OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
Eggless Egg Salad
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 4 x ¾-cup servings I love this tofu-based egg salad because it’s easy, cholesterol free and it tastes just like the real thing. (Psst, the secret is the black salt.) 2 Tbsp (30 ml) all-natural vegan mayonnaise (Try:…
Delightful Strawberry Spinach an Broccoli Salad with Macadamia Nuts
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 8 x 1-cup servings Aren’t the salads in this book unique? It’s amazing how inspiring a few new ingredients can be. For this dish, I took my favorite nuts and paired them with my favorite berries to add some…
Bulgur with Black Kabuli Chickpeas
PREP: 1 hour | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 8 x 1-cup servings Bulgur, a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, is absolutely packed full of fiber. Pair it with black chickpeas and you’ve got a meal that’s pleasing to both the eye and the digestive system! 1 cup…
Farro Salad with Watercress Beets and Caramelized Red Onions
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 1 hour | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings Farro, a type of wheat, is crunchy and hearty and provides tons of fiber to keep your digestive system running smoothly. Don’t take my word for it, though! Try this recipe and I’m sure that you…
Bring the Heat Baked Blue Corn Chips
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 10-12 minutes | YIELD: 48 chips Clean corn chips? Enough said! This perfectly tasty snack packs a sassy kick that will keep your guests grabbing for just one more handful! 8 whole grain blue corn tortillas (6 inches in diameter) Eat-Clean…
Moroccan Chickpea Spread
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 2½ cups Like hummus, this spread is based on chickpeas a hearty legume high in protein and starch. Throw in some truly Moroccan ingredients, like cumin and turmeric, and you’ve got yourself a tasty spread that’s…
Brown Rice Squares with Coconut Cashew Dipping Sauce
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 45-50 minutes | YIELD: 20 squares This flavorful and unique appetizer is likely to become the life of your next party. Plus, it’s perfect for gluten-free guests! COCONUT CASHEW DIPPING SAUCE ½ cup (120 ml) reduced-fat coconut milk 1 Tbsp…
Dried Fruit and Nut Bars
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 16 x 2-inch squares This bar recipe is very flexible, as long as you keep the proportions the same. Feel free to make it your own by changing up the dried fruits and nuts to suit your tastes. ½ cup (120 ml) whole oat flour…
Red Pepper Cheesecake with Apricot Peach Compote
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 60 minutes | YIELD: 12 slices Don’t be confused by the word cheesecake this savory dish actually makes a delicious appetizer or side dish! Made with yogurt, tofu and egg whites, it’s high in protein, yet very low in fat. Bonus: It…
Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 2 cups It’s a dip! It’s a spread! It’s also my daughter Rachel’s favorite food. Whenever I serve it at family gatherings, she gobbles it right up. This recipe is her new favorite because it boasts…
Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 1 cup This versatile sauce can be used in a variety of ways and can be made out of any number of ingredient combinations. I’ve branched out to combine cilantro (one of my favorite herbs) with pumpkin seeds (which are…
Baked Mini Pepper Poppers
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 15 minutes | YIELD: About 30 stuffed peppers This is my Eat-Clean version of jalapeo poppers, cleaned up by skipping the breading, using low-fat yogurt cheese and baking them instead of frying. They’re a big hit at parties and no one…