vegan and gluten free food
Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. Many of us remember the bitter, mushy, overcooked Brussels sprouts from childhood. I cringe when I think about eating those. Yet, now, Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite foods. Turns out, it’s all in the preparation. I don’t ever boil them. I prefer to roast Brussels sprouts. Roasting them at a higher temperature makes them tender on the inside with crispy outside leaves.
I made a batch of these veggie burgers yesterday. I promptly ate a couple of them like cookies (because I just didn’t have the energy for much else) and put the rest in the freezer for future meals. There are plenty of store bought veggie burgers out there but making your own is easy! It’s also inexpensive and you can make a big batch to save for future meals. There are days when I just don’t have it in me to make a meal from scratch (see the above example of me eating veggie burgers like cookies for proof of this). Being able to quickly heat up a veggie burger from the fridge or freezer is a dream.
This plant based pesto belongs in your meal prep rotation. You can serve it as a dip with crackers and vegetables or as a sauce with pasta, steamed veggies or just about anything. And, of course, it’s great on PIZZA!
No holiday meal would be complete without mashed potatoes and these are creamy and packed full of flavor. They are always hit with vegans and non vegans alike.
This coconut milk curry is a year round staple for me. It’s something I can usually pull together without a trip to the store. You can make it with whatever vegetables you have on hand and it’s a great entree to meal prep in advance. It can be served on top of your favorite grain but I encourage you to try it with this turmeric spiced rice for a colorful meal.
You already know that I love snacks. Kale chips are a favorite. Like these kale chips, this recipe is raw, gluten free, soy free and oil free. These lemon tahini snacks are a great option for you if you are avoiding nuts.
These curried red lentils are vegan, gluten free, soy free and have an oil free option. They are a regular meal at my house and this recipe is a great one for your meal prep rotation. I like to make a pot of lentils to …
Served here on gluten free pasta, these meatballs are packed with protein and flavor. You can make them in advance and freeze them for easy future meals and can even crumble them for an easy whole food based “meat” substitute.
This tofu scramble is what I want to eat when I’m feeling nostalgic for a greasy diner breakfast. Because it is baked and only requires one pan to make, it’s a meal that can come together with little work. There is an oil free option in the notes of the recipe. The potatoes can be replaced with sweet potatoes if you prefer or if you are sensitive to nightshades.
It’s fall but the weather feels more like winter here and I am finally beginning to understand the cold weather pumpkin spice obsession. This granola combines the flavors of pumpkin pie with the classic crunchiness of granola. This recipe reflects my preference for a less sweet granola but feel free to increase the amount of maple syrup if you prefer a little more sweetness. Feel free to add whatever nuts and seeds you have on hand!