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Healthy Vegan Recipes

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos Recipe

September 3, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos are delicious and so flavorful, even non-vegetarians will enjoy them. Two of my boys are dating vegetarians, so during “girlfriend week,” I made vegetarian dinners along with regular meals to satisfy everyone’s dietary choices. The twins actually have high cholesterol (they inherited the bad cholesterol genes from my husband’s side…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: burrito bowls, Lentils, tacos, vegan, vegetarian

Corn Tomato Avocado Salsa Salad Recipe

July 30, 2018 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Corn Avocado Tomato Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Corn Tomato Avocado Salsa Salad is perfect for warm weather entertaining. Serve it as a dip for an appetizer, salsa on top of grilled chicken or fish, or as a salad. Casual summer dinners, barbecues and get togethers call for easy recipes that can be thrown together quickly with fresh in-season ingredients. I love…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, snacks, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, cilantro, corn, dip, lime, salsa, summer, tomato

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho Recipe

July 18, 2018 by Jeanette 1 Comment

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho - refreshing, delicious, low calories, no fat summer soup

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho is a refreshing, healthy cold summer soup that features summer produce at their peak. My mom used to make gazpacho in the summertime. It was perfect for the sweltering heat as no cooking was involved and the soup was served cold – that’s a win win in my book. Most people either…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, soups, Summer Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: cold soup, summer soup, watermelon

Georgian Tarragon Soda (Tarkhun) Recipe

July 16, 2018 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Georgian Tarragon Soda (Tarkhun) - refreshing summer beverage with a hint of anise flavor

Georgian Tarragon Soda (Tarkhun) is a refreshing drink with a touch of anise flavor, perfect for a hot summer day. Recently, I hosted a birthday party for our Georgian friend, and made this Georgian tarragon soda as a special treat. I learned of tarragon soda a number of years ago, but didn’t realize how easy it…

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Filed Under: beverages, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Georgian cuisine, tarragon

Georgian Beet Green Pkhali Recipe

July 9, 2018 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

Georgian Beet Green Pkhali - pretty presentation of a traditional Georgian dish

Georgian Beet Green Pkhali are a traditional dish made with finely chopped beet greens, walnuts, garlic and herbs. Spinach Pkhali was one of the first Georgian dishes I tried when our Georgian friend invited us out for Georgian New Year a number of years ago. That evening remains fixed in my memory as everything we…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Georgian cuisine, walnuts

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Recipe

June 13, 2018 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Cilantro Lime Rice - copycat Chipotle rice; serve with beans, carnitas

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is a versatile whole grain side dish. Enjoy it with beans, with chili ladled on top, chicken carnitas, in burritos, or stirred into black bean soup. My boys love Chipotle Mexican Grill. It’s a restaurant chain that serves semi-fast Mexican food made largely with sustainable ingredients. They try to source antibiotic…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Meal Planning, meal prep, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: brown rice, Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice, Chipotle Mexican Grill, copycat recipe, side dish, whole grain

Caribbean Black Beans Recipe

June 11, 2018 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Caribbean Black Beans - quick, easy, healthy vegetarian/vegan dish; cilantro onion jalapeno salsa on top

Caribbean Black Beans is a quick and easy dish. Serve with grilled fish or chicken carnitas and steamed rice. I first made these black beans about twenty years ago, and still have the original recipe cut out from a magazine. Before the internet days, I used to clip out recipes and put my favorites in…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, gluten-free, meal prep, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: meal prep, vegan, vegetarian

Quinoa Kale Tomato Corn Salad Recipe {Video}

May 28, 2018 by Jeanette 54 Comments

Kale Quinoa Tomato Corn Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Quinoa Kale Tomato Corn Salad is light, healthy, and delicious. I love salads that can be enjoyed as main course salads when I’m looking for a satisfying, but light lunch or dinner. Quinoa is a versatile grain (it’s actually a seed) that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It can be eaten in…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, Easter, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: corn, kale, quinoa, salad, tomato

