A vegan frittata made from sunflower seeds 🤯 He A vegan frittata made from sunflower seeds 🤯 Here’s how:

In your mini cast iron skillet add sautéed zucchini & shiitake mushrooms and air fried diced potatoes. Top with @sperofoods egg mixture.

Top that with vegan cheese, dill, salt and pepper. Bake at 350 for approx 40 min. Let cool and enjoy!

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #veganeggs #frittata #healthybreakfast
Raspberry Baked Oats 💖 Make this for your partn Raspberry Baked Oats 💖 Make this for your partner on V Day (or subtly send it to them to make for u hehe)

To a blender add:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp monkfruit sugar
1/2 banana
frozen strawberries (about 2-3 tbsp)

Once blended add to a greased ramekin and bake at 400 for about 30 min! The longer you bake the more of a cake like consistency, the shorter you cook you’ll get more of a porridge consistency FYI!

#veganrecipes #bakedoats #healthyrecipes #healthybreakfast #easyrecipes #oatmeal
If you love caesar salad you will be obsessed with If you love caesar salad you will be obsessed with this easy vegan wrap. Such a simple and healthy meal! Plus it makes lots of leftovers. Here’s how:

01 Prep your vegan chick’n. I used the chick’n from Daring, it comes frozen and you can cook it immediately. It takes about 5-10 minutes, cook it on both sides until it’s nice and browned or blackened.

02 Prep your chickpea croutons. Drain rinse a can of chickpeas then toss them in a tbsp or 2 of oil, a pinch of sea salt, and about 1 tsp cajun seasoning. Air fry at 400 until crispy - check them at 12 min and go from there.

03 For the salad, I bought shredded iceberg lettuce and tossed it with Trader Joe’s Vegan Dill Dressing. You only need a small amount of dressing!

04 Assemble your wrap! I used spinach tortillas that were on the smaller side, so I only needed a small amount of each ingredient.

05 Grill or pan fry your wrap so that it seals. Alternatively, you can wrap it in foil. Cut down the middle and enjoy with fresh berries :)

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes #caesarsalad #makelunchwithme #healthymeals
Strawberry Skillet Baked Oats 🍓 Blend: 1/2 cu Strawberry Skillet Baked Oats 🍓 

Blend:
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp rolled oats
1/2 banana
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp coconut sugar
4-6 frozen strawberries

Add to a greased skillet and top with diced strawberries and dark chocolate chips. Bake at 400 degrees for about 25-30 min. Let cool and enjoy!

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #bakedoats #heathybreakfast #oatmeal
One of my all time favorite weeknight dinners, ora One of my all time favorite weeknight dinners, orange tofu! It’s hard to find good vegan Chinese food options so I always prefer to make my favorites at home. This one only took 30 min!

Recipe from @frommybowl 

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #cookdinnerwithme #orangetofu #veganchinesefood #easydinner
Nothing like a cold refreshing smoothie 🍌🍓🍎🥬

#smoothie #veganrecipes #healthyfood #colorfulfood #smoothierecipes #smoothiebowl
I love meals like this because it proves how easy I love meals like this because it proves how easy and stress-free cooking can be! I just grabbed what I had on hand and it turned out so bomb 🤤 

Here’s what I came up with:

—Roasted veggies. I used cauliflower, broccoli, butternut squash, and yellow bell pepper. I tossed the veg in @getgraza olive oil, sea salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic. Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 min stirring once halfway thru.

—Cajun Chick’n from @daringfoods SO insanely delicious and was ready in 5 minutes. Like I can’t stress how tasty this vegan chick’n is.

—Chickpea pasta @eatbanza Kept it super simple and just stirred in a cube of vegan butter. So yummy and has a good amount of protein.

—Arugula salad. I tossed arugula with a splash of @getgraza olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, salt and pepper. It added suchhh a nice flavor.

#veganrecipes #makedinnerwithme #dinner #plantbased #healthydinner #easyrecipes #easydinner
are you team overnight oats or team yogurt?!? #ve are you team overnight oats or team yogurt?!?

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes
If Butternut Squash Soup and Broccoli Cheddar Soup If Butternut Squash Soup and Broccoli Cheddar Soup had a baby🥹 This cozy soup recipe makes about 4 portions. Here’s how:

01 Chop up 1/2 a white onion and sautee in avocado oil with 2 minced garlic cloves. After a minute or so stir in your chopped veggies - 1/2 butternut squash (keep the skin on!), 2 medium carrots, and 2 celery stalks.

02 Stir in 3 cups of vegetable broth, 1/2 cup nutritional yeast, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook covered on a medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender.

03 While the soup cooks, prep your broccoli. Add about 3-4 small heads of broccoli to a food processor and auickiv pulse a few times.

04 When the soup is done, let cool completely then blend in a high speed blender until smooth. Return back to your pot and mix in the pulsed broccoli. Let cook on a low medium heat for about 10-15 minutes.

