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This vegan green bean casserole is a great homemade spin on the iconic Thanksgiving staple that is made with canned beans and soup. It’s creamy, savory, and has crispy fried onions on top. The perfect side dish for the holiday season! vegan green bean casserole in a white casserole dish on a marble counter top with a wooden spoon and a blue and white dish cloth If you used to like green bean casserole and you’re looking for a vegan version, you’re at the right place! My vegan green bean casserole is not only super delicious and comforting but also much healthier than the traditional Thanksgiving dish invented by Campbell’s. THIS VEGAN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE IS: comforting savory perfect for the holiday season creamy easy to make ready in only 30 minutes crispy on the top so much better than the one with canned beans and mushroom soup a real crowd-pleaser close-up photo of a vegan green bean casserole in a white casserole dish with a wooden spoon and chopped parsley and fried onions on to...

I’ve made this sauce so many times and it’s always a winner! It’s soooo good! Vegan comfort food at its best so to say! WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS VEGAN ALFREDO SAUCE: You don’t need a lot of ingredients or exotic spices for this creamy vegan cauliflower Alfredo sauce. Except for the nutritional yeast you should be able to find everything in any regular grocery store. And many grocery stores also have nutritional yeast these days. Just check the health food section. If you can’t find it, check out your local health food market or order it online. a hand picking up fettuccine with a fork in a black pan YOU’LL NEED: cauliflower cashews lemon juice a pinch of nutmeg apple cider vinegar nutritional yeast unsweetened soy or almond milk garlic salt and pepper As always, you can find the full ingredient list and detailed recipe instructions in a separate recipe box at the end of this post.  This vegan Alfredo sauce is the perfect comfort food! It's so incredibly creamy and rich without being ...

Homemade rice paper rolls make such an awesome light dinner on hot summer days. They’re healthy, low in calories, and super easy to make! Plus, they’re also a wonderful appetizer for parties. I mean just look at that color! Rice Paper Rolls with Mango and Mint We actually first tried rice paper rolls (or rice paper wraps, however you wanna call them) on a trip to Australia almost four years ago. We spent three whole months traveling the country and this was seriously the best time of our lives!! The Australia’s nature is just gorgeous and I could have stayed sooo much longer. I can’t wait to be back one day! But back to the vegan summer rolls! So we had lots of sushi and summer rolls while we were in Australia and as soon as I got home I just had to try make them myself. I think you could even refer to rice paper rolls as some kind of fast food, just soooo much healthier and more delicious than traditional fast food! WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE VEGAN SUMMER ROLLS: Vietnamese rice paper avoca...

I absolutely LOVE pasta and I love quick and easy meals! So this Asian style vegan one pot pasta with coconut milk and red curry paste is absolutely perfect. It’s my new favorite meal for weeknight dinners. Easy, healthy, and so incredibly delicious and creamy. And you need only one pot to make it! This vegan one pot pasta really couldn’t be much easier. You just throw in all of the ingredients – including the uncooked pasta – and then cook it for about 15 minutes. This way it’s packed with flavor and it saves you lots of time and also dirty dishes. As all my recipes, it’s of course 100 % vegan. When I first tried one pot pasta, I was actually really skeptical. I mean it does sound a bit weird, doesn’t it? And when I shared my vegan one pot spaghetti with vegetables on my Facebook page, some people actually got really mad. Haha! One guy even commented that this would be considered a blasphemy in Italy. Well, this vegan one pot pasta might not be a traditional pasta recipe, but it’s so ...

Actually I’ve never been a big donut fan before I turned vegan. I’d always take muffins and cookies over donuts any time.  Mostly because I don’t like that a lot of them are super sweet. But now that I tried so many new things in the last couple of months, I thought what the heck why not just give vegan donuts a try. So I ended up with these delicious  donuts with chocolate glaze and hazelnuts. CAN YOU EAT DONUTS AS A VEGAN? Admittedly, it is a bit harder to eat donuts as a vegan, but you definitely can. The only thing that is actually harder as a vegan, is to get store-bought donuts. Store-bought donuts mostly contain milk, eggs and butter. Plus, the chocolate glaze often contains butter. Dunkin Donuts, for example, does not (yet) offer vegan donuts. However, they offer vegan bagels, muffins and hash browns. If you want to check their vegan options, have a look here. If you want to have homemade-donuts, vegan donuts are super easy to make. ARE VEGAN DONUTS GOOD FOR YOU? Yes, ...

