Chia seeds are fascinating little bundles of Omega-3s. When they’re soaked in water, a gelatinous coating forms around the seed, very much like tomato seeds. I like mashed banana in this because it thickens the mixture while adding a lot of volume. If the pudding is too thin for your liking, you can add more chia seeds and let it sit for 10 more minutes.
Crispy-crunchy and a perfect accompaniment to any sit-down breakfast. If you don’t have the time to peel and shred potatoes, get a bag of frozen, pre-shredded hash browns at your local market and skip the first couple steps.
Think: biscuits & gravy. Then, think: gravy on toast? That’s much healthier. I think I’ll go with that instead! Trust me, you won’t miss the biscuit with a good slice of artisan bread and this thick, savory nut gravy. It’s the kind of breakfast that will warm you up on the chilliest of winter mornings.
This is as much a dessert as it is a breakfast. Seriously, when’s the last time you had dessert for breakfast, and didn’t feel guilty about it? These parfaits taste like a decadent frozen dessert, but only involve layers of overnight chia-seed pudding, frozen banana cream, and an array of mix-ins (or you can also plop everything in a bowl if you prefer not to layer them).
If you’re like me and have a primarily plant-based diet, Thai restaurants are probably near and dear to your heart. Why? Usually if not always, a large part of their menus are vegan! This curry recipe is as close to restaurant taste and quality as I’ve ever tasted. A must try. (Thanks to Sharon Cho for this recipe.)
Portobello mushrooms make a great meat substitute. And they are low in calories, a good source of protein, B vitamins, minerals and have good anti-inflammatory effects.
This isn’t just beans and rice, this is beans and rice with a kick!
Masala dishes like this one are popular in Northern India. In this recipe, chickpeas and cauliflower are simmered along with Indian spices like cumin and turmeric. Delicious over rice or scoop it up with naan.
“Pasta e fagioli” or “pasta and beans,” is robust and filling, perfect for a cold winter day.
