Breakfast
Carrot Zucchini Breakfast Muffins
I bet these will make you eat your veggies!!! And you'll have a tasty on-the-go breakfast in the morning. Unless you're like my husband who habitually leaves it on the counter on the way out the door
Ingredients:
2 cups unbleached flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1.5 cups grated carrots
1.5 cups grated zucchini (pressed to remove water)
9 Tbsp. Aquafaba (chickpea water)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat over to 350. Line muffin pan with paper liners or coat with non stick spray. Mix sugar, applesauce and aquafaba. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Transfer dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing as you transfer. Add carrots, zucchini and walnuts and mix into batter. Fill each muffin cup approximately 3/4 full. Makes 12-16 muffins.
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Dave's Killer Bread English Muffin
Some mornings just call for Dave's Killer Bread English Muffin with peanut butter and banana. I also ate a plate full of fruit (the remaining banana, a Cara Cara orange and a kiwi). I've been really trying to incorporate more fruit into my days. That is where I've been lacking, especially in the winter when a smoothie is just out of the question for me (brrrrr 🥶). more... show less
Lunch
15 Minute Lunch
I chopped a small zucchini, tomato, half an onion and a clove of garlic. Cooked the onion and garlic for about 2 minutes until starting to brown, tossed in the zucchini, tomato and a handful of kale. Added about 1/2 cup of veggie broth, 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast, sprinkled with Basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Once the veggies were cooked and kale was wilting, I threw in some precooked whole wheat spaghetti more... show less
Avocado Toast
Not Chicken Salad
Appetizers
Guacamole
This tasty recipe is very simple and yet packed with flavors!
3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup diced onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt.
Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic.
Stir in cayenne pepper.
Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately
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Dinner
Vegan Chili
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion, chopped
1 Jalepeno Pepper, chopped
1 Bell Pepper (green, red, yellow, orange or a combination of those per preference), chopped
2 cans Kidney beans
1 cup Vegan Grounds (optional)
8 oz can tomato sauce
2 cans Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1.5 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Salt and Pepper to taste
Heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion and peppers, cook until onion begins to become translucent and peppers soft.
Add vegan grounds (optional) and cook 2-3 minutes.
Add all the spices, cook 1 minute.
Add maple syrup, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and water.
Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve topped with avocado or cashew cream with vegan cornbread.
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