It's so easy to make chunky granola at home! All you need is a handful of pantry staples and you'll have versatile, peanut granola clusters in under 30 minutes. This is my go-to chunky granola recipe that I meal prep for breakfast all the time. It's a chunky granola, thanks to the addition of peanut […]
Vegan Banana Nut Muffins
These soft and fluffy vegan banana muffins are warmly spiced, ready in just about 30 minutes, and are dappled with chocolate chips and pecans. Here's how you know these muffins are delicious: I don't really like bananas (gasp!) but I love these vegan banana muffins. After all, banana gives muffins a fantastic tender texture and […]
Creamy Lemon Chickpeas & Leeks
This 25-minute recipe features golden sauteed leeks simmered with chickpeas in a garlicky lemon-dappled cream sauce. This is a low effort, protein-packed vegetarian dish! For the second installment in my Craveable Vegetables series, we're making lemon-zested creamy chickpeas and leeks. Leeks are in the same family as garlic and onion, so expect a lot of […]
Breakfast Cookies Two Ways (Peanut Butter or Almond Butter!)
You can mix up these delicious breakfast cookies in under 30 minutes using peanut butter or almond butter! This recipe features classic Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies and Almond Cherry Breakfast Cookies. Both are freezable, versatile, and nutrient-packed! When I get tired of granola and baked oatmeal for breakfast, I switch over to making these breakfast […]
Gochujang Roasted Broccoli with Ginger Miso Dressing
This Gochujang Roasted Broccoli is an easy way to make broccoli craveable! It takes just a few minutes of prep and the broccoli is drizzled with a tangy Ginger Miso Dressing. One of my goals this year is to add more salads and vegetable sides dishes to the blog. And let me just say, I […]
Balsamic Marinated Lentil Chickpea Salad
Lentils and chickpeas are marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette and served over quinoa and hummus in this tangy meal prep salad. Each week I prep at least one lunch recipe, and Marinated Lentils and Marinated Chickpeas often play a part. This Marinated Lentil and Chickpea Salad is what happens when you turn those two recipes […]
Sheet Pan Breakfast Potatoes & Veggies
Potatoes, veggies, and eggs cook together on one sheet pan in this easy Sheet Pan Breakfast! This versatile recipe is perfect for breakfast-for-dinner or weekend brunch. As a savory breakfast lover, this sheet pan breakfast recipe was a game changer for me. Potatoes and a few veggies (peppers, onions, and broccoli) are tossed with a […]
Roasted Squash and Potatoes Sheet Pan Meal
These roasted squash and potato bowls are made on one sheet pan and seasoned with pesto. Add black beans for a well-rounded lunch or meal prep recipe. These roasted squash and potato bowls are an easy and flavorful sheet pan dinner. The potatoes, squash, and black beans all roast together on one sheet pan. The […]
Roasted Vegetable Flatbread Pizzas
Balsamic-roasted vegetables are piled high on flatbread in this super easy and delicious vegetarian dinner! This recipe makes 4 servings of pizza. It's no secret that flatbread makes deliciously crisp, cracker-like pizzas. Roasted vegetable pizzas are some of my favorite kinds to pick up from the freezer aisle (yes, even the food blogger loves a […]
Vegetarian Tortellini Soup
This easy vegetarian tortellini soup is loaded with veggies and cheesy tortellini and it's ready in just over 30 minutes! This soup is easy to adapt to be vegan and can be made in advance. Tortellini soup has always been one of my top 5 favorite soup recipes. I make this vegetarian tortellini soup every […]
Stewed Chickpeas in Red Pepper Sauce
Chickpeas are stewed in a tangy, smoky, and savory red pepper sauce in this protein-packed vegetarian main. The seasonings are inspired by Muhammara, imparting rich flavor in every bite. This is the first recipe in my new Budget-Friendly Beans series where I show you how to make beans the star of your dinner! Two cans […]
Lemony Kale White Bean Soup
This White Bean Soup is dappled with fresh lemon flavor and made with hearty, nutritious pantry staples! Readers have been making and loving my Instant Pot White Bean Soup for years, so I figured it was finally time to share a white bean soup recipe written just for stovetop. The result is a (vegan!) white […]
Orange Spiced Cranberry Sauce
Orange and cinnamon are a natural complement to the sweetness of cranberry sauce! This Orange Cranberry Sauce uses one small 12 ounce bag of cranberries, but can easily be doubled and frozen. I have to admit that I didn't grow up eating cranberry sauce, and I didn't really start enjoying it until a few years […]
Balsamic Roasted Fall Vegetables