When I think of spaghetti with meatballs, the first thing that comes to my mind is the meatball scene in the Disney’s classic ” Lady and the Tramp” when Tramp takes out his Lady for a romantic dinner. I used to absolutely love meatballs, so of course I had to make a vegan version of this classic American-Italian dinner. And they turned out soooo good! WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Kidney beans, rolled oats, and ground sunflower seeds give these meatless meatballs an amazing texture. They keep their form and don’t crumble when being baked or cooked. However, do not expect them to have the exact same texture as real meatballs. You can serve the meatballs warm or cold. I like them even better when they’re cold because this way they have a firmer texture. The recipe is very budget-friendly. Especially if you use dried kidney beans and cook them yourself. It’s perfect if you’re eating on a budget! Find out more about cooking beans on the stove or in the Instant Pot. The meatballs are not only supe...

Not only did I create a delicious, fluffy, moist, and perfectly sweetened Carrot Cake, but I also whipped up a healthy “Cream Cheese” Frosting to go with it too! Well, technically I *blended* some soaked Cashews, Maple Syrup, and Lemon Juice together to make some creamy, dreamy goodness. The frosting is optional, but tell me – when is the last time you had a good piece of Carrot Cake with no frosting?! cashew cream frosting being spread on baked healthy vegan carrot cake with gold knifeHonestly, I’d typically eat a Brownie or Cookie over a piece of cake for dessert. But Carrot Cake holds a special place in my heart! I love how the warming combination of Cinnamon, Ginger, and Nutmeg combine with Carrot ribbons and buttery Pecan chunks to make a slightly dense, slightly fluffy, pretty much perfect treat. Also, it’s my Dad’s favorite cake. And he’s a pretty cool dude, if I do say so myself. This yummy Carrot Cake is Gluten-Free, Vegan, and made with only 11 healthy ingredients! Top it wit...

I hope you like this vegan lentil soup as much as we do around here. If you give it a try, I’d love to know what you think about it. Just leave me a comment and a star rating below. Your comments really make my day! You like my recipes and want to see more? Then follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest! Sina – xx Vegan Lentil Soup in two white and brown pots on a marble counter top with a spoon and bread on the side This vegan lentil soup is super easy to make, it's so comforting, and packed with nutrients! It's such an easy everyday recipe that is ready in just a little over 30 minutes. The perfect dinner for a cold day!  Course Entrée, Soup  Cuisine American  Keyword how to make vegan lentil soup, vegan lentil soup, vegan lentil soup recipe  Prep Time 8 minutes  Cook Time 30 minutes  Total Time 38 minutes  Servings 4 servings  Calories 368 kcal  Author Sina Ingredients 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils 1 stalk of leek 2 carrots 4 cups...

You are going to love these vegan onion rings! They are incredibly easy to make, crispy, and delicious. Plus, they are oven-baked, which makes them so much healthier than fried onion rings! a small bowl with ketchup and a hand dipping a vegan onion ring into the bowl I’ve always loved onion rings. Maybe not as a kid, but later on in life I’ve started to really like onion rings as a crispy and savory snack. However,  fried onion rings are not exactly healthy, so I just had to make a healthier vegan version of onion rings. And these vegan onion rings are seriously to die for! You are going to love these vegan onion rings! They are incredibly easy to make, crispy, and delicious. Plus, they are oven baked, which makes them so much healthier than fried onion rings!  Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack  Cuisine American  Keyword how to make vegan onion rings, vegan onion ring recipe, vegan onion rings  Prep Time 10 minutes  Cook Time 20 minutes  Total Time 30...

