My favorite part of summer is cooking fresh health My favorite part of summer is cooking fresh healthy meals while it’s still light out ☀️ This is a pistachio tofu with a delicious zucchini rice summer salad 🥗 inspired by @soulsyncbody 

Recipe ⬇️ 
pistachio tofu ingredients—
2 slices of high protein/extra firm tofu (about 2/5 of 1 block)
1/4 cup pistachios
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp agave
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice

zucchini rice salad ingredients—
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup mint, finely chopped
1 zucchini, diced
salt & pepper
lemon squeeze
drizzle of olive oil

Instructions:
01 Start by slicing your tofu and scoring each side. Be careful not to accidentally cut it in half! Stir together the marinade and add to a shallow bowl. Let the tofu marinate while you prep the rest of the meal.

02 Cook your brown rice. Meanwhile, chop up your zucchini and toss with a splash of olive oil, salt and pepper. Air fry at 375 for about 10 min. While that’s baking chop up your mint and cherry tomatoes.

03 Once your tofu has marinated for at least 20 minutes, cover the top with chopped pistachios. If your pistachios aren’t salted, add a pinch of salt. Add to the air fryer and bake at 375 degrees for about 8-10 minutes. Keep your eye on them to make sure the pistachios don’t burn.

04 Add the zucchini rice salad ingredients together - brown rice, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mint, olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper - toss then divide between 2 plates. Serve with one of the tofu fillets.

Enjoy!

#veganrecipes #pistachiotofu #tofurecipe #highproteinmeals #veganprotein
Savory breakfast lovers, this is for you! We’ve Savory breakfast lovers, this is for you! We’ve got a hearty harissa scramble topped over a bed of arugula 🤤 So so easy and satisfying. Here’s how:

01 Peel and dice a small russet potato. Toss with avocado oil spray, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Air fry at 400 until crispy, about 15-20 min stirring once halfway thru.

02 Chop your veg - 1/2 zucchini, 2-3 sweet peppers, and white onion (you’ll only need about 3 tbsp)

03 Add avocado oil spray to your pan and add in the onion. After a minute or so add in the zucchini and pepper. After another few minutes add in about 6 cherry tomatoes. When they’re tender enough gently smash them with your spoon.

04 Stir in a tbsp of harissa paste and about 1/4 cup of @justegg and a sprinkle of vegan cheese, I used @foragerproject queso fresco. Stir often until the egg scrambles.

05 Once the @justegg has scrambled mix in the air fried potatoes. Add arugula to a bowl and top with the “egg” mixture. Enjoy!

#veganrecipes #veganegg #veganbreakfast #heathybreakfast #savorybreakfast
7 vegan breakfast ideas 🍳🍎🥑 & breakfast 7 vegan breakfast ideas 🍳🍎🥑 

& breakfast remains my favorite meal of the day! Whether you’re looking for something healthy or something a little more fun, here are just a handful of my favorite vegan breakfasts:

1. egg mcmuffin 🍳 
2. cucumber chili bagel 🥯 
3. blueberry smoothie bowl 🫐 
4. balanced yogurt bowl 🥣 
5. almond butter banana toast 🍞 
6. oats & yogurt bowl 🍎 
7. hummus avocado toast 🥑 

Which of these would you choose??

#veganrecipe #veganbreakfast #healthybreakfast #breakfastideas #veganbreakfastideas
vegan sweet potato hash for breakfast 🌿 eyeball vegan sweet potato hash for breakfast 🌿 eyeballed the measurements so here’s a rough recipe ⬇️ 

01/ peel & cube 1 sweet potato. toss in oil, paprika, garlic, and sea salt. air fry at 375 until fork tender

02/ saute onion, bell peppers, and zucchini. stir in 1/2 block crumbled tofu tossed in turmeric, black pepper, & black salt

