Tag: easy recipes

Quinoa & Capers Bowl

Quinoa & Capers Bowl

Whether you’re preparing side dishes, meal prepping, or cooking dinner, this quinoa & capers bowl is perfect for lunch or dinner. This dish is packed with plant-based protein and nutrients, is low-fat, and absolutely tasty! Ingredients Quinoa & Capers Bowl 1 cup uncooked quinoa 3 

Broccoli & Bok Choy Noodle Bowl

Broccoli & Bok Choy Noodle Bowl

This Broccoli & Bok Choy Noodle Bowl is the perfect post-workout dish. We use edamame spaghetti which is high in protein and low in carbs and calories. These noodles are also vegan and gluten-free friendly. Serve it hot or cold. Ingredients Broccoli & Bok Choy 

Marinated Tofu

Marinated Tofu

Marinated tofu which is then oven roasted makes for a lean, healthy side dish or additional protein to some sautéed or roasted vegetables.

In this recipe, we paired our tofu with curry sautéed vegetables and cornmeal curry Brussels sprouts and the results were delicious!

Modify your marinade however you like or use our recipe below

Ingredients

Marinated Tofu

  • 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed
  • 3 Tbs Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp red curry paste
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 Tbs rice vinegar

Directions

  1. Begin by pressing the tofu. This means taking the tofu block out of the package, draining the liquid, wrapping the block in a couple of paper towels, resting the block on a plate, and placing a cast-iron skillet or weighted pot on the block.
  2. Allow the block to press for 15-25 minutes.
  3. In the meantime, prepare your marinade in a medium-large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, curry paste, rice vinegar, water, and seasonings to the bowl. You may substitute ground ginger for fresh minced ginger.
  5. After the tofu has pressed, drain any excess liquid, remove the paper towels and cut the tofu into equal-sized cubes.
  6. Put the tofu cubes in the marinade bowl, cover it with a lid or cling wrap and allow it to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. You may also leave the tofu overnight to soak up more flavor.
  7. When you’re ready to cook the tofu, you may either sauté, grill, or oven roast it. In this instance, we’ll be roasting our tofu but you can read more about cooking methods for tofu here.
  8. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  9. In a baking tray, spread out the tofu and pour in some of the marinade. Place in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping about every 10 minutes. Save the excess marinade for baking to prevent sticking or sautéing vegetables.
  10. As for veggies on the side, you can either use the full or partial recipe from our Chickpea Lentil Vegetable Curry and substitute the lentils for rice or leave out the chickpeas.

21 Mediterranean Diet Recipes

21 Mediterranean Diet Recipes

A new year calls for new goals, and sometimes those goals can be revisiting our personal health and lifestyle. A Mediterranean diet offers a wide array of health benefits while also being delicious. Accordingly, a Mediterranean diet includes: Daily consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, 

Vegan Jambalaya

Vegan Jambalaya

A warm, hearty dish that’s vegan-friendly and low fat. Vegan Jambalaya is packed with plant-based proteins and nutrients but still has all the traditional flavors of a classic jambalaya. Substitute your beans for a plant-based protein (seitan, tempeh) or sausage if desired. Ingredients Serves: 6-8 

Collards and Pilaf

Collards and Pilaf

This recipe is for sautéed collards and pilaf made with quinoa and chickpeas. It’s an easy vegan recipe that makes for a tasty side or a light entree. This dish is full of plant-based vitamins, protein, and nutrients and can be easily modified for low-fat diets.

Ingredients

Time: 45 minutes Serves: 2-3

Collards

  • 16 oz. collard greens, washed, removed from stems, and chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-2 Tbs Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Vegetable Broth
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Pilaf

  • 1 Cup quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 2 Tbs Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Thyme
  • 1 tsp Paprika

Directions

  1. First, prepare your onion and garlic for the pilaf.
  2. In a medium stockpot, heat 2 Tbs olive oil on high heat. Once hot, begin cooking the onion and garlic. Cook until translucent. Then add your seasonings. Cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the quinoa and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Then, add the broth and chickpeas and stir together. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and allow it to simmer until the liquid has been absorbed. About 30 minutes.
  6. While your pilaf is simmering, prepare your collards and garlic.
  7. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the garlic and allow it to cook until it is aromatic, but be careful to not burn the garlic.
  8. Quickly add the collards and mix them using tongs.
  9. After about 5 minutes, add the broth and continue to cook until the collards are wilted for about 10 minutes.
  10. Taste the collards and add seasoning as desired, although if you’re serving them with the pilaf, the flavors of the pilaf will complement the collards nicely.
  11. Stir your pilaf and ensure the excess liquid has cooked out.
  12. Once done, turn off the heat, serve together or as separate side dishes and enjoy!