ou won’t believe how creamy this vegan carrot pasta is! If you like carrots, you are going to LOVE it! It’s super easy to make, very budget-friendly, and sooo delicious! It makes a great weeknight dinner for the whole family. carrot pasta in a cast iron skillet with a fork on a marble counter top with two carrots in the background I absolutely LOVE creamy pasta sauces! For me, creamy pasta just means the perfect comfort food. And this carrot pasta sauce is so incredibly creamy! Maybe you have tried my vegan roasted red pepper pasta yet? The two recipes are pretty similar: The vegetables are roasted first in the oven and then turned into a creamy sauce in a food processor. So easy and yummy! It makes such a great spring recipe! You won't believe how creamy this vegan carrot pasta is! If you like carrots, you are going to LOVE it! It's super easy to make, very budget-friendly, and sooo delicious! It makes a great weeknight dinner for the whole family.  Course Entrée  Cuisine Ame...

Did you grow up on ramen?  I have to admit it was a guilty, savory, salty pleasure of mine up through college days but with this Spicy Ramen recipe – guilt no more.  We are going to take the super versatile ramen noodles, discard the seasoning packets and create Spicy Ramen, AKA an ace of a dinner that is healthier, budget friendly, unbelievably easy and SO slurp-worthy. This Spicy Ramen Noodles recipe is inspired by what Patrick and I eat all the time – stir fried ramen with peanuts!  It’s one of our go-to dinner concoctions that I’ve never actually written down until now. The noodles are delectably chewy, the sauce is garlicky, gingery, salty, savory and as spicy as you want it, the veggies add healthy pops of texture and flavor and the peanuts add toasted pockets of nutty crunch you will crave in every bite. With just a few short minutes, you can create this Spicy Ramen – a new favorite dinner tradition, easy enough for weeknights that tastes even better than your favo...

I am still craving these Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos.  And I will every single day until I devour them again.  Patrick was almost speechless as he gobbled chipolte taco after taco after chipotle taco.  Or in other words, we are both pretty much obsessed. And there is a lot to obsess about starting with the Bacon Honey Chipotle Chicken.  Heavens yes. I am still craving these Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos.  And I will every single day until I devour them again.  Patrick was almost speechless as he gobbled chipolte taco after taco after chipotle taco.  Or in other words, we are both pretty much obsessed.  Prep Time 45 minutes  Cook Time 12 minutes  Servings 6  -8 tacos INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2” thickness 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese more or less to taste 6-8 taco flour tortillas or 10-12 corn tortillas Honey Chipotle Marinade 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mus...

This is the BEST Lemon Bread out there, in my humble opinion.  It is the perfect balance of sweet citrus due to not 1, not 2 but 3 steps of sugar infused lemon! MOIST:  It is crazy moist without being oily from a combination of sour cream and vegetable oil and the lemon syrup seeping into the bread – more on that later. REAL LEMONS:  I use real lemons, and not just one part, the juice OR zest I use both. LEMON EXTRACT:  However, my friend I do not stop there, I also use lemon extract in both the bread and glaze, which delivers a concentrated lemon flavor that cannot be achieved in any way – so a massive concentration of lemon love.  You could say a Lemon love ‘trifecta’!  But I do not stop with the lemon trifecta. LEMON SYRUP:  My Lemon Bread is yummy and wonderful on its own, but an added lemon syrup seeps into the bread transforming into the moistest Lemon Bread you’ve ever tasted AND envelops the bread in an enticing sugary crust. LEMON GLAZE: ...

I am SO excited grilling season is finally here!  How did that happen again?  Warm weather, eating outdoors, fresh food, hardly any cleanup, grilling season is the best!  And I’m even more giddy over grilling season because now we can all fire up Asian Burgers, the Best Burgers, Korean Burgers and now these epic Hawaiian Burgers! This Hawaiian Burger recipe is an explosion of sweet, tangy spicy, cheesy, pineapple-y, creamy deliciousness.  In other words, this burger has it ALL.  Hawaiian Burgers have long been a favorite of mine at any burger joint and this one is every bit as delectable in my humble opinion (and SO easy to make too!). Amazingly juicy Hawaiian Burgers BURSTING with flavor, smothered in Havarti cheese, loaded with sweet grilled pineapple, crispy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, punchy red onions, creamy sriracha mayo and more sweet and tangy Hawaiian Sauce!  This might be the best burger.  EVER!  Prep Time 20 minutes  Cook Time 15 min...

