Quesadillas, another recipe you might have thought would become obsolete in your plant-based repertoire. Feel free to kick this recipe up a notch with some corn, mushrooms, and onions for a balanced lunch.
Cuisine: Latin American
Anytime of the year is a good time for nachos, especially if you’re entertaining for a big, boisterous group of friends. This recipe is quick, easy to adjust to your personal preferences, and everybody seems to love the. When you’re trying to be vegan or entertain vegan friends, nachos may seem out of the question, but this recipe answers that question with a resounding “yes”!
Slow cookers are making a comeback, and they’re finally getting the recognition they deserve for being able to make more than a big pot of chili. For example, who knew you could make tacos in a crockpot?
This burrito recipe is pure wow, from head to toe. Fragrant coconut-cinnamon rice, fresh and zingy mango-lime salsa, hearty black beans, and exotic toasted coconut flakes…you get the picture. If you’d like to reduce the carb content in this recipe, turn it into a “grain bowl” by omitting the tortilla and just spooning the beans and salsa atop a pile of coconut rice.
We first tasted these fajitas at a friend’s housewarming party. Meghan McKinney, the author of this recipe, served them to us on perfectly warmed corn tortillas and a little scoop of brown rice. Needless to say, they were a hit.
Don’t let the length of this recipe scare you—this meets the needs of both those in a hurry and those who want to take their time. You can make these enchiladas quickly with storebought sauce and meat substitute, or make both at home. Either way, these enchiladas are worth it. Creamy, slightly spicy, and sky-high in flavor thanks to the bulgur “meat,” corn, and green chiles, they’re the perfect dish for any dinner table.
Research has shown that simply the act of eating legumes like garbanzo beans will lower the A1c score of Type 2 diabetics. This is a delicious, spicy way to get yours.
Beans provide protein, amino acids, and fiber. They’re a secret weapon for blood sugar control. This recipe is an easy and tasty way to eat your beans.
Ripe mango, creamy avocado and crisp peppers combine to make a most beautiful and flavorful dish. Treat as a dip, spread or all on its own.