Mediterranean Orzo Salad is a step up from your average pasta salad. Loaded with tofu feta, chickpeas, tomatoes, olives, and a tangy dressing, this recipe is vegan with a gluten-free option. Are you a fan of pasta salad? I enjoy making big batches to bring to potlucks or enjoy throughout the week for lunch. Some…
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Chimichurri Tacos with Mushrooms
Chimichurri Tacos with Mushrooms are a plant-based version of the traditional street food. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, you won’t miss the meat in these tangy flavorful tacos! Have you tried Chimichurri? It’s a popular sauce in South American and Mexican cooking. It usually contains parsley, oregano, garlic, chili pepper, vinegar, and olive…
Quinoa Burrito Bowls (Vegan)
Quinoa Burrito Bowls are easy to assemble and delicious to eat. Cilantro lime quinoa, seasoned black beans, cherry tomato pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, and diced avocado come together in a meal that’s vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free. Do you like to make burrito bowls at home? I do! My go-to formula is to pick a…
Easy Black Bean Chili (Vegan)
Easy Black Bean Chili is a one-pot meal that’s ready in 30 minutes. It’s full of flavor using common ingredients you may already have in your pantry. And this recipe is vegan and gluten-free. I love chili. Some of my favorites are Jackfruit Chili with Fajita Veggies and Vegan Pumpkin Chili. But I have a…
Creamy Asparagus Pasta
Creamy Asparagus Pasta is easy to make in under 30 minutes. This lemony dish is vegan and oil-free with a gluten-free option. Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. It’s low in calories, high in nutrients, and tastes amazing in so many different cuisines. I love Marinated Asparagus Spears, Lemon Orzo with Asparagus and Chickpeas, and…
Vegan Puttanesca Cauliflower Skillet
Vegan Puttanesca Cauliflower is a flavorful one-pot meal featuring olives, capers, and tomatoes. It’s quick to make in under an hour. Puttanesca is one of my favorite pasta sauces. You may have tried it in restaurants or made my Instant Pot Pasta Puttanesca. It’s usually made with pantry ingredients including canned whole tomatoes, olives, garlic, and…
Instant Pot Vegan Potato Leek Soup
Instant Pot Vegan Potato Leek Soup is smooth and creamy without using any dairy. And it’s easy to make in 30 minutes. I love making soup in my Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. Some of my favorites are Vegan Wild Rice Soup, Instant Pot Lentil Soup, and Vegan Potato Corn Chowder. Recently I was set…
Pineapple Rice Bowl with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Pineapple Rice Bowl with Sweet and Sour Sauce is a high-protein vegan meal. Filled with sweet potatoes, cashews, and hemp seeds, it will remind you of the tastes of the tropics. I’ve always loved eating rice, and it’s a staple ingredient in my house. It goes with just about everything, plus there are so many…
Instant Pot Millet Pilaf Recipe
Instant Pot Millet Pilaf is a healthy and flavorful side dish. Studded with dried apricots and pistachios, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and ready in 30 minutes. Have you tried millet? Like quinoa, millet is an ancient grain. It’s naturally gluten free and easy to digest. Plus it’s high in fiber, magnesium, iron, and other vitamins and…
Asian-Inspired Air Fryer Green Beans
Asian-Inspired Air Fryer Green Beans take about 10 minutes to cook and are full of flavor. And you only need 3 ingredients for this vegan and gluten-free side dish. I used to not care too much for green beans. It was probably because I was usually served canned ones instead of fresh. But now I…