Have you ever had the pleasure of devouring Kentucky Butter Cake?  I tragically ate my way through most of my life without tasting this bliss.  It wasn’t until my birthday a few years ago that I sunk my teeth into one of life’s culinary delights. If you aren’t familiar with Kentucky Butter Cake, is it is essentially a vanilla poke pound cake combined with a butter crunch cake. It was originally made by Nell Lewis in 1963 who entered it into a Pillsbury Bake-off contest in Missouri and won.  The recipe has since taken the internet world by storm. What sets Kentucky Butter Cake apart is the sweet butter vanilla sauce. You poke holes in the bottom of the cake while its still warm then the holes get filled with luscious sweet sauce. The sauce seeps into the rest of the cake creating the most wonderfully moist cake you ever did taste – seriously melt-in-your-mouth-mesmerizing. The glaze also creates a crunchy, crackling bottom that is my FAVORITE part of the cake. The entire e...

WHAT IS IN LEMON CHICKEN SOUP? A bowl of chicken soup might be the ultimate comfort food.  Cozy up with a big bowl and feel the warmth radiate from the inside out. But this Lemon Chicken Soup is no ordinary chicken soup.  It boasts the same earthy herbs as traditional chicken noodle soup, but it is spiked with bright, fresh, lemon juice that enhances and enlivens every vibrant savory slurp.  And slurp you will. Next, comes my favorite part.  Equally as important as the lemon twist is the addition of tortellini!  Just imagine tender cheesy tortellini swaddled by warm, seasoned broth and juicy chicken in every spoonful.  And then drool a little. After using tortellini in my Creamy White Bean and Ham Tortellini Soup and then again in place of regular noodles in my  Chicken Tortellini Soup  my life was changed forever.  Spoonful after spoonful of tender noodle exterior giving way to cheesy interior. AKA soft melty cheese in every bite.  I wa...

I keep a running bucket list of different types of food/recipes I want to make from Nashville Hot Chicken  – check –  to Beef Brisket – check – to Perfect Pot Roast – check to these Slow Cooker Ribs.  After making these Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs, I am kicking myself for not rushing them to the top of the list sooner!  As in years and years sooner so I could have been chowing down on their juicy, tender, barbecue smothered bliss this whole time.  At least I made them three times in one week to partially make up for it. So please don’t lose years and year of deliciousness and make these super easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs ASAP! If you have never made ribs, or never made slow cooker ribs,  prepare for your mind to be blown with this easy method for moist, literally falling of the bone BBQ ribs, every single time.  Our minds were blow.  And our stomachs rejoiced. Literally fall apart tender. 15 minute prep Fall-Off-the-Bone Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs ...

*Today I’m partnering with Sharp Home USA ~ Sharp creates quality home appliances that make life easier! I’ve been using the Superheated Steam Countertop Oven for the past few months, and can’t wait to share how it makes cooking healthy meals easier. Thanks for supporting me and the brands I work with. I only share this space with the very best ~ and that’s a promise. This hearty ground beef casserole is a classic — and can easily be adapted to fit many eating styles! Traditionally, Shepherd’s Pie is made with lamb and Cottage Pie is made with beef. The dish has become so popular, it often is made with beef and still called Shepherd’s Pie. This lightened up version is great for anyone following the paleo or Whole30 diet. Instead of the tradition creamy mashed potato topping, I use steamed cauliflower mixed with potatoes. The cauliflower has enough water, there is no need to add butter or milk, and the topping still comes out thick and creamy. It also is usually made with peas, but I us...