Kale Basil Hazelnut Pesto Recipe

May 21, 2018 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Kale Basil Hazelnut Pesto © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Kale Basil Hazelnut Pesto is a healthy and delicious condiment that doubles as a way to get extra leafy green vegetables into everyday meals. Growing up in a Chinese American family, I did not get my first taste of pesto until I was an adult. But, once I tasted it, I was hooked. Although traditional…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, Pureed Food Diet, sauces, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: basil, hazelnuts, kale, pesto, summer

Chipotle Black Bean Tomato Corn Avocado Salad

May 14, 2018 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Chipotle Black Bean Corn Tomato Avocado Salad - this can be eaten as a dip or a salad - perfect for summer barbecues and picnics!

This Chipotle Black Bean Tomato Corn Avocado Salad can be enjoyed as a dip or salad. It’s perfect for entertaining during warmer months. We’re hosting a celebration in a few weeks, and this salad is going to be on the menu. It’s great for a crowd, and fits right in during grilling season. This post is…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: summer salad

Red Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

April 16, 2018 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Red Chimichurri Sauce - smoky and a touch spicy - delicious served over grilled meats, fish and vegetables

Red Chimichurri Sauce is smoky and slightly spicy compared to the more common green chimichurri sauce. It’s delicious served with grilled proteins (chicken, fish, beef, tofu) or grilled vegetables. I love Latin American food and recently discovered red chimichurri sauce as I was planning the menu for my husband’s birthday dinner. I’ve been making green…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: chimichurri sauce, condiment, family, Latin American food, sauce

Easy Tomato Paste Pasta Sauce Recipe

February 21, 2018 by Jeanette 47 Comments

Tomato Paste Pasta - only 3 ingredients - cheap, quick and easy

Tomato Paste Pasta Sauce is a quick and easy dish that comes together in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for nights when you don’t know what to make for dinner. I’ve been making this simple pasta for more than a decade. It is made with literally three ingredients ~ extra virgin olive oil, tomato paste and garlic….

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Filed Under: allergies, back-to-school, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, lunch, main courses, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free, homemade tomato sauce, kid-friendly, pasta, quick and easy, tomato pasta, whole grain

Red Bean Sticky Rice Cake (Instant Pot)

February 14, 2018 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Red Bean Sticky Rice Cake - celebrate Chinese New Year with this traditional steamed mochi-like cake. Make in Instant Pot or steam.

Red Bean Sticky Rice Cake is a traditional sweet enjoyed during Chinese New Year. Adzuki beans add texture to this soft, sticky rice cake. This is one of many sticky rice recipes my mom has collected over the years. I have a black binder full of her favorite recipes, and I have sectioned off a…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Chinese New Year recipe, Chinese sticky rice, Lunar New Year recipe, Mom's recipe, symbolic foods for Chinese New Year

Instant Pot Three Chile Dal Recipe

January 10, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Instant Pot Three Chile Dal (vegan/vegetarian) - fragrant and flavorful -spices include cumin, black mustard seeds, cilantro, garlic, green and red chiles, and cayenne

Instant Pot Three Chile Dal takes just 15 minutes to cook, including the fragrant and flavorful tempering oil or tadka that infuses the cooked lentils. I learned to cook my first Indian dishes from a local woman about 7 years ago. Before that, I was completely ignorant about Indian cooking and quite intimidated by all…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Dal, Indian recipe, Instant Pot, vegan, vegetarian

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe

January 6, 2018 by Jeanette 43 Comments

This Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Cuban Black Bean Soup takes just 15 minutes to cook, just an example of how pressure cooking can save you time on busy nights. I used to use canned beans all the time because of the convenience. But, once I discovered how much more flavorful and easy to make dry beans…

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Filed Under: Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Instant Pot, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, lunch, Pantry Recipe, soups, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Cuban black bean soup, how to cook beans in pressure cooker, how to cook dried beans, pressure cooker recipe

20 Healthy Overnight Oatmeal Recipes

January 5, 2018 by Jeanette 80 Comments

Twenty Healthy Overnight Oatmeal Recipe Combinations - these no-cook oatmeal in mason jars are a quick, healthy grab-and-go breakfast. Make a batch for the week and use any of these 20 recipe combinations. Nutrition facts included in this post.

