Tag: dinner

  • Whole-Food Plant-Based Paella (Instant Pot)

    This recipe was inspired by Vegetable Paella with Chickpeas at Cook Nourish Bliss. There were a few adjustments I already had in mind from a veggie paella dish from the local food co-op (roasted red onions, capers), and a couple other changes along the way as well. The recipe below uses an Instant Pot pressure cooker, and…

  • Weeknight Chickpea Burritos

    Weeknight Chickpea Burritos

    Nearly every chickpea taco or burrito recipe I’ve ever seen involves either roasting or mashing chickpeas. Those are fine options, but I was more interested in an easy-to-make chickpea filling with both evenly spiced flavor and great texture. Not only is the seasoned filling easy to make, but it’s great in burritos and highly versatile…

  • Mexican Torta

    A true staple, this Mexican torta is suitable for lunch, dinner, or an anytime mini-meal. Not only does it taste great, but the combination of veggies, healthy fats, protein and fiber in this sandwich make it equally hearty and nutritious. Mexican Torta As with most sandwiches I make, nothing is measured in this recipe. So,…

  • Tempeh Paella

    Tempeh Paella

    Tempeh paella combines delicious tempeh and fresh asparagus with traditional saffron seasoned rice. The resulting dish is very hearty and has the home-cooked feel that is nearly impossible to find while dining out. If you can’t find saffron locally, try a reputable online retailer such as Spices Inc. to purchase threads of saffron for this recipe. I…

  • Seitan Wellington

    If you’re in the mood for a tasty, warm, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal, then look no further. Seitan wellington is a dish inspired by the classic beef wellington. This is a very loosely put together recipe, and I may tighten it up in the future. For now, use your best judgment given the ingredients and…

  • Vegan Butterflake Rolls

    Vegan Butterflake Rolls

    Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I’ve decided to take a quick break from my mostly healthy recipes and bring you something quite the opposite. I spent the better part of the day perfecting these vegan butterflake rolls, and they came out of the oven more buttery, flaky, and delicious than I could have hoped! Not only…

  • Julienned Carrots & Zucchini with Pasta

    Julienned Carrots & Zucchini with Pasta

    This twist on fettuccine primavera has vegetables and pasta put together so naturally it’s bliss. The carrot, zucchini and pasta get together for a culinary ménage à trois that takes about as long to make as a plate of pasta and marinara. If you don’t have a julienne slicer, this might take a bit of time to…

  • Coarsely Mashed Carrot and Rutabaga

    Coarsely Mashed Carrot and Rutabaga

    Some of the best recipes are ones that only need one or two non-stock standard ingredients. This easy side dish brings a fresh aroma to the plate, plus it’s a great sub for mashed potatoes. This recipe can be prepared as a puree instead of a mash, but you’ll lose the distinct fragrances of carrot…

  • Sautéed Radicchio

    Lately, we’ve been trying to find new or rarely used vegetables pick up at the market. This last trip, the vegetable of choice was radicchio, which looks suspiciously like a miniature red cabbage. Instead of using it to simply garnish a salad, here’s a great way to prepare sautéed radicchio wedges. This piece of produce…