Say hello to your new favourite fall harvest salad. This roasted delicata squash and fig kale salad also features toasted pecans, red onion, and celery, giving it plenty of flavour and textural contrast. I’m beginning to wonder if I should change the name of this blog from UpBeet Kitchen to “Delightful Delicata,” based on the…
Side Dishes
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Parmesan
This healthy vegan sweet potato casserole with pecan ‘Parmesan’ is perfect for special occasions because it’s loved by vegans and non-vegans alike. Mashed sweet potato combined with roasted garlic forms the base of this hearty casserole, and it’s topped with crispy kale and pecan ‘Parmesan.’ This a great vegan and gluten-free dish to serve on…
Simple Watermelon, Feta, and Basil Salad with Balsamic Reduction
This Watermelon, Feta, and Basil Salad with Balsamic Reduction is summer on a platter! Cubes of juicy watermelon are drizzled with homemade balsamic reduction and topped with fresh basil and feta. Make it vegan by omitting the feta and topping it with cubed avocado or toasted walnuts instead! Here in southern Ontario, the July heat…
Raw Romaine Taco Boats with Tofu Ricotta
Raw romaine taco boats with a zippy tofu ricotta that is 1000 times tastier than dairy ricotta! This Mediterranean-inspired warm weather meal features in-season romaine lettuce, tomato, mint, and cucumber, and is packed with protein thanks to the tofu. In the heat of summer, I’m all about fuss-free, no-cook/low-cook meals. Look around at your local…
Buffalo Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Tahini Ranch Dressing
A healthier take on Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, this Buffalo Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Tahini Ranch fits the bill for those days when you’re craving healthy comfort food.
Smoked Tofu, Strawberry, and Asparagus Kale Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing + Introducing the July Salad a Day Challenge!
Hey, friends! You all know I love my salads (exhibit A, B, and C). In case you don’t follow me on Instagram, I’m going to announce it here, too! I’m hosting a Salad a Day Challenge for the month of July. I will be publishing 20-30 salad recipes (I’m aiming for one recipe per day)…
Tempeh Chorizo
This tempeh chorizo is guaranteed to please vegans and omnivores alike! It’s intensely flavourful and can stand in for the “real thing” on pizza, breakfast burritos and sandwiches, quesadillas, salads, and more! Rich in complete protein and without a single processed ingredient, I can’t think of a healthier (or more delicious!) faux meat!