A Quick 5-minute summer smoothie made with all vegan ingredients. This Mandarin orange smoothie has only a few ingredients and is packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, K and many vitamin B’s. When summer rolls around, do you feel like you need a new smoothie recipe? I always like new smoothie recipes for those hot summer…
Healthy Recipes
Sofrito Recipe With Cuban Flavors
What is sofrito? Its a simple tomato-based sauce that is easy to prepare and can be used as a base in many Cuban and Latin recipes. This version is slightly on the spicy side because that’s how Cuban food is best enjoyed! This recipe was part of a guest post I wrote on Debra‘s Blog…
Tomato Granola Recipe (Vegetarian)
Tomato Granola Recipe made with heirloom tomatoes and a simple raspberry chia kombucha dressing. I used oat and honey granola because it compliments the tomatoes subtle flavor. This granola is the perfect breakfast or light lunch recipe. This post is sponsored by Cascadian Farm and Annie’s Organic Products. All opinions are my own. Have you…
Skillet Sweet Potatoes with Tuscan Flavors
This Loaded Skillet Sweet Potatoes with Tuscan flavors is the perfect one pot meals for any family. The recipe is vegan and healthy, yet, its very filling and hearty. I am always looking for family fresh meals, so, I used all fresh vegetables in this recipe and the Italian herbs bring out their flavors. I…
Pineapple Smoothie Recipe with Jalapeno
Have you tried a pineapple smoothie recipe with a little kick? I like adding a little kick to my smoothie and jalapeno is exactly what I need! Adding a little mint to it gives it a cooling taste. This is now the best green smoothie ever and its great for any time of the year….
Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Mushrooms
A simple Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with UDI’s® Gluten Free Multigrain Bread. This sandwich has a layer of homemade spicy kale hummus with a medley of roasted mushrooms in the middle. I added a thin slice of pepper jack cheese for the perfect hearty lunch recipe This post is sponsored by Udi’s Gluten Free. All…
Spicy Kale Hummus Recipe
I am always looking to get more greens in your diet without knowing that I am eating them. So, I like to hide greens like kale, collard greens and spinach in delicious recipes. This vegan spicy kale hummus has all natural ingredients. Adding a little spice to the hummus definitely makes this hummus recipe stand…
Pilaf Recipe Made with Barley
Quick and Easy One-pot Vegan Barley Pilaf Recipe made with Pearl Barley, Green Beans, Chick peas and Carrots. It’s a quick, healthy side dish with a little spice. This recipe has me looking at barley in a whole new light. Its so easy to work with and can be flavored so easily. I have never…
Pressure Cooker Steamed Broccoli
How to steam broccoli in a pressure cooker? Pressure Cooker Steamed Broccoli is really quick and easy to make. Don’t be surprised if you make it everyday! Broccoli cooks in under 10 minutes with very little effort on your part! Now you don’t have any excuse to not eat broccoli. This post contains affiliate links…
Mung Beans Salad With Pomegranate
A Super Simple Mung Beans Salad That Is The Perfect Lunch Recipe. They are So Easy to Cook and are a Very Good Source of Vegan Protein. Add Pomegranate to this Salad for Color and an Added Crunch If you haven’t tried mung beans before, I am willing to bet that you will fall in…
Turmeric Smoothie Bowl With Kale (Vegan)
This vegan turmeric smoothie bowl is the perfect healthy breakfast recipe. Made with Kale, vegan yogurt and a good load of turmeric powder in it. Turmeric has amazing healing properties and very little taste. Yet, it packs quite an Ayurvedic punch in any recipe. If you are like me, you love breakfast in bed! Most…
Quinoa and Red Beans In a Crock-pot (Cuban)
Cuban Flavored Red Beans and Quinoa Made in a Slow Cooker. This is a quick and simple dinner recipe for the whole family. It makes itself, so, you don’t have to put any effort into making it. Eat them by itself or use it in taco recipes ** This recipe was part of a guest…
Dumpling Soup With Pigeon Peas (Vegan)
An easy Dumpling Soup with pigeon peas, cannellini beans, carrots, celery and potatoes. This is the perfect winter soup to chase away a frosty nose. Flavor the soup with simple spices. Making the dumplings is super easy for anyone to make. Disclosure: I was sent Free Goya Products by Goya through the Meatless Monday Movement. All…
Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic
Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic and soy sauce. These button mushrooms are so easy to make and are the perfect holiday side dish or a simple lunch recipe. Are you in love with button mushrooms as much as I am? They are so tiny and so cute! Their biggest appeal is that they are a no-fuss, easy-to-prepare…
Stuffed Persimmons with Lentils (Savory)
This savory stuffed persimmon recipe is the perfect side dish or quick lunch recipe. The persimmons are stuffed with lentils and cranberries. I love Roasted persimmons because they have a delicate and smoky flavor. This is only the second time in my life that I have tried Persimmons! Its embarrassing to admit, but, I never…
Mashed Sweet Potatoes In Pressure Cooker (Vegan)
A simple vegan mashed sweet potatoes made with hazelnut milk, cranberries and oregano. Topped with pomegranate for an added crunch. Its the perfect vegan Thanksgiving side because it only takes 17 minutes to make Its that time of the year when you will make different types of mashed potatoes to accommodate each person who attends…
