Tag: vegan

Corn, Poblano, Zucchini Medley   

Ingredients 2 cups zucchini, diced 2/3 cup corn, frozen or fresh 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup poblano pepper, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lime juice Directions Heat large skillet on low, add olive oil, after slightly heated,...

Asian Inspired Rice Bowls

Ingredients Cooked brown rice Avocado Green onion, chopped Sesame Seeds Soybeans, shelled Shredded carrot   Soy sauce Directions Place cooked rice in a bowl. Top with toppings of choice. Give a tiny drizzle of soy sauce.     Play With Your Food Switch out soybeans and use less avocado...

Mediterranean Potato Salad

  You’ll Need 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, skins on (about 7 medium size) ¼ cup red onion finely chopped (about a quarter of a large onion) 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped ½ cup olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice Salt Pepper   Directions Chop potatoes in a uniform...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with (or without) Bacon

You’ll Need 1 pound brussels sprouts Olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) or 2 pieces of thick cut bacon and one tablespoon olive oil or about 1 tablespoon bacon grease and 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper Directions if using bacon *Read through directions before starting to help reduce...

Endive Beet and Red Onion Salad

This dish provides some great color and is a nutritious and delicious side. You’ll Need ½ pound raw beets, trimmed 3 heads of Belgian Endives, medium 1 red onion 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar salt and pepper 3 Tablespoons olive oil 4 Tablespoons finely chopped...

Marinated Mushrooms

This wonderful recipe works as a delightful appetizer for potlucks, picnics or simply when enjoying a summertime dinner. You’ll Need: 1 pound fresh mushrooms ¼ cup lemon juice ½ cup olive oil 2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, finely chopped...

Crostini

You’ll Need French baguette Olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 375 F Thinly slice bread into approximately ¼ inch thick pieces. Lightly coat both sides in olive oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Test around 6 minutes to give you an idea of...

Carrot Soup with Dill Pesto

Many herbs are super cancer preventers. Incorporate dill into your dishes with this delightful dill, carrot soup recipe. You’ll Need: 4 large carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons butter 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup fresh dill 2 Tablespoons pine nuts 2 Tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper...

Peanut Butter Cups

Ingredients 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar 3 Tablespoons peanut butter ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ teaspoons Grapeseed oil (or other type of vegetable oil) Pinch of sea salt Directions Line medium or small size muffin tins with silicon or paper liners. On a...

Sweet Potato Haystack

Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato 1/2 medium onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 350. Leave skin on sweet potato and cut into matchstick size. Thinly slice onion Toss onion and sweet potato with olive oil and salt. Place on baking sheet lined with...

Barley Chili

Ingredients · 1 Tablespoon olive oil · 1 medium onion, diced · 2 garlic cloves, diced · 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes · 1/2 cup barley · 1 carrot, diced · 1/2 jalapeno (or as much as you want) finely diced, deseeded · 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder · 2 teaspoons cumin, ground · 1 ½ teaspoons paprika...

Pomegranate Carrot Salad

This is a unique salad that incorporates fruits and veggies and also makes a nice complement to a variety of meals. You’ll Need 4 medium carrots, shredded 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 1 Tablespoon scallions, chopped 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 Tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions...