Rice and beans is a staple in Central American cuisine and it also happens to be best vegan meals ever, if prepared with the right seasoning. And if you already have the spices, it’s very cheap as well as super easy to make. I’ve made it for people who generally don’t go for beans, and they’ve told me it’s awesome. The rice also has a slightly crunchy texture that makes it different than regular rice.…
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Guac is probably the single best thing you can make when gathering together with friends or family. It evokes a fun, laid-back vibe and everyone loves it.
I’ve been making my own version for several years now, but only last year introduced a new twist that makes it even more rad: cucumber.
Cucumber adds an unexpected but welcome element of coolness, which is balanced by the warmth of red onion and jalapeño. I’ve made this …
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This fresh, filling, and delicious chia seed pudding is unlike most breakfast recipes in that you prepare it the night before, and it only takes 5 minutes to make. It’s also rich in beneficial nutrients. Coconut milk is high in medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), fatty acids which counterintuitively boost our metabolism. It also has a very creamy texture. Chia seeds – often touted as superfoods – are packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3’s, in addition to …
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Chickpea flour omelets are one of my very favorite breakfast recipes.They’re super-easy to make; high in protein, fiber, and iron; and delicious when combined with the right ingredients.
This particular chickpea flour concoction is inspired by an omelet I loved at a diner my mom and I used to go to all the time when I was younger. The diner’s still there but I don’t go anymore, because they don’t have much veg-friendly fare. Luckily, …
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Loaded with healthy fats and fiber, avocado toast may just be the best and easiest breakfast ever. This version – drizzled with lemon juice and coconut oil, and topped with sea salt, hemp seeds, and crushed red pepper – is the one I always make, and it’s absolutely delicious. It’s rich in energizing and nourishing healthy fats, but not overly filling, making it the perfect light meal to have before you head out the door …
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Do you ever feel like you just want something easy but healthy, while also tasty and comforting for dinner? I’ll often make this recipe for sautéed kale along with some potato rounds for a light dinner if I’ve had a heavy lunch or am too tired to make anything that requires forethought or energy – and it always winds up being just what I needed.
People are often surprised how delicious a big plate of …
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. I usually use quinoa shells instead of macaroni, as I prefer the size and shape. In this particular cheese sauce, I add coconut oil and white miso, which help to create a rich and earthy flavor.
The creaminess of the cashews, the cheddary-ness of the nutritional yeast, and the tartness of lemon or lime juice create a very cheesy taste and texture.
You can add any of …
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This recipe is so easy, delicious, and all-around awesome that I’ve been making it pretty much every weeknight for the past two weeks. Fresh, filling, cheesy, and a little spicy – it’s the perfect pick-me-up after a long day’s work.
Ingredients (serves 1)
I made up this recipe while I was lying in shavasana after a hot yoga class. I really should have been meditating but was instead thinking of how I could throw together a healthy and delicious but super-fast dinner that would satisfy my craving for refried beans. Given that it took under 10 minutes, I was blown away by how good it was. It really hits the spot and is so delicious and filling!
Ingredients…
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