Recipes and more

Here you will find a variety of meatless recipes, many with optional substitutes or variations. I have enjoyed eating vegetarian and vegan foods for over 30 years and I am happy to share some delicious plant based recipes, healthy clean eating tips and natural DIY for the home.   

Not a vegetarian? Try adding a couple meatless meals per week, or maybe more at some point. Even cutting back on meat consumption is beneficial in many ways, prioritizing fruits, vegetables, legumes- (lentils, peas, peanuts, beans, hummus, etc.)whole grains, nuts and healthy fats, like olive oil and avocado.

Limiting processed foods, fast foods and added sugars is important! I recommend using 

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Vegan Sweet Cheese Dip w/Fruit

Ingredients:

1. One 7 ounce container of Violife plant based cream cheese alternative.

2. 1/4 cup of almond milk or other

3. 8 Tablespoons (4 ounces) of So Delicious Coco Whip or other Whip.

4. 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.  

5. 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.

6. Sliced fresh fruit.

Instructions:

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, whip, milk, vanilla and nutmeg.

2. Mix…

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Ginger Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

1 can of pineapple chunks (20 ounces) drained.

1 package of unsweetened peach slices (16 ounces) thawed.

1 cup of fresh pear (1 med pear) chopped.

1 cup of fresh apple(1 med apple) chopped.

1 cup of fresh red or green seedless grapes.

1/4 cup of honey, or alternative agave type syrup.

3 tablespoons of orange juice.

2 teaspoons ground ginger.

Instructions:

1. In a…

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Veggie Quesadillas

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped green or red pepper

1/2 cup chopped zucchini

1/2 cup chopped yellow squash

1/2 cup chopped red onion

5 oz fresh organic baby spinach

1 tablespoon olive oil

Cooking spray or olive oil

6 (9 inch) whole wheat tortillas

1 ¼ cups vegan cheddar or mozzarella shreds or other cheese.

1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper 

1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder

 

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Frozen Mango Smoothie

Ingredients:

2 cups of fresh peeled mango or frozen mango chunks

1 1/2 cups of almond milk or other milk

1 cup of small ice cubes

1/4 cup of coconut yogurt or greek yogurt

1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

*orange juice or coconut water could be substituted for milk

 

Instructions:

1. Peel and chop fresh mango and place in freezer for 30 minutes, or use ready frozen mango chunks.

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Broccoli Rice & Bean Pan Casserole

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 small onion chopped

3 cloves garlic minced

1 cup of quick cook brown rice (not instant rice)

2 cups of almond milk or other

1 cup of vegetable broth

1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

2 1/2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces

2 cups chickpeas rinsed and drained

1 cup vegan cheddar cheese alt shreds or other

*Chick peas could be…

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Christmas Pretzel Candy

A fun and easy recipe..

Ingredients:

12 oz. white chocolate chips 

1 cup of dried cranberries

1 cup of walnuts or pecans

25 -30 mini pretzel twists

1 Tbsp coconut oil (optional if you want thinner chocolate)

Colored sprinkles or coconut flakes topping (optional)

 

Instructions:

1. Place parchment paper on a baking tray or board. Line up 25-30 pretzels on parchment paper. 

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