Mediterranean Tofu Pasta Salad

    INGREDIENTS 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed & dried 16 oz dried fusilli or farfalle pasta 1/2 cup red onion diced small 1 large cucumber diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved 1/2 cup Kalamata olives sliced 1/3 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed 1 can artichoke hearts, rinsed and quartered if large 1/4 cup […]

Nutty Quinoa

INGREDIENTS 1.75 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh 2 teaspoons olive oil 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil pinch kosher salt 3 green onions sliced thin 12 ounces soft tofu INSTRUCTIONS Bring water and quinoa to a boil Bring water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat and […]

Butternut Squash & Four Bean Chili

INGREDIENTS 1 tbs. extra virgin olive oil 3 cups onion chopped 1.5 cups carrots chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth 3 cups butternut squash diced 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 4 15 oz cans beans (black, pinto, cannellini, and red beans) 3 tbs. chili powder 1 tbs. cumin 1 […]

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

INGREDIENTS 4 bell peppers halved 1.5 tbs. olive oil 1 small onion diced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tbs. chili powder 2 tsp. cumin 2 tsp. paprika 1 15 oz can black beans rinse and drained 3 cups baby spinach chopped 3 cups cooked quinoa 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup cilantro chopped […]

Zucchini Meatballs

INGREDIENTS 3 zucchini medium 2 cloves garlic minced 1 egg beaten lightly 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup parmesan grated 1/4 tsp. ground pepper 2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil 1 jar tomato based marinara sauce INSTRUCTIONS Place a kitchen towel inside a medium bowl and grate zucchini into the towel. Add salt and pepper […]

Zucchini Boats

INGREDIENTS 2 zucchini 1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese 1/4 cup Beyond Meat “beefy crumbles” 1 small onion chopped 1/2 cup mushrooms chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped 1/4 cup marinara sauce INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Trim ends of zucchini and cut zucchinis lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp leaving half in tact. Keep […]

Black Bean & Beet Burgers

                            INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 large red onion finely chopped 1 can black beans low-sodium, drained and rinsed 1 cup mushrooms chopped finely 1/2 cup raw walnuts, chopped 4 small cooked beets (such as Love Beets brand) -sliced/chopped thin 1 […]

Tahini Power Sauce

INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup tahini 3 tbs. lemon juice 1 tbs. maple syrup 1 tbs. low sodium soy sauce dash sesame oil 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 garlic cloves pinch turmeric tbs. hot water to thin out INSTRUCTIONS Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add hot water as needed to […]

Stuffed Sweet Potato

INGREDIENTS 1 sweet potato 1/3 cup cooked quinoa 2 tbs. avocado 2 tbs. black beans Optional seasonings: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, black pepper, sea salt, etc. INSTRUCTIONS Cook quinoa according to package directions. Set aside. Wash sweet potato and poke outside with a fork a few times, then wrap with plastic wrap. Once […]

Southwestern Tempeh Taco Bowls

                                INGREDIENTS 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 package Tempeh such as Lightlife 1 TBSP low sodium taco seasoning 1 small can diced tomatoes 1 whole red onion 1 avocado 1 can corn kernels 1 can low sodium black […]