Healthy, Whole Foods, Plant-Based Vegan Recipes
This plant-based recipe of the classic Italian recipe for Pasta “alla Norma” has chunks of roasted eggplant and a spicy tomato sauce. The traditional version uses lots of oil and cheese, but this healthy vegan version roasts the eggplant oil-free and skips the dairy. Use gluten-free cavatappi pasta for allergy-free dinner. One of my favorite eggplant recipes!
Baby Rapini is a super-green, related to broccoli, kale, and arugula. Join Chef Katie Simmons at the farmer’s market as describes the sweet-peppery flavors of this vegetable, plus healthy ideas on how to use in recipes and saute.
Romanesco: A Beautiful Natural Fractal Basic Oil-Free Roasting Romanesco is an heirloom vegetable that originated in Italy. It’s related to cauliflower and broccoli, but it has a unique, nutty flavor. It’s beautiful geometry makes it one of nature’s greenest fractals. Chef Katie Simmons shows you how to steam-roast this healthy veggie for fat-free, oil-free
Here are the basic tips for choosing, cooking, and using quinoa in your plant-based recipes. Oil-free toasting tips. Ways to enjoy this gluten-free vegan whole grain.
Cantaloupe: How to Choose, Seed, and Cut into Chunks in Under 3 Minutes How do know if a Cantaloupe is ripe? Chef Katie Simmons shares her tips on smelling and feeling for a ripe melon. Then she’ll show you how to seed and cut it in under 3 minutes! This is quick, healthy, delicious
Chocolate, cherries, and coconut come together for a flavor twist on a classic recipe in these Vegan Black Forest Brownies. Oil-free and free of any refined sugar or syrups, these plant-based treats are naturally sweetened with dates and banana. Make a batch of this kid-friendly dessert for something the whole family will love.
This vegan “Tartas Pastores” gives a Mexican twist to the traditional Shepherd’s Pie recipe. An oil-free, plant-based filling of black beans and corn is topped with a smoky plant-based sweet potato crust for a comfort food dinner your family will love.
Easy | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 25 minutes | Yield: 4 cups The sweet, bright flavor of cardamom is highlighted with gently cooked pears and berries in this simple summer recipe. The natural fruit flavors intensify after simmering for a few minutes. Serve this quick, easy recipe with Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes, Hearty Banana
Hearty barley is a budget-friendly whole grain that provides healthy fiber and protein. It pairs with seasonal winter vegetables and simple Italian flavors for this satisfying vegan soup. Enjoy this oil-free, plant-based recipe for an easy, yet satisfying, one-pot dinner. Serve with Lacinato Kale Waldorf Salad, Big ‘Ole Italian Chickpea Salad, or Quick Whole Wheat Flatbread.
