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Winter Vegetable Stew

Winter Vegetable Stew

Winter Vegetable Stew with hearty root vegetables and herbs makes for a warm, satiating cup or bowl of stew. Enjoy with a side of bread or some crackers. You can also mix and match the vegetables for this stew, such as using Yukon potatoes or 

Vegan Pancakes

Vegan Pancakes

Vegan Pancakes that are light, fluffy, and delicious! We topped ours with lightly sautéed cinnamon apples and a touch of maple syrup. You can cook these pancakes with blueberries, bananas, or chocolate chips. Substitute for one:to:one gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option. Ingredients Serves: 2 

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Vegan Green Bean Casserole is so delicious and perfect for the holiday season. This casserole is a strong competitor against the traditional dish with its cream of mushroom soup and canned green beans because this recipe uses fresh ingredients while still capturing all the flavors and memories of the classic casserole. Try it out this holiday season for a workplace holiday party or family get-together!

Ingredients

Serves: 7

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

  • 1 pound green beans, rinsed trimmed & cut in half
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened, plain non-dairy milk (we used Oat)
  • 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions 

Directions

  1. Begin by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F
  2. Start prepping the onion, garlic, and mushrooms for your roux, set aside.
  3. Then, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add in a generous dash of salt to help season the green beans.
  4. Once the water begins boiling, add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Quickly drain and set aside the green beans.
  6. Then, in a large, oven-safe skillet (cast-iron preferrably) set heat to medium high and add vegan butter or olive oil.
  7. Once hot, add the garlic and onion, lightly season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Cook the onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Then add in the mushrooms and stir for another 2 minutes. Add another light dash of salt and pepper.
  9. Next, sprinkle in the flour and use a whisk to coat the vegetables.
  10. Gradually add in the vegetable stock, incorporating it a whisk.
  11. Reduce heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer and thicken for about 5-7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  12. Remove the mixture from the heat and add in about 1/2 of the fried onions into the roux.
  13. Add in the cooked green beans, tossing and coating well. Top with the remaining fried onions.
  14. Place skillet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes until bubbbly and lightly browned on top. (make sure your skillet it oven safe, otherwise transfer to a casserole dish)
  15. Remove from oven, serve and enjoy!
  16. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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Cauliflower Stuffing

Cauliflower Stuffing

Cauliflower Stuffing is low carb, gluten-free and full of flavor like a traditional stuffing. Save this recipe for a future Thanksgiving or other holiday meal! This side dish is great if you’re looking for fewer carbs this holiday season or have gluten-sensitive family members. The 

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with carrots, garlic, salt & pepper. It couldn’t get simpler than that! This dish makes for a fantastic side, especially during a holiday gathering. Brussel sprouts are a type of cruciferous vegetable which contains a sulfur-containing phytochemical called glucosinolate. Glucosinolate has 

Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies

Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies

Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies that are gluten-free but 100% delicious! These cookies are rich and biscuity like traditional shortbread but without flour. Mix and match your jam with strawberry, raspberry, or apricot.

Ingredients

Yield: 1 dozen Time: 20-25 minutes

Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies

  • 2 heaping cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or vegan butter, melted
  • 2 Tbs agave nectar or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ~1/4 cup jam

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter or oil, sweetener, baking soda, extracts, and almond flour. Save the jam for the end.
  3. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer (or by hand), blend together the ingredients well until it forms a big dough ball.
  4. Then, roll out 12 balls of equal size from the dough and place them on the cookie sheets.
  5. Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, press in the middle of the cookie ball. You may have to press together the edges of the cookie to prevent breaking in the middle, but the cookie will hold together while baking.
  6. Once all your cookies have thumbprints, scoop about 1 Tbs of jam into the thumbprint of each cookie.
  7. Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 10-13 minutes or until they are a light golden brown.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and warm them in the microwave or toaster oven for a few seconds before enjoying them again.

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Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Bowl

Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Bowl

Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Bowl with extra vegetables and served with a tahini dressing. This dish is perfect served hot or cold for lunch or dinner. Mix and match the vegetables or substitute the quinoa for rice! You can also substitute the tempeh for garbanzo beans 

Street-Style Beans & Rice

Street-Style Beans & Rice

Street-Style Beans & Rice recalls the delicious flavors of grilled street corn or elote. This dish is packed with complete protein and is pretty spicy. For those who can’t do spice, you can remove the jalapeño and cayenne. While this dish is vegan, you can 

Coconut Curry Sweet Potato Soup

Coconut Curry Sweet Potato Soup

Coconut Curry Sweet Potato Soup is rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor & nutrients. This soup is excellent for the colder months. Sweet potatoes have been found to reduce the risk of one cancer, in particular, colorectal cancer. They are also rich in vitamin A which is beneficial for individuals with that deficiency.

Ingredients

Coconut Curry Sweet Potato Soup

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled & diced
  • 1 can lite coconut milk*
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbs red curry paste
  • 1 Tbs curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • 1/4 tsp thai chili flakes or cayenne
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, curry toasted cashews, jalapeno

Curry Toasted Cashews

Mix 1/4 cup chopped, raw cashews in a bowl with a splash of olive oil and a generous pinch of curry powder. Bake in the oven at 400ºF for 5-6 minutes or until golden.

*Light coconut milk is a low-fat alternative. You may also substitute for unsweetened, unflavored soy or nut milk, cow’s milk (for non-vegan), or you may dilute regular coconut milk with water (i.e. 2/3 cup coconut milk + 1/3 cup water for a recipe that calls for 1 cup)

Directions

  1. After your vegetables have been prepped, in a large stovetop pot heat the olive oil on high heat.
  2. Then, once the oil is hot, sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Next, add the curry paste, seasonings and vegetable bouillon. Stir together for another 3 minutes, reducing the heat to medium-high.
  4. Add the sweet potato and stir in for 1-2 more minutes.
  5. Then, add the coconut milk and lime juice.
  6. Bring the mixture to a low boil and then reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 10-20 minutes or until sweet potato is soft.
  8. Once the sweet potatoes have softened, blend your soup by transferring it to a blender in batches or using an immersion blender.
  9. Serve the soup after it has been blended.
  10. Top with optional toppings and enjoy!

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Homemade Cashew Cheese

Homemade Cashew Cheese

Homemade Cashew Cheese is a delicious, herby delight to enjoy as an appetizer or side for a dinner party. Serve this cashew cheese up with some sourdough crackers or fresh, raw vegetables. Ingredients Homemade Cashew Cheese 1 hefty cup raw cashews, soaked in water for