Tag: Healthy
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Spicy Cucumber Salad

I pretty much always eat salad for lunch, but try to switch up the dressing & veggies each week so I don’t get bored! I ate this salad with steamed tofu, but I included the recipe for pan fried tofu as well Ingredients – Spicy Cucumber Salad -1 14 oz container extra firm tofu, drained…
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Kale, Black Bean, & Avocado Burrito Bowl

Starting my week off with a refreshing, healthy, & protein packed lunch! I ❤ Kale. Kale is an excellent source of vitamins A & C. It is also one of the best plant sources of readily absorbed calcium, which is especially important for Vegans! Black beans are good sources of protein, fiber, iron, calcium, zinc,…
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Penne Pasta Casserole

Life is a combination of magic and pasta ❤ ❤ ❤ I’m definitely a huge casserole fan, I love having all of the ingredients come together into one. Easy to make, easy to clean up, and delicious to eat 🙂 Ingredients: -1 lb penne pasta — If you use gluten free pasta the entire recipe…
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Eggplant w Black Bean – Potato Stuffing & Roasted Green Beans

Happy Friday! This eggplant dinner makes for a great weekend meal . . . add some red wine and you’ve got yourself a restaurant worthy meal —> BUT way healthier/you know exactly what you are eating/and you’re saving money by cooking at home. Win, win, win! It’s funny that I used to love going out…
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BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos w Creamy Lime Slaw

Getting y’all ready for Taco Tuesday! This recipe is definitely one of my favorite taco recipes that I’ve made so far . . . & the Creamy Lime Slaw makes them extra delicious ❤ Ingredients – Creamy Lime Slaw: -14 oz bag cole slaw mix or 6 – 7 Cups thinly chopped cabbage & carrots…
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Sesame Tofu Stir Fry

I have a love/hate relationship with cooking in other people’s kitchens! It is definitely a pain to bring all of the ingredients/spices/etc along with me, but it may be even harder to locate where everything is in someone else’s kitchen. However, I do love pretending these gorgeous kitchens are mine . . . and I am envious…
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Rainbow Pad Thai Salad

This salad was my (very flavorful) lunch last week! I especially loved the dressing, which I could see myself using for other dishes as well . . . spring rolls, dips, and maybe even served on top of a “real” pad thai 🙂 Short, quick, and easy post today! Ingredients: -1 medium zucchini, spiralized -2…
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Cauliflower Steaks

Before I was Vegan I really didn’t like cauliflower…& now I love it! Cauliflower is a great meat substitute because it holds any flavor you cook it with & has a very similar texture. These cauliflower steaks are almost too easy to make, & can be added to your favorite dish or eaten as a…
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Roasted Vegetable Salad w Avocado Dressing & Gingery Maple Glazed Tempeh

Such a great salad! I could have eaten the salad without the tempeh but wanted to try out the combination together & I’m so glad I did! This recipe is cool because you can use the tempeh recipe for many other meals, & I will definitely be serving this salad at future dinner parties! Special…
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Chickpea Salad Sandwiches & Cream of Broccoli Soup

Happy Monday! I had a really fun, summery weekend . . . now back to real life! Sometimes when I have a difficult time deciding what to cook I think back to the non vegan foods I used to love to eat, and then Veganize them! I used to love chicken salad, and this oil…