Posts Tagged ‘lentils’

A plant-based Thanksgiving feast: Lentil loaf, stuffed acorn squash, maple-Dijon roasted brussel sprouts topped with mushroom gravy.

Giving Thanks

At the beginning of the year, I made a commitment to go “Plant-based” (yes, completely vegan…no animals or animal products) for at least a year. I had been gradually reducing any animal products and most processed foods from my diet. I naturally eat fresh, local and whole foods, so going “all-the-way” was pretty easy. I’m

Lentil, Carrot and Fennel Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Lentil, Carrot and Fennel Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette Rating: 41 Servings: Serves 6-8 Ingredients½ cup French green lentils 1 bay leaf ¼ cup medium sized red onion, diced 
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 carrots, peeled and julienned 1 bulb fresh fennel, cored and medium diced 
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped 
Salt
 and pepper