When you cook your own beans, they are one of the healthiest things out there, and they are delicious with just a pinch of salt. They are also wonderful paired with feta and toasted walnuts, as in this simple bean salad with walnuts and feta.
Not only is this vegan coffee cake with fruit easy and delicious, it also tastes better the next day, so you can make it Saturday night and then wake up to vegan coffee cake for brunch.
I don’t know where this recipe comes from or if there’s a nicer name for it; all I know is that my mother used to make “Noodles and Cheese” when I was a kid and it only has 5 ingredients. The buttery, almost smoky onion flavor and the melty cottage cheese are absolutely delicious!
Traditional French onion soup is made with beef broth, but this vegetarian version is so flavorful that meat-eaters will never know the difference!
You probably know that oysters are an aphrodisiac, but as a vegetarian, that doesn’t do you much good. Here are some vegetarian aphrodisiacs to consider for Valentine’s day or any other occasion for a romantic meal.
A chunky mixture of roasted eggplant and toasted walnuts that you can eat on bread or crackers.
Gallo pinto, literally “spotted rooster,” is ubiquitous in Costa Rica (and apparently all of Central America). It refers to black beans and rice cooked together, which are served at every meal, surrounded by various side dishes. Gallo pinto is easy to make and very healthy.
Garlic has tons of flavor, is good for your heart, and supposedly makes you taste bad to bugs. What more can you ask for? Here are some of my favorite recipes to help you get more garlic into your diet.
Pistou is the French version of pesto – the only differences are that there are no pine nuts and the Parmesan cheese is commonly replaced with coarse salt, making it safe for vegans.
Omelettes (or omelets) are quick, easy, and very versatile. They’re great at any time of the day, especially breakfast or brunch. Following these instructions to the letter will leave you with a very light, fluffy omelette that will melt in your mouth.
