This Spinach Mushroom Quinoa is a quick, healthy, plant-based side dish ready in minutes with only 5 Ingredients! SO delicious! This is one of our favorite go-to side dishes on busy nights or for meal prep. You are going to LOVE this one!
Meet Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash. All of the wonderfulness of spaghetti squash but a fraction of the cooking time π. Β A beautiful yellow squash turned into spaghetti, does it get any better? Le me show you how easy + yummy this …
Move over croutons, your salad just got a new crunchy topping! Once you learn how to toast quinoa you will see how easy + versatile it is.Β Best of all, you don’t need any oil to make crispy quinoa in minutes!
This Air Fryer Pumpkin Recipe is super easy + packed with flavor + turns out perfect every time! This is the quickest + absolute best way to make roasted pumpkin! So fabulously versatile it can be added into your favorite recipe or eaten as is!
Oh my yum! I am completely in love with this Thai Coconut Curry π Meet my newest go-to meal. So super easy and so super delish. You guys are going to love this one.Β
I have been on a mission to make the perfect pizza at home. Pizza that doesn’t come out of a box or left on the porch from a delivery. Today I bring you my latest creation. Roasted Vegetable Pizza with homemade whole wheat pizza crust. [continue reading]
This Easy Vegan Pumpkin Chili Recipe is packed with the absolute perfect fall menu item! Β Tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeΓ±os, cumin, and a hint of creamy pumpkin.Β This chili is a great protein source, ready in under 30 minutes, and is perfect for fall or any [continue reading]
The easiest marinara sauce you will ever make now with a spicy twist! A few years ago I shared a 3-ingredient tomato sauce recipe. One of the most delicious things I have on this blog. I mean seriously delicious. I took that recipe and spiced [continue reading]
This 5-minute cucumber salsa recipe is my latest salsa creation! This salsa is an easy way to up your veggies in your salsa, swap out the tomatoes for cucumbers for a fresh twist on traditional salsa. Perfect to pair with any of your favorite Mexican [continue reading]
This list will come in handy if you are lazy, yes. But it will also prove useful if you are short on time, energy, or ingredients.Β When I donβt feel like cooking, these go-to lazy vegetarian meals come to the rescue. I know takeout can [continue reading]
Learning how to air fry frozen broccoli is a kitchen skill you MUST have! Super easy + healthy + makes the perfect side dish or snack! I always have a bag of frozen broccoli in my freezer for those nights when I simply need a [continue reading]
Have I got a good one for you today! This is a meal I make when I don’t feel like cooking! I don’t have to worry about different spices or ingredients to have ready. Β Just some tempeh, a few veggies + a bottle of teriyaki [continue reading]
If you know, you know! Kala Jeera, also known as Black Cumin is the secret ingredient in this wonderfully flavorful, fluffy, moist rice! Perfect alongside any of your favorite Indian dishes or when you are in the mood for anything but plain rice! Just a [continue reading]
Need an easy dinner idea that you don’t have to turn on the oven to make? These Easy Air Fryer Nachos are perfect for a dinner, lunch, snack! Start with chips, then layer up all of your favorites … beans, salsa, lettuce, avocado and more!
Super Easy Almond Butter Granola Recipe! The EASIEST granola you will ever make! Ready in 30 minutes + crunchy + vegan + gluten free + packed with plant-based protein + fiber. Almond Butter + Oats = perfect breakfast or snack. Β No more boring oats!
This Mango Black Bean Salsa recipe is super healthy + flavorful + beautiful + nourishing! The ultimate salsa for Mexican night or meal prep, as a snack or for lunch! Vegan + oil-free + EASY!
