Made with chickpeas, vegan mayo, avocado, and bell pepper, this plant-based version of "tuna" salad makes for a tasty, easy vegan meal. I'm all about healthy, easy dinners. Ok ok, that statement seems like a duh. I mean, how can you not be into easy dinners that are also nutritious? The truth is, I really love to cook and create homemade meals. But I also am a busy working mom, which means I often don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen whipping up dinner. Enter today's easy, vegan meal idea. This chickpea avocado salad is a plant-based version of tuna salad that takes just a few minutes to whip up. All you need is a handful of ingredients, and it's best to use a high-powered food processor or blender, though you can also make it by hand (it's just ... [Read More]
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30-Minute Lentil Coconut Curry
This lentil coconut curry is a flavorful plant-based meal packed with veggies like sweet potato and baby spinach - and it takes just 30 minutes to whip up. [vegan + gluten free] We've been really into lentils in my household lately. I mean, what's not to love? They're tiny legumes that pack a powerful nutritional punch, and they can be incorporated into so many dishes - from lentil soup and plant-based shepherd's pies to Indian-inspired dishes like my recipe today. Benefits of Lentils Lentils have A LOT to offer. One perk is that they're loaded with polyphenols, which are active compounds that fight against harmful agents in the body, including cancer and heart disease. Lentils are also high in protein, iron, fiber, folic acid, magnesium, and calcium, to name a few ... [Read More]
Mexican Spaghetti Squash Casserole
I received free samples of Cabot Cheese mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Cabot Cheese and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. This healthy, veggie-packed spaghetti squash recipe features cheddar cheese, black beans, salsa & bell pepper! {vegetarian & gluten free} Fall is upon us! To me, this means crisp weather, lots of football, falling leaves, Halloween, and of course, all of the yummy in-season foods. From my annual apple picking tradition to baking with pumpkin and cooking up lots of hearty soups, I thoroughly enjoy autumn food. And one of my favorite veggies that's starting to be in peak season right now is spaghetti squash! Spaghetti squash is a nutrient-rich ... [Read More]
Roasted Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos {vegan}
These roasted sweet potato tacos are a healthy, delicious way to satisfy taco cravings - plus they require just a handful of simple ingredients! I'm constantly looking for new ways to reinvent dishes that I make often. One go-to dinner in my household is TACOS! Tacos with roasted zucchini, peppers, and guacamole; tacos with plant-based crumbles; tacos loaded with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese... you name any kind of vegetarian taco, chances are high that I'm a fan! Today's recipe is inspired by the baby purees I've been making for my 8-month old. Lately I've been buying a lot of potatoes to make her, and one puree that I've whipped up a bunch is a cinnamon sweet potato variety. One day I decided to roast sweet potatoes for both us adults and baby for dinner, and while thinking ... [Read More]
Quinoa Veggie Burger Sliders with Lemon Tahini Sauce {vegan}
These healthy veggie burger sliders are made with nutritious ingredients like quinoa, baby spinach, carrot and red onion. They make for a great party appetizer that you can feel good about eating! Did any of you watch the College National Championship between Alabama and Clemson's talented football teams? Chances are that you were just as surprised as I was - along with all of the betting sites - at the way Clemson kicked Alabama's butt. That's why I love football: You never know what's going to happen! My football coaching dad had a player at his high school that went on to play really well at Bama. He left as a junior last year and got drafted to the Dolphins (where he's been playing great), so I couldn't help but think how perfect it was that he left after Bama won the ... [Read More]
Grilled Margherita & Baby Spinach Portobello Pizzas
Disclaimer: The following post is sponsored by adidas. As always, all opinions expressed are genuinely my own. Who else cannot believe it's already the middle of August? I feel like this summer has been flying by! I hope that you've been getting the chance to check lots of fun things off of your summer bucket list. While this whole business of selling my house and preparing to move cross country has been taking up much of my energy, I've been making sure to spend a lot of time outdoors soaking up the San Diego summer. I’ve been obsessed with these work out leggings which are made of a really comfy, soft material. I love that they're high-waisted and stay in place while I'm working out! I've been making it a priority to do some of my favorite outdoorsy SoCal activities while I'm still ... [Read More]