vegan and gluten free food
I’m not sure why I’m just now getting into casseroles. I mean, I grew up in the midwest where casseroles are practically their own food group. Really, the idea is quite genius. You put a bunch of stuff in a pan, put it in the oven and forget about it while it bakes. Then, 30-60 minutes later you have a main course with little effort.
Having a well stocked pantry is essential to sticking with a plant based diet. For me, it also helps with keeping to a food budget. If I have items like rice, lentils and spices on hand, I am less likely to go out to eat or buy expensive prepackaged foods. This list of 9 pantry essentials for a gluten free vegan was compiled based on my own shopping and cooking habits. These are items I always keep around.
Roasted vegetables are a staple for me. When I need an easy meal, I just toss whatever vegetables I have in a glass baking dish along with some spices and throw it all in the oven. This can make a lovely side side for a meal but I often find myself relying on a big bowl of roasted vegetables as an entree. These roasted root vegetables are filling and full of fiber, nutrients and antioxidants
This falafel is vegan and gluten free and it’s crispy even though it is not fried! Holy crap, you guys, I finally got an air fryer. I’ve been hearing you all rave about them for years and I finally see what the fuss is about. You don’t need an air fryer to make this recipe (I’ve included conventional oven instructions) but it sure does an amazing job of crisping these little puppies right up.