really been enjoying the simple taste of arepas. Made simply with corn flour and water, these toasted breads are so versatile, with the ability to be in both sweet and savory dishes. These arepas and refried beans were inspired by my vegetarian recipe of Nicaraguan … Continue reading Arepas with Refried Beans and Guacamole
Kidney Bean Tacos
Kidney beans are one of the healthiest beans you can eat. Eating just one serving of kidney beans will provide you with 20% of the nutrients your body requires for iron, folate, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin B1. Unlike other versatile beans like garbanzo and white beans, kideny beans are not the tastiest or creamiest … Continue reading Kidney Bean Tacos
Tri Color Quinoa and Arugula Avocado Salad
Arugula is a green with a very strong taste, both initial and after. Because of this, it's best used in salads, bowls and wraps rather than smoothies, mainly because of it's overpowering flavor. This quinoa salad makes the perfect combination for the arugula salad. The quinoa has it's own flavor combination with the onion and … Continue reading Tri Color Quinoa and Arugula Avocado Salad
Vegan Savory Crepes
I've been on a big crepe binge recently. I don't know how it started, but suddenly I decided I would like to make crepes more. Of course, I wanted them to be vegan. I also try to eat gluten free as much as I can, so this was another requirement. Well, turns out crepes are … Continue reading Vegan Savory Crepes
Delicious Roasted Artichokes
I cooked artichokes once or twice before, and I was never impressed with them. However, I realized that I had always boiled or steamed them, never roasted them or added any herbs, just salt and pepper. So I decided to change it up a bit and see if I could get that delicious artichoke flavor … Continue reading Delicious Roasted Artichokes
Vegan Sushi Rolls
Vegan sushi is really quite easy to make. There is barely any cooking involved (just cooking the rice and the vinegar sauce), but a lot of chopping and preparation goes into this. Recently I had a craving for sushi, so decided I would make my own. I already had the sushi rice from a previous … Continue reading Vegan Sushi Rolls
Quinoa Bowl with Sweet Potato and Kale
Another delicious quinoa dish, that you can make on the weekends and save in batches for your lunches during the week! This dish is very versatile and saves really well. You can add additional vegetables or sauces to it if you like, and it gets even better. This is the base recipe option, so feel … Continue reading Quinoa Bowl with Sweet Potato and Kale
Portobello Mushroom Tacos with Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
In case you haven't noticed yet, I love mushrooms. Pretty much any type. In fact, if you search the word "mushroom" on my website, you will find over 55 recipes containing mushrooms! Some of my favorite mushroom recipes are my Weekend Breakfast Bowl, Oyster Mushroom Pasta, Oyster Mushroom Burrito, and Roasted Portobello with Chickpea Basil … Continue reading Portobello Mushroom Tacos with Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
Vegan Breakfast Tacos – Vegetarian option
I find it hardest to be vegan during the winter months, ESPECIALLY when it comes to breakfast. You know, when the idea of drinking an ice cold smoothies on a freezing morning is no longer appealing. Well, I'm always in search of other options for my breakfasts, and this vegan breakfast taco (that can also … Continue reading Vegan Breakfast Tacos – Vegetarian option