05 Lastly stir in 3/4 cup vegan shredded cheese. If you want a thicker consistency, sift in a tbsp or 2 or arrowroot flour. Otherwise serve and enjoy, or keep in an airtight container for up to a week.

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #soup
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Main Dishes, Pizza & Pasta, Recipes · July 6, 2020

Baked Mac n’ Cheez – Plant-Based & Healthy

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If you like cheese, this recipe is for you! I love creating healthy comfort foods to remind people that being vegan doesn’t mean giving up tasty foods. Health is my number one priority and because food is medicine, my goal is to create dishes that are both nutritious AND taste good. This dish is the epitome of that sentiment! I used Banza chickpea pasta, a homemade nacho cheez sauce, and DELICIOUS vegan pork rinds from Outstanding Foods.

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Nacho Cheez Sauce

This nacho cheez sauce is a staple in my life – not only does it taste EXACTLY like real nacho cheez (it’s crazy!) it is packed with healthy and nutritious ingredients. It truly is guilt free! The key ingredients in the cheez sauce are:

  • Potatoes
  • Cashews
  • Carrots
  • Light Coconut Milk
  • Herbs

I always end up with a bit more sauce than this recipe requires – simply store it in an airtight container in the fridge for no more than a week and use as a topping on your favorite bowls, pastas, etc.

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BBQ Pork Rind Crumbles

The star of this mac n’ cheez surprisingly isn’t the nacho cheez – it’s the vegan pork rinds! I love Outstanding Foods and couldn’t believe how delicious their products were when I first tried them – the idea around this baked mac n’ cheez is centered around the pork rinds! The products at Outstanding Foods are:

  • Gluten-free
  • Soy-free
  • Contain zero trans fats
  • High protein

Most importantly, they have the texture and flavor of pork rinds without the cruelty, sodium, and saturated fat that comes with pork. It is truly an incredible product and compliments this mac n’ cheez PERFECTLY.

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Healthy and Customizable Ingredients

For this recipe I used Banza Chickpea Pasta which may not be accessible for everybody. The good news is any type of pasta will work. I like Banza because I have a bit of an intolerance to gluten, so I opt for gluten-free options as often as possible. The nacho cheez sauce is made from basic vegetables that can be found in most every grocery store. The vegan pork rinds on top can be ordered online, but can be replaced with regular bread or nut crumbs. As always, I am available to help with substitutions or ideas via Instagram @theplantcollective_

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Baked Mac n’ Cheez

Ingredients

Nacho Cheez

  • 1 cup cashews soak in hot water at least 25 min before using
  • 8 oz potatoes
  • 4 oz carrots
  • 1/2 can light coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 juice of lemon
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cumin

Pasta

  • 2 boxes banza chickpea pasta any kind of pasta works!

BBQ Crumble

  • 1/2 bag Texas BBQ Vegan Pork Rinds brand is Outstanding Foods

Instructions

Nacho Cheez

  • soak cashew in hot water for at least 25 minutes
  • peel & dice the carrots and grate the potatoes. add to a pot of water and boil under tender. drain and add to your blender with the 1/2 cup of water and pulse until creamy
  • if your blender is full, set the blended potatoes and carrots aside. add the soaked cashews and remaining ingredients and pulse until super creamy. if the mixture is too thick, gradually add more water
  • once done, store in an airtight container. this cheez can be used for a variety of recipes and will last up to a week and a half

Pasta

  • cook your pasta according to the package - once it’s done, mix the cheez in. depending on how much pasta you make, you may have cheez leftover. for 2 boxes of banza pasta, you will need approximately half the cheez
  • pour the mac n cheez into a casserole/baking dish and pour another layer of cheese on top. set aside

BBQ Crumble

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees. spray a baking tray with an oil spray (I used avocado oil spray)
  • add 1/2 a bag of Outstanding Foods texas BBQ pork rinds into a food processor. if you don’t have a food processor, simply add 1/2 the bag into a bowl and crumble it with a fork or your hands
  • once the oven is hot, add the mixture to your baking tray and bake for 10 minutes
  • sprinkle the mixture on top of your mac n cheez dish. crank the oven up to 400 degrees and add the dish into the oven for 8-10 minutes. try not to keep it in longer than this or your pasta will dry out
  • enjoy your dish within a week of making it!

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A vegan frittata made from sunflower seeds 🤯 He A vegan frittata made from sunflower seeds 🤯 Here’s how:

In your mini cast iron skillet add sautéed zucchini & shiitake mushrooms and air fried diced potatoes. Top with @sperofoods egg mixture.

Top that with vegan cheese, dill, salt and pepper. Bake at 350 for approx 40 min. Let cool and enjoy!

