This vegan cilantro jalapeno pesto is a zippy, Mexico-inspired spread made with pepitas or sunflower seeds, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, nutritional yeast, and more. It’s delightful on spiralized vegetables, pasta, and sandwiches, and as a dip for quesadillas and chips. This morning, I was listening to an interview with Humble The Poet on Q, an…
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High Protein Tempeh Chili (Vegan)
This high protein tempeh chili with sweet potato, pinto beans, plenty of chili spice, and cocoa powder is the ultimate game day chili. Serve with quinoa, yogurt, pickled jalapenos, cilantro, and cornbread. With the change in season, I sense that we’re all once again craving warm food. For me, this has coincided nicely with an…
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…
Maple Coconut Grain Free Granola
This maple coconut grain-free granola is the perfect topping for overnight oats and smoothie bowls. Made with almonds, coconut, and chia seeds, and sweetened exclusively with maple syrup, it’s sure to become a favourite. Grain-free diets have exploded in popularity thanks to the keto/paleo craze. While I’ve never been one to jump on the diet…
Green Goddess Pesto Pasta Salad
A pasta salad featuring a green goddess pesto made with basil or parsley, avocado, cashews, lemon, garlic, nutritional yeast, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Perfect for a dish to pass or potluck gathering! Yesterday, one of my best friends hosted a gathering at her place. Beyond the delicious food and drink (plantain tortillas, quinoa taco…
Vegan Breakfast Sandwich with Tempeh, Avocado, and Tomato
This vegan breakfast sandwich with tempeh, avocado, and tomato isn’t kidding around. It’s piled high with tempeh chorizo, avocado, beet hummus, tomato, mustard, and pickled jalapenos. You can use a bagel, bread, or an English muffin as your base. Six days out of seven, I reach for standard breakfast fare: overnight oats, sourdough toast with…
Matcha Avocado Mint Chip Smoothie
This matcha avocado mint chip smoothie consists of a healthy blend of avocado, frozen banana, matcha, mint, non-dairy milk, and cacao nibs. You’ll fall head over heels for this drink with a consistency resembling a milkshake! I tend to go through spells with smoothies. Either I’m chugging them like they’re going out of style, or…
Southwestern Tofu Scramble Burritos
These Southwestern Tofu Scramble Burritos are filled with a pinto bean and tofu scramble, quick pickled jalapenos, guacamole, and salsa. They are packed protein and staying power, making them the perfect hungry person’s meal! Tofu scramble is one of my go-to meals when I need to get dinner on the table in a short amount…
Ultra Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding
This ultra creamy chocolate chia pudding recipe is made with an instant cashew milk base. It’s best topped with berries, chia jam, cacao nibs, and hemp seeds for a nourishing breakfast or snack! Ahhhh, chia pudding. That vegan breakfast staple that we all love, but are afraid to admit that we are never quite satisfied…
Vegan Macrobiotic Bowls with Adzuki Beans and Turmeric Tahini Sauce
Healthy, wholesome vegan macrobiotic bowls with marinated adzuki beans and turmeric tahini sauce require minimal prep and cooking time, making them a great choice for a weeknight dinner. They are also perfect for workday lunches! I enjoyed a vegan macrobiotic bowl at Fresh restaurant during a half marathon weekend in Toronto in May. It was…