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Makes 6 Servings

441 Calories Per Serving

I love shaved Brussels sprouts salad for holidays, and every year try to share with different ones.. This year's inspiration came from Russian beet and sauerkraut salad, but I tweaked a bit here and there to make it to fit into Thanksgiving table.. Quick, festive, bright, delish, easy to make ahead yet healthy and nutritious !! The candied pecan and coconut bacon are what make this salad uber addictive and set it apart from others.. I’m so in love with the crunch, the spice, the saltiness, and the tang; every bite of this salad is bursting with "tons" of flavor, and eagerly makes you come back for more.. For salad based you'll need plenty of shredded Brussels sprouts, baby arugula, matchstick purple radishes, pears, and dill pickles; toss the greens with the dressing and let the flavors penetrate into the salad - as usual; I used very light dressing in the salad for tasting the individual 

Makes 4 Servings

680 Calories Per Serving With 5 Meatballs

If you're a person who eats neither dairy nor wheat, that leaves you gnocchi-less for years.. But not anymore.. Thanks to these homemade amazing potato+chickpea pillows that are gluten - free, and vegan while still wonderfully tasty and tender.. Once prepared, enjoy them immediately by boiling or pan frying in minutes.. Extras can store in the freezer for later use, so you can enjoy the gnocchi whenever the cravings hit.. By substituting the wheat flour with chickpea flour and tapioca flour doesn't only make gnocchi soft and pliable, yet firm enough not to be sticky + not fall apart; as well as helps to add extra protein and nutrients to the dish.. Best of all, this gluten-free gnocchi is freshly made with just a few wholesome ingredients with no preservatives, additives, tons of salt, etc.. hearty, comforting and delicious without any

Makes 12 Slices

509 Calories Per Slice

Forget about the old fashion pumpkin pie and try this incredibly healthy, luxuriously creamy and perfectly spiced pumpkin cheesecake with caramelized apple + crunchy hazelnut toffee for your Thanksgiving table.. Ohhh, it's easy to make -only 25 to 30 minutes of hands-on time-, and ideal dessert for making ahead.. Actually this cheesecake needs time to set in the fridge, so making a day or two ahead is crucial, and that means you can check dessert off the list of to-do's, which is kind of big bonus for busy holiday preparations.. I used my foolproof healthy " oat + nut and dried fruit " crust for tasty yet nutritious base

Makes 10 Bars

287 Calories Per Bar

These delightfully chewy homemade granola bars are cheaper, tastier and much healthier -no fat or sugar added - than store bought ones.. I have a confession to make, YES, I have a thing for granola bars, I simply love them, and try every possible brand for searching the better taste or healthier version.. And, I'm telling you, these bars have amazing chewy texture and far superior flavor than any of them.. First of all, you can taste all the ingredients individually + better, and of course homemade bars are made with organic ingredients + free from food additives and preservatives - these bars don't need them to survive months on the shelves.. They taste like heaven, kind of chewy caramel stuffed with all the healthy nuts and seeds.. Perfect way to clear out your pantries

Makes 13 Enchiladas

231 Calories Per Enchilada

As a vegetarian who eats primary gluten-free, I love these protein rich lentil tortillas / wraps which is made with just two ingredients; red lentils and water.. Just soak, blend and cook - like regular tortillas.. So easy, so filling, and so delicious.. Gluten - free, grain - free, vegan, high in protein and fiber !! Because of the earthy and neutral flavor of red lentils; these nutritious wraps will work perfectly for both sweet and savory fillings / toppings.. They are tender and very pliable, so bend, roll, and fold them for wraps, tacos, enchiladas and more... Lentil tortillas are delicious and irresistible as is, but I wanted to elevate their flavor with more plant based power and nutrients, and used them into "out-of-this-world " tasty enchilada dishes.. BEST OF THE BEST

Makes 4 Servings

449 Calories Per Serving

I created and served this veggie loaded spaghetti squash mac and cheese as a delicious and satisfying dinner; version of much lighter + healthier alternative everyone's favorite pasta dish !! So easy, uber tasty, keto friendly, high in fiber and low in carb + calorie !! First, I baked and shredded the spaghetti squashes, then I stuffed the squash boats with mixture of prepared veggie + cheese sauce, topped with just a bit more cheese and pumpkin seeds, finally I baked them until golden on top and enjoyed.. Believe me, you're not going to eat regular mac & cheese, after you taste this gourmet version.. Because you're not just eating squash or pasta, at the same time you're getting tons of vegetable in them without realizing - what could be better 

Makes 1 Loaf - 9 Slices Pumpkin Bread

324 Calories Per Slice

During the summer we spoiled ourself with zucchini bread, but now it's time for pumpkin bread !! And I can say, this is the BEST pumpkin bread I've ever had !! Super moist, tender, not overly sweet but addictively tasty, perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or as a post workout snack or dessert.. Who doesn't love it ? Kids love it.. 