03/ mix in the sweet potatoes along w spinach and vegan cheese. plate & top w pico, avo, & hot sauce

happy friday 💙🌧️🪩

#veganrecipes #sweetpotatohash #veganbreakfast #healthybreakfast #healthyrecipes
it’s taken me awhile to perfect pancakes that ar it’s taken me awhile to perfect pancakes that are vegan, actually taste good, are healthy, and have high protein! 4 of these pancakes have 32g of plant protein 🌱💪 recipe ⬇️ 

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup almond flour
2 scoops @sproutliving protein powder
2 tsp baking powder
pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup @kitehillfoods protein yogurt
2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flax meal mixed with 4 tbsp water)
1 cup almond milk (add more if too thick)
2 tsp vanilla extract

4 pancakes have about 460 cal; 32g
protein, 33g carbs, and 18g fat

#veganrecipes #highprotein #proteinpancakes #healthyrecipes
grandma core 💐🥕🥞🪴🐶 I’ve been em grandma core 💐🥕🥞🪴🐶 

I’ve been embracing slow living these days. Nancy meyers type of grandma hood, tending to the garden and crocheting🪴🧶 

Some things I’ve been prioritizing in grandma hood:

~daily morning pages. just writing down absolutely everything on my mind the first few minutes of the day to clear my mind.

~growing fresh produce. this has been such a fun one, I have 2 raised beds and a bunch of fruit trees in my yard and eating my own food I grew myself makes me slow down and appreciate it so much more!

~reading >> tv/tiktok. idk about you guys but social media has been rotting my a brain a lil bit. reading feels sooo much better mentally.

~mocktails >> cocktails. I rarely drink alcohol anymore and it’s done wonders for my mind and my skin. look for for mocktail content from me in the near future!

~chai and matcha >> coffee. coffee gives me jitters and anxiety, and that just does not align with grandma hood! I use chamberlain coffee’s chai and matcha, both are sooo so delicious and imo better than coffee.

#healthylifestyle #grandmacore #slowliving
One of my favorite vegan lunches, Buffalo Tofu Bow One of my favorite vegan lunches, Buffalo Tofu Bowl 🌶️🥗🦬 It’s easy, vegan, and ultra flavorful. Enjoy in a bowl or throw it in a wrap 🌯 

#veganrecipes #buffalotofu #buffalowings #tofurecipes #crispytofu #veganlunch
These high protein vegan waffles are packed with h These high protein vegan waffles are packed with healthy ingredients including rolled oats, spinach, almond milk, and protein powder. They are so easy so make, simply blend the ingredients then pour into your waffle maker. They can be made into pancakes or baked oats too!

Ingredients:
1/2 + 2 tbsp cup rolled oats
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 banana
1/2 cup spinach

Toppings:
@kitehillfoods protein yogurt
frozen wild blueberries
drizzle of lakanto maple syrup

#highprotein #waffles #proteinbreakfast #proteinwaffles #spinachwaffles #oatmealwaffles #veganrecipes #healthybreakfast
When you’re craving corn chowder but wanna keep When you’re craving corn chowder but wanna keep it spicy 🌶️ Introducing Mexican Corn Chowder! It’s got all the familiar corn chowder vibes but with a spicy flavorful Mexican twist 🇲🇽 Recipe just posted on the blog, link in bio!

#veganrecipes #mexicancornchowder #cornchowder #mexicanfood #souprecipe #easyrecipes
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Appetizers & Snacks, Recipes · April 16, 2021

Vegan Steamed “Crab” Dumplings

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Steamed Crab Dumplings.

If you’re a fan of dumplings or crab, you will LOVE these steamed “crab” dumplings. The “crab” is made from artichoke hearts and is blended with corn, carrots, vegan cream cheese, old bay seasoning, and sea salt. For this recipe you’ll need a bamboo steamer rack, food processor, and dumpling wrappers. The best part of these dumplings is they yield a large batch which you can freeze and pop in your oven, air fryer, or re-steam when you’re ready to enjoy.

