Fall is approaching, which means we all need some tasty comfort food! But don’t worry, I have the right recipe for you: my vegan chickpea dumplings! Since I discovered and was inspired by this Indian-inspired recipe in the Eating Well magazine, I cannot live more than a couple of weeks without making it! The perfect […]
Tag: Low Sugar
Banh Mi Sliders with Edamame Patties – Vegan Vietnamese Recipe
The summer season is (sadly) coming to an end! What best way to celebrate the last days of my favorite season than with an outdoor barbeque, or even better, a picnic-style dinner. Even better if you bring these easy, vegan Banh Mi Sliders with you! A delicious Vietnamese-inspired vegan, plant-based appetizer that will make everyone […]
Strawberry Chia Seeds Pudding – Healthy Summer parfait recipe
Summer is finally here and what better way to celebrate it than with this delicious Strawberry Chia Seeds Pudding! This healthy Summer parfait is super easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time for an on-the-go snack or breakfast. It is also excellent to curve those late-night sweet cravings before you reach for […]
Chickpea Flour Pizza Crust – thin and crispy pizza base
Crispy and thin, this Chickpea Flour Pizza Crust is a healthier alternative to your regular storebought pizza base! Easy and quick to make, it is super versatile and can be topped with whatever ingredients you like the most. It is awesome with my Pineapple Pepper Plant-based Pizza and my Oil-free Pizza Sauce! Why is this […]
Grilled Cajun Chicken (or Tempeh) Salad
This is a healthy, whole food Cajun chicken salad recipe you can make on the grill! It is mostly composed of plant-based ingredients (except for the chicken) but you can omit the meat or substitute with a plant protein. My favorite plant-based replacement for the chicken is tempeh! Below is my tempeh version: Are you […]
Shrimp Edamame Linguini
Who doesn’t love pasta? We all do! But what we don’t like is what it can do to our figure, especially if we are trying to lose weight. Well, I have great news – Shrimp Edamame Spaghetti! This Shrimp Edamame Linguini you can enjoy without the any guilt! It is very easy to make and […]
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Peppers
Better late than never! I came up with this recipe as a replacement for Green Bean Casserole last Thanksgiving, and got too preoccupied with the holidays to post! This Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Peppers is a perfect side for your holiday dinner table, but it also doesn’t have to be limited to that. […]
Rick’s Black Bean Dip
Let me start by painting a picture. Consider the dread of yet another weekend party to attend, a gender reveal, a three-year old’s birthday party, or some other adulting obligation your spouse signed up for after a pitcher of mimosas at brunch. It doesn’t matter that you wanted to go fishing. You’re going to this […]
Healthiest Mac n’ Cheese
Traditional Mac n’ Cheese is Not Nutritious Traditional mac n’ cheese is heavy! It traditionally has lots of saturated fat, poor quality pasta, and very little nutritional value. Some mac and cheese is even totally processed. Aside from the convenience, boxed mac and cheese is even worse. However, sometimes you crave that home style, comforting […]
Magical Mushroom Gravy
Okay, so no this is not a magical ‘shroom gravy… I am so sorry to disappoint those of you that may have gotten excited to “trip balls” again like a 20-something at an EDM concert. However, this mushroom gravy is quite magical in it’s savory umami taste and how wonderfully it compliments typically “boring” foods […]