These healthy overnight oatmeal recipes make for a quick and easy grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week. If you’re looking for a healthy start to the day, overnight oatmeal in a jar is a fun way to get off on the right foot. By mixing and matching different fruit and nut combinations, you won’t tire of…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy, lactose-free, light, non-GMO, plant based, protein, Silk recipes, Silk soy milk, soy milk recipes, vegan

100+ Healthy Christmas and Holiday Dessert Recipes

December 17, 2017 by Jeanette 37 Comments

Healthy Christmas and Holiday Cookies, Cakes and Desserts

Enjoy your holidays with one or more of these Healthy Christmas and Holiday Dessert Recipes. Favorite cookies, cakes, tarts and sweet treats made healthier and lighter. (Pictured from Top to Bottom, Left To Right: Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifle, Cherry Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Tart, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Gluten-Free Spritz Cookies, Strawberry Whipped Cream…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: allergy friendly recipes, allergy-free cookie recipes, allergy-free dessert recipes, allergy-free recipes, dairy-free cookie recipes, dairy-free dessert recipes, desserts using nut flours, egg-free cookie recipes, egg-free dessert recipes, gluten-free cookie recipes, gluten-free dessert recipes, healthy Christmas cakes, healthy Christmas cookies, healthy Christmas desserts, healthy Holiday cakes, healthy Holiday cookies, healthy Holiday desserts, vegan dessert recipes, whole grain dessert recipes

Vegan Holiday Recipes

November 14, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Vegan Holiday Recipes - please all of your guests with these vegan appetizer, soup, main course, side dish and dessert ideas. TIps for converting recipes to vegan.

This post includes Vegan Holiday Recipes if you’re hosting vegetarian or vegan guests this holiday season. If you’ve never made anything vegan, it can be a bit intimidating at first. But, once you have a few under your belt, it will be easier to adapt recipes to be vegan, or to come up with your own….

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Thanksgiving, vegan Tagged With: christmas, holiday, thanksgiving, vegan

Vegetarian Thai Coconut Red Curry Recipe

November 13, 2017 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Thai Tofu Butternut Squash Cauliflower Red Curry - this vegetarian/vegan one pot meal cooks in less than 30 minutes

Vegetarian Thai Coconut Red Curry is a one pot vegan/vegetarian meal that cooks in less than 30 minutes. I love Thai curries, especially red curry. The fragrant spices are mellowed and complimented with coconut milk, creating a luscious sauce that is delicious over rice or rice noodles. My son, Kyle, is cooking dinner for friends…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, main courses, New Year, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Thai red curry, vegan, vegetarian

Skinny Pumpkin Chai Latte Recipe

October 18, 2017 by Jeanette 15 Comments

This Skinny Pumpkin Chai Latte, scented with cloves, allspice, cinnamon, cardamon and star anise, has just 143 calories. It’s perfect for fall or winter, made with warm spices, pumpkin and maple syrup. Made with real ingredients, no artificial flavors like so many store-bought versions. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year in…

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Filed Under: beverages, Chemotherapy Recipes, Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: chai tea, light recipe, pumpkin latte, skinny recipe

Grilled Papaya Pineapple Salsa Recipe

August 2, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Grilled Papaya Pineapple Salsa - grilling fruit concentrates the sugar and flavor - serve this sweet salsa over grilled fish or chicken

Grilled Papaya Pineapple Salsa is the perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish, or can be enjoyed as a dip all summer long. Tropical fruits are my favorite. I could eat them all year round. During the summertime, grilling is the most convenient way to cook, and a great time to get a little creative….

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: papaya, pineapple, salsa, tropical fruit

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