Tag: plant-based
Tex Mex Polenta Stacks (Less than 15 minutes!)
November 7, 2018 • Appetizers, Mains • gluten-free, plant-based, vegan • No comments
Want to impress your guests with a “fancy” appetizer or dinner? These polenta stacks not only look great, but taste delicious and come together in less than 15 minutes! They are also dairy-free and gluten-free, with added protein from the pinto beans. I added Kite Hill almond-based ricotta cheese for extra layered flavor, but that is…
Mac and Butternut Squash Cheeze (Dairy-free)
October 31, 2018 • Mains • dairy-free, plant-based, vegan • No comments
Since I was a kid, mac and cheese has been one of my favorite meals, so naturally I had to create a healthy version. Butternut squash and cashews create the creamy base for this sauce, while the nutritional yeast and other ingredients give it the “cheesey” flavor. It’s important you soak the cashews, especially if…
Carrot Cake Bites (No-bake, 6 Ingredients!)
October 24, 2018 • Appetizers, Dessert • no-bake, plant-based, vegan • No comments
Carrot cake is definitely a dessert favorite, and these raw carrot cake bites are not only delicious but also good for you, full of healthy fats and protein! They take less than 30 minutes to make and are perfect for snacking or as a healthy dessert. I made a batch for my mom last Mother’s…
Smokey Black Bean Burgs (Vegan and Only 7 Ingredients!)
October 21, 2018 • Mains • gluten-free, grain-free, plant-based, vegan • No comments
How do you make food taste smokey, without grilling? The answer: liquid smoke. You can make this recipe without liquid smoke- I have and believe me it’s still delicious, but I have to say adding in this magical ingredient is totally worth it. My favorite veggie burger has got to be black bean burgers, so…
Almond Tzatziki (Dairy-free)
October 20, 2018 • Appetizers • dairy-free, paleo, plant-based, vegan • No comments
Traditional tzatziki is made with Greek yogurt, and in this dairy-free version I’ve used an almond-milk based yogurt. If you can find a Greek-style vegan yogurt I would use that if you want a thicker consistency. This is great served as a dip for raw veggies or pita chips, and could also be perfect for…