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #veganeggs #frittata #healthybreakfast
Raspberry Baked Oats 💖 Make this for your partn Raspberry Baked Oats 💖 Make this for your partner on V Day (or subtly send it to them to make for u hehe)

To a blender add:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp monkfruit sugar
1/2 banana
frozen strawberries (about 2-3 tbsp)

Once blended add to a greased ramekin and bake at 400 for about 30 min! The longer you bake the more of a cake like consistency, the shorter you cook you’ll get more of a porridge consistency FYI!

#veganrecipes #bakedoats #healthyrecipes #healthybreakfast #easyrecipes #oatmeal
If you love caesar salad you will be obsessed with If you love caesar salad you will be obsessed with this easy vegan wrap. Such a simple and healthy meal! Plus it makes lots of leftovers. Here’s how:

01 Prep your vegan chick’n. I used the chick’n from Daring, it comes frozen and you can cook it immediately. It takes about 5-10 minutes, cook it on both sides until it’s nice and browned or blackened.

02 Prep your chickpea croutons. Drain rinse a can of chickpeas then toss them in a tbsp or 2 of oil, a pinch of sea salt, and about 1 tsp cajun seasoning. Air fry at 400 until crispy - check them at 12 min and go from there.

03 For the salad, I bought shredded iceberg lettuce and tossed it with Trader Joe’s Vegan Dill Dressing. You only need a small amount of dressing!

04 Assemble your wrap! I used spinach tortillas that were on the smaller side, so I only needed a small amount of each ingredient.

05 Grill or pan fry your wrap so that it seals. Alternatively, you can wrap it in foil. Cut down the middle and enjoy with fresh berries 🙂

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes #caesarsalad #makelunchwithme #healthymeals
Strawberry Skillet Baked Oats 🍓 Blend: 1/2 cu Strawberry Skillet Baked Oats 🍓 

Blend:
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp rolled oats
1/2 banana
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp coconut sugar
4-6 frozen strawberries

Add to a greased skillet and top with diced strawberries and dark chocolate chips. Bake at 400 degrees for about 25-30 min. Let cool and enjoy!

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #bakedoats #heathybreakfast #oatmeal
One of my all time favorite weeknight dinners, ora One of my all time favorite weeknight dinners, orange tofu! It’s hard to find good vegan Chinese food options so I always prefer to make my favorites at home. This one only took 30 min!

Recipe from @frommybowl 

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #cookdinnerwithme #orangetofu #veganchinesefood #easydinner
Nothing like a cold refreshing smoothie 🍌🍓🍎🥬

#smoothie #veganrecipes #healthyfood #colorfulfood #smoothierecipes #smoothiebowl
I love meals like this because it proves how easy I love meals like this because it proves how easy and stress-free cooking can be! I just grabbed what I had on hand and it turned out so bomb 🤤 

Here’s what I came up with:

—Roasted veggies. I used cauliflower, broccoli, butternut squash, and yellow bell pepper. I tossed the veg in @getgraza olive oil, sea salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic. Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 min stirring once halfway thru.

—Cajun Chick’n from @daringfoods SO insanely delicious and was ready in 5 minutes. Like I can’t stress how tasty this vegan chick’n is.

—Chickpea pasta @eatbanza Kept it super simple and just stirred in a cube of vegan butter. So yummy and has a good amount of protein.

—Arugula salad. I tossed arugula with a splash of @getgraza olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, salt and pepper. It added suchhh a nice flavor.

#veganrecipes #makedinnerwithme #dinner #plantbased #healthydinner #easyrecipes #easydinner
are you team overnight oats or team yogurt?!? #ve are you team overnight oats or team yogurt?!?

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes
If Butternut Squash Soup and Broccoli Cheddar Soup If Butternut Squash Soup and Broccoli Cheddar Soup had a baby🥹 This cozy soup recipe makes about 4 portions. Here’s how:

01 Chop up 1/2 a white onion and sautee in avocado oil with 2 minced garlic cloves. After a minute or so stir in your chopped veggies - 1/2 butternut squash (keep the skin on!), 2 medium carrots, and 2 celery stalks.

02 Stir in 3 cups of vegetable broth, 1/2 cup nutritional yeast, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook covered on a medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender.

03 While the soup cooks, prep your broccoli. Add about 3-4 small heads of broccoli to a food processor and auickiv pulse a few times.

04 When the soup is done, let cool completely then blend in a high speed blender until smooth. Return back to your pot and mix in the pulsed broccoli. Let cook on a low medium heat for about 10-15 minutes.

05 Lastly stir in 3/4 cup vegan shredded cheese. If you want a thicker consistency, sift in a tbsp or 2 or arrowroot flour. Otherwise serve and enjoy, or keep in an airtight container for up to a week.

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #soup
Baked Oats 🫐 Blend: 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 c Baked Oats 🫐 

Blend:
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp almond milk
1/2 banana
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1 tbsp coconut sugar

Add to a greased ramekin or mini skillet like so and top with dark chocolate chips and vegan marshmallows. 

Bake at 375 for about 30 min (check it after 25 min), let cool, then enjoy!

#bakedoats #veganrecipes #easyrecipes
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