Greenings Green Warrior! Craving salt? You're not alone! Many people struggle with salt cravings, but there are tasty and healthy alternatives to help you manage them. Here’s a guide to some of the best options to satisfy your taste buds while keeping your salt intake in check. Salt can really make you retain water and… Continue reading Mastering Salt Cravings: Delicious Alternatives and Strategies
Are you ready to transform your favorite comfort foods into healthy, plant-based delights? Join Vicki Brett-Gach, a Certified Personal Chef & Plant-Based Culinary Instructor, for three tantalizing recipe demos. She'll show you how to make Raspberry Peach Overnight Oats, Vegan Mac & No-Cheese and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing! You'll be all set for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
https://youtu.be/mW5Q0ATYm8s Watch The Recipe Demo Here! Ingredients: Rick's Tofu/Ricotta Cheeze Blend 1 box of Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles or Zucchini or Eggplant Noodles (see notes) 1 60 oz. bag Frozen (defrosted) Cauliflower /Broccoli / Carrots (California Blend) see notes Lasagna Noodles: Place lasagna noodles in large stock pot with about 4 - 5 quarts of… Continue reading Rick’s Lasagna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zdUU8R5a8Q Check Out The Recipe Demo for Hot Dogs! You won't miss hot dogs at the next Barbecue. You can even bring these in a container to throw on your friends grill! Thanks to our Green Star members Beverly & John for this awesome, "Tastes like a hot dog!" recipe as demonstrated here on… Continue reading Hot Dogs (Shh.. most people/kids don’t know it’s vegan)
Ingredients Several leaves Napa cabbage, washed, towel dry Red onion sliced or diced Sprouts Tomato diced Avocado dressing Sriracha Set aside for assembly Combine: 2.5 cups chickpeas 2 tbsp chickpea flour 1 c parsley finely chopped 1 c cilantro finely chopped 1 lemon zested 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped 3 cloves garlic diced Water… Continue reading Falafel Lettuce Wrap Recipe
6 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1/3 cup water or no sodium vegetable broth 2 teaspoons no-salt seasoning, adjusted to taste 1 large onion, diced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 4 scallions (green onions), chopped 2 large red bell peppers, diced 1-2 tablespoons curry powder 3 cups cooked chickpeas… Continue reading Curried Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes
INGREDIENTS: FOR THE LENTIL FILLING: 1 cup walnuts, toasted 1 3/4 cups cooked brown lentils (see note) 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon Bragg Liquid Aminos 2 tablespoons water or as needed FOR THE SALSA: (OR SUBSTITUTE Newman's Own Mild… Continue reading Lentil Walnut Burritos with Peppers, Onions and Salsa
INGREDIENTS: FOR THE BUTTERNUT SQUASH: 12 ounces butternut squash, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 orange juiced pinch ground cinnamon pinch ground cloves pinch ground allspice pinch cayenne pepper 1 large shallot, chopped 3/4 pound Brussel sprouts, shredded or very thinly sliced 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped 2 tablespoons currants or raisins 2 tablespoons balsamic… Continue reading Warm Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad
INGREDIENTS: 4 medium zucchini, cut in half, then quartered lengthwise 3 large shallots, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano FOR THE PARMESAN TOPPING: 1/2 cup raw almonds 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine zucchini, shallots and garlic in baking dish.… Continue reading Easy Roasted Zucchini
Easy to make! Best to make 2 batches because you might eat one all by yourself. I love this method of cooking! If you have a root vegetable that you don't know what to do with, like a turnip, beet, yam, radish, etc., this is the simple way to make it taste delicious!