Roasted fall vegetables like sweet potato and Brussels sprouts are tossed in balsamic vinegar and combined with diced apples and pecans for the perfect fall side dish. Fall vegetables are the absolute best vegetables for roasting because they are hardy and most of them take about the same amount of time to roast. This dish […]
Savory Butternut Squash Casserole
This savory butternut squash casserole is a comforting side that comes together in one baking dish with leeks, asiago cheese, and a buttery panko topping. If you're looking for something to make other than Roasted Butternut Squash or Sweet Potato Casserole, then it's time to make a Butternut Squash Casserole! This is a pretty simple, […]
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
This Broccoli Cheddar Casserole is a comforting way to get a big serving of broccoli on the table! My take on this classic dish is made with a homemade cheese sauce instead of canned soup, buttery crackers, and fresh or frozen broccoli. This is my spin on a classic casserole! It's a cheesy, veggie-packed broccoli […]
Mushroom Wild Rice Casserole
Classic mushroom rice casserole gets an elevated spin with a from-scratch asiago cream sauce, Cajun-spiced panko topping, and a wild rice blend! Hello, comfort food season! As a bonafide vegetarian casserole lover, I'm so excited to share this this Mushroom Wild Rice Casserole! It has a rich, creamy Asiago sauce (similar to this Orzo Broccoli […]
Orange Couscous Stuffed Acorn Squash
Orange-zested and spiced couscous is piled high in roasted acorn squash, then topped with an herby pistachio-parsley topping in this centerpiece worthy vegetarian main! Everything comes together in an hour and can be prepped in advance. I've had this vegetarian main dish in the works for months. It started off as a simple couscous pilaf […]
Air Fryer Herby Croutons
These crispy golden herby croutons are made in the air fryer in just 15 minutes! They freeze well, so you can make a big batch to keep on hand for salads. We have a big salad for lunch or dinner at least once a week, and these herby croutons are usually the star of the […]
Kale Pasta Salad with Ginger Dijon Dressing
Bursting with flavor from a tangy-sweet Ginger Dijon Dressing, this Fall Kale Pasta Salad is perfect for lunch or dinner parties! Each serving boasts 20 grams of protein, thanks to protein pasta, lemon-marinated chickpeas, and toasted pecans. Finely shredded and massaged kale and protein pasta meet fall flavors in this zesty, sweet, and craveable Kale […]
Roasted Butternut Squash & Gnocchi over Whipped Goat Cheese
Roasted butternut squash and gnocchi are served over whipped maple goat cheese in this impressive fall sheet pan dinner! After making my Sheet Pan Baked Gnocchi last week, I decided to get into the fall spirit and make a fall version of that recipe. The result is this: It may sound like a lot, but […]
Slow Cooker Red Lentil Soup
Made with warming spices and simple pantry staples, this Slow Cooker Red Lentil Soup is the perfect fix it and forget it recipe to make on cold days. This red lentil soup is richly seasoned, cozy, and somewhere between a soup and a curry, thanks to seasonings like garam masala, coriander, and cumin. It's adapted […]
Black Bean Tater Tot Casserole
This vegetarian tater tot casserole is made with smoky black bean chili seasonings, a handful of veggies, and golden tater tots. This hotdish is as nutritious as it is comforting! Tater tots are the perfect comforting topping in this vegetarian black bean hot dish. I grew up eating tater tot green bean casserole, and black […]
Honey Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Oven-roasted broccoli with a honey mustard glaze is a simple yet flavorful side dish that's easy enough to make for weeknight dinners. Ready in under 30 minutes using mostly pantry staples! This honey garlic roasted broccoli features tender-yet-crisp broccoli dappled with sweet honey and zesty mustard flavors. Fall is for roasting vegetables, and what better […]
Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup
This Tomato Orzo Soup features a creamy tomato base and is ready in under 30 minutes using pantry staples. This soup is rich, cozy, and filling enough to be a main! I'm calling this Tomato Orzo Soup my grown-up take on Spaghetti-O's. Although it doesn't have meatballs, it tastes like what I imagine a more […]
Roasted Garlic Chickpea Noodle Soup
Dappled with fresh ginger and lemon juice, this Roasted Garlic Chickpea Noodle Soup is like a hug in a bowl! It uses egg noodles and chickpeas for a hearty vegetarian take on classic chicken noodle soup. There's no soup quite like chicken noodle soup, so us vegetarians invented the chickpea noodle soup. I already have […]
Blueberry Corn Muffins
These are classic cornbread muffins, but made even better with the addition of blueberries! Made in just about 30 minutes using pantry staples. Save the Jiffy cornbread mix for corn casserole, I'm going to show you how to make the most delicious corn muffins from scratch! Even better, we're adding fresh blueberries for a pop […]
