If you are looking for a meaty dish that is unique and familiar at the same time, try bean, chickpea, and lentil vegan chili. This chili is hearty, filling, and meaty. The unique blend of spices provides a non-traditional flavour, without making the chili too different. Bean, chickpea, and lentil vegan chili is a low…
Month: February 2019
Vegan Meatballs
Meatballs are delicious and satisfying. Vegans and meat eaters will enjoy these meatballs. Vegan meatballs are great in a variety of dishes: spaghetti with meatballs, meatball stroganoff, sweet and sour meatballs, and more. This recipe was inspired by the “Seitan Meatballs” recipe from The Gentle Chef Cookbook. With some variations in ingredients, the following meatball recipe…
Spaghetti and Vegan Meatballs with Vegan Alfredo Sauce
I like Alfredo sauce. Rich, cheesy, and full of flavour, Alfredo sauce is perfect for spaghetti, fettuccini, or macaroni. Vegan spaghetti with meatballs and Alfredo sauce is a robust and filling main dish. Vegan Alfredo Sauce To make a rich vegan Alfredo sauce, start by soaking half a cup of raw cashews for at least…
Bok choy and mixed vegetable stir fry with quinoa
Bok choy and mixed vegetable stir fry with quinoa is a healthy and quick dish. This stir fry is light tasting, simple, and low in fat. Quinoa is a healthy, high protein grain that cooks quickly, and is a versatile base for many different dishes. This stir fry can also be served with rice or noodles…
Gluten Free Protein Shortbread Cookies
I always loved shortbread, but as a vegan had given up on shortbread cookies. They never seemed the same without butter…until now. This recipe is for strawberry shortbread cookies with chocolate chips, but can be easily modified to make classic shortbread cookies. Instead of using large amounts of icing sugar, these cookies are made with…
Little Round Potatoes
Little round potatoes are flavourful and fancy. They are perfect as an appetizer or side dish.The double cooking process makes the potatoes soft and tender on the inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. A small amount of vegetable broth mixed with seasonings makes the perfect sauce. If you are looking for a simple side…
Seasoned rice with guacamole salsa
Are you looking for something simple, quick, and tasty? Seasoned rice with guacamole salsa is an easy and health option. Customize the salsa ingredients to your liking. If you are not a fan of tomatoes, leave them out. Use red, green orange, or yellow bell peppers – or all of these! For mild salsa, use…
Asian Cauliflower Salad
Fresh, easy, tasty. Just the way salad should be! Asian cauliflower salad is quick to prepare in the food processor. It has a robust but light flavour. Perfect as a side dish, but filling enough to be a main dish. Asian cauliflower salad is a convenient dish to bring to a potluck. This salad maintains…
Lemon Garlic Pasta with Coconut Soy Curls
If you enjoy pasta but would like something unique and different, lemon garlic pasta with coconut soy curls is surprisingly simple. This pasta dish is unique and satisfying. Meat eaters and vegans will enjoy the crunchy coconut soy curls; they are very meaty, and healthy, too. The slight sweetness of coconut compliments the lemon garlic…
Coconut Curry
Curry dishes are versatile and tasty. Coconut curry is one of my favourites. This particular dish tastes like a vegan version of butter chicken. It is made with soy chunks for the meat, which are quick and very easy to prepare. A variety of vegetables can be used in this type of coconut curry dish….
Red Pepper Guacamole
Here is a tomato-free red pepper guacamole salsa. Great for people who dislike tomatoes. Even if you do like tomatoes, you will enjoy this guacamole. It is unique and fresh with the perfect flavour and texture to use as a dip or topping. Tomato-free guacamole salsa tastes great with tortilla chips or tacos. It is…
No Beef Stir Fry
I used to make a ground beef hamburger stir fry before I was vegan, and now I have discovered a healthier, easier option – vegan no beef stir fry. It uses dehydrated soy mince, also called textured vegetable protein or TVP. This vegan no beef stir fry can be made with any variety of vegetables…
Amazing Hummus
This amazing hummus is thick, flavourful, and healthy. Hummus is a hearty dip made from chickpeas, and it goes well with a variety of foods. Anything that is good with dip is good with hummus! The recipe for this amazing hummus comes together quickly, just 40 seconds in a Vitamix with a tamper, and has…
Low Fat Protein Muffins
If you are looking for a quick and easy muffin recipe that is also healthy, these low fat protein muffins are a delicious option. You can make muffins from start to finish in less than half an hour! They are light, fluffy, and soft, with just the right amount of sweetness. These mini muffins can…