Summer Treat Smoothie

Summer treat smoothie is a delicious blend of watermelon, banana, apple, orange, and strawberries. Enjoy a sweet, tropical taste. When watermelon starts to get too ripe, it can start to develop a grainy texture. Grainy watermelon is not as enjoyable to eat as fresh, perfectly textured watermelon. But overripe or grainy watermelon works great in…

Spinach, pear, and cranberry salad

Spinach, pear, and cranberry salad is easy to make, and is a lightly sweet and healthy side dish that goes well with a variety of meals. The ingredients are simple, and include: Maple syrup Balsamic vinegar Olive oil Oregano Small amount of chipotle pepper Spinach Diced pears Dried cranberries Sliced almonds Pumpkin seeds This spinach,…

Noodle Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

Noodle stir fry with peanut sauce is a quick way to make a delicious and healthy meal. You can use any kind of noodles. Rice noodles or spaghetti work very well in this recipe. The sauce has a robust peanut flavour.  Easily make the sauce spicier or milder according to your preferences. With this rich…

The Easiest Curry

I always thought curry was a spice that was made of one thing…the curry plant or something. Many years after I first heard of curry, I learned that curry powder is a spice blend. With my limited knowledge of curry, I’m not sure if the blend for this recipe is typical, but I found it…

Smoothie Bowl

A smoothie bowl is like eating an ice cream sundae – but it is healthy! Make a creamy, thick smoothie, and then top with fruit, seeds, nuts, and any other toppings you want. I rarely measure ingredients for smoothies. It is easy to use whatever fruit I have on hand. Frozen fruit and a bit…

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…

Cauliflower Noodle Bowl Stir Fry

A noodle bowl is a quick and simple meal that is easily customizable. A combination of vegetables, noodles, and sauce is warm, filling, and tasty! This cauliflower noodle bowl is made with peanut orange sauce that is a little spicy, a little sour, and a little sweet – a winning combination! Make leftover pasta more…

Meaty vegan chili

A meaty, filling, and flavorful vegan chili. This chili is not like eating a bowl of just beans! This chili is high in protein and low in fat. The base is made from textured vegetable protein (unflavored dehydrated soy protein) and crumbled tofu, sautéed until crispy. Add tomato sauce, beans, sautéed vegetables, and spices for…

Thai Soup

This spicy Thai soup is made with coconut milk and vegetable broth as a base, plus onions, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, chickpeas, mung beans, garlic, and soy vegetarian chicken. Spices such as lime, cilantro, and ginger compliment the main flavors of curry and garam masala. Cook’s note: sautée the vegetables one at a time and…

Lentil Chili

From: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrueltyFreeLiving/videos/1684464794911539/ Quick and good chili. Sautée onions and garlic while red lentils cook in a separate pot. Sautée peppers. Add spices (cumin, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper). Add tomato sauce, black beans, and cooked lentils.

Stir fry greens with quinoa

Quinoa cooked in vegetable broth Stir fry Vegetables on top such as peppers, radishes, tomatoes, and avocado Stir fry includes: Onions Greens such as radish tops, kale, and Swiss chard Mix of crushed/ground fresh garlic, chives, and sage Hemp hearts Walnuts Pumpkin seeds Molasses Lemon juice Vegan Parmesan Nutritional yeast