This Easy Baked Pesto Tofu is perfect in so many ways! Forget putting pesto on your pasta, try it on tofu! I don’t know about you but I always have a jar of pesto in my pantry for one of days where only pesto will [continue reading]
This mango salsa recipe is downright delicious.Β I have never been a fan of fruit salsa until now! So colorful + pretty + healthy + easy + perfect for Mexican night! Oil-free + vegan!Β
This recipe for Tempeh Sloppy Joes is quick + easy + perfect for a meatless lunch or dinner. High in protein + SO yummy! Made with real, simple ingredients making a nutritious + filling vegan sandwich! No meat, no problem! Tempeh makes the perfect substitute [continue reading]
Once you learn how to air fry tempeh you will be hooked! This easy air fryer tempeh turns out crispy + perfect every time + could not be any easier to make! Add your favorite sauce, layer into a sandwich, sprinkle over a salad, or [continue reading]
This recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Tempeh is SO EASY. No breading, no frying, no fuss! Healthy + quick + plant-based! These buffalo tempeh bites are perfect as a snack on their own, layered into a wrap, a taco, a sandwich, or on top of [continue reading]
No Yeast, no boiling, no fuss! This Spinach Florentine Bagel Copycat Einstein Bros is spot on! EXACTLY like the original! These bagels are made with 2 simple ingredients: yogurt + self-rising flour. Air fry for 10 minutes + top with a spinach + garlic + [continue reading]
This Easy Vegetarian Tempeh Chili is packed with plant-based protein, tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapenos, and cumin.Β Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for meal prep, yummy on its own or loaded with your favorite toppings!
This Oil-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette is just perfect! Quick + easy + healthy! Use it as a marinade, pour it on veggies, salads, or pasta. For vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike, salads can either be super healthy or super unhealthy! The dressing you choose can be [continue reading]
Did you know that you do not need to bread & deep-fry your cauliflower to have perfectly crispy cauliflower bites for tacos? I am here to tell you, it is true.Β These Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are super easy + perfectly spicy + SO [continue reading]
This recipe for Oil Free Air Fryer Potato Wedges turns out perfect every time! Flavorful + crispy, done in a fraction of time compared to oven roasted.Β These are also way heathier than deep fried potatoes. Most importantly, you CAN get crispy potato wedges without [continue reading]
This recipe for Oil Free Air Fryer Asparagus is easy + healthy + will quickly become your favorite way to eat asparagus! Perfectly crispy + ready in 8 minutes! Serve as a side dish for a holiday meal, as a snack with a yummy dip, [continue reading]
These Vegan Chai Sugar Cookies are chewy, flavorful, and infused with the authentic flavors of cinnamon + cardamon! These cookies are incredibly delicious, ready in under 30 minutes, and are made gluten-free, egg-free, and nut-free!
Fried rice that is actually healthy? YES! I should have called this Instant Pot Fried Brown Rice the best “unfried” rice EVER! Oil-free + super easy + plant-based + made all in one pot + turns out just right every single time.
This Sweet and Spicy Tofu is perfect in so many ways! Sticky + spicy with a hint of sweetness.Β You can adjust the spice level to your liking! This recipe comes together quickly + easily.Β Oil-free + dairy-free + vegan + gluten free! Perfect for [continue reading]
This Cauliflower Fried Rice with Tofu is the perfect alternative to traditional fried rice. Easy + healthy + vegan.Β Packed with flavor and loaded with veggies!
This air fryer baked potato recipe makes the best baked potatoes with a crispy skin on the outside and a tender + fluffy inside! SO EASY! The best part? The inside of the potato is cooked evenly throughout + they turn out absolutely perfect [continue reading]
This Pumpkin Spice Nice Cream is the perfect dairy-free treat flavored with all the fall flavors without the calories + the guilt! EASY + VEGAN! All you need is a few ripe bananas + pumpkin puree + pumpkin spice + cinnamon + a blender!
This recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu is SO EASY. No need to press your tofu, no breading, no frying, no fuss! Perfect for over a salad, paired with sweet potato fries, or simply to dip in vegan ranch, YUM!
