Couscous Sun-Dried Tomato Salad with Chickpeas and Feta

Couscous Sun-Dried Tomato Salad with Chickpeas and Feta

You’ll Need: 1 C. couscous, dried, not cooked 1 C. chicken stock 7 oz. jar sun-dried tomatoes, diced (reserve oil for dressing) 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained 4 oz. mixed greens (arugula is good) 4 oz. crumbled feta 1 red onion, chopped 1/2 C. fresh 

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower Preheat oven to 375. Cut cauliflower head into florets, slicing so they lay flat. Drizzle about 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil over them, and toss with 2-3 minced garlic cloves. Roast for 30 minutes, then remove from the over and turn them 

Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer with Yogurt Chipotle Aioli Dressing

Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer with Yogurt Chipotle Aioli Dressing

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer For the sweet potato fries, I cut them in very thin strips to get them crispy. I drizzled about 1 tsp. of extra virgin olive oil over them and seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper. 

Tofu in the Air Fryer

Tofu in the Air Fryer

Select firm or extra firm tofu.  Place in a towel to absorb excess moisture.  Dice tofu in small pieces.  Marinade in: 1/4 C. liquid aminos 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1-2 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce 2 Tbsp. maple syrup 2 tsp. sesame oil Marinate for 20-30 minutes.  

Greek Chickpea Artichoke Salad

Greek Chickpea Artichoke Salad

Greek Chickpea Artichoke Salad 1 15-oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1/2 C. Kalamata olives, chopped 1/4 C. fresh parsley (I used parsley flakes) 2 Tbsp. olive oil 

Super Quick Vegan Pizza

Super Quick Vegan Pizza

Since I’ve been trying to incorporate more plant-based foods and less meat and dairy, cheese has been my nemesis.  Vegan cheeses often don’t cut it, and leave me feeling unsatisfied.   This vegan cheese spread is actually pretty good, if you don’t think of it was 

Fall Detox + Reset 7-Day Elimination Challenge

Fall Detox + Reset 7-Day Elimination Challenge

Are you up for a challenge?  Here’s how it works:  I’ll provide you with a menu plan.  Phase One you’ll be “weaning” yourself off meat and dairy.  Phase Two is entirely vegan.  I mean, you can do anything for a few days, right?!  This just 

Superfood Energy Bites

Superfood Energy Bites

1 1/4 C. pitted dates, packed 1 C. walnuts 1/2 C. goji berries 1/4 C. cacao nibs 1/4 C. peanut butter 1/3 C. vanilla protein powder or 1 packet vanilla Shakeology 1/4 C. chia seed These energy bites are packed with SO MUCH superfood goodness!  

Chickpea Curry with Cashew Milk

Chickpea Curry with Cashew Milk

Giving up meat in favor of a whole-food, plant-based diet is a good strategy — not just for eating more healthy foods, but saving money as well. You don’t have to become vegetarian or vegan entirely. A Meatless Monday is a great start for those just 

Vegan “Cheese” Spread

Vegan “Cheese” Spread

Cashew cheese spread is a vegan alternative to “real” cheese and it’s pretty easy to make! Here’s how. In a food processor, blend: 1 C. unsalted cashews (soak in warm water 1+ hour) 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 cloves garlic 1/4 C. nutritional yeast 3-4