When my husband and I first started dating we used to love going to the Lebanese restaurant where his roommate worked. (When you’re young and on a budget it was great to get discounts and free glasses of wine!) There were also so many veg friendly and flavorful dishes. One of our absolute favorites was…
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Meal Prep Ideas | Tempeh Meatballs
If you are stuck looking for ideas for meal prep, or for dinner tonight– check out these four simple meals that can be quickly thrown together using my Tempeh Meatballs. It doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious! 1)BBQ Buddha Bowl What’s in it? Brown rice, steamed broccoli, roasted sweet potatoes & beets w/ Tempeh…
Tempeh “Meatballs”
If you’re looking for a great, simple, plant-based protein packed staple to incorporate in your meals– this is the PERFECT recipe. It’s easy to make, loaded with flavor, can be easily added to a variety of recipes and is great for the meal prep crowd. I make a big batch of these and use them throughout the…
Creamy Delicata Soup
We are experiencing an unusually cold and wet winter in LA, and soup has been a great warm way to fill our bellies. This Creamy Delicata Soup is rich, flavorful and loaded with nutritional benefits. Another bonus, it takes very little prep work, the oven and blender do most of the heavy lifting! On top of being super…
Power Greens and Tempeh Salad
Today is #WorldMeatFreeDay, which is every day in my household… but hey, it’s a great step in the meatless direction! I wanted to feature the item in my house that most often replaces the “protein” need in a meal. TEMPEH! While we consume a variety of protein sources, I do turn to tempeh often and…
Fiery Roasted Corn Chowder
Corn on the cob is a Summer staple, but so far here in Los Angeles we haven’t had much of a Summer. It’s been overcast and a little dreary most days, but when I saw organic corn at Whole Foods, I was inspired. I thought of corn chowder, something I use to have growing up….
Hearty Marinara Zoodles
How often do you munch on a giant bowl of RAW veggies? Probably not that often, don’t worry– neither do I. Don’t get me wrong I love a good salad, but sometimes I’m just not in the mood! But don’t worry my friends, there are many ways to eat RAW that don’t include salads. Why is…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Tahini Ranch
Anyone who doesn’t like Brussels sprouts– is CRAZY in my book. They are freaking delicious! I can honestly eat the entire batch of these all by myself. But, since I am trying to teach our oldest daughter to share…. I guess I should set a good example. In all honesty, it is difficult to mess up a…
Veggie Rigatoni with Avocado Alfredo
Simple ingredients, colorful plate, delicious meal. My kind of recipe! Veggie Rigatoni with Avocado Alfredo Save Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 50 mins Author: Hailee Recipe type: Dinner, Vegan, Pasta Cuisine: Italian Serves: 4 Ingredients For The Sauce • 1 medium-large avocado • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast…
Southwestern Quinoa Chili with Avocado Sour Cream
I read a staggering fact the other day about the number of calories consumed by the average American on the day of the Super Bowl. Researchers from Cornell University tracked grocery purchases and found the average American will eat more than 6,000 calories by the end of the day. (You’d need to run a marathon…