This oil-free balsamic asparagus salad is just perfect! Quick + easy + healthy + no fuss! You can customize it with whatever veggies + toppings you love! Spinach or romaine are a good base, then add in sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, even bell peppers [continue reading]
This recipe for Homemade Walnut Butter couldnβt be any easier! Learn how to make Walnut Butter in a few simple steps. Walnuts + a food processor (or blender) is all you need for this yummy + easy recipe. The best part? No added oil! Use [continue reading]
This Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe tastes exactly like the original! Super easy to make at home! Vegan + Gluten Free + Nut Free + made without any added oil! Bake the tofu, blend up some spices + there you have it! Vegetarian or not, you [continue reading]
Tahini + Garlic + Lemon + Chick Peas + Chipotle Pepper = the BEST oil-free chipotle hummus you have ever tasted! Super easy + vegan + gluten free + NO OIL!! No joke, I make this hummus every week. Β This recipe is a staple in [continue reading]
This Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing is SUPER EASY and oh my yummy! Thick + creamy + restaurant-style + packed with flavor. Perfect as a dip or over salad greens or turn it into a pasta salad! It doesn’t get any more perfect than this dressing.Β [continue reading]
This Oil-Free Asian Ginger Dressing is PERFECT! Nut-Free + Vegan + Ready in 5 minutes + perfect for meal prep! Pour over any cold noodles or greens! You are going to LOVE the versatility of this dressing!!!!
This Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing is super easy to make! The perfect oil-free dressing ready in 5 minutes and is made without cashews! Vegan + Gluten Free + perfect for meal prep. Drizzle this awesomeness in your wrap, on your salad, or even dunk your [continue reading]
No dairy + No Flour + No Eggs + No Refined Sugar + YUMMY! This edible vegan cookie dough is SO EASY + healthy! Made with chickpeas + peanut butter + dates! You seriously won’t be able to stop eating this!!!
You are going to be shocked at how good these are! Whether you are a new vegetarian missing your buffalo chicken wings or a veteran vegetarian looking for a way to up your veggie game, this Healthy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is for you! Made [continue reading]
Dairy free + plant-based ranch you can make at home?!?! YES! This Easy Vegan Ranch is the perfect creamy blend of the magic of cashews + a few simple ingredients! When I went plant-based I thought I would never eat ranch dressing again. Think again! [continue reading]
This is BY FAR the easiest + best way to cook Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi. Forget what it says on the package! Don’t pan fry them if you want crispy gnocchi. Super easy + quick + you can toss them in any sauce you love [continue reading]
These little cutie cranberry peanut butter energy bites are the perfect take-along snack for picnics, bike rides, long car rides, pre-workout, post-workout, “mom I’m hungry” moments, lunch boxes, and they even make a quick portable breakfast you can grab and go on busy mornings. The [continue reading]
Easy Vegan Fried Rice Noodles … your busy weeknight dinner question has just been answered! All you need is a package of your favorite noodles, some veggies, and 15 minutes! Yes, I did say easy!
No beans from a can, no standing in line at Chipotle, no lard, no oil, no meat, no chopping veggies! Yep, you heard me right! Today I bring you the EASIEST recipe for Instant Pot Black Beans! Yummy + vegan + lots of plant-based protein. [continue reading]
Perfect EVERY TIME! Just a few simple ingredients + ready in 20 minutes. This Healthy Air Fryer Cauliflower is crispy + vegan + gluten free + no fuss! Perfect side dish for busy nights or as a quick + healthy snack! YUM! It is so [continue reading]
Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Some say black eyed peas bring good luck when eaten on New Years Day.Β Others say black eyed peas are just healthy and should be eaten every day! I say cooking beans in an Instant Pot is so easy that [continue reading]
This Easy Tofu Scramble is the perfect replacement for scrambled eggs! High protein, easy, and healthy. Just a few simple ingredients + 10 minutes is all you need for this recipe!
Homemade snacks served with tea are a regular tradition in an Indian home. These snacks are typically a little spicy, salty, and often have a variety of lentils, or nuts, or raisins in the mix. Something similar to American trail mix. Chivda is a traditional [continue reading]
I love easy recipes! 5 simple ingredients. 15 minutes. One bowl. Done + yum! You can eat this as a dressing, spread onto a falafel, or it can be used as a dip. This easy tzatziki sauce can be made vegan or vegetarian!
Who needs chicken when you can dunk a bean in buffalo sauce and crisp it to perfection?!?! These Air Fryer Buffalo Chickpeas are the answer to any of your snacking questions. Healthy β Easy β Crispy β Spicy β Quick β Β let’s cook!
