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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Recipes, Salads & Bowls · May 13, 2020

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

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This refreshing cucumber salad is so cooling, light & delicious. It’s perfect for meal prepping, a side to a starchy carbohydrate such as a baked potato or beans, or mixed in with rice as a stir fry. I love it in the summertime, but this cucumber salad can be enjoyed all year long. It’s a staple in my meal prepping kitchen!

Vegan & Keto

I eat a vegan diet, but am not keto – I love carbs and think they are so beneficial! If you are experimenting with a keto diet though, then this salad will be a game changer in your routine. Look, cauliflower rice doesn’t measure up to real rice – but this isn’t a miserable alternative like some cauliflower rices I’ve tried! The key is really perfecting the texture (but also managing your expectations):

  • DON’T: boil them. I have tried this, and the cauliflower came out pretty icky & soggy. Steaming them or cooking them in water will have the same watery effect, so I wouldn’t recommend any of those methods.
  • DO: sauté them with a touch of avocado or coconut oil. You can use a spray oil, but the only way to get it really soft and nice is sautéing them (covered) with minced garlic, onions, and oil for no more than 5 min on a low – medium heat.

Ideal for Weight Loss

This recipe is a staple if you’re trying to lose weight – by adding in a little rice, your taste buds are tricked into thinking you’re eating a big rice bowl when it’s really mostly cauliflower rice! The salad itself has a tiny bit of quinoa, so you can feel free to forgo the rice – I just like the texture it brings.

The Perfect Side

I definitely consider this salad more of a base or side dish than eating it alone – maybe as the base in a veggie bowl, paired with plant-based protein, or mixed with a healthy fat (it’s delicious mixed with a tahini dressing.) You can absolutely eat it alone, but the more flavors and textures going on the better.

Eat Your Water

Most of us likely don’t drink enough water during the day, so incorporating water dense foods into our diets makes a huge difference in our overall health and ability to function properly. Being properly hydrated also means a brighter complexion, an aid in weight loss as it helps us to feel full, fewer muscle cramps, a regulated digestive tract, and reduced stress. This recipe is a great example of “eating your water” – cucumbers are the star of this salad and one of the most hydrating foods on the planet.

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Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Light, hydrating cucumber salad perfect for meal prep + weight loss.
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1/2 cup edamame
  • 1/2 cup snow peas
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tbsp red quinoa

Instructions

  • heat a pan on low-medium heat + add avocado oil spray. once hot, add the frozen cauli rice and cover pan with a lid. continually bring up the lid to break up the frozen chunks. this process should be complete in 5 min or so⁣⁣. if you’re prepping a larger batch, cook the cauliflower in sections so that the pan isn’t too crowded
  • reheat pan with more avocado oil spray and add edamame. once cooked throughout, add into the bowl with the cauli rice⁣⁣
  • reheat the pan again with avocado oil spray and tamari. add the sugar snap peas and cover with a lid. keep checking up on them and stirring - I keep them cooking awhile because I like mine a little charred. once done, toss into the bowl⁣⁣
  • cook the quinoa according to package. save the rest in an air-tight container in the fridge
  • finish by chopping the cucumber. mix all ingredients together & serve with tamari, rice, watermelon tuna, pan-fried tofu, soba noodles, etc.

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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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