Time to dust off that bag of quinoa sitting in your pantry collecting dust. If you are a quinoa newbie or a quinoa expert, Quinoa for Beginners is for you! Vegans, vegetarians + yes, even meat-eaters can and should be eating quinoa. Let’s start by [continue reading]
No meat? No problem! These vegan eggplant meatballs are gluten free + oil-free + nut-free + packed with authentic Italian flavors! The hearty roasted eggplant is the star of this dish. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and even meat-eaters will LOVE these!
YES! You can make all of your favorites from the Chipotle Mexican Grill Menu right in your own kitchen! Learn the secrets to mild, medium, hot + corn salsa, cilantro lime rice, guacamole, black beans + sofritas! These chipotle copycat recipes are EXACTLY like the [continue reading]
This Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice is super easy + EXACTLY like the original. Start with your favorite cooked rice + mix in your lime juice + cilantro! Yes, it is that easy to have Chipotle Mexican Grill right in your own kitchen! The best [continue reading]
Chipotle Mexican Grill calls this their mild salsa. I call it awesome! This Chipotle Tomato Salsa Copycat recipe is EXACTLY like the original! Just a few simple ingredients + one bowl is all you need! Healthy + easy + gluten free + oil-free + vegan! [continue reading]
You will NEVER want to buy store-bought hummus again after you try this easy + yummy + oil-free homemade Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus recipe! This is a snack on regular rotation in our kitchen but can also be rolled into a wrap, dolloped on top of [continue reading]
This Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa is EXACTLY like the real thing! Vegan + Gluten Free + Oil-Free + EASY! The secret ingredient to its authentic Chipotle Mexican Grill taste is the roasted poblano pepper!
This vegan + gluten free + oil-free Air Fryer Orange Tofu starts out with crispy tofu cubes cooked in your air fryer and tossed in a sweet + zesty orange sauce. Tastes just like Chinese take-out! YUM!
Basmati Rice is a pure, fluffy, aromatic rice. When cooked correctly each grain is light and tender, but when cooked incorrectly it can take on a clumpy, gummy consistency. Follow these steps to perfect basmati rice every time with or without a rice cooker. Why [continue reading]
This recipe for Homemade Walnut Butter couldn’t 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]
Bananas + Peanut butter baked into a hearty + sweet loaf of delicious! This eggless peanut butter banana bread is just sweet enough + packed with nutritious ingredients leaving you will all of the yum + none of the guilt! Eggless + Gluten Free + [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. This recipe is a staple in [continue reading]
Oil-Free Salad Dressings? Is it even possible?!?! YES! Today I bring you 10 of my favorite oil-free salad dressings. They are all plant-based + easy! The best part? You can use them on greens, veggies, as a dip, on pasta or noodles, or as a [continue reading]
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]
Vegetable korma is a classic Indian dish you will find on the menu in just about any Indian restaurant. Now you can make this popular dish right in your own kitchen with a fraction of the calories + cost. PLUS this recipe for Easy Vegetable [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!!!
Yes, you heard me correctly! No oil AND crispy! For all the tofu skeptics out there, this is your recipe! This Crispy Air Fryer Tofu comes together in minutes + is flavorful + can be eaten right out of your air fryer or tossed in [continue reading]
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]
Healthy Garlic Knots?!?!?! Yes, please 🙋🏻♀️! There are so many things I love about this Cauliflower Gnocchi Garlic Knots Recipe! I absolutely love Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi. Dairy free garlic knots? No Butter? Ready in 20 minutes? YES! You are going to LOVE these!
4 Ingredients + 5 minutes + EASY + yummy! This Strawberry Banana Nice Cream is dairy free + sugar free + egg free! I could just go on and on about this one. This is a super simple recipe that turns out absolutely perfect every [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]
Healthy + Vegan + Whole 30 compliant + low-carb + ready in MINUTES! These Teriyaki Zoodles are perfect for busy nights, quick lunches, or meal prep!
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]
Do you love Thai food? I do! This Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing is a restaurant-style salad made with NO OIL! Creamy + full of flavor + packed with nutrients! Salads can get so boring, not this salad! This a perfect salad that you can [continue reading]
This one is a keeper! Pin it, print it, bookmark it. Whatever you do to save recipes, save this one!!! This Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Soup is SO EASY + SO GOOD! Perfect for lunchboxes, busy weeknights, or meal prep.
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 🥗 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. 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. Layer on your favorite toppings, you are going to [continue reading]
Vegan or not, these Vegan Sugar Cookies are the perfect recipe to have around for adding holiday shaped cookies to your celebration! Decorate, cut into shapes, drizzle with chocolate, or top them with icing. Another awesome addition into my eggless baking recipes. Let’s bake!
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!
SO MUCH BETTER than store bought! I am that serious, I used all caps 😀. 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. Pin, print, or bookmark this one, it is a keeper! 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 😊. These sweet potato cookies are divine. Perfect for breakfast, snack, travel snacks, hiking snacks, pre-workout, post-workout, brunch, just about any time 🧡. Can [continue reading]
Meet my latest creation: the most prefect, spicy, creamy, egg free mayo. Put it in a wrap, on a veggie burger, dunk your veggies or fries in it, or simply eat it with a spoon. Yes, this Vegan Chipotle Mayo is that good 😋.
SO creamy and SO yummy! This dairy free sweet potato mac n cheese is so super easy to make and packed with healthy ingredients. It’s too good to be true 👏.
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]
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. These mini vegan cornbread muffins. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year!
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]
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. 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! Doesn’t everyone love spinach? Maybe not. Let me try that again. 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 vegan cinnamon rolls with icing are THE BEST! Fluffy + stuffed with sweet cinnamon. Above all, they are vegan and made right in your own kitchen without too much fuss 🙌🏻.
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]
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!
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]
Hearty, colorful, flavorful, savory, filling, easy Quinoa Vegetable Soup that you can make entirely in your Instant Pot. You NEED this soup in your life! I am telling you, it is THAT good!
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]
Sometimes, the dinner inspiration just isn’t there. You know what I mean. Dinner. What to make?? Where to begin?? Then begins the mental checklist. 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. It doesn’t get cold here in Florida very often but when it does, I go looking for something warm to eat. 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. 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. 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. 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. They are easy to cook, easy to spice up, taste fabulous, and are the perfect food to fuel a workout or a busy day. Masoor lentils are simply split lentils without the skin. 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.
This Vegan Pad Thai is super easy + just spiced enough with a hint of sweetness + NO FISH SAUCE! Hooray for Vegan Pad Thai!
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! 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. 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 is full 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 + 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. 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! 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?!?!?! 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, and you can take it with you? Here it is! Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast Bowl 🙌
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. 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]
It is no wonder overnight oats are so popular. You put all of your favorite ingredients in a jar, go to bed, and wake up to a perfect, nutritious, healthy, delicious breakfast. Every fall, myvegetarianfamily.com gets in pumpkin mode. So why not add it to [continue reading]
