This isn’t a traditional pizza, instead it’s a fun new take on an old favorite. While this pizza is gluten and dairy-free, the wonderful blend of flavors and textures make this an incredibly flavorful and satisfying meal. The bright colors of all the fresh vegetables make it an inviting meal.
I love fresh berries so I like to use them regularly while they are in season when they are bursting with sweet, juicy flavor… and on sale. To make this salad into a beautiful and satisfying meal I add smoked tempeh. The smokey flavor works really well with the sweet strawberries and the cucumber adds a crisp, cooling quality to the salad.
Hummus is such a versatile food. It can be eaten as a snack, as an appetizer or even as a meal. It’s pretty simple to make and you can easily alter or customize it to fit your tastes or your mood. Besides being versatile it is also pretty healthy. The main ingredient is chickpeas, which are high in protein and fiber. Did I mention it’s easy to make?
This vegetarian chili is eye-catching with the deep, rich burgundy color of the base blended with the orange of the yams and the dark, purple color of the black beans. The chipotle powder gives it a hint of smokey flavor with a spicy kick, but it can be be adapted to be milder. It is surprisingly easy to make and it tastes just as good the next day left over.
This surprisingly simple recipe has a wonderful, rich flavor thanks to the combination of mushrooms and the crispy sage leaves. Cooking the fresh sage leaves in “butter” or olive oil until they are crisp creates a distinct flavor that really makes the dish. For me the more fresh sage the better, but you can experiment and find the right balance for your taste.
I enjoy a healthy, hearty soup that can be a meal on its own. This soup fits the bill. Lentils help provide a good dose of protein, fiber and other nutrients to make this soup filling, satisfying and nutritious. The vegetables help create a nice broth and they add nutritional value.
These patties have a light flavor and a slightly crunchy texture thanks to the quinoa. The red peppers, white beans and seasonings help give them a Mediterranean flair. I like them best garnished with fresh garden tomatoes, basil and a light drizzle of olive oil, but feel free to garnish them with whatever veggies or herbs sound good to you. These patties freeze well, so you may want to keep some on hand for a quick healthy meal.
I love the flavors in this dish and apparently my husband does too, because he is always excited when I make it. The peanut, ginger, garlic, curry and the soy sauce blend together wonderfully in this dish to give it an almost addictive quality. The carrots help provide a slightly sweet, crunchy, fresh quality. I usually always want seconds of this, but I also want to save enough to enjoy the next day for lunch, as it is wonderful leftover too.
This easy vegetarian recipe for split pea soup is low in fat, but high in protein, fiber and other nutrients. Thanks to the protein and fiber content this soup is pretty satisfying, so it really fills you up and sticks with you. This hearty split pea soup hits the spot on a cold winter’s night and it works well leftover too.
