Posts Tagged ‘vegan’

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

Vegan Sour Cream

Vegan Sour Cream Prep Time: 5 minutes Servings: 3/4 cup Ingredients1 cup raw cashews, soaked 1/2-3/4 cup water, as needed 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, to tasteInstructionsPlace cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight

Whole Roasted Carrots with Black Lentils with Green Harissa

Whole Roasted Carrots with Black Lentils and Green Harissa Rating: 51 Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour Servings: 6 servingsServing Size: approximately 1 cup lentils and 5 ounces carrots Ingredients2 pounds whole carrots (I like to use the ones with the tops and smaller in size if possible) 2 cups uncooked

Green Harissa Sauce

Green Harissa Sauce Rating: 51 Prep Time: 15 minutes This is an amazing sauce and versatile for other dishes. I drizzle over grilled fish topped with corn relish. Also wonderful with [roasted whole carrot placed on top of black lentils and of course as a dressing for your tacos. Will keep refrigerated for about a

Corn-Tomato Salad

Corn-Tomato Salad/Salsa

Corn-Tomato Salad/Salsa Rating: 41 Prep Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes Servings: 3 cups Ingredients2 ears of fresh corn off the cob or 2 cups frozen defrosted corn 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped cilantro approximately juice of one lemon 1/4 cup of olive oil salt and pepper

Mecca Azteca Salad with Shrimp

Mecca Azteca Salad

Mecca Azteca Salad Rating: 51 Servings: Serves 4Calories per serving: lowFat per serving: low IngredientsSalad: 1 cup shopped tomato 1 cup chopped jicama 1 cup chopped avocado 1/2 cup chopped red onion 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 cup peeled & chopped cucumber 2 cups mixed salad greens 4 cups cooked quinoa,

Garlic Bread – Raw

This is a dehydrated raw bread. Top with cheese, hummus, use to make a veggie sandwich or serve along with traditional Italian fare. Healthy Raw & Dehydrated Garlic Bread Rating: 41 Prep Time: 45 minutesCook Time: 10 hours Servings: 6 servings Ingredients2 cups ground flax seed 1/2 cup filtered water 1 onion, chopped 1 zucchini,

Oatmeal cranberry raw scones

Orange-Cranberry Oatmeal Scones

Orange-Cranberry Oatmeal Scones Rating: 41 Ingredients1½ cups (276 g) oat groats, soaked 8-12 hours or overnight, drained ¾ cup (109 g) soft Medjool dates 1 teaspoon grated orange zest or 1 teaspoon orange extract ½ cup (60 g) dried cranberries or cherries ½ cup(50 g) walnuts, chopped InstructionsPlace the well-drained oats into a food processor