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To properly steam your dumplings, you’ll need a bamboo steamer rack 1 inch smaller than your pan. I heated water in a wide brim deep frying pan and fit my bamboo steamer on top. You will need to find a steamer that matches your specific pan – it should NOT reach the water in your pan or it’ll burn. Typically bamboo steamer racks are either 8 or 10 inches, so make sure to use a pan that is either 9 or 11 inches. Here’s exactly what I used:

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Sustainable and Healthy “Crab”

This recipe requires artichoke hearts and corn, both of which you can purchase canned for convenience. To get the look and taste of “crab” you’ll be mixing the artichoke hearts and corn with vegan cream cheese, old bay seasoning, and raw carrots. Here are a few of my favorite vegan cream cheese brands:

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To get the “crab” consistency, you will need a food processor. Be careful not to overblend, the mixture should be rough. I have a Hamilton Beach food processor which I love and has lasted me a few years without issue. If you’re looking for a pricier option, your best bet is a Cuisinart food processor.

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It’s no secret that our environment is in danger, especially our oceans. If you have the means to reduce your fish intake and opt for sustainable alternatives like this one, you will be playing a bigger role than you think in protecting the planet and future generations. Check out the following documentaries to learn more about the current state of our oceans and why it’s important to pay attention and help where we can:

  • Seaspiracy.
  • Chasing Coral.
  • A Plastic Ocean.
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For the sake of convenience, I purchased premade dumpling wrappers. They’re not as healthy as homemade dumpling wrappers and I have yet to find a gluten-free option, but they are incredibly convenient. You can find them in most major grocery stores, in your local Asian market, or on Amazon. If you’re gluten-free, check out this gluten-free dumpling wrapper recipe by Ela Vegan to try out.

If you are planning on making the dough for your dumplings rather than purchasing premade wrappers, I recommend purchasing a dumpling maker.

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{Related Recipes: If you like this recipe you’ll love my STEAMED VEGGIE DUMPLINGS and my TOFISH AND CHIPS.}

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Steamed Crab Dumplings

Vegan Steamed Crab Dumplings made from artichoke hearts and veggies.

Ingredients

  • 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed well
  • 1 can corn, drained and rinsed well
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp vegan cream cheese
  • 1 tsp old bay seasoning can sub for paprika
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 pack premade dumpling wrappers
  • sweet chili sauce dipping sauce

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse a can of artichoke hearts and a can of corn. Make sure to rinse them well to fully remove the brine. Add your rinsed artichoke hearts and corn to a food processor.
  • Roughly chop 1 large carrot then add into the food processor along with the vegan cream cheese, old bay seasoning (or paprika), and sea salt.
  • Pulse the food processor a few times making sure not to overblend. The mixture should be roughly chopped.
  • Next prepare your dumpling station – start heating water in your frying pan with a bamboo steamer rack on top. Lay out your dumpling wrappers on a cutting board. Fill a small dish with water.
  • Use your finger to add a thin layer of water to the edges of your dumpling wrapper. Fill each dumpling with a small amount of the mixture. After doing a few you will be able to gage how much filling fits into each dumpling. Fold mixture in half and press the edges together to stick. Make sure to press the filling inwards to avoid spillage.
  • The water should be lightly boiling in your frying pan. Add parchment paper to your bamboo steamer rack (if you don’t have it’s not a big deal, it’s to help avoid the dumplings getting stuck to the tray) and arrange the dumplings on your steamer rack. Make sure they’re not too crowded before closing the lid.
  • Let the dumplings steam for about 12-15 minutes. Use chopsticks to gently remove the dumplings from your tray. Repeat until you have used all of the mixture.
  • Add whatever dumplings you don’t want to a reusable bag and pop in your freezer. When you’re ready to enjoy them, you can either pop them in your air fryer or oven or re-steam them.
  • Enjoy with sweet chili sauce.

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Vegan Flautas

Flautas are a popular Mexican dish that consist of rolled tortillas filled with savory ingredients. These vegan flautas include refried beans, softened potatoes, vegan chick’n, and are topped with fresh and flavorful Mexican forward ingredients. If you’re looking for a healthy weeknight lunch or dinner, add these flautas to your rotation!

