This Blended Cucumber Gin Cocktail is a lightened up beverage that's incredibly refreshing. Made with fresh cucumber, mint, honey, and lime (no simple syrup!), it's great for spring and summer gatherings.I did it again. I put veggies in an adult beverage! Because why the heck not?! (See also my Carrot and Orange Mimosas!)I am so excited to share this Blended Cucumber Gin Cocktail ...
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BBQ Lentils with Shredded Carrots
Shredded carrots add a sweet taste and crunchy texture to these vegan BBQ lentils for a plant-based twist on traditional barbecue!Cookout season will soon be upon us. And some of you may be looking for veggie-forward recipes that you can add to your typical spread of burgers, dogs, and the like.Well, I have quite the treat for you fellow plant-loving people. BBQ LENTILS. YUP, turns ...
Blueberry Rhubarb Jam
A delicious, low sugar Blueberry Rhubarb Jam made with fresh berries, tart rhubarb, lemon juice, and a touch of honey.Have you ever bought rhubarb just because it's pretty? But then you get home and realize you got way too much?!Don't get me wrong, I love rhubarb. But since it has such a strong, tart taste, most recipes only call for 1-2 stalks worth of this pretty vegetable.So, ...
Italian Marinated Green Bean Salad
A refreshing marinated green bean salad with red onions, chickpeas, and homemade Italian dressing! This vegan side dish is loaded with nutrition and great for summer potlucks and cookouts.As I write this post, the windows are open and the sun is pouring into my office. Summer, I see you!And what's better than a refreshing, veggie-loaded dish like this cold green bean salad on a hot ...
How to Make Frozen Herb Cubes
This post teaches you everything you need to know about freezing herbs in olive oil and how to make ready-to-use, frozen herb cubes. It's the ultimate cooking hack!Do you struggle with using up herbs? If so, I bet you're familiar with the scenario of opening your fridge to see that the fresh parsley or basil you got last week is now wilted and rotten. Sound about right?Using fresh ...
Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal Muffins
These healthy baked oatmeal muffins are filled with strawberries and rhubarb, and are a make ahead, on-the-go breakfast option.We are in prime strawberry rhubarb season people, and I couldn't be more excited about it. PS - did you know that rhubarb is actually a vegetable?! Hence why I'm so keen to highlight it in Veg World recipes.To celebrate this wonderful time of year, I did a ...
Chili Sesame Sautéed Broccolini
This Chili Sesame Sautéed Broccolini is a flavorful and low maintenance vegetable side dish that's on the table in 15 minutes.It's been a while since I posted a no fuss veggie side dish. Like the kind you can just whip together with some pantry staples and call it a day. Those are my favorite type of recipes, if we're being honest.So I'm even more excited than usual about this recipe, ...
Quinoa Arugula Salad with Pineapple
Quinoa Arugula Salad with Pineapple is a quick and delicious side dish that's bursting with flavor from fresh, simple ingredients.This recipe started out as a total fail. I set out to make a pineapple arugula smoothie in honor of Cinco de Mayo. But as soon as I tried my super green concoction, I knew I couldn't salvage it.I think arugula has just too strong of a taste to be the sole ...
One Pan Lemon Artichoke Chicken
This mouthwatering skillet Lemon Artichoke Chicken is bursting with flavor from simple ingredients. It's paleo and gluten free, and features some of spring's best produce: artichokes and lemon!I'm really into this one, folks. It's a gourmet-like dish that's simple enough for a weeknight meal, but tasty enough to serve at a dinner party. And it takes less than 30 minutes to make. Need I ...
Slow Cooker Black Beans with Scallions
These are the BEST Slow Cooker Black Beans! They're SO flavorful from the scallions, perfectly tender without any soaking, and freezer and budget friendly. A versatile, vegan staple for the whole family!It's the Monday after a weekend away at a bachelorette party in Austin. And needless to say, I'm exhausted from all of the fun we had! What a blast.When I got home yesterday ...