Avocado Pesto (Vegan & Nut-free!) Recipe

Ingredients 1 cup fresh basil , tightly packed 1/2 cup water 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon) 2 cloves garlic 1 ripe avocado 1/4 teaspoon sea salt , or more to taste Instructions Add the basil, water, lemon juice, and garlic to a blender or food processor, and process until broken down and relatively smooth. Add the avocado and salt, and blend again until smooth and creamy. … Read more

Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon ground flax seed 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup raw sugar 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup coconut oil 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon … Read more

Vegan Cashew Queso Recipe

Ingredients 1 cup raw cashews , soaked for up to 4 hours and drained 1/4 cup water (plus more, if needed) 1 teaspoon sea salt 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 14 oz . can diced tomatoes with green chiles Instructions In a high-speed blender, or food processor, combine the cashews, water, salt, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, turmeric, and the liquid from the can of … Read more

Vegan Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients LENTIL LOAF: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 large onion , chopped (about 1 cup) 1 carrot , chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 celery , chopped (about 1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic , minced 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils (green or brown; see notes) 1 cup quick-cooking oats (certified gluten-free, if needed) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 2 tablespoons tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh) 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional) 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt freshly ground … Read more

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place trimmed Brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal tightly, and … Read more