Over the past month, I have decided to venture into the world of entirely plant-based, vegetarian eating. I was surprised by the conscious effort required to avoid meat in the beginning, though this got much easier as time went on. I’m now at a point where I’ve not only become accustomed to altering my food…
Tag: Black Beans
Taco Salad with Smoky Tahini-Lime Dressing
Healthy eating does NOT have to be boring and bland! Actually- healthy eating can be the complete opposite! I find fresh ingredients to be bursting with delicious, vibrant flavour, especially when you throw all your favourite taco ingredients into a bowl and drizzle it with a zingy, smoky tahini-lime dressing. This salad is just that-…
Tempeh, Black Bean & Quinoa Burrito Bowls
While I was preparing the spiced tempeh & black bean mixture for these burrito bowls, my husband came over and snuck a taste and said, “wow, that actually reminds me of meat!”. Yes! Vegetarian and even vegan options can still be incredibly delicious and satisfying – I promise you won’t miss the meat in these…
Butternut Squash Chili
The answer to a busy workweek: meal prep! This one-pot wonder can be prepared on a Sunday and eaten for the week. Vary it from day to day by changing the garnishes, serving it with a piece of whole grain toast or on top of brown rice. If you’re not one to eat the same…
Mango-Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Who likes mango salsa? Or should I say who doesn’t like mango salsa? Sweet, spicy, savoury and zingy- it’s classified as addictive in my books! Mango salsa is one of those things that tastes great on just about anything. Try spooning some overtop of cooked chicken or fish, scoop it up with tortilla chips, or…
Tempeh Tacos
It’s (tempeh) taco time! 🌮 🕟 Spiced tempeh + black bean tacos with avocado-lime yogurt sauce and quick-pickled cabbage and onions. This might be one of my favourite recipes! Ingredients: For the tempeh-black bean filling: 1- 240g package unflavoured tempeh, crumbled 1- 19oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 yellow onion, diced (about 1…
Fiesta Potatoes with Vegan Hemp Cheese
When hubs gets called into a meeting last minute and you’re left to fend for yourself for dins 🙃! Threw these together based on what we had in the fridge (and garden!). Pico de gallo sweet potatoes with black beans, avocado and hemp cheese 🧀🍅🥑!!! Beans are a total staple in my kitchen. They are one…
Fully Loaded Spaghetti Squash
Fully loaded spaghetti squash! Mega satisfying veggie taco “meat” (black beans + mushrooms + spices) and a refreshing mango-cabbage slaw with lime dressing! 💃🍋🔥💕 Ingredients: For the mango-cabbage slaw: 3 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced 2 bell peppers, any colour, thingy sliced 1 mango, thinly sliced 5 green onions, thinly sliced Chilli-lime dressing: Zest of…