Baba ghanoush is simple to make with a combination of eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt. My version is topped with a killer za'atar and paprika oil that you can make while the eggplant is cooking. Traditionally, baba ghanoush is made by charing eggplants over a woodburining fire. This method provides the deep smokey [...]
Chipotle goes so well with the bitter notes of kale, the sweetness of sweet potatoes, and the creamy, nuttiness of black beans. This warm salad capitalizes on the complimentary notes of chipotle with all three ingredients in one dish. I have been combining them in different ways for a while now, and this purple kale, [...]
Being from Arizona, southwest flavors are always close to my heart and on my mind. These portobello fajitas with habanero avocado crema are a vegan version of a southwest classic... and honestly with the meaty goodness that portobello mushrooms provide who even needs meat?! With a super fast sear in a blazing hot pan, the [...]
After the richness of the holidays and new year, nothing is more refreshing than this Vietnamese inspired salad! There is lots of veg to go around here: napa cabbage, carrots, green onion, cucumber, and jalapeño peppers all chopped small so you can get a lil bit of everything in every bite. With half a cup of [...]
When I was young, my mom would always let me pick out what prepared salads I wanted from the deli counter at the grocery store. I loved getting samples of all the things - and I am sure I tried every single one at some point! This salad reminds me of those days because it [...]
These vegan-ified Bahn Mi bowls served with a sriracha 'mayo' are a perfect meal to prep for a week of healthy lunches! Each component can be made in advance and then packed together the day of or the night before for a crave-able lunch that left me reaching for every last grain of rice. Mushrooms [...]
This preserved lemon hummus is serious snacking! Punchy and bold, it is packed with 2 tbsp. of chopped preserved lemon rind, as well as 2 tsp. of juice from the jar of preserved lemons for good measure. Garlic, cumin, some fresh lemon juice, and a healthy portion of salt are all invited to the party, [...]
Grapefruit and beets go so well together - give this combo a try with this grapefruit, beet, and rosemary agua fresca! No juicer needed 😊. Have you ever tried agua fresca? It translates to 'fresh water' and is a popular drink in Central America. There are numerous renditions with a variety of ingredients from fruits, [...]
Summer might be ending, but summer rolls are forever! 😉 These veggie summer rolls with mango wasabi sauce are here to bring some brightness to your day! They are entirely customizable. I used avocado, cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, pea sprouts, and green onions. You can mix and match with anything you like. Rolling these is [...]
How do you like your bowls? I like mine with extra greens 😊. This Kale, Sweet Potato, White Bean, Avocado, and Kraut Bowl with Lime Maple-Mustard Miso Sauce is basically a macro bowl minus the grains. Here I have subbed extra kale in place of grains. Feel free to modify that if you want! It [...]
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