Peanut sauce is probably in my top 10 of favorite things to eat. This is probably the most versatile recipe I have ever developed. Β Pin, print, or bookmark this one, it is a keeper! Β Here, I have added it to a tofu stir-fry but you [continue reading]
Today I bring you my version of cornbread! Vegan, eggless, made without butter or dairy milk, bite-size, made in one bowl, and ready in under 30 minutes. Β These mini vegan cornbread muffins. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year!
Cooking oats has never been so easy! Do you have an Instant Pot Yet? Here I go again … I love my Instant Pot.Β I think I make up recipes just to use it.Β If you haven’t found a reason to get an Instant Pot [continue reading]
When it comes to Indian food, this is an absolute must-try! Even if you have never tried cooking any other Indian dishes, start with this one! This Easy Batata Poha is a wonderful, aromatic combination of flattened rice flakes, potatoes, onions, and the most amazing [continue reading]
Air Fryer Vegan Gluten Free Broccoli. Healthy, easy, addicting, so delcicous! #myvegetarianfamily #kidfriendly #vegan #glutenfree #airfryerrecipe
One of the most common questions I get asked is if granola is actually healthy. Granola is simply oats and nuts, right? So, then it is healthy, right? Not all granola is created equal. If you buy store-bough granola, you must read the ingredient label [continue reading]
Yes, I did! I created a cookie that is perfect for any food allergy or dietary restriction! You can eat it for breakfast or a snack or dessert.Β If you need to, you can add nuts, cranberries, vanilla, cinnamon or whatever! Fold in your optional [continue reading]
Easy, healthy, ready in minutes, vegan + gluten free?? Count me in!Β Doesn’t everyone love spinach? Maybe not.Β Let me try that again.Β Doesn’t everyone need spinach? YES! Everyone can love spinach, you just need to cook it correctly! You have come to the right [continue reading]
You have come to the right place to learn How To Cook Tofu! Maybe you’ve never cooked tofu before or maybe you have and it didn’t go so well! Tofu is an ever-evolving dish for me.Β I am alwaysΒ experimenting with tofu.Β However, some people don’t [continue reading]
Looking for a healthy + easy + vegetarian side dish? You have come to the right place. Today, I introduce you to one of my go-to salads. The perfectly yummy Avocado Salad! A few simple ingredients, one bowl, and 7 minutes, that is all you [continue reading]
This basic chia pudding is a healthy breakfast that you can make ahead of time + have ready to go on busy mornings! If you find yourself short on time in the mornings, you can prepare this the night before or even on weekends and [continue reading]
This dill yogurt dressing is so easy and so healthy! I am telling you …. EASY! Ready in 5 minutes with 5 simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen already!
Some mornings it is really difficult to figure out what to eat for breakfast. How about a cookie? Not just any cookie. Meal Prep Cookies are packed with good-for-you fiber, protein, oats, and cinnamon. So easy, customizable, gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be made ahead and [continue reading]
This recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries is the only recipe you will ever need to make crispy, easy, healthy sweet potato fries in your air fryer! Two of my favorite things … sweet potatoes + my air fryer! My secret to the [continue reading]
Cooking quinoa has never been easier! To cook quinoa in your instant pot, Β you set it to a manual time of one minute! One minute?!?! Yes! Do you love quinoa? I do! This Basic Instant Pot Quinoa can be adapted for any meal including breakfast. [continue reading]
Sometimes, the dinner inspiration just isn’t there.Β You know what I mean.Β Dinner. What to make?? Where to begin?? Then begins the mental checklist.Β Is it healthy enough? When did I last make that dish? What did everyone eat for lunch? Did they get enough [continue reading]
This recipe for easy homemade croutons is vegan, can be made gluten free with gluten free bread, and is ready in 10 minutes! Perfect addition to soup or salad or for when you need to add a crunchy topping to something!
