Most folks who've gone out for Thai or Vietnamese food have had these delicious fresh spring rolls and loved them, and thankfully they're not at all hard to make at home. They're amazingly versatile, beautiful and nutritious. You can fill them with virtually any vegetable, so long as they're thinly sliced. Additional ...
Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Start your day off right with a delicious vegan breakfast! You can try quick and easy options like Carrot Cake Oatmeal or Banana Kale Smoothie for a busy weekday morning, or treat yourself to Waffles or Eggless Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce for a lovely weekend brunch!
Vegan Persimmon Bread
From the author, Toni Okamoto: I’ve been fortunate to have been given several bags of free persimmons this year. Depending on where you live, they can be rather pricey, but if you have never tried one ... it’s well worth the investment! I personally like to eat Fuyu raw and bake with Hachiya. That’s the kind I used for ...
Almond and Pear Thumbprint Cookies
These sweet, cinnamon cookies are a snap to make, and healthy too. They're filled with all the goodness of almonds (which can aid in weight loss, are high in vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium-all very important for heart health) and have a dallop of sweetened pear jam on top. You can use any other fruit, ...
Earth Vegetable Hash
Perfect for a post-Thanksgiving day breakfast, this warming root vegetable hash will ground and nourish you after a day of indulgence. The flavors are comforting and familiar, and a nice balance between savory (potatoes, onions, garlic) and sweet (beets, sweet potatoes, parsnips, and carrots) is played out on the ...
Vanilla Coconut Scones
You want the easiest recipe with the greatest turnout? SCONES! I swear, these come together very quickly, they taste amazing and you get to get a little messy in the process. I've been loving making this bulk batch and sharing with family. They make for a lovely addition to any breakfast! :D For more recipes from ...
Cinnamon Orange Quinoa
Cinnamon Orange Quinoa is a great way to shake up your usual breakfast meal routine. This orange-infused porridge is flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg and studded with chewy, sweet dried fruits or berries. It is a no-fuss and simple yet invigorating morning treat that will get you pumped up for the day ...
Banana Muffins
I'm always trying to find ways to indulge in what I love but keep it lower in fat and calories. So I created this incredibly delicious recipe for oil-free banana muffins that are so dense and sweet you'll eat the whole batch! No seriously, you will... For more recipes from Margaret, check out The Plant ...
Ketchup Baked Home Fries
These home fries take ketchup and potatoes to the next level, by coating the taters in garlic, spices, and ketchup before you bake them, you end up with a crispy flavorful coating you won't be able to forget. Potatoes are affordable, filling, full of potassium, and are a great staple to keep in the pantry. Experiment ...
Simple and Tasty Homemade Granola
A pretty simple granola recipe to use for parfaits with coconut milk yogurt, as a snack, or a topping on anything. I adapted this recipe from buzzfeed.com and now it's our new go-to granola recipe! Enjoy! Simple and Tasty Homemade Granola 3 cups rolled oats1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts (of choice, we ...
Fresh Blueberry Shortcake
Taking advantage of the bounty of blueberries this season, I decided to create this stellar (and so easy you won't believe it) dessert. All you need are a few simple ingredients and and these little blueberry stunners will be on the way to your table. It's best to prepare all of the ingredients, then assemble them ...
No-Oil Chocolate Chip Buckwheat Pancakes
Our favorite pancakes! I love slipping chocolate chips in this batter. Mmm! These pancakes are so filling and so tasty. And this is one of the main ways I eat bananas—hidden in pancakes! These seem to be gluten-free to me! Helpful tip for anyone who has allergies. You can adjust the milk to the thickness of your ...
Hearty Pesto Bagels
Inspired by one of my friends. I found a pesto recipe and tweaked it a little so that it didn't have too much oil (from 2/3 cup that it required, down to 1 tsp!) . Ok, seriously, this is amazing! Try this pesto sauce and you'll never need another kind! This is so hearty, fresh, and filling, and good for either ...
Quinoa Tater Tots
I love these things. i ate almost all of them immediately. I found these on the interwebz and removed all the nasty ingredients like eggs, and added a few ingredients that i thought would make it taste better, and I personally think I was right. They taste a lot like tater tots but with way better ingredients. I ...
Breakfast Burritos
These burritos are my go to breakfast almost every Saturday. They are really tasty, and I hope you enjoy them as much as me! Estimated Cost Per Serving: $ .85 Breakfast Burritos 1 Pack of Extra Firm Tofu, water pressed out1 Cup of Chopped Kale1/2 Cup of Diced Onion2 Tablespoons of ...
Peanut Butter Banana Bars
Get ready for a super easy and delicious snack! These Peanut Butter Banana Bars are easy to prepare and will be loved by the whole family. The best part is you get to enjoy it on a stick, and let’s face it, eating food from a stick always tastes better. If you’re looking for a decadent but healthy snack, these banana ...
Creamy White Bean and Chive Spread
For those of us avoiding soy and processed foods, this is the perfect spread for a bagel, toast or crackers! The white beans provide a nice creamy texture while cashews add richness, eliminating the need for any added oil. Spread this on plain or top with lettuce and tomato for a quick and yummy ...
Simple Roasted Mushrooms
These are super easy yet oh so delicious. I love the deep mushroom flavor that comes out when you roast them. I can eat these by themselves but they’re great in pasta, on pizza, toast or anything else you can think of! Simple Roasted Mushrooms 12 oz Cremini Mushrooms, sliced ...
Banana Kale Smoothie
From the author, Roxane McNulty: Believe it or not my toddler LOVES kale, it’s the only vegetable he will touch! So needless to say, we eat a lot of kale around here. I make this delicious Banana Kale Smoothie for us often and he thinks it’s such a treat! The kale flavor isn’t ridiculously strong here so it works ...