More Deliciousness

Finally, if you’re looking for even more tasty recipes, keep browsing around Hearty At Home! And don’t forget to share these recipes with your friends, family, and loved ones.

For instance, if you find a recipe you like, pin it to your dinner inspiration board!

We share our recipes and recipe videos on Pinterest, Youtube, Vimeo, and Facebook.

Johnny Cakes

Johnny Cakes

Johnny Cakes, also once known as journey cakes, are a delicious breakfast option that can be modified to accommodate all types of food allergies. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free friendly. Just top with some blueberries and maple syrup and enjoy! Ingredients Johnny Cakes 2/3 cup fine 

Kale White Bean Soup

Kale White Bean Soup

Kale & white bean soup is one of the easiest soups to make when you’re in a hurry and want something filling. Plus, this recipe can be very simple on ingredients or if you’re feeling like you need to kick things up this dish can 

Vegan Pie Crust

Vegan Pie Crust

While a pie crust is still a high-fat part of the dessert, plant-based butter substitutes are high in monounsaturated fats and lower in saturated fats compared to regular butter.

Now, what does all that mean? In short, monounsaturated fats are linked to benefits for heart health, controlled blood sugar, and body weight. Meanwhile, saturated fat has been shown to increase risk factors for heart disease and inflammation.

And if you’re taking care of yourself, it’s perfectly fine to indulge every now and again – so try making a vegan crust for your pies this holiday season with this easy recipe!

Starting Tips

First, we recommend using a kitchen scale to weigh out your ingredients (though it is not necessary)

Second, be sure to chill your water with ice cubes right before making the dough.

And third, use a pastry blender or a food processor to blend your ingredients.

Ingredients

Yield: 1 pie crust for a 9-inch pie pan

Vegan Pie Crust

  • 2 Cups (240 grams) all-purpose or bread flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 Cup (170 grams) vegan butter
  • 4-6 Tbs ice, cold water

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, weigh out or measure your flour and salt.
  2. Next, in a smaller bowl, weigh out your butter.
  3. If you are using a pastry blender, add the butter to the flour/salt mix in the large bowl and blend together until the mixture becomes flaky, gradually adding the ice water. Typically you’ll only need 4 tablespoons.
  4. Or if you’re using a food processor, pulse all the ingredients together until it forms a ball.
  5. The dough should be fully combined, leaving no excess flour. If the dough is still flaky – that’s okay!
  6. Once you’re done, transfer the dough to some plastic wrap, covering it entirely and shaping it into a ball or large disc.

Preparing for Pie

  1. Transfer your plastic-covered dough to the refrigerator and allow it to chill for at least two hours before rolling out the dough.
  2. When you’re ready to make a pie, roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface using a rolling pin. When the dough is rolled out, it should be about 2 inches thicker than your pie pan.
  3. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto a 9-inch pie pan, shaping the edges however you desire, and cutting off any excess dough.
  4. Gently mend any cracks, should they occur, by hand.
  5. Use a fork to prick the dough in the pan along the bottom.
  6. Chill the dough in the pan in the fridge, or place it in the freezer, until you’re ready to make a pie.

Blind Baking

  1. Once you’re ready to make a pie, you can “blind bake” your pie crust before adding the filling.
  2. This process ensures that the crust is thoroughly baked because some fillings can make the dough on the bottom soft and takes longer to bake than the rest of the pie.
  3. To blind bake, preheat your oven to 375ºF.
  4. Remove your chilled pie crust from the fridge or freezer and line the dough with parchment paper.
  5. Then, add “pie weights” to the lined crust. These can be dried beans or coffee beans, about 1/2 cup or enough to keep the parchment from rising up.
  6. The weights prevent your crust from puffing up too much during the blind bake.
  7. Once the oven is warm, place your crust in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Remove the crust and add your desired fillings or toppings and bake accordingly to your recipe.

More Deliciousness

Finally, if you’re looking for even more tasty recipes, keep browsing around Hearty At Home! And don’t forget to share these recipes with your friends, family, and loved ones.

For instance, if you find a recipe you like, pin it to your dinner inspiration board!

We share our recipes and recipe videos on Pinterest, Youtube, Vimeo, and Facebook.

Pasta with Vegan Meat Sauce

Pasta with Vegan Meat Sauce

This pasta dish is paired with a vegan meat sauce and is packed with nutritious vegetables. A hearty dish for anyone of any diet. If you have soy or gluten restrictions, you can substitute the plant-based meat for a Beyond Meat brand and substitute the