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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.

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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.

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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
In-N-Out who?! These animal style fries are totall In-N-Out who?! These animal style fries are totally vegan and addicting. Go make them ASAP 🍟 

01 Air fry 1/2 a bag of Trader Joe’s fries until crispy.

02 For the sauce combine 1 container of @siggisdairy vegan yogurt (any yogurt works) with about 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp dijon mustard, 1/3 cup dill relish, and 2 tbsp white vinegar. Adjust as needed.

03 For the caramelized onion, dice about 1/4 of a white onion. Sautee in avocado oil. I added about 1 or 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar to help it along.

04 Plate the fries with 2 slices of vegan cheese (I used violife) and however much of the sauce you’d like. Microwave until the cheese is melted (I did about 1 minute 30 sec) then top with the caramelized onion. ENJOY!!!

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #animalstylefries
Name a better combo than strawberries and chocolat Name a better combo than strawberries and chocolate 🤤 

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #breakfast #overnightoats
Who won Annie or Val?! Thanks hunky @valeria.abram Who won Annie or Val?! Thanks hunky @valeria.abramovich for the challenge 🌯 and @justegg for existing 🍳 

#veganrecipes #veganegg #easyrecipes #veganburrito
Who wants a vegan burrito 🌯 These grilled bur Who wants a vegan burrito 🌯 

These grilled burritos are insane. Truly. They’re packed with the following ultra wholesome ingredients:

—vegan beef from @abbotsbutcher seasoned with @sietefoods taco seasoning
—cauliflower rice (cooked w avo oil, paprika, and garlic)
—refried beans from @sietefoods 
—pico de gallo
—cilantro lime guac
—crisp romaine
—charred fajita veggies (bell peppers & zucchini)

Load the ingredients into a burrito, roll, and grill or pan fry.

I learned how to roll burritos after countless years studying the chipotle workers. Now I’ve got it DOWN and tbh will be enjoying homemade burritos from now on!!

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes
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Main Dishes, Pizza & Pasta, Recipes · April 20, 2021

Kabocha Squash Baked Mac and Cheese – GF, V, Low FODMAP

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Kabocha Squash Baked Mac and Cheese.

This vegan baked mac and cheese is made from plant-based whole foods, all of which are 100% low FODMAP. If you struggle with your digestion and are looking for vegan recipes that won’t exacerbate any symptoms (IBS, bloating, constipation, etc) add this recipe to your list!

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Kabocha Squash = Gut Healthy

Kabocha squash AKA Japanese pumpkin is very similar in taste and texture to pumpkins, butternut squash, and sweet potatoes. What’s great about kabocha squash is they are low FODMAP meaning they will not exacerbate any symptoms of IBS. Even if you don’t have IBS, eating high FODMAP foods frequently and in large quantities can cause IBS or major distress to your gut. The gut is incredibly powerful and houses nearly 70% of the body’s immune system. If our guts are unhealthy, we are susceptible to all kinds of disease and infection.

This doesn’t mean you can’t ever eat high FODMAP foods, you just need to make sure not to eat the exact same foods everyday and to eat as diverse a diet as possible. For example, black beans have great benefits and are a great source of plant protein. If you eat lots of black beans everyday though, you will likely develop an intolerance to black beans. When our bodies are intolerant to a certain food, our digestive system won’t know how to properly digest it or absorb the nutrients which leads to bloating, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, etc. Rather than eat a high volume of black beans everyday, switch it up with kidney beans, chickpeas, sprouted mung beans, lentils, nuts, etc.

kabocha squash mac and cheese

High Protein Breading

What takes this recipe from good to great is the breading. I use Longeve Brands Breadless Crumbs mixed with the kabocha squash seeds, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and sea salt. The Breadless Crumbs are made from pea protein and are gluten-free, high protein, and safe for a low FODMAP diet. If you aren’t on a temporary low FODMAP diet and can handle cauliflower, Cauli Crunch is another great option.

