Healthy little vegan

Lime balsamic dressing

Lime juice,balsamic vinegar,olive oil,parsley,and sea salt drizzled over a salad of chopped romaine,strawberries,parmesan cheese,and walnuts.

Make it dairy free

Leave out the parmesan cheese or use goat cheese instead.

Ingredients

Category: american/Italian

Serves: 1 per salad and 2 per dressing

For the dressing

Equal parts Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Italian herb mix.

Parsley chopped stem and all.

Juice of 1/2 a lime.

Sea salt and black pepper to taste.

DIRECTIONS

Stir well.

The salad

Chopped lettuce.

Quartered strawberries.

Carrots,chopped.

Walnuts (optional).

DIRECTIONS

Toss and arrange. Drizzle with the dressing.

Vegan apricot bars

Apricots,oat flour, sugar,cinnamon,and almond extract.

these delicous apricot bars are sure to brighten any occasion or if you just need something to snack on! However you eat them they are a sure crowd pleaser!

Why are these bars so good?

They are…

Gluten free.

Vegan.

Healthy.

Dairy free.

Soy free.

Ingredients

Category: American

Serves: makes 12 bars

Apricot filling

3 cups apricots chopped.

1 tbsp white rice flour.

1 tsp cinnamon.

Pinch of sea salt.

1/2 cup cane sugar.

1 tsp almond extract.

DIRECTIONS

Mix all the ingredients together until well coated.

The crumble crust

2 cups white rice flour.

1 1/2 cups oat flour or oats (gluten free).

1/2 cup brown sugar.

1 cup coconut oil (or melted butter ,but it wont be dairy free).

DIRECTIONS

Mix all the ingredients together in an electric mixer until well combined.

In a baking pan place parchment paper down. Take some of the crust dough and place evenly on the parchment paper.

pour the apricot filling on top and even it out.

Sprinkle on the remaining crust dough.

Bake at 400°f for 30-40 mins until golden brown.

Enjoy!

Sauted chayote with sweet peppers

Chayote,sweet peppers,garlic,onion,and olive oil.

Chayote squash is a Mexican vegetable that looks like a granny smith apple,but tastes like a bland cucumber/apple.

Chayote can be found at most mexican markets,but I found this at my local grocery.

Great things about this recipe

Its…

Gluten free.

Dairy free.

Vegan.

Soy free.

Ingredients

Category: mexican

Serves: 2-4

1 chayote sliced.

1 garlic clove minced.

1/4 cup white onion diced.

Extra virgin olive oil.

Sea salt and black pepper to taste.

1 small red sweet pepper sliced.

1 small yellow or orange sweet pepper sliced.

DIRECTIONS

Carmalize the garlic and onion in the olive oil.

Add the chayote then when almost done or tender add the sweet peppers.

Top with fresh…

Canna lily flowers (optional).

Rosemary.

Sage.

Parsley.

Dragonfruit smoothie bowl

Dragonfruit,banana,mixed berries,and coconut blended together then topped with walnuts,chia seeds,coconut flakes,oats,and delicous nut butter!

I love dragon fruit! It may be a strange kind of fruit,but its packed with health benefits and delicous flavor!

I’m kind of obsessed with nut butter! Particularly sunflower butter at the moment,but I do so want to try tiger nut butter! Other great nut butters are… almond,peanut,cashew,hazelnut,and just about any nut turned into smooth creamy butter!

Ingredients

Category: American

Serves: 2

1 cup frozen dragonfruit.

1/2 cup frozen mixed berries.

1 banana.

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk.

1-2 tbsp coconut flakes.

DIRECTIONS

Blend until smooth.

Toppings

Walnuts or nut of choice (optional).

Chia seeds.

Coconut flakes.

Nut butter with a little coconut oil.

Gluten free oats.

Ginger coconut amino dressing

Rice vinegar,coconut aminos,scallion,fresh grated ginger,lemon grass,and basil.

use as a salad or a dip for veggies it’s delicous either way!

This Chinese based dressing or dip is so good and sure to be good on whatever salad you make!

Rice vinegar

If you dont have rice vinegar you can use white vinegar,but rice vinegar has a particular flavor that makes this dressing delicous.

Coconut aminos

Coconut aminos are like soy sauce only they are lower in sodium and is actually coconut palm tree sap and it’s just as delicious as soy sauce! If you cant get coconut aminos just use soy sauce.

Lemon grass

A lemon scented grass normally used in chinese and Japanese dishes,but if you dont have it you can leave it out.

salad with ginger coconut amino dressing

Ingredients

Category: chinese/Japanese

Serves: 1 per salad

For the dressing

3 tbsp rice vinegar.

3 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce.

Scallion or green onion sliced.

1 garlic clove minced.

Fresh grated ginger to taste.

Lemon grass chopped.

2 basil leaves chopped.

DIRECTIONS

stir until well combined.

For the salad

Butter crunch lettuce chopped.

1 small carrot chopped.

Sweet yellow pepper strips.

Sliced onion.

1 strip of lemon grass.

DIRECTIONS

Toss and arrange.

Drizzle the dressing over top.

Enjoy!

Roasted Parsnip soup

The sweet nutty flavor of parsnips blended with garlic,olive oil,applesauce,artichoke hearts,and the secret ingredient…buttermilk!

Although this may take a little time it’s worth it when you taste this delicious roasted parsnip soup!

Make it dairy free

Leave out the buttermilk but do make a dairy free butter milk or it will not taste at all as good!

For the roasted parsnips

Garlic powder to taste.

