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Pea and Pesto Gnocchi
One of my weeknight go-to recipes in frequent rotation is this pea and pesto gnocchi dish. Sometimes if we have had a big meal earlier in the day, I serve it as a main, and sometimes if we are very hungry, I serve it as a side to something else. My favorite kind of gnocchi is potato gnocchi. It is very filling! I have never attempted to make it from scratch, but one of these days I will try it. To make this dish super quick and easy, take a package of store-bought gnocchi and cook it according the the package directions. Then, just toss with some cooked peas and…
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Roasted Vegetable Flower Tart
The tart is a labor of love, but the end result is very satisfying! The creme fraiche is a delicious base, and squash and carrot peels are wrapped around each other to form a beautiful flower. This last time, I attempted to add some eggplant for color purposes, but I actually do not recommend adding it because it seemed to give the tart a tough texture and did not cook as softly as the other vegetables, even after 45 minutes in the oven. The purple color is beautiful, but not worth ruining the tart! Stick with easier vegetables to cook, like squash and carrots. Arranging the peels takes some time,…
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Vegan Sweet Potato Chickpea “Butter Chicken”
I am so excited to share this vegan butter chicken recipe with you today. The name is a little misleading, because there is actually no chicken in this recipe – it is a vegan version of Indian butter chicken. I just couldn’t find a better way to describe it, because it isn’t really a curry, but more like a butter chicken sauce. Butter chicken is made with a delicious spiced tomato sauce. Instead of meat, the main ingredients are sweet potatoes and chickpeas, which make this dish very filling. Chickpeas are a good source of plant-based protein, and both chickpeas and fiber contain a lot of fiber. Hang in there,…
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Vegetarian Black Bean Enchiladas
These black bean enchiladas are one of my favorite vegetarian dishes. You won’t miss the meat at all, and they are very filling and tasty with all of the toppings you can add. I love to serve these with sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, and salsa. They are on the more time consuming side, so if you want to cut down some of the prep time you can always buy the enchilada sauce at the store instead of making it yourself! These vegetarian enchiladas are gluten-free, and can be turned into vegan by replacing the cheese with your favorite vegan cheese substitute (let me know if you try this, I have…
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Dukkah Avocado Toast
Some days you just need something easy for lunch. The other week I shared my homemade dukkah recipe, and it tastes great on top of avocado toast! Another reason I love always having some on hand in my spice rack. I like to make these dukkah-topped avocado breads to go with a quick soup or salad for lunch, and I like the extra protein and flavors the nuts from the dukkah provide. You can purchase dukkah at some grocery stores, but it is very easy to make at home (see my recipe above). Avocados are a superfood I always have laying around the kitchen – they are packed with vitamins,…