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Perfect for Meal Prep

When making this baked mac and cheese you will inevitably be left with extras unless you are cooking for a bigger group. I make big dishes like this on Sunday’s (my meal prep day) that way I can enjoy it throughout the week. Here’s my process:

  1. Chop your kabocha squash in half. Scoop the seeds from the center of each half and rinse well in a colander. Do your best to remove as much of the flesh as you can.
  2. Bake the kabocha squash. Chop one half into cubes and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Eat it with any veggies or try it with my KABOCHA SQUASH BOWL. The flesh of the other half will be the base of your cheese sauce.
  3. Cook your pasta. I used a combo of green pea fusili and buckwheat torgiglioni (both gluten-free). Combine with the cheese sauce then pour into a greased casserole dish. Keep in mind there should be more of the cheese sauce than pasta.
  4. Prep your breading. I combined Longeve Breadless Crumbs, 1/2 cup of the kabocha squash seeds, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and olive oil in a mixing bowl then sprinkle on top of your mac and cheese mixture with parsley.
  5. Bake the mac and cheese. I turned the heat of my oven up to 475 degrees and baked it for about 10 minutes. Be careful not to overbake it (no more than 15 minutes) or you will dry out the casserole.
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{Related Recipes: If you like this recipe you’ll love my KABOCHA SQUASH BOWL and my 4 INGREDIENT BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC AND CHEESE.}

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Kabocha Squash Mac and Cheese

Gluten-free mac and cheese made from a kabocha squash based “cheese” sauce.
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 24 oz pasta I use Banza pasta

Cheese Sauce

  • 1 kabocha squash
  • 6 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup plant-based milk I used oat milk
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lemon, juice from skip if you’re low FODMAP
  • 1 tsp garlic powder skip if you’re low FODMAP
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder skip if you’re low FODMAP

Breading

  • 1/2 cup kabocha squash (or pumpkin) seeds
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs I used breadless crumbs from Longeve
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Chop your squash in half. Scoop out the seeds from the middle and set aside – you will be adding this to your breading!
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and cook your squash halves face down for about 20 minutes or until tender. The time varies depending on the size of your squash so make sure to test the tenderness with a fork.
  • While the squash is cooking, rinse your seeds well and remove any squash residue. Set aside.
  • Once the squash has cooled scoop out the flesh and add to a food processor or blender along with the nutritional yeast, oat milk, dijon mustard, paprika, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Start with 1 cup of plant-based milk, blend, and add more if needed.
  • Crank up the heat of your oven to 475 degrees. Cook your pasta, drain, then return to it’s pot. Mix with the cheese sauce with the pasta – note there should be more cheese than pasta. Grease a casserole dish with oil (I use coconut oil) then pour your cheesy pasta inside and spread evenly.
  • Now prepare your breading. In a bowl mix the seeds with your bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, olive oil, and salt. Sprinkle on top of your pasta.
  • Place your casserole dish in the oven and cook until the top breading layer starts to brown. I wouldn’t cook it any longer than 15 minutes or it will start to dry out. Check after 8 minutes and use your judgement from there. Let cool, top with parsley, then serve!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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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
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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.

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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!

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In-N-Out who?! These animal style fries are totall In-N-Out who?! These animal style fries are totally vegan and addicting. Go make them ASAP 🍟 

01 Air fry 1/2 a bag of Trader Joe’s fries until crispy.

02 For the sauce combine 1 container of @siggisdairy vegan yogurt (any yogurt works) with about 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp dijon mustard, 1/3 cup dill relish, and 2 tbsp white vinegar. Adjust as needed.

03 For the caramelized onion, dice about 1/4 of a white onion. Sautee in avocado oil. I added about 1 or 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar to help it along.

04 Plate the fries with 2 slices of vegan cheese (I used violife) and however much of the sauce you’d like. Microwave until the cheese is melted (I did about 1 minute 30 sec) then top with the caramelized onion. ENJOY!!!

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Who wants a vegan burrito 🌯 These grilled bur Who wants a vegan burrito 🌯 

These grilled burritos are insane. Truly. They’re packed with the following ultra wholesome ingredients:

—vegan beef from @abbotsbutcher seasoned with @sietefoods taco seasoning
—cauliflower rice (cooked w avo oil, paprika, and garlic)
—refried beans from @sietefoods 
—pico de gallo
—cilantro lime guac
—crisp romaine
—charred fajita veggies (bell peppers & zucchini)

Load the ingredients into a burrito, roll, and grill or pan fry.

I learned how to roll burritos after countless years studying the chipotle workers. Now I’ve got it DOWN and tbh will be enjoying homemade burritos from now on!!

#veganrecipes #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes
There is nothing quite like spicy mayo, especially There is nothing quite like spicy mayo, especially atop a healthy and protein packed vegan salad 🥗 

The crunchy tamari tofu is the star - chop 1/2 block of high protein tofu into cubes and toss in 1 tbsp avocado oil, 2 tbsp tamari, and 2 tbsp corn starch. Air fry until crispy! 

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