Category Archives: Spread

Chickpea Roll

This is a very easy recipe to put together.  The only thing you want to plan ahead is to thaw out the pastry for about 40 minutes.  In the meantime you can be preheating the oven and making the filling. This is a favorite of mine.  It has so much flavor, I really enjoy eatingContinue reading “Chickpea Roll”

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”

The Best Vegan Creamed Spinach

If you happen to have a lot of fresh spinach sitting in your fridge and you know it will go bad in the next few days, this is the recipe for it.  Because that is exactly what happened to me.  And I am glad that spinach was there.  There is so much flavor in thisContinue reading “The Best Vegan Creamed Spinach”

Beefless Zucchini Boats

Oh these zucchini boats are so tasty!  Especially because of the vegan ricotta in the bottom layer, a creaminess you were not expecting! But let’s get into the details below. INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups beefless ground meat (I used Gardein) 3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking the meat (and more for drizzling the zucchini halves)Continue reading “Beefless Zucchini Boats”

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”

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”

Vegan Pesto

This pesto sauce is great for pastas, sandwiches, potatoes and more. If you add unsweetened coconut milk, you can make a creamy pesto sauce and add pasta with mushrooms and spinach. INGREDIENTS 2 (0.75 oz) organic packed fresh basil (or 2 bunches) 1/4 cup raw cashews (or any nut of your liking) 1-2 large garlicContinue reading “Vegan Pesto”

Vegan Ricotta

This vegan ricotta cheese can be used in a lasagna, as a dip, with veggies, crackers, etc. INGREDIENTS 1 (14 oz.) organic extra firm tofu 3 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon  dried basil 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon lime juice INSTRUCTIONS Drain theContinue reading “Vegan Ricotta”

Dill Chickpea Salad

This recipe is great for a lunch or meal on the go.  It is simple, nutritious, packed with fiber and has so much flavor. If you are not the kind to add sweets to your savory foods, you definitely don’t have to include the cranberries. INGREDIENTS 1 15oz can chickpeas (drained) 1/2 cup shredded carrotContinue reading “Dill Chickpea Salad”

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