Literally what I made for lunch based on what I had in the fridge today. Let’s just say that while pre-planning this week’s recipes did not go as planned, I was lucky to have these ingredients naturally go so well together! I had thought of a shaved brussel sprout salad, but did not have plans […]
Cowboy caviar: A savory, sweet, and spicy vegan bean salad (Oil Free, Vegan)
This vegan cowboy caviar is a salad that’s chock full of flavor, and simple to make. The dressing that you add to the salad is sweet, savory, and tangy all at the same time and melds perfectly with your vegetables and beans. This recipe is easy to adjust to what you have in the fridge. […]
My favorite Fattoush salad (Oil free, Vegan)
Without doubt, this salad is my favorite to make and it’s a meal in itself. This Fattoush salad fills the plates with plants for the most part, but adds texture and a bit of carb in the form of crumbled flatbread or pita. It’s incredibly healthy, but won’t leave you feeling deprived in the least. […]
Southwest vegan caesar salad (Oil Free, Vegan)
Let’s face it, sometimes salads can get a bit boring. Not to mention a very “cliche” vegan choice (don’t all of our omnivore friends think all we eat is salad?). This vegan Caesar salad is simple to make and full of flavor due to the tangy dressing (found here). Honestly, I don’t miss the dairy […]
Citrus orzo salad with chickpeas, cabbage, and tomatoes (Low fat, vegan, oil free)
This hearty orzo salad is bright and fresh with tangy citrus and fresh parsley mixed into healthy chickpeas, cabbage, and tomatoes. This recipe contains lots of healthy vegetables and can be served either as a side dish or a main dish. Because there are only two of us in our family, we usually have a […]
Creamy Ginger Tahini drizzled Carrot, Fennel, and Avocado Vegan Salad
This salad has a variety of textures and flavors that will add variety to your plant-based diet. Not to mention it’s incredibly colorful, enough to brighten up the dreariest of afternoons. The carrots and fennel are crunchy, and blend with the soft and flavorful avocado. A bright ginger citrus tahini dressing pairs beautifully with the […]
Lemon ginger bowl sauce with miso recipe (Oil free, no added sodium)
This vegan recipe for a lemon ginger sauce makes a nice and easy spreadable sauce that you can add to burgers, wraps, or bowls. It is so flavorful you only need to add some oatmilk and whisk the sauce to turn it into a salad dressing you can drizzle over a bowl. One of my […]
Chipotle Lime Mayo / Spread / Aioli recipe (Oil free, Vegan, SOS free option)
Burritos are a staple at our house. We have a bunch of variations on the standard burrito (a few recipes are on this site already, and more are to come), but this chipotle spread is tasty on every variety we’ve eaten so far. The smoky chipotle flavor combines perfectly with the hint of tangy lime […]
Oil-free Basil Pesto (Low fat, vegan)
Many pesto recipes or store-bought products contain oil. If you are following a whole-food plant based diet (or the oil-free versions of plant-based like McDougall or Forks over Knives), sometimes called WFPBNO, you are healthfully and deliciously oil-free. So what about pesto? Yes, you can actually make an entirely delicious and pesto-tasting pesto that does […]
Three favorite spreads to use as potato toppings (Vegan, no oil)
Potatoes are a staple in my diet. They are not fattening, healthy, and provide a lot of energy (I teach cardio classes at the gym, in addition to attending a lot of intense classes – need that energy!) I also noticed that my cravings for fat and sugar declined after increasing the amount of starch […]
Avocado Basil Dip or Spread (Vegan, No oil)
I love figuring out new dips to add variety to the week. I use them on and in all sorts of things, from wraps to potatoes. Especially potatoes! This Avocado Basil dip is bright, fresh, and perfect for summer. It pairs with all sorts of different plant based dishes, so you should be able to […]
Lemongrass tofu scramble (Low Fat, Vegan)
Lunch is sometimes a conundrum. You want to eat quickly, get back to work, get back to what you’re doing… but you don’t want last night’s leftovers or to grab something processed out of the cupboard. Then I discovered the tofu scramble: a flavorful, warm and filling food that is also versatile (see the next […]