recipe mediterranean baked cod recipe with lemon and garlic INGREDIENTS 1.5 lb Cod fillet pieces (4–6 pieces) 5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves Lemon Juice Mixture  5 tbsp fresh lemon juice 5 tbsp Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp melted butter For Coating 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground coriander  3/4 tsp sweet Spanish paprika 3/4 tsp ground cumin 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix lemon juice, olive oil, and melted butter in a shallow bowl. Set aside In another shallow bowl, mix all-purpose flour, spices, salt and pepper. Set next to the lemon juice mixture. Pat fish fillet dry. Dip fish in the lemon juice mixture then dip in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat (watch the oil to be sure it is sizzling but not smoking). Add fish and sear on each side to give it some color, but do not fully cook (about...

Green Pumpkin Pie Smoothies are my favorite smoothie, no question. I love all the spices, they aren’t too sweet, and I have green and orange vegetables checked off the list first thing in the morning. No need to wait for the fall to make this smoothie.  I make pumpkin recipes all year. Why lose out on this healthy and low calorie veggie just because it’s “seasonal?” Green smoothies are my favorite breakfast. I don’t like sitting down and spending time having breakfast while I am trying to start my day, but if I want to have veggies, I am limited in portable options. A smoothie is easy to digest, for those of us who aren’t really breakfast eaters, and packed full of nutrients to start the day on a good note. I make these smoothies creamy with frozen banana, coconut milk, and then add a bit of whey protein to boost it’s staying power. The spices are what really take is over the top — of course, use pumpkin pie spice if you have it on hand. I just throw in some cinnamon, ginger, and t...

This post is not sponsored by Pasolivo, but I did receive complimentary products from the company. I am sharing the products with you today because I genuinely love the quality of their premium olive oils and vinegars. Balsamic chicken served over cauliflower mash with broccoli. I’ve been preparing chicken like this for years — but have never posted the recipe all on it’s own! The first time I made it, I didn’t even know it was a “thing.” We were staying at the beach, and knowing the groceries I could buy there were limited, I had brought along a few spices, some olive oil, and some balsamic vinegar (a staple, right my friends?!) — and when I decided to see what would happen when I cooked the chicken along with some vinegar, I was amazed by the results — an incredibly moist chicken breast, in the BEST sticky sweet glaze. Never turned back! My love for this easy balsamic chicken was heightened recently when I received the most amazing olive oil and balsamic vinegar from Pasolivo. I conn...

CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE  INGREDIENTS 4 cups cooked and Shredded Chicken 2 tbsp olive oil 2 heads broccoli florets removed 10 cremini mushrooms sliced 1/2 small onion diced 1 cup chicken broth 1 recipe Vegan Alfredo Sauce salt and pepper to taste rosemary for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Make the Vegan Alfredo Sauce and set aside. This can also be made the day before and stored in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and diced onion and stir for 3 minutes. Add the broccoli florets (make sure they're in bite-sized pieces and not too large) and stir for another 3 minutes or until the broccoli is crisp-tender and bright green. Place the shredded chicken in a 9x13-inch casserole dish, covering the bottom. Add the sautéed mushrooms, onions and broccoli in a flat layer on top. Stir the chicken broth into the Vegan Alfredo sauce, then pour on top of the broccoli in the casserole dish. Use a spa...

SHEET PAN BALSAMIC BASIL CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER RICE BOWL Ingredients 2 cups riced cauliflower 3 cups broccoli florets 1 medium red onion 4 chicken breasts diced 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar salt & pepper to taste 1 tbsp minced garlic 1/8 cup fresh basil chopped Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Dice chicken into cubes. Spread them in a single layer on one side of your baking sheet. Add broccoli florets to baking sheet in a single layer beside your chicken. Cut any large florets in half or thirds. Slice red onion into strips. Spread in a single layer on baking sheet beside the broccoli. Add cauliflower rice to baking sheet beside the onion. (If you're ricing your own cauliflower just add florets to a high powered blender and blend until cauliflower has a rice or pearl-like consistency.) Drizzle 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar over the chicken and broccoli. Add minced garlic to your chicken. Add salt & pepper to everything on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the ...