Showing posts with label Vegan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vegan. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Potato Soup

Vegan Potato Soup with Beans and Kale…You probably have everything in your fridge and pantry to make this delicious, healthy soup recipe!…

Ingredients

Vegan, Gluten free

Produce

  • 1 Carrot, medium
  • 1 large stalk Celery
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 (14 oz.) can Great northern beans
  • 4 cups Kale
  • 1 1/2 lb Little potato company creamer potatoes
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 3/4 tsp Rosemary, dried
  • 3 4 tsp tsp Thyme, dried

Canned Goods

  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 7 cups Vegetable broth, low sodium

Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Pepper, ground
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tsp Olive oil

Tofu Vega Lettuce Wraps


Vegetarian lettuce wraps with tofu and mushrooms that taste just like the famous PF Changs lettuce wraps. All the flavor for a fraction of…

Ingredients

Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Ginger
  • 4 Green onions
  • 8 Inner leaves romaine lettuce, large

Refrigerated

  • 1 (12 to 14-ounce) package Tofu, extra firm

Canned Goods

  • 1 (8-ounce) can Water chestnuts

Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce, reduced sodium

Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tsp Canola or grapeseed oil
  • 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil

Other

  • 8 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, finely choppedtofu

Pesto Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes

Roasted stuffed tomatoes that are filled to the brim with a flavorful mixture of pesto quinoa and fresh spinach. Vegan, dairy-free, and…

Ingredients

Vegetarian, Gluten free

Produce

  • 2 cups Basil, fresh
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 10 oz Spinach, fresh
  • 6 Tomatoes, medium

Condiments

  • 6 tbsp Pesto
  • 1 Pesto

Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Quinoa

Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Nutritional yeast
  • 1 Sea salt & pepper
  • 1 Sea salt and pepper

Oils & Vinegars

  • 9 1/3 tbsp Olive oil

Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Cashews, raw


Acacado, Tomato, Humus Open Sandwich

Use 1/2 this recipe for a snack!


Ingredients

Vegetarian

Produce

  • 1 Avocado, organic ripe
  • 1 Tomato, Organic slices

Condiments

  • 6 tbsp Ultimate hummusBaking & Spices
  • 1 Black pepper, Fresh ground
  • 1 Cayenne pepper
  • 1 Himalayan pink salt

Bread & Baked Goods

  • 2 Pieces Ezekiel Bread, multi-grain

HEALTHY STUFFED MUSHROOMS



INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
12 stuffing mushrooms (or mushrooms with stems)
1/2 cup onion diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups baby spinach, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1/4 cup of low fat feta cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut up 2 of the mushrooms into diced pieces. (or remove stems from mushrooms and cut into small diced pieces.
In a medium skillet add oil, onion, garlic, diced mushrooms and saute until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Add spinach and balsamic vinegar and saute until wilted.
Remove from heat and add the feta cheese
Stuff the mushrooms with the mixture, placing on a baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes minutes.
ENJOY warm or cold.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Mini Mug Chocolate Cake


Okay - so the first time I tried this it was HORRIBLE.  It was dry, bland and made me sad that I wasted some of my shake mix on it - BUT - I decided to give it another try and tweek some of the ingredients and cooking time.

First - every microwave is different. (notice how they do not tell you how long to nuke it?)  I went for 90 seconds and it had the consistency of really dry stale french bread!  The next time, I went for 70 seconds and it was much better.  The third time - I cooked it for 65 seconds and I believe it had a bit more batter because of what I chose to add to it and to me - it was perfect....so test out your microwave and see what works best for you.

The recipe - as stated in the picture is just not tasty enough for me.  I found that by adding 1/8 tsp of salt, 2 packets of Stevia and then some more flavoring worked.  I love cinnamon - so 1 full Tablespoon of that went into the recipe and I also liked putting in 1 Tablespoon of PB2 (powdered peanut butter)  After it is cooked, I sprinkle 1/2 packet of Stevia over the top and just a pinch more salt.  I was really happy with this. 

Other options:
1.  Use small amount of chopped nuts, 
2.  Use other favorite spices, 
3.  Using only chocolate shake mix instead of mixing chocolate and vanilla

This can work in many ways.  As the recipe is, it can be an alternative to a morning or afternoon shake.  Cut the shake mix amount in half and you can use this as a snack.  I found it to be very filling and satisfying 




Monday, December 5, 2016

Sweet Potato Toast!

Here is a great idea for a nutritional snack!  Just choose your topping.