Tag: Vegan

Smokin’ Veggie Gumbo

Smokin’ Veggie Gumbo

Serves: 6-8 Time: 1 Hour & 30 Minutes This is the hearty kind of veggie gumbo that sticks to your ribs! With a smoky hint from roasted red pepper and (optionally) a splash of liquid smoke, you can create heart healthy and nutritious gumbo for 

Kale Pesto Pasta

Kale Pesto Pasta

This tasty vegan recipe is fully plant-based and can be adapted for gluten-free diets by substituting the pasta. While it is optional to add all the veggies we’ve added to our recipe, you can enjoy this kale pesto on a variety of dishes or just 

Hummus & Veggie Breakfast Bagel

Hummus & Veggie Breakfast Bagel

Get your bagel shop craving fix with this easy recipe for a tasty, heart-healthy Hummus & Veggie Breakfast Bagel.

Whether you’re making your own bagels at home or you’ve got store bought bagels, this recipe can be made simply with the few ingredients you’re probably already keeping around.

Ingredients

Serves: 1-2 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes

Hummus & Veggie Breakfast Bagel

Directions

  1. Prepare your vegetables.
  2. In a small sauté pan, heat the olive oil on high heat.
  3. Once hot, add the vegetables and begin sautéing until they are lightly crisp (about 10-12 minutes). Season with salt and black pepper as desired.
  4. While your vegetables are cooking, prepare your bagel in the toaster, toaster oven, whichever method you prefer!
  5. Once the bagel is toasted and your vegetables are ready, grab your favorite hummus to smear on your bagel, top with the cooked vegetables, and enjoy!

You can swap out the vegetables with something more seasonal if you’re shopping at your local co-op or mix up the flavors of your seasonings!

Tofu Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

Tofu Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: ~35 Minutes This vegan recipe for tofu stir fry is delicious and easy! Ingredients 1 Block Firm Tofu, dried and pressed 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1/2 bell pepper, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped 

45 Minute Oven-Roasted Vegetables

45 Minute Oven-Roasted Vegetables

This video recipe is another spin on our Easy Oven-Roasted Vegetables for those who need something hearty in a hurry! We try to keep some staple produce around in order to make quick meals like this. Which is worth keeping in mind when you’re at 

Black Bean & Garlic Stir Fry with Tofu

Black Bean & Garlic Stir Fry with Tofu

Serves: 2-3 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35-40 minutes

This stir fry is a delicious vegan recipe that is quick and easy to pull together when you’ve got some of these cooking staples in your pantry.

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup uncooked white rice

1 pack of extra firm tofu

1/2 white onion, diced

1 carrot, diced

1/2 bell pepper, sliced

1 celery stalk, diced

1/2 zucchini, chopped

1 bok choy, chopped

Red Curry Paste

Black Bean & Garlic sauce

Sesame Oil

Soy Sauce

Rice Vinegar

Ground Ginger

Black Pepper

Optional: Chinese Five Spice, Cumin, Lime, Cilantro, Green Onions, Sesame Seeds, Sriracha

Açaí  Bowl

Açaí Bowl

Serves: 1 Prep Time: 5 minutes An açaí bowl is perfect fuel for an easy, healthy vegan breakfast option. It can also be served up as a dessert or an afternoon fruit snack! It’s light, refreshing, and packed full of vitamins and nutrients. Ingredients (1) 

Easy Kale Salad

Easy Kale Salad

Unprepared for lunch? Try this quick and easy kale salad! Ingredients 1 cup kale, rinsed, dried & chopped 1 small carrot, diced 1/4 cup cucumber, diced 1 broccoli floret, chopped 1/2 Tbs Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Pinch of salt and black pepper to taste 

Beans & Greens

Beans & Greens

Serves: 2-3 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 12-15 minutes

Ingredients

1 can of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2-3 cups of kale, rinsed, dried & chopped
1 cup white mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbs apple cider vinegar
1 Tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp salt & black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 Tbs lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2-1 cup vegetable broth

Directions

In a medium sized skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat. 

Once hot, add mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes. 

Add beans and seasonings. Stir for another 5 minutes. 

Add apple cider vinegar and kale. 

Add ½ c. of vegetable broth. Maintain medium heat and stir in for  3 minutes. Reduce heat to a medium-low simmer until broth is fully cooked out. Add more broth if needed, but keep an eye on the pan to avoid overcooking the bottom. Stir frequently. Once the kale has wilted, beans are soft, and the broth has cooked out, turn off the heat and serve. Pairs wells as a side dish to the main course or can be served as a vegan entree over quinoa or rice.

How To Cook Vegetables

How To Cook Vegetables

Vegetables are bright, colorful, and packed with nutrients our bodies need. But how do we cook them to ensure they’re delicious? And yet, many people have trouble cooking with them. Why should we learn tips on how to cook delicious vegetables.? Traditional recipes typically boil