Vegetarian Nutrition

Black-eyed peas are used as part of the holiday meals during Christmas time. This recipe is delicious, nutritious and easy to prepare and all enjoy the light fluffy taste of the black-eyed peas. Continue reading →

It is a tradition in the South that eating Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day will bring a prosperous new year filled with good luck. This recipe combines all of these “good luck” ingredients with the addition of a spicy vegan chorizo to make a soup that is flavorful, healthy, economical, and super easy to make. Continue reading →

This pie can satisfy your sweet tooth but doesn’t make you feel too naughty about your diet and those upcoming resolutions you might set as you ring in the New Year. Eating this at your New Year’s celebration will remind you that healthy is easy, tastes good and doesn’t have to take too much time. Continue reading →

Black-eyed peas are a traditional “must have” for New Year’s Day in the South. This recipe is adapted to be vegan and is easy to prepare which is a good idea for those who have celebrated a bit too much the night before! Continue reading →

Veggie Versatile Quesadillas take ingredients that are easy to keep on-hand and combines them into a quick and nutritious evening meal. Continue reading →

This savory salad combines Savoy cabbage and red peppers with cumin and red chili peppers to help provide a warm, colorful dish perfect for any cool autumn night. Continue reading →

This entree combines vibrant carrots, Swiss Chard, and purple cabbage to create a true extravaganza of colors and flavors. Continue reading →

Tired of snacking on potato chips? Need something to munch on during the day without adding a lot of Calories to your diet? This crunchy recipe is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Continue reading →

Sautéed Eggplant Parmesan brings together the rich flavor of tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil, and eggplant into one colorful dish. This dish goes well with a side of whole-grain pasta. Continue reading →

Looking for a cool, “green” way to end your meal? Try Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie! This recipe is a refreshingly sweet dessert that melts in your mouth. Continue reading →

Arugula Salad with Figs and Walnuts has a spicy, yet sweet and crunchy contrast of flavors and textures. It makes a wonderful and healthy accompaniment to any summer meal. Continue reading →

Spicy Mexican Salad is a wonderful, raw salad that features delicious sprouted lentils. Raw vegan diets are hot! They help us to shed excess body weight and they provide an army of protective antioxidants, vitamins and other phytochemicals. Continue reading →

Hungry for a bit of chicken picatta, but don’t want to “ruffle the feathers” by using poultry? Seitan is a vegan protein source made from wheat gluten. Seitan is more chewy and springy than other meat alternatives, making it a wonderful substitute in dishes that call for poultry. Continue reading →

This recipe includes three separate components that can be featured separate, but must be combined when eating to fully enjoy the flavor of this dish. Try your artistic skills at food styling and wow your family and friends! Continue reading →

Zucchini Crepes involve the preparation of crepes, a thin French pancake, as well as a creamy filling. The filling can also be used as a garnish. Continue reading →

A deceivingly spicy salad that made our eyes water. Now is the time to try new recipes to spice up your meal routine. Continue reading →

A wonderful recipe that combines several different food groups into one complete dish and adds a little zip with balsamic vinegar as a flavoring agent. Continue reading →

A veggie-rich entrée with an Italian flare that is full of fiber. Continue reading →

This is a refreshing, natural alternative to high fat, high sugar ice creams and frozen desserts as well as an economical use of overripe bananas and other perishable fruit. With frozen fruit on hand you can go from impulse to ingestion in less than 5 minutes! Continue reading →

A quick and easy dish that combines flavorful quinoa with mixed vegetables and cashews. Continue reading →

Sweet potato biscuits are especially wonderful right out of the oven. Pair them with Smokin’ Ground Tempeh. Continue reading →

Looking for a healthy meat substitute that is both easy to prepare and satisfying? Consider trying tempeh, a fermented soybean food that is packed with nutrition. But please don’t let that scare you away! Highly versatile, tempeh can serve as a hearty main ingredient in a wide variety of tasty vegetarian meals. Enjoy this delicious recipe in wraps, or put it on top of your favorite green vegetable or on top of pasta. Continue reading →

Serve as a side dish and add whatever you like to make it yours: pineapple, avocado, spices, etc… get creative! Continue reading →

Serve this delicious dip, seasoned with fresh rosemary, with raw vegetables.
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Serve over brown, steamed rice or whole wheat pasta (prepared without added fat, oil, or salt). Serve fruit on side. Cooking for 1 or 2? Like most stews, this is a great reheated leftover the next day. Continue reading →

Chai latte is a wonderful blend of Chai with extra milk. You can make it with milk or soymilk. Continue reading →

Enjoy as a crispy, chopped salad, add to quinoa for a colorful cold dish, or enjoy as-is! Continue reading →