Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes taste rich and creamy without any milk or butter. This easy 3-ingredient vegan Mediterranean recipe is the ultimate side dish perfect for both Thanksgiving and comforting weeknight dinners. It's ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes! To me, it simply isn't Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes. While it's common to add butter...
Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables
Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables are easy to make with your favorite fresh veggies. Crunchy with a hint of garlic and dill, they don't require canning and last up to 2 months! Enjoy them as a condiment or side with sandwiches, burgers, salads, and dips. Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables are simple to make. Choose your veggies and seasonings...
What Is A Vegan Mediterranean Diet?
A vegan Mediterranean diet is more than just a way of eating. This enjoyable lifestyle is centered around flavorful whole foods, natural exercise, and spending time with family and friends. While most people have heard the terms “vegan” and “Mediterranean diet,” it’s not as common to hear the two together. But these lifestyles complement each...
Vegan Greek Dressing
Vegan Greek Dressing tastes better than store-bought and is easy to make in minutes with only 3 ingredients plus salt and pepper. It's delicious on salads, roasted vegetables, and more. Making your own homemade salad dressings like this vegan Greek dressing has many advantages. Not only can you avoid lower quality ingredients and preservatives, you...
Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
Easy to make in a food processor in 15 minutes, this creamy vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Dip uses white beans in place of cream cheese and sour cream. Enjoy it with raw vegetables, crackers, or crusty bread for a taste of summer all year round. My pantry is always stocked with jars of sun-dried tomatoes. They...
Orange Spiced Quinoa
Moroccan-inspired Orange Spiced Quinoa is full of flavor from cinnamon, raisins, walnuts, carrots, and fresh herbs. It's easy to make this vegan side dish on your stovetop or in an Instant Pot pressure cooker. If you're bored with plain quinoa, this is the recipe for you. Inspired by Moroccan Carrot and Orange Salad, this spiced...
Cold Spanish Soup
Featuring tomatoes, cucumbers, and a surprise ingredient, refreshing Cold Spanish Soup is easy to make and naturally vegan. You'll want to keep a batch in the refrigerator to enjoy all summer long. Known as Gazpacho Andaluz, it's quick to prepare in 30 minutes and best served icy cold topped with your favorite veggies. After coming...
Green Olive Salad Dressing
Green Olive Salad Dressing is loaded with tangy flavor. This mouthwatering Mediterranean vegan sauce is easy to make in minutes with garlic, lemon, and parsley. If you love olives, it's sure to become a favorite for topping salads, veggies, bread, and more! If you enjoy adding green olives to dishes like bell pepper and tomato...
Hummus With Sesame Seeds
If you find ready-made tahini too bitter for your liking, this hummus with sesame seeds is for you. It's easy to make this thick and creamy chickpea dip with only 7 ingredients. Enjoy this traditional Mediterranean spread with your favorite vegetables and toasted pita bread. If you're like me, you probably consume your fair share...
Chunky Tomato Soup with Cannellini Beans
Mediterranean-inspired Chunky Tomato Soup is a hearty vegan meal featuring creamy white beans in a smoky tomato-based broth. It's easy to make in under an hour and perfect for meal prep and freezer meals. I received a complimentary copy of Vegan Comfort Cooking to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. If you enjoy...
Orange Millet Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Lettuce-free Orange Millet Salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This citrusy grain salad features carrots, fresh basil, and a maple Dijon dressing. This recipe is easy to make and includes instructions for cooking millet in an Instant Pot or on the stove. Naturally gluten-free millet is a versatile whole grain. You can enjoy it hot...