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My favorite part of summer is cooking fresh health My favorite part of summer is cooking fresh healthy meals while it’s still light out ☀️ This is a pistachio tofu with a delicious zucchini rice summer salad 🥗 inspired by @soulsyncbody 

Recipe ⬇️ 
pistachio tofu ingredients—
2 slices of high protein/extra firm tofu (about 2/5 of 1 block)
1/4 cup pistachios
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp agave
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice

zucchini rice salad ingredients—
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup mint, finely chopped
1 zucchini, diced
salt & pepper
lemon squeeze
drizzle of olive oil

Instructions:
01 Start by slicing your tofu and scoring each side. Be careful not to accidentally cut it in half! Stir together the marinade and add to a shallow bowl. Let the tofu marinate while you prep the rest of the meal.

02 Cook your brown rice. Meanwhile, chop up your zucchini and toss with a splash of olive oil, salt and pepper. Air fry at 375 for about 10 min. While that’s baking chop up your mint and cherry tomatoes.

03 Once your tofu has marinated for at least 20 minutes, cover the top with chopped pistachios. If your pistachios aren’t salted, add a pinch of salt. Add to the air fryer and bake at 375 degrees for about 8-10 minutes. Keep your eye on them to make sure the pistachios don’t burn.

04 Add the zucchini rice salad ingredients together - brown rice, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mint, olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper - toss then divide between 2 plates. Serve with one of the tofu fillets.

Enjoy!

#veganrecipes #pistachiotofu #tofurecipe #highproteinmeals #veganprotein
Savory breakfast lovers, this is for you! We’ve Savory breakfast lovers, this is for you! We’ve got a hearty harissa scramble topped over a bed of arugula 🤤 So so easy and satisfying. Here’s how:

01 Peel and dice a small russet potato. Toss with avocado oil spray, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Air fry at 400 until crispy, about 15-20 min stirring once halfway thru.

02 Chop your veg - 1/2 zucchini, 2-3 sweet peppers, and white onion (you’ll only need about 3 tbsp)

03 Add avocado oil spray to your pan and add in the onion. After a minute or so add in the zucchini and pepper. After another few minutes add in about 6 cherry tomatoes. When they’re tender enough gently smash them with your spoon.

04 Stir in a tbsp of harissa paste and about 1/4 cup of @justegg and a sprinkle of vegan cheese, I used @foragerproject queso fresco. Stir often until the egg scrambles.

05 Once the @justegg has scrambled mix in the air fried potatoes. Add arugula to a bowl and top with the “egg” mixture. Enjoy!

#veganrecipes #veganegg #veganbreakfast #heathybreakfast #savorybreakfast
7 vegan breakfast ideas 🍳🍎🥑 & breakfast 7 vegan breakfast ideas 🍳🍎🥑 

& breakfast remains my favorite meal of the day! Whether you’re looking for something healthy or something a little more fun, here are just a handful of my favorite vegan breakfasts:

1. egg mcmuffin 🍳 
2. cucumber chili bagel 🥯 
3. blueberry smoothie bowl 🫐 
4. balanced yogurt bowl 🥣 
5. almond butter banana toast 🍞 
6. oats & yogurt bowl 🍎 
7. hummus avocado toast 🥑 

Which of these would you choose??

