Beetroot Arugula Salad

Hello spring! With the spring equinox that took place yesterday, I thought I would prepare a nice spring salad to share with you! I find arugula to be the perfect summer green, due to its lightness and freshness. I chose to add some beetroot to the dish, as it is very grounding and happens to […]

Black Bean Brownies 🍫

Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) of black beans (1.5 cups cooked)* 1/4 cup of rolled oats (or oat flour) 1/4 cup of nut or seed butter (or neutral oil of choice)* 1/3 cup of cacao powder 1/2 cup of dates (or any other sweetener of choice)* 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 tsp apple cider vinegar […]

Pumpkin Coconut Soup

This soup was our starter for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve dinner! When I say it is delicious, I am not lying, since my entire family (including the pumpkin haters 😉 absolutely loved it! This soup makes an amazing comforting and light meal (especially if it is a cold winter where you are located). You […]

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a Provinçal French vegetable stew, which originated in Nice. This dish was a staple meal in my household growing up, which my family continues to enjoy today. While the recipe provided below follows the more classic and ‘fancy’ method of preparation, which is oven baked, my family actually prepares it on the stove, […]

Middle Eastern Bowl

Apart from their great nutrition profile buddha bowls are a great way to include a variety of nutrients into a meal. Whether you can’t get yourself to cook or happen to have quite some leftovers, these also make a perfectly convenient option. This following recipe takes a Middle Eastern twist on the classic, and hopefully […]

Classic & Creamy Hummus

I’m sure you must by now be familiar with hummus; a savory dip/ spread made of garbanzo beans, which originates from Middle Eastern cultures and is common amongst the Mediterranean. As an excellent source of plant- protein, this dish is perfect accompanied with some fresh vegetables or served with pita bread. Additionally, this recipe is […]

Cauliflower Alfredo

When in the mood for comfort food, this is the recipe you want to go to! While it is just as satisfying as the regular dish, this recipe calls for a vegetable as the base of the sauce! (a perfect way to add your veggies in 🙂 Ingredients: 1 cup of cauliflower florets 1 cup […]

Banana Bread

Apart from not containing animal products, this loaf comes free of refined sugars or flours. Perfect for breakfast any other time of the day 🙂 Ingredients: 4 bananas overripe 2 cups of flour of choice (I used whole- wheat) 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk 1/4 cup of dates (soaked) 1/8 cup of quick oats 1 […]

Falafels

Falafels are chickpea croquettes common amongst Middle Eastern cultures. While these are naturally plant- based, I needed to come up with my own recipe, as I cannot tolerate their boxed versions (either too spiced or salty). Soo, I decided to do some research and experimentation until achieving what I consider to be the perfect recipe! […]

Tabbouleh Salad

A little twist on the original Middle Eastern dish, this salad uses semolina grain cooked in lemon as its base, to then be mixed with tomato sauce and fresh herbs and vegetables! Perfect served cold to accompany some hummus or falafels, this dish will surely leave you feeling light yet satisfied 😉 Ingredients: 1 pack […]