Vegan comfort food that doesn't taste vegan? In individual servings? With a cheese option as well for non-vegan (although vegan cheese could be used)? Keep reading..... Mini Tamale Pies Ingredients: 1½ cups or 15 ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained, preferably organic 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, preferably organic 2 green bell peppers, seeded… Continue reading Vegan Comfort Food: Mini Tamale Pies
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Vegan Comfort Food: Mushroom Gravy over Quinoa
I've said it before, but having grown up in a family where we had weekly dinners that were the same over and over, I find it hard to plan out meals. I like spontaneity, where I have the freedom to make whatever catches my fancy or what I see in the grocery store. I came across a buy on mushrooms… Continue reading Vegan Comfort Food: Mushroom Gravy over Quinoa
Vegan Comfort Food: Quinoa Corn & Bean Chowder
I was inspired by a recipe for a "vegetarian chowder" that called for 2 cups heavy whipping cream. Eek. Jeez, take away ANY and ALL health benefits of eating beans and quinoa right there. The best part was saying it would serve 14 people. Who has ¾ a cup of soup for a serving for dinner?… Continue reading Vegan Comfort Food: Quinoa Corn & Bean Chowder
Vegan Comfort Food: Spinach Polenta with Red Sauce
Spinach Polenta with Red Sauce Ingredients: Polenta - 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 6 cups water 2 cups organic polenta/grits (used Bob's Red Mill) 1 Tbsp granulated garlic 1½ tsp fine sea salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 9 ounce bag spinach leaves, finely chopped To Serve -… Continue reading Vegan Comfort Food: Spinach Polenta with Red Sauce