Broccoli Chickpea Bowls
Roasted broccoli and chickpeas are served with farro and a zesty-tangy tahini dressing in this easy sheet pan recipe! These bowls take just over 30 minutes to make and are packed with nutritious plant-based ingredients. Simple, nutritious ingredients and minimal prep is what these Broccoli Chickpea Bowls are all about! Broccoli florets and chickpeas are […]
Spiced Carrot & Chickpea Bowls
Bursting with flavor from a lemon-honey glaze and warming spices, these Carrot & Chickpea Bowls are fantastic for weeknight dinners. All you need is 10 minutes of active cooking time to make this protein-packed vegetarian meal! Carrots and chickpeas on their own may not be the most exciting, but when combined with cozy spices (coriander! […]
Pinto Beans and Rice (One Pot)
Ready in just over 30 minutes and made in one pot, this recipe for Pinto Beans and Rice is sure to be a staple! It uses enchilada sauce for an instant flavor boost, and is fantastic on its own or as the base for burrito bowls. Like many vegetarians, rice and beans is a staple […]
Crispy Chickpea Tacos with Chimichurri-Inspired Sauce
Perfect for busy nights, these Crispy Chickpea Tacos are ready in 30 minutes and have the perfect amount of crunch! Roasted chickpeas are drizzled with an herby chimichurri-style sauce that takes just a few minutes to mix up, creating a mix of tangy, smoky, and savory flavors. If you need a quick weeknight meal that's […]
Crispy Chicken Fried Tofu
This chicken fried tofu is battered, coated in breadcrumbs then air fried or deep fried until golden brown and crispy! Inspired by the method used to make fried chicken, this is my favorite way to make tofu nuggets. Meet one of my favorite comfort foods: Crispy Chicken Fried Tofu . Marinated in pickle juice and […]
Italian-Seasoned Tofu Crumbles
These Italian-Seasoned Tofu Crumbles are a plant-based swap inspired by ground Italian sausage. They're ready in just 30 minutes and the perfect addition to pizza, lasagna, and pasta! I developed this recipe because I wanted a plant-based swap for ground Italian sausage my recipes. As a Midwesterner, I grew up on ground sausage. As a […]
Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Mushrooms & Spinach
Buttery croissants are paired with salty feta, savory mushrooms, and eggs in this easy Croissant Breakfast Casserole! This is a fantastic vegetarian breakfast casserole to serve to a crowd. On a recent trip to Costco I picked up a 12 pack of croissants with no plan, and was left wondering what in the world to […]
Green Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
Packed with green veggies, green enchilada sauce, and veggie chorizo, this enchilada-inspired quinoa casserole is a dump & bake recipe that's jam-packed with flavor and nutrition! I'll be the first to admit that coming up with another quinoa casserole that sets itself apart from the every popular Quinoa Black Bean Casserole and my favorite Quinoa […]
Sticky Orange Tofu
Sweet, tangy, and inspired by Chinese orange chicken, my vegetarian Orange Tofu is a weeknight staple! The tofu is baked until crisp and golden, and overall the recipe requires only 15 minutes of active time. This orange tofu is officially my go-to tofu recipe for when I want to impress guests! It's also a great […]
Cucumber Edamame Noodle Salad
Cucumber, edamame, and noodles are tossed in a salty-sweet sesame-soy sauce and served with toasted cashews in this 15 minute vegetarian lunch. My kitchen heats up quickly in the summer, so my answer is to pivot to lots of cold and refreshing recipes like sesame-soy noodle salad. I paired this with orange tofu a few […]
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
If you're looking for a vegan swap for condensed mushroom soup or a non-dairy cream of mushroom soup to use as a casserole base, this is it! I've used this recipe dozens of times over the years to make comforting dairy-free casseroles, but it's also great as a standalone soup. I've been making vegan cream […]
Warm Lentil Potato Salad
This warm lentil salad features roasted baby potatoes, a zesty dill vinaigrette, and a handful of protein and fiber-rich vegetarian ingredients! This salad is perfect as a side or main dish. Welcome back to my protein-packed vegetarian meals series! I'm always trying to come up with new ways to serve simple plant-based ingredients, and I […]
Honey Garlic Sauce
Sweet, savory, and garlicky, this Honey Garlic Sauce takes just 10 minutes to make and is perfect as a dipping sauce, tossed with your go-to protein, or drizzled over rice. Whether you're looking for a honey garlic sauce recipe for stir-fries, dipping, or tossing, I have you covered! This sweet, salty, and savory honey garlic […]
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