OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
Baked Sweet Plantains
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 12-14 minutes | YIELD: 8 servings I tried my first plantain while on vacation in Puerto Rico a few years ago. The starchiness of these members of the banana family both surprised and pleased me. I knew they would pair well with the warm…
Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Yogurt Frosting
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 27-30 minutes | YIELD: 10 cupcakes This classic combo tastes great on a sandwich, but in cupcakes? Even better! Best of all, these ones are guilt free and they wear many hats! Learn more in the tip below. 1¼ cups (300 ml) whole wheat pastry…
Fresh Strawberries with Chocolate-Orange Avocado Mousse
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 11 servings This mousse is so rich and decadent, you won’t believe it’s vegan and made with avocados! 2 avocados, pitted and peeled ½ cup (120 ml) cocoa powder 1/3 cup (80 ml) brown-rice syrup or yacon syrup 1…
Skillet Cornbread
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 25-30 minutes | YIELD: 12 wedges My mouth is watering as I write this. Skillet cornbread is an absolute favorite of mine, and this one is 100% Clean. Just try not to eat it all at once! YOU WILL NEED: 1 x 8-or 9-inch cast-iron skillet Olive…
No-Cheese Raspberry Cheesecake
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 1 hour | YIELD: 12 slices You must be wondering how this is possible right? Well, believe me it tastes so good you won’t believe it! It’s a sinful treat brought down to a Clean level with healthful ingredients and a killer taste…
Gourmet Veggie English Muffin Pizzas
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 6 minutes | YIELD: 4 pizzas Pizza is the ultimate fast food. But, in most cases, it’s also the ultimate fat food. You can make a healthier version using the ingredients listed here in the time it takes you to order a regular pizza and…
Thai Egg Stir-Fry with Tomatoes
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 10 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Egg stir-fries offer tons of vegetables along with the complete-protein benefits of eggs. In this recipe, Thai basil imparts its sweet licorice flavor for a unique and exotic taste. It’s quick, easy,…
Penne with No-Cook Sun-Dried Tomato Tofu Cream, Artichoke Hearts and Basil
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 10 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 2-cup servings A creamy cream-less pasta that’s vegan, too? Today is indeed your lucky day! 1 lb (454 g) whole wheat penne rigate, made without eggs 1 x 12-oz (340 g) package silken soft tofu, drained, at room…
Lemon Orzo with Edamame, Orange Peppers and Cherry Tomatoes
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 8 to 10 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings Orzo is the Italian word for barley. In the past, this rice-sized pasta was made from barley. Nowadays, it is made from wheat semolina. It is a light pasta option that pairs well with tons of…
Mediterranean Breeze Bowl with Lemon Garlic Tahini Sauce
PREP: 5 minutes | COOK: 15 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Because it’s a breeze to make and it makes you feel like you’re sitting at a Mediterranean seaside caf when you eat it! The pepperoncini adds a delightful spicy, pickled kick. 1 cup (240 ml) quinoa ½…
Mediterranean Panini
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 4-6 minutes | YIELD: 2 servings Who wouldn’t want to dine on delicious panini complete with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, spinach and toasted bread? Best of all, these quality ingredients provide the nutrients the body needs to…
Korean Pancakes with Kimchi and Scallions
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 4 x 10-inch pancakes These savory pancakes, called pajeon, contain scallions and almost anything else you’d like to add. The kimchi, a cabbage-based Korean dish, gives them a spicy, fermented dimension that I’m…