Looking for a healthy alternative to Mexican Rice? Here you go! Packed with flavor, super easy AND this Mexican Cauliflower Rice is vegan, gluten free, low carb, and Whole 30 compliant!! Does it get any better?!?!?!
Super easy + NO MAYO required in making this vegan-ized version of traditional broccoli salad π₯ Perfect for lunch, brunch, meal prep, or as a quick dinner side dish. This Vegan Broccoli Salad takes only a few minutes to make and is SO GOOD!
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]
Easy Blender waffles made with oats, bananas, vanilla, and water! Vegan, gluten free, sugar free, easy, healthy, perfect for meal prep. This recipe is absolute perfection! Like a bowl of banana oatmeal blended into a waffle. Β Layer on your favorite toppings, you are going to [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!
These Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Cups are super easy to make + refined sugar free + gluten free + an amazing vegan treat that you can quickly pull together when you need something sweet to eat. Just a few simple ingredients + no added sugar [continue reading]
These Halloween Tortilla Cutouts are perfect for Halloween night or even for a Halloween party! These are super easy to make with just your favorite tortilla + a cookie cutter. Let’s do it!
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]
SO MUCH BETTER than store bought! I am that serious, I used all caps π. Seriously! These crinkle cut sweet potato fries turn out perfectly crispy on the outside while staying soft + super delicious on the inside. They are WAY healthier than any you [continue reading]
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]
Put sweet potatoes in everything. That is my new goal in life. Pretty awesome goal if I do say so myself π. These sweet potato cookies are divine. Perfect for breakfast, snack, travel snacks, hiking snacks, pre-workout, post-workout, brunch, just about any time π§‘. Can [continue reading]
Lentils are such a perfect food for vegetarians or vegans or just about anyone! Learning to cook with lentils is essential if you are a plant-based eater. These Instant Pot Turmeric Lentils make it super easy to have a yummy bowl of lentils ready to [continue reading]
Meet zucchini noodles aka zoodles. Yep, they were a thing about 10 years ago. They are still a thing. Therefore, you need to learn how to make perfect zucchini noodles. Zucchini noodles are the perfect alternative to pasta and super easy to make!
Yum! That is all I have to say. These fries are perfect. Perfect little sticks of yum! Personally, I never met a french fry I didn’t like but, I have met a zucchini I didn’t like. Air Fryer Zucchini Fries: the best of both worlds [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]
I love ice cream. I love ice cream in summer and in winter and after dinner and before dinner and for dinner. Homemade ice cream. It doesn’t get any better. My absolute favorite dessert made right in my very own kitchen π I love ice [continue reading]
What is Rotli? A Rotli is a Gujarati Indian flatbread served alongside vegetables and daals. Rotli are really nothing fancy. They are simply a way to scoop up your vegetables. A traditional rotli is an unleavened flatbread usually made from wheat flour and water. My [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]
These Jackfruit Mexican Lettuce wraps are vegan, gluten free, low-carb, ready in 10 minutes, and so YUMMY! The perfect meatless meal when you don’t have a lot of time! Just a few simple ingredients + you’ve got yourself the perfect vegan lunch or dinner!
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]
Easy, homemade Chickpea Curry traditionally called Chana Masala. This healthy Indian inspired dish is made with with onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices. You can start with a can of chickpeas, boil your beans stove-top or cook them in your Instant Pot. You are going to [continue reading]
Are you considering cutting out gluten in your diet? Not sure if it is right for you? My tips this week help! 10 Things You Should Know Before Going Gluten Free. What to eat, what to avoid, plus GF recipes + tips!
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!
These Vegan Gluten Free Pancakes are free of dairy, eggs, refined sugar, refined flour, oil, and butter. Free of all of those things but definitely not free of taste and fluff! Super easy to make, freeze leftovers for busy mornings, top with your favorite nut [continue reading]
Yes, this truly is the only guacamole recipe you will ever need. Guacamole is SO easy to make once you know how. Just a few simple ingredients, one bowl, and 10 minutes! Perfect for toast, chips, tacos, burritos, and more!
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]
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]
These Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are exactly that. The easiest mashed potatoes you will ever make! Not only are they easy, they can be made vegan, are naturally gluten free and are a perfect addition to Thanksgiving or any meal!
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]
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]
This Chocolate Chia pudding is my favorite secretly healthy dessert that can easily be made with a few simple ingredients. You start with any vegan or dairy milk, add in chia seeds + cacao powder + Β let it sit for a few minutes or overnight [continue reading]
A sweet, fluffy, satisfying dessert whipped into meringue cookies. Made from gluten free, egg free, vegan aquafaba, also known as chickpea brine. Yep, the liquid from a can of chickpeas turns into this amazingly delicious Aquafaba Vegan Meringue.
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]
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]
Who doesn’t love a good bowl of pasta?!?!?!Β How about pasta coated in breadcrumbs and topped with veggies?!?!? Yes, Please! This easy pasta comes together in 20 minutes, top with your favorite veggies + you’ve got yourself a healthy + yummy meal in minutes!
Tired of oatmeal for breakfast? Looking for more protein? Want a healthy breakfast for any day of the week? Something that is ready in minutes, sweet, flavorful,Β andΒ you can take it with you? Here it is! Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast Bowl π
Tofu 101: Answers to the Top Ten Tofu Questions. New to tofu or curious if tofu is right for you? You have come to the right place!
A good healthy homemade salad dressing recipe is an absolute necessity in any kitchen! This one is versatile and perfect for busy weeknight dinners, to pack in lunchboxes or for meal prep! Just a few simple ingredients, 5 minutes + a jar is all you [continue reading]
Indian Potatoes with Peas also known as Aloo Matar combines vibrant green peas with turmeric, pepper, onions, tomatoes, ginger, and potatoes. Such an easy recipe made in one pot, is vegan + gluten free! is another recipe in my Incredibly Indian can easily be made [continue reading]
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]
Marinara sauce was a weekend tradition in my house growing up. Β We spent a lot of time tending the tomato garden, picking, cooking, and preserving tomatoes to make the perfect sauce. Β This Meatless Marinara Sauce is an old recipe that has been in my family [continue reading]
