Vegan French Lentil Salad

Vegan French Lentil Salad

This beautiful vegan French lentil salad is another recipe from the food network magazine that I veganized. French lentils and French green beans are a perfect match! The only thing I had to change was eliminating the bacon. I added some toasted pepitas, which are 

Vegan Brazilian Black Bean Soup

Vegan Brazilian Black Bean Soup

Winter is the time I indulge in soups and chili. The warmness, richness, and comfort these foods bring to me give me the strength to endure the long winter months. I love winter. I do not need incentives or rewards to endure the cold weather, but 

Vegan Sauteed Winter Greens

Vegan Sauteed Winter Greens

This easy vegan sauteed winter greens is an excellent side dish. It can be served alone or with grains such as millet, rice, and quinoa; or with beans, like white beans or chickpeas. This recipe is from the Food Network Magazine. Vegan Sauteed Winter Greens 

Almond and Apricot Rice

Almond and Apricot Rice

This almond and apricot rice recipe was adapted from the magazine Good Housekeeping. Unfortunately, I did not know what year, I just had the page. I “veganized” it by substituting the chicken broth to vegetable broth. It is delicious and I am very happy I 

Vegan Refried Kidney Beans

Vegan Refried Kidney Beans

I am a recipe hoarder! I never let a package or a magazine be thrown away without snapping a picture of a potential recipe. Even if it is not vegan as in this case. I can always adapt and change the items I do not want to 

Vegan Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Vegan Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

This vegan quinoa tabbouleh salad makes an excellent salad for a picnic. This recipe is the same as the original except instead of bulgur it is quinoa, and I also added some sunflower seeds as it adds a fantastic texture and flavor. I often make 

Raw Vegan Coconut Cream Energy Bites

Raw Vegan Coconut Cream Energy Bites

I love these raw vegan coconut cream energy bites!And I am definitely making this recipe again. I dusted the balls with maca, shredded coconut, and cocoa powder. I bought this maca powder from Trader Joe’s, and it has a recipe o the package. I never 

Vegan Mexican Tomato Rice

Vegan Mexican Tomato Rice

I eat a lot of rice, and this vegan Mexican tomato rice is one of my favorites! There are so many different ways to cook rice, but I never get tired of this delicious recipe!I often eat brown rice as it is a complete carb, 

Vegan Lentil and Chickpea Stew

Vegan Lentil and Chickpea Stew

This vegan lentils and chickpeas stew is one of those dishes I make all winter long. Lentils and chickpeas, like all legumes,  are an excellent source of protein.  In 1 cup of cooked brown lentils, there is 18 g of protein and just 36 g of 

Vegan Farro and Pears Salad

Vegan Farro and Pears Salad

This vegan pear farro salad is divine! Farro is one of my favorite grains; it is hardy and perfect for salads, served warm as a side dish, or a pilaf. I made this recipe from the Food Network Magazine as a warm side dish as well, and