Makes 4 Servings

445 Calories Per Serving

Let me introduce you new "fall season" favorite recipe; thick slabs of cabbage and sweet potatoes are roasted deeply until caramelized, then served with crazy delicious + nutritious whipped yogurt + tahini sauce and garlic-y, nutty, spicy topping for meaty, filling and satisfying lunch, dinner or flavorful side.. Roasted cabbage became tender and outer leaves crispiness creates nice contrast with sweet potatoes caramelized softness.. Also bitterness of the cabbage perfectly balanced with sweetness of potatoes.. " Win win " combination !! Super easy to make and so delicious.. You can prepare veggies in the oven or on your grill, 

Makes 8 Burgers

474 Calories Per Burger

If you're obsessed with Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches as we are, then you'll enjoy more of these burgers.. Unique combination of savory, salty, tangy flavors and chewy, crunchy textures that a single bite of bahn mi delivers, it's a really tough one to beat !! I just turned this amazing taste and texture into a burger with a plant - based quality protein.. It's an American

Makes 46 - 2" Round Rings

86 Calories Per Ring

Hi everyone, hope everybody is doing good, treating yourself generously and getting some rest time in !! I know I haven't posted a new recipe in awhile, mainly because of the busy summer.. YES, we all need to take a break once and a while, right ?? End of August through second week of September is the busiest season for us, although weather is very nice, we're still spending lots of time outside, but we're switching most of the cookouts into inside for winter preparation; pickling, jam making, tomato sauce, pepper sauce, applesauce.... Besides lots of winter preparation, we're busy with just a bit of yard work, some deep cleaning ( house, body + mind ) and re-organizing to get ready for the season ahead.. Still, 

Makes 4 Servings

438 Calories Per serving With Vegetables

Regardless of the season, perfectly baked sweet potatoes are one of our house favorite.. We love to eat crisp and caramelized skin along with soft, creamy inside.. It's hard to resist eating the whole thing straight out of the oven, but if you take your time to enrich + load it with tons of other vegetables - which is perfect way to add more vegetables into your daily diet without knowing it - and a dollop of homemade healthy cheese sauce, then you'll know immediately after the first bite, this is a killer, and you call it " dinner ".. Here, I've baked purple sweet potatoes with crispy skin & fluffy insides, loaded up with variety of roasted - such as broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, bell peppers - & raw vegetables - such as dill pickles, pickled jalapenos, radish slices-, garnished with lots of fresh tender greens, then finished with no guilt healthy

Makes 4 Servings

475 Calories Per Serving With 1/2 Pita Bread, Salad And Dressing

No one can resist these crispy outside soft inside falafels are made with mixture of chickpeas and roasted beets that rise up the nutrition, give the falafel dark reddish color, and add a smooth texture - thanks to the moisture in the beets-.. Now, if you're wondering are these falafel going to taste like beets; answer is definitely, NO.. With onion, garlic, cilantro, ground coriander, cumin and smoked paprika; these beet falafels taste very much like traditional ones, with just a nice touch of sweetness.. So even if you're not a big fan of beets, I guaranteed you'll enjoy them !! I consider traditional falafel is fairly healthy 

Makes 6 Servings Soup, 15 Butter Rolls

103 Calories Per Serving Soup, 86 Calories Per One Tablespoon Crunchy Topping, 227 Calories Per Butter Roll

Whole scenery of the farmer's markets are beginning to change drastically, spring and early summer vegetables are starting to show their vibrant and bright appearance on vendor tables.. I'm so excited to start eating fresh again, either from our garden or my trusted organic farmer's stand.. And what better way to enjoy the fresh flavors of spring than this delicious yet nutritious soup ? Crisp, tender asparagus is combined with flavorful slightly sweet over wintered spinach, garlic, and potatoes, then served with protein loaded crunchy quinoa and seeds-mania topping for extra kick - you can use this topping for salads, soups, Buddha bowls, and morning yogurt cereal bowls; versatile and perfect & easy way to add a healthy crunch into

