WHAT IS MALANGA? Malanga is a root vegetable similar to the consistency of a potato. It has great nutritional properties and it is typically consumed in South America, Africa and some tropical regions such as Puerto Rico. I remember growing up my mom would make boiled malanga with a side of veggie meat and salad.Continue reading “Malanga Fritters”
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Blue Corn Bean Tacos
Tacos are so versatile, you can add whatever you please. Let’s taco! Beans INGREDIENTS 4 cups cooked pinto beans 1 cup water 1 tablespoon sofrito 3 tablespoons tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/8 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast INSTRUCTIONSContinue reading “Blue Corn Bean Tacos”
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Brown Butter, Toasted Garlic and Sage
Sweet Potato Gnocchi INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups cooked Purple Sweet Potato (you can use other kinds of potatoes if you prefer) 1/4 cup vegan ricotta 1 egg (slightly beaten) 1 1/2 tablespoons vegan parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper A pinch of nutmeg 1 1/2 – 2 cups all-purpose flour INSTRUCTIONSContinue reading “Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Brown Butter, Toasted Garlic and Sage”
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Penne with Sausage Cream Sauce
INGREDIENTS 2 cups Penne (or any pasta you prefer) 1 tablespoon olive oil 4-5 small garlic cloves (finely chopped) 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 3 Beyond Sausages (chopped) 1/4 cup white wine 1 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 cup petite frozen peas 1 cup fresh spinach 1/8 teaspoon turmeric Salt to taste Pepper to tasteContinue reading “Penne with Sausage Cream Sauce”
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French Toast with Blueberry Reduction
French Toast INGREDIENTS 4 slices of bread 2 eggs 1/3 cup of unsweetened coconut milk (or any milk you prefer) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons butter Chopped fresh banana (optional topping) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 375° F. Chop the slices of bread into smallContinue reading “French Toast with Blueberry Reduction”
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Chickpea Fritters
INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cups chickpeas (drained) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dill weed 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 3 tablespoons gluten free flour (or any flour you prefer) Avocado oil for frying Cilantro Aioli (seeContinue reading “Chickpea Fritters”
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Easy Healthy Blueberry Jam
INGREDIENTS 2 1/4 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon agar agar https://amzn.to/3t1Y9g8 1 tablespoon juice of a lemon Lemon zest INSTRUCTIONS Place the blueberries in a Dutch oven or medium size pot and mash them. Add the agar agar, lemon juice, lemon zest and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the honeyContinue reading “Easy Healthy Blueberry Jam”
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BBQ Tempeh Rice Bowl
Tempeh is essentially fermented soybeans. It is a great source of protein, iron, magnesium, calcium and other nutrients. Tempeh is better if you marinate it the night before or even a couple of hours before cooking it. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup Jasmin rice 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt (for theContinue reading “BBQ Tempeh Rice Bowl”
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Marinara Sauce
This is my husband’s recipe. We truly love this sauce and add it to pizza, lasagna and other pastas, even to my Puerto Rican beans and arroz guisado. INGREDIENTS 1 (28 oz) can Pastene Organic Tomatoes https://amzn.to/3r5RTTT 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon marjoram https://amzn.to/3q33fqu 1 teaspoon driedContinue reading “Marinara Sauce”
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Cashew Cream
[the_ad id=”589″] If you are looking for an alternative to regular sour cream, this non-dairy cashew cream can be added to burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas and any other dishes you would normally add sour cream. INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw cashews 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 clove of garlicContinue reading “Cashew Cream”