5 parsnips,washed and sliced lengthwise.

Extra virgin olive oil as needed.

Sage.

Thyme.

Parsley.

Basil.

Rosemary.

Leek,sliced.

Sea salt and black pepper to taste.

DIRECTIONS

Grease a baking sheet and arrange the parsnips. Drizzle with the olive oil and garlic powder.

Randomly place the herbs atop the parsnips.

Roast in an oven on broil or high until roasted color appears.

Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.

For the soup broth

1 artichoke

2 smashed garlic cloves.

Lemon juice.

2 bay leaves.water to fill a pot.

DIRECTIONS

Steam with all the ingredients until the artichoke is tender.

Reserve the broth.

The soup

the roasted parsnips with the herbs and oil.

1 1/2 cups applesauce.

4 cups of the reserved artichoke broth.

Sea salt and black pepper to taste.

1 garlic clove if needed.

2 canned artichoke hearts.

1 cup butter milk.

1 handful of sliced onion.

Juice of one lemon.

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.

DIRECTIONS

in a blender blend the parsnips,broth,garlic,onion,artichoke hearts,and sea salt.

When blended then pour into a pot on the stove a medium high heat.

Add the buttermilk,black pepper,and olive oil. Stir until well combined.

To serve

Drizzle with buttermilk,and olive oil.

Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.

Top with parsley,thyme, and sliced leek.

Enjoy!

aalso you can serve this soup with pita bread!

Tzatziki

Use as a dip or salad dressing its delicious either way! Cucumber,yogurt,garlic,olive oil,lemon juice,parsley,and mint blended into one deliciously refreshing bowl!

Tzatziki is a greek dip or salad dressing consisting mainly of yogurt,cucumber,and olive oil. I do love a good salad dressing and I like to try every kind of dressing possible so I’m on a mission to try a different dressing on every salad I make! So stay tuned for more salads and dressings to come!

Make it dairy free

Use coconut milk yogurt in place of dairy yogurt.” So delicous” is a great dairy free yogurt brand.

Reasons why this dressing is great!

Its…

Gluten free.

Can be dairy free by replacing one simple ingredient!

Soy free.

Can be vegan by replacing one simple ingredient!

Healthy.

Great as a dip or a salad dressing!

Ingredients

Category: greek

Serves: 1 per salad

For the tzatziki

1/2 cup minced cucumber.

1/2 cup yogurt of choice (usually greek yogurt).

1 garlic clove minced.

Garlic powder to taste.

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.

Sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Juice of half a lemon or lime.

Parsley chopped stem and all.

Mint.

DIRECTIONS

Stir until well combined and smooth.

For the salad

Romaine lettuce chopped.

Cherry tomatoes,sliced.

Walnuts.

Farmer cheese.

DIRECTIONS

toss and arrange as desired.

Enjoy!

Rosemary potatoes

Red potatoes sauted in rosemary,olive oil,and a little salt and pepper. It’s that simple!

potatoes can be so many different things! Potatoes can be made into: soup,bread,cake,flour,starch,mashed potatoes,and so much more! Although you can make them so many ways I like them sauted just the way they are!

Other recipes using potatoes

Creamy potato soup

Celery soup

Other soups to make

Chicken and rice soup

Quick chicken noodle soup

Creamy potato soup

Celery soup

Ingredients

Category: American/Irish

Serves: 2-4

4 small red potatoes diced.

Sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Oil for cooking.

Fresh rosemary.

DIRECTIONS

In a pot or pan at medium high cook the potatoes with all the ingredients.

When tender and softened serve.

Garnish with more fresh rosemary. Enjoy!

Lemon butter asparagus

Fresh asparagus sauted in butter and fresh squeezed lemon juice then put atop meat sauce.

Asparagus is one veggie that I have never tried,but lemon and butter goes well with just about any vegetable.

Make it dairy free

Use dairy free butter or extra virgin olive oil.

What kind of meat sauce do I use?

You can use anykind of meat sauce you like,but I used ground chicken and tomato sauce and some seasoning for my sauce.

Ingredients

Category: Italian/American

Serves: 6-8 ( 5-6 asparagus per bowl).

2 tbsp butter.

Juice of 1 lemon.

oill for cooking.

Sea salt and black pepper to taste.

3-4 tbsp water if needed.

DIRECTIONS

Saute all the ingredients in a pan until tender and fragrant.

Serve over meat sauce of choice (or anything you want to serve it with or over).

Garnish with…

Lemon wedges (optional).

Parsley.

Basil.

Thai salad dressing

Red thai Curry paste,fresh grated ginger,fresh coconut milk,thyme,and a hint of coconut aminos (or soy sauce).

I love thai food! Its healthy,a little spicy,and delicious! I got some red thai Curry paste for a different recipe ,but since you only use a little bit I had a lot left over. Dressing was the first thing that came into my mind! So enjoy this slightly spicy dressing!

Best thing about this dressing!

Gluten free.

Dairy free.

Soy free (unless you use soy sauce).

vegan.

Ingredients

Category: thai

Serves:1 per salad

For the dressing

1 tsp or more of red thai curry paste.

1 tbsp fresh grated ginger.

1/4 cup fresh or store bought coconut milk.

Coconut aminos to taste (or soy sauce ,but I recommend coconut aminos).

thyme.

DIRECTIONS

Stir until well combined.

For the salad

lettuce chopped.

Carrot slices.

1 small radish sliced.

Lime wedge.

Parsley.

DIRECTIONS

Toss and arrange the salad as desired.

Drizzle the desired amount of the thai dressing over the salad.

Enjoy!