Grilled Avocados with Ponzu Sauce If you love the creamy deliciousness of avocados you are going to love this grilled avocado with ponzu sauce recipe. I remember the first time I tasted grilled avocados at an Izakaya restaurant in Washington D.C. I was blown away by the simplicity (and the price!). The first thing I did when I got home to Colorado was to go…
Eggplant Dip with Roasted Red Pepper I absolutely love this delicious plant-based veggie dip. We’ve been making this roasted eggplant and red pepper dip for at least 10 years and we never seem to grow tired of it. It’s just that good! Plus this is another kid favorite, my three-year-old just likes to scoop it up with his hand and eat it. This is…
Fermented Carrots If you like pickles you have to give these delicious and healthy fermented carrots a try. A natural probiotic these tasty carrots are great for your gut health too. Yum! I spent all last summer on a fermentation craze. Fermenting every veggie I could find and making homebrew kombucha. My pantry was converted to the fermentation zone. These fermented carrots are one…
Black Bean and Corn Salsa Hello, summer! Wake up your taste buds with this unique flavor combo—black beans, corn, and bell pepper tossed in a garlicky lime balsamic dressing. It’s a strange mash up of flavors that is surprisingly delicious. This vegan salsa is great served with tortilla chips or on top of tacos. My mom and aunt deserve the credit for this recipe….
Peach and Banana Smoothie A kid favorite at our house, great for breakfast or a healthy snack. Plus, I love that this recipe is so easy my kids can make this all on their own. This peach and banana smoothie is naturally sweet but includes no added sugar. Yum! With just 7 ingredients it is a great way to kick start your day. I…
Tomatillo Guacamole There is nothing better than homemade tomatillo guacamole, and this super-easy guacamole is always a big hit. Tomatillos make this guacamole a little more tangy than your regular version. Tomatillo guacamole is amazing on tacos! Plus, I love guac with a lot of garlic, lime, and a lot of cilantro. Below is the mild version I make for my kids, but it…
Lemon and Garlic Hummus I love hummus and this easy to make lemon and garlic hummus recipe is the best hummus recipe. We make a batch almost every week! It is really so quick, just toss all ingredients into the blender and ta-da, homemade hummus! I am always looking for more ways to eat beans. They are such a good source of plant-based protein,…