Makes 6 Servings Dutch Baby Pancake, 10 -2 Portions Rectangles Savory Cake

202 Calories Per Serving Dutch Baby, 263 Calories Per 2 Portions Savory Cake

If you’ve never had a Dutch baby before, now is your chance !! A dutch baby pancake is a fluffy pancake that airy - eggy batter pours into hot piping skillet, bakes in the oven and puffs up around the edges and leaves the bottom custardy and delicious; and most importantly you can have this mouth watering oversized pancake in 20 minutes on your table for easy crowd entertaining.. All you need is just one blender and one skillet, hello to easy cleaning !! No, despite the name it's not from the Netherlands, actually Dutch baby is a German style pancake that known or named as

Makes 6 Burgers

425 Calories Per Burger

We don't discriminate any vegetables in our home, all of them equally love and use; but mushrooms.. Not because they're a great replacement for meat in any vegan recipes, because they simply taste amazing !! If you want to try this finger - smacking tasty vegan pulled mushroom burger, then all you need is king oyster mushrooms.. You can not use just any other mushrooms here, simply they don't create the same texture and flavor like king oyster mushrooms.. You need to pick thick stem mushrooms for easy shredding with a fork - or cut them with a knife as thin as you can -, then seasoned them with a spice mix before roasting them in the oven.. After 30 minutes of roasting; shredded mushrooms turned into tender and juicy goodness with perfectly crispy edges.. You can use them as is or pan fried them with a homemade BBQ sauce 

Makes 6 Tacos

323 Calories Per Taco

I'm always on the lookout for fast, easy yet healthy lunch + dinner ideas - especially summer time -, and this one is a new family favorite.. These fish tacos are super easy to put together, either for celebration - Cinco de Mayo is around the corner - or healthy and filling weekday meal.. First salmon marinated with a gingery, garlicky, tamari - sesame glaze, then fish pieces caramelized in the hot pan for perfect crusty texture.. Best of all, you can whip up a creamy taco sauce while the fish cooks.. Rest is just fun, fill them into char / warm up corn tortillas ( the biggest trick to corn tortillas is to warm them properly, cold corn tortillas and warm / charred corn tortillas are night and day, you can char them individually on gas stovetop, directly over the flame, for about 15 to 25 seconds per side, and then immediately transfer them to a kitchen towel to stay warm for serving, or warm up them in the microwave for 10 seconds and cover immediately with a towel ), and add crunchy vegetable garnishes -pickled jalapenos, red onions and red cabbages - .. Voila it’s a meal !! These insanely delicious tacos are bursting with flavors by itself but if you top them with

Makes 8 Halves of Pita Pockets

366 Calories Per Halve Pita With 5 Meatballs and Garnishing

I love chickpeas in any form; they're so versatile, delicious and packed with quality / easy digestible protein.. So there is no surprise here that they also work wonderfully in these vegan meatballs.. These tasty meatballs are made with flax egg ( flax meal and water mixture ), mushrooms, chickpeas, rolled oats, panko and Italian seasoning.. Simple pantry ingredients come together into ball shape "heaven " and feed your body & mind nutritiously.. YES, they're kid-friendly, omnivore - approved, and easy to make just in 20 minutes !! Like my other amazing vegan meatballs recipes, you'll have more meatballs than you need for one meal; but they can freeze beautifully for future uses - easily corporate them into any dishes, such as pasta 

Makes 5 - 2 Servings Cake

492 Calories Per Serving

These pretty two-serving cakes are an eye- catching centerpiece for any birthday - especially for someone who doesn't like or eat spinach - or celebration such as Easter Sunday or Mother's Day ( or any day ).. Ohhh, also they make a lovely afternoon tea or snacking cake ..They look uber cute and tasty from outside, but real drama comes when the cutting them open to reveal the inside.. Flavorful, rich and tender crumbled green cake is prepared with homemade pistachio flour and packed with good amount of spinach, and these two layers of pistachio + spinach cake are sandwiched together