There is nothing quite like a nice big bowl of soup.Β It doesn’t get cold here in Florida very often but when it does, I go looking for something warm to eat.Β Soup always does the trick. I absolutely love broccoli cheddar soup but traditional [continue reading]
Oh my! These are so delicious! Every time I cook something new in my air fryer I wonder how I have ever survived without an air fryer! I am sure you know by now that you can air fry just about anything + it is [continue reading]
I am SO happy when I make something that is better than any version I have EVER had in a wrapper! You can make these with vegan chips and vegan buttery spread if you want a completely vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free dessert.Β If not, go with [continue reading]
Need a Thanksgiving side dish perfect for vegetarians, vegans, aspiring vegetarians, kids, or just about anyone? These vegan stuffing balls are the perfect bite-size side dish that even picky little eaters can dip and go. Above all, it is super easy to make them gluten [continue reading]
Oven roasted vegetables are one of my absolute favorite things to eat. Β I absolutely love the fresh, savory, crunchy taste of a vibrant vegetable roasted to perfection! Pretty much any vegetable will do but asparagus definitely tops the list. Β This oven roasted asparagus is super [continue reading]
In my opinion, lentils are perfect.Β They are easy to cook, easy to spice up, taste fabulous, and are the perfect food to fuel a workout or a busy day.Β Masoor lentils are simply split lentils without the skin.Β They can be found in most [continue reading]
You are going to LOVE this! Baked, vegan, healthy, easy, only 4 ingredients! This Baked Sriracha Tempeh can be paired with a veggie or side dish for any night of the week! You could marinate the tempeh ahead of time and while your side dish [continue reading]
The beloved tuna sandwich. When people turn vegetarian, they miss their tuna sandwiches! My recipe for Chickpea No Tuna Salad is a cheaper, healthier, tastier, plant-based version of traditional tuna salad that can be eaten on toast, over a salad, or in a wrap.
You have come to the right place if you have been searching for an easy, healthy, egg free, dairy free, gluten free muffin recipe! Today I bring you Mini Oat Muffins. These muffins are sweetened bananas and packed with heart-healthy oats!Β The day these muffins were [continue reading]
BBQ Jackfruit Sliders are the perfect plant-based alternative to the pulled pork sandwich. Vegan, gluten free, healthy, low-carb, what more could you ask for?!?! Yep, you got it.Β BBQ Jackfruit Sliders. Any bun will do, I like mine on toasted sweet potato slices but you [continue reading]
Yes, these Homemade Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars are perfect! Perfect for a snack to crush a craving, perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, after school, pre or post workout, and travel! Anyone that has ever traveled with me knows that my bag isΒ fullΒ of food! [continue reading]
Vegan, gluten free, packed with protein and fiber + ready in under 30 minutes! This Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal is perfect for busy weekday mornings or a yummy weekend brunch idea.Β Best of all, you can customize it by adding toppings of drizzled peanut butter, [continue reading]
Two Simple Ingredients: Chocolate + Pomegranate Seeds = Chocolate Pomegranate Bites. It’s that simple. Β Two ingredients + 20 minutes is all you need. No flour, no eggs, no baking needed for this amazing dessert!
These Baked Chickpea Crackers are Vegan, Gluten Free, Easy, Healthy, AND Ready in under 30 minutes! A yummy cracker you can make right in your own kitchen? Count me in! Perfect with soup, to dip in your favorite hummus or eat them on their own!
Apples happen to be one of my favorite foods on the planet! Β In my opinion, apples are simply wonderful + I could eat them any meal of the day. How about with breakfast? Yes, please! If you are looking for something just sweet enough to [continue reading]
My mother texted me yesterday reminding me to not forget about the cranberries for Thanksgiving.Β Oh how I would love to forget the cranberries on Thanksgiving. Those jiggly purple wanna be cranberries from a can π.Β Not this year. This year the cranberries get a [continue reading]
If you have ever enjoyed Indian sweets, Β you will love this one! You will most certainly be be reminded of those when you eat this Chai Chia pudding. Perfect for breakfast, as an overnight pudding made with your meal prep, or even as a dessert [continue reading]
This Easy Indian Vegetable Curry is a combination of mixed vegetables simmered in traditional Indian spices. Vegan + gluten free + ready in 30 minutes! If you are new to Indian cooking, this one is for you!
Popcorn is probably the most perfect snack on the entire planet.Β Yes, I feel that strongly about the absolute perfectness of popcorn. This Indian Style Popcorn is high in fiber, and best of all, popcorn is vegetarian (vegan if you want it to be), gluten [continue reading]
