Now that the heavy-hitting holidays are officially over, it’s nice to lighten things up a bit. This recipe gives consideration to the New Year’s tradition that originated in the south, of eating black-eyed peas for prosperity in the New Year. But this offers more versatility. Enjoy this hummus on a sandwich, a top a cracker as an hors d’oeuvre, or even as a dip with raw vegetables, in the event you have already decided to take on a post-New Year’s detox or weight-loss program. I enjoyed it on some leftover sourdough bread crostini along side a baby green salad.
Vegan Grilled Gouda & Portobello Sandwich
I couldn’t decide whether
throwing together a list of somewhat obscure plant based stabilizers and
coconut milk would appeal to any readers. But if you know how awesome it is
to find a vegan cheese that is easy to make, and has a really wonderful MELT,
you can understand why I had to finally break down and share this. Factor in
the current chilly wet weather we have been having, and well, there you
go!
The cheese recipe is a slight adaptation from a quick cheese
recipe found on one of
my favorite plant- based living blogs. The obscure ingredients can
be found at a mom and pop health market, Sprouts, or Whole
Foods.
Chia Infused Zucchini Black Bean Burgers
Whenever I encourage my clients
to eat more plant based foods, the most popular response is, “but what
about the protein?” That’s where awesomely magical ingredients like chia
seeds come in handy. Nature’s miraculous formula of essential fatty acids,
protein, and fiber give chia seeds the unique ability to act like a binder
similar to an egg, helping to hold these burgers together, while also provide
a complete protein, in addition to the protein found in the beans and the
zucchini. When a plant provides a complete protein, it means it delivers all
the essential amino acids that your body can’t produce and therefore need to
be consumed in meals. So, whip up a batch of these babies and take them on
your next summer picnic! Read More
Niçoise Tuna Salad Finger Sandwiches
Used to be that tuna salad was
considered the “healthy choice.” But now who knows? Is the tuna
wild? Is the mayo used to make the salad healthy? What about the bread for
the sandwich? Is it gluten free? We can drive ourselves bonkers trying to
keep up with all the information. And, this may be part of the reason
why tuna salad has lost popularity lately. So, if you ever just get a
taste for a tuna salad sandwich, why not just try it from a different angle?
This recipe combines a dairy-egg free variation of tuna salad with Life
Changing Bread, to bring you a clean(er) nutritional powerhouse of
a tuna sandwich, with fiber, complete proteins from the fish and also
plants, healthy fats, and other vitamins and minerals.
So, forget about “whether a tuna sandwich is okay”
and dig in!
Spaghetti Squash-Quinoa Falafel Burgers
We have a bunch of volunteer
spaghetti squash growing out of our compost pile. It is relentlessly giving
us more spaghetti squash than we would normally eat. So, I am exploring its
various wonderful (and not so wonderful) uses. These patties are kind of a
cross between falafel and a veggie burger, with some global spice infusion.
They hold together well, so they can be enjoyed on a bun or just stand alone
as a vegan entree or side dish. Read More
Chickpea & Hempseed Salad Sandwich on Portobello
If you are keeping away from grains, gluten, and other forms of refined carbohydrates, you should definitely give this Chickpea & Hempseed Salad Sandwich a try. The marinated, roasted, and cooled Portobello mushrooms are used as a base, like an open-faced sandwich. And of course, you can always enjoy these ingredients together on a traditional sandwich as well.
Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwich
The
other day I was plugging away working in my office when that familiar,
mid-day hunger craving snuck up on me. Sometimes, when we don’t properly
manage our flow of food fuel
throughout the day, we can get the wrong kind of craving at the
wrong time. Suddenly, all I wanted was some meat, mayo, and bread made from
highly refined flour and sugar. Luckily, I don’t keep any of those things
around my kitchen! So I mustered up enough focus to remember, that I have
been wanting to experiment with a vegan version of the classic luncheon
chicken or egg salad. Here is what I came up with about 20 minutes later, and
it turned out pretty yummy.
Healthy Burger Recipe for Vegans or Omnivores
One of my favorite go-to meal
prep staples that I always try to keep on hand is the “Power
Burger,” made from a healthy burger recipe that can be enjoyed whether
you eat plant-based burgers or traditional ones! And, the benefits of the
power burger for vegans, is that it allows you to turn fake meat like Beyond
Burger or Impossible Burger into a more wholesome, whole food. That’s because
it adds fresh spinach, whole seeds, and oats, making it more nutritionally
complex with added nutrient-dense calories. Read More