Tag: vegetarian

Pumpkin Veggie Curry

Pumpkin Veggie Curry

Pumpkin Veggie Curry is a warm, hearty dish packed with plant based protein and loaded with the flavors of fall. Filled with chickpeas and veggies, it makes a hearty dish that is perfect for a cool day. In addition to an entire can of pumpkin, 

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a versatile one dish meal or a flavorful side. It is one of our favorite dishes to make for dinner and then enjoy all week long for lunch. We serve it at cookouts, take it to picnics, and serve it alongside 

Veggie Stuffed Pepper Cups

Veggie Stuffed Pepper Cups

Veggie Stuffed Pepper Cups are fun way to incorporate loads of fresh flavors in a delicious side dish. The peppers serve as holders for all your favorite summer veggies. We like to load them up with sauteed spinach, mushrooms, onions, garlic, zucchini, green beans and 

Shakshuka with Chickpeas and Greens

Shakshuka with Chickpeas and Greens

When I was researching healthy vegetarian recipes, I found quite a few wonderful options for Shakshuka. This egg and tomato based dish originated in Northern Africa, but it is very popular in Israel and Palestine as well. I decided to mash up a few recipes 

Got Basil? Make Pesto!

Got Basil? Make Pesto!

What to do with a bumper crop of basil? Make basil pesto! This is one of our very favorite ways to appreciate the freshness of home grown basil. At the end of our basil season, we usually make a triple batch and freeze it in 

Garden Goodness – Veggie Stacks and Basil Pesto

Garden Goodness – Veggie Stacks and Basil Pesto

Summer is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year. Nothing beats fresh veggies and fruits picked from your own backyard. I grew up in an Italian family who celebrated their fresh-grown produce and, thankfully, passed the passion along to my generation. This post celebrates