These vegetarian baked beans are easy to make in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker in just about an hour- no overnight soaking required! These tender baked beans are made with your favorite barbecue sauce, onions, and garlic. The perfect easy side dish! Summer may be coming to an end, but that won’t stop me…
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Creamy Vegan Macaroni and Cheese
This vegan macaroni and cheese recipe is made super smooth and creamy with coconut milk. This recipe has no cashews or nuts and requires under 30 minutes to make! I’ve been in a bit of a cooking rut this past week. I just haven’t felt very creative or inspired. Until I started messing around with…
Vegan Black Eyed Pea Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Kale
This quick and light soup is loaded with healthy southern staples like black eyed peas and sweet potatoes. This vegan recipe has no shortage of flavor, thanks to smoked paprika, garlic, and onions; serve with a side of jalapeno cornbread and you’re set for a flavorful summer meal! Oh, hello, blog world! I’ve certainly been…
Classic Vegan Zucchini Bread
This vegan zucchini bread recipe has a soft, moist inside and a crunchy, sweet crust. It’s super easy to make and uses regular zucchini bread ingredients- no funny vegan substitutes here, just a classic zucchini bread recipe. Zucchini bread is a summertime staple at my family’s house. It’s one of those desserts that my mom…
Peach and Goat Cheese Pita Pizza with Microgreens
Pita pizza with goat cheese, microgreens, and peaches may be seem fancy, but it takes just 15 minutes and 5 main ingredients to make! It’s perfect for a quick lunch or cut into slices for a party appetizer. This is my first month participating in Recipe Redux, the “first and only recipe challenge created by…
Chia Cherry Overnight Oats with Coconut Cream
Chia Cherry Overnight Oats are a healthy and easy to make breakfast that you can take on the go or enjoy as a snack! This post contains affiliate links. As I near the end of my tenure in the upper left USA, I find myself subconsciously compiling a list of favorites from the past two…
Vegan Pumpkin Pasta with Pumpkin Bean Balls
This vegan pumpkin pasta with pumpkin bean balls (AKA meatless meatballs) is just about the most festive fall vegan recipe ever. Spaghetti noodles are topped in a creamy, warming pumpkin sauce that’s perfect for cozy fall dinners. Vegan meatballs really round out pasta dishes, and I couldn’t stop myself from making them pumpkin flavored. These…
Whole Wheat Garlic Knots
These easy whole wheat garlic knots are loaded with roasted garlic and fresh parsley and take just about an hour to make. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love garlic! And bread. The combination of garlic and bread? Ooh, I can hardly deal with it. That’s where these whole wheat garlic knots…
Hearty Lentil and Quinoa Soup
You’ll love how easy it is to make this comforting and healthy vegan lentil and quinoa soup! Is there anything better than a warm bowl of soup? Soups and stews are my go to meal prep recipes because they’re quick to make and great for leftovers. One of my favorite soups is Trader Joe’s “Lentil…
Vegan Pesto Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta
This vegan pesto lasagna is a dairy-free, tofu ricotta and zucchini packed comfort food recipe that’s healthy and easy to make! Vegan pesto lasagna is a great alternative to regular tomato based lasagna. It’s a perfect dinner recipe for vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters alike! This pesto lasagna uses fresh, seasonal ingredients. Unlike the conventional…
Quinoa Edamame Salad with Cashew Miso Dressing
Quinoa edamame salad is nutrient packed and so easy to make. It takes just 30 minutes and uses 4 main ingredients! A creamy & umami cashew miso dressing adds a burst of flavor. A lot of my recipe ideas start with “What do I want for dinner this week?” and “What do I want for…