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Pesto grilled vegetable salad
This is the perfect spring or summer lunch. This recipe is loaded with nutritious vegetables and healthy fats! Enjoy the vegetables as a side dish for dinner! They are delicious leftovers as well so always make extra!
Quinoa + vegetable stuffed portobello
This is a perfect protein replacement for vegetarians! The quinoa is loaded with plant protein, plus all the protein you get from the vegetables themself. Feel free to play around with any vegetables you want to fill the mushroom with. This dish is easy to make and delicious every time.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
This is the perfect recipe for an afternoon snack or yummy side dish! I personally love white sweet potatoes, but you can try any potato you would like! Make sure to keep an eye on your fries the last 10 minutes of cooking, remember, every oven is different and some cook faster than others. Make sure you don’t forget fresh herbs at the market for garnish, I promise they make the dish delish!
Spring Pesto Spaghetti
Southern California decided to be 58 degrees all day on the first day of June. So I decided to create something decadent and warm for dinner. My boyfriend and I had been craving pasta so I decided to surprise him with this yummy dish! I created a delicious creamy spring pesto spaghetti. I Love topping my dishes with the delicious basil from the farmers market. You wont believe this dish is vegan with how creamy it tastes! The Banzas chickpea spaghetti used in this recipe adds protein to the dish and makes it gluten free! Enjoy!
Middle Eastern Lentils
This lentil recipe is very easy to prep and quick to cook, but tastes like it's been cooking for hours. I love the flavor cumin brings to this dish. These lentils can be used as a side dish or a main. Lentils are loaded with protein and nutrients leaving your body feeling nourished! Enjoy them with a side of veggies or on top of basmati rice!
Vegetable Stack with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
This is the perfect side or main dish for any Italian night! Try whatever vegetables you prefer in the stack. I absolutely love this pesto recipe, but the fun thing about this dish is you can do any type of sauce you would like in-between the vegetables. It all melds together and develops a delicious flavor. I love to add fresh basil on top at the herb to bring in the perfect freshness!
Black Bean + Veggie Enchiladas
I created this dish on Cinco de Mayo this year for my clients. They loved how I was able to incorporate veggies into their enchiladas and make them dairy free! Enjoy with green or red enchiladas sauce!
Kohlrabi + Fennel Salad
I was inspired to create this dish after eating at Nobu in LA a few weeks ago. I love when kohlrabi is fresh and in season! It is the perfect crunch for a fresh slaw. I was craving a light but decadent feeling dish so I wanted to add in a bit of truffle oil. It was my first time pairing miso with truffle oil, and it was delish! Enjoy this as a side dish for any Asian dinner or even put it on top of a fish taco.
Vegetable Pad Thai
Who does not like noodles with a yummy sauce, right? Almost everyone does! I love using only sesame oil and a little salt on my rice noodles, but really nothing beats my peanut satay sauce! My Vegetable Pad Thai recipe below has no protein, but feel free to add in any plant or animal protein you’d like, or even an egg!
Eggplant Parmesan
I created this recipe while cooking for a family who follows a pescatarian diet, meaning the only animal protein they eat is fish. They were craving chicken parmesan, so i figured why not make it but substitute the chicken for eggplant. This recipe has a wonderful crispy texture on the outside and perfectly cooked eggplant on the inside. To bring the cheesy flavor I replaced the cheese with nutritional yeast. This dish is very nutritious but decadent at the same time!
Curry Roasted Cauliflower
This is my go dish when using cauliflower. I absolutely love the flavor or curry powder! The golden raisins I add give the dish a nice sweetness and chew. Feel free to change up the spices and enjoy the cauliflower as a side to any yummy protein! By far has been my clients favorite side dish.
Homemade Yellow Curry Paste
The depth of flavor a homemade curry paste brings to any dish compared to a caned curry paste is out of this world! This easy and versatile recipe can be used for multiple dishes, not just curries. What are you waiting for, give my homemade yellow curry paste a try!
Vegan Avocado Mac and Cheese
Craving mac and cheese but gave up dairy a long time ago? Well, here is the perfect healthy alternative for a dairy free mac and cheese! I even threw in a few greens to make it nutrient rich.
Saag Paneer (Spinach with Indian Cheese)
Saag Panner has always been a favorite dish of mine when dining at an Indian restaurant. I have have had many different versions of this dish, but my recipe is by far my favorite. Most people are turned off by the thought of cooking Indian food, but read my recipe, try it out, and you will see just how delicious and simple it can be.
Bhindi Masala
This traditional dish you can find in all Indian restaurants. It consist of stir-fried okra with tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices creating a delicious Indian flavor. Each restaurant has its own techniques in making this dish, and here are mine!
Cauliflower Mash
Y’all, this cauliflower mash is life changing! If you like good ole southern mash potatoes, you will love this healthy version even more.
Crockpot Vegan Sweet Potato & Quinoa Chili
This vegan chili is perfect for a cold evening in front of a toasty fire! This recipe is chili with out the guilt. Packed with nutrients from all the veggies and protein from the quinoa. This dish will keep you full on those long winter nights!
Asian Baked Tofu
This recipe is for all my foodies who Asian flavors! I always aim for simple, yet delicious recipes like this asian baked tofu. I normally serve these babies over a bed of rice with my favorite roasted vegetables and some sliced avocado!
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