#veganrecipe #veganbreakfast #healthybreakfast #breakfastideas #veganbreakfastideas
vegan sweet potato hash for breakfast 🌿 eyeball vegan sweet potato hash for breakfast 🌿 eyeballed the measurements so here’s a rough recipe ⬇️ 

01/ peel & cube 1 sweet potato. toss in oil, paprika, garlic, and sea salt. air fry at 375 until fork tender

02/ saute onion, bell peppers, and zucchini. stir in 1/2 block crumbled tofu tossed in turmeric, black pepper, & black salt

03/ mix in the sweet potatoes along w spinach and vegan cheese. plate & top w pico, avo, & hot sauce

happy friday 💙🌧️🪩

#veganrecipes #sweetpotatohash #veganbreakfast #healthybreakfast #healthyrecipes
it’s taken me awhile to perfect pancakes that ar it’s taken me awhile to perfect pancakes that are vegan, actually taste good, are healthy, and have high protein! 4 of these pancakes have 32g of plant protein 🌱💪 recipe ⬇️ 

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup almond flour
2 scoops @sproutliving protein powder
2 tsp baking powder
pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup @kitehillfoods protein yogurt
2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flax meal mixed with 4 tbsp water)
1 cup almond milk (add more if too thick)
2 tsp vanilla extract

4 pancakes have about 460 cal; 32g
protein, 33g carbs, and 18g fat

#veganrecipes #highprotein #proteinpancakes #healthyrecipes
grandma core 💐🥕🥞🪴🐶 I’ve been em grandma core 💐🥕🥞🪴🐶 

I’ve been embracing slow living these days. Nancy meyers type of grandma hood, tending to the garden and crocheting🪴🧶 

Some things I’ve been prioritizing in grandma hood:

~daily morning pages. just writing down absolutely everything on my mind the first few minutes of the day to clear my mind.

~growing fresh produce. this has been such a fun one, I have 2 raised beds and a bunch of fruit trees in my yard and eating my own food I grew myself makes me slow down and appreciate it so much more!

~reading >> tv/tiktok. idk about you guys but social media has been rotting my a brain a lil bit. reading feels sooo much better mentally.

~mocktails >> cocktails. I rarely drink alcohol anymore and it’s done wonders for my mind and my skin. look for for mocktail content from me in the near future!

~chai and matcha >> coffee. coffee gives me jitters and anxiety, and that just does not align with grandma hood! I use chamberlain coffee’s chai and matcha, both are sooo so delicious and imo better than coffee.

#healthylifestyle #grandmacore #slowliving
One of my favorite vegan lunches, Buffalo Tofu Bow One of my favorite vegan lunches, Buffalo Tofu Bowl 🌶️🥗🦬 It’s easy, vegan, and ultra flavorful. Enjoy in a bowl or throw it in a wrap 🌯 

#veganrecipes #buffalotofu #buffalowings #tofurecipes #crispytofu #veganlunch
These high protein vegan waffles are packed with h These high protein vegan waffles are packed with healthy ingredients including rolled oats, spinach, almond milk, and protein powder. They are so easy so make, simply blend the ingredients then pour into your waffle maker. They can be made into pancakes or baked oats too!

Ingredients:
1/2 + 2 tbsp cup rolled oats
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 banana
1/2 cup spinach

Toppings:
@kitehillfoods protein yogurt
frozen wild blueberries
drizzle of lakanto maple syrup

#highprotein #waffles #proteinbreakfast #proteinwaffles #spinachwaffles #oatmealwaffles #veganrecipes #healthybreakfast
When you’re craving corn chowder but wanna keep When you’re craving corn chowder but wanna keep it spicy 🌶️ Introducing Mexican Corn Chowder! It’s got all the familiar corn chowder vibes but with a spicy flavorful Mexican twist 🇲🇽 Recipe just posted on the blog, link in bio!

#veganrecipes #mexicancornchowder #cornchowder #mexicanfood #souprecipe #easyrecipes
Flautas are as if taquitos and burritos had a baby Flautas are as if taquitos and burritos had a baby 🌮🌯 These flautas are the perfect dinner for a group, but you can also freeze them and pop them in the air fryer when you want one. They’re filled with boiled potatoes, refried beans, and @daringfoods vegan chicken. I added a drizzle of my cilantro cashew on top, sooo incredibly delicious! Recipe is up on the blog, link in bio 🌮💃🌿🌯 

#veganrecipes #flautas #vegandinner #healthyrecipes #healthydinner #mexicanfood
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