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Easy Cabbage Stir Fry

February 5, 2016April 7, 2016 Melissa King 8 Comments

The other day, my husband Marcus, made a delicious meal using odds and ends from the fridge. Sometimes the best meals come out of using the leftovers! This Easy Cabbage Stir Fry was a perfect example of that. He posted a pic of the meal in my Facebook group, and a lot of people wanted the recipe. So he made it again with measurements, so I could share it with you. If you love cabbage, you will also like my Cabbage Salad and my Asian Slaw.

This meal whips up in less than 40 minutes. It’s vegan, gluten free and even paleo friendly. It’s also budget friendly. If you wanted to bump up the protein, you can always serve it over quinoa.

Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

January 19, 2016May 27, 2017 Melissa King 10 Comments

I got a package of black beluga lentils a couple weeks ago and I have been dying to try it. Today was the day. I made these Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes and they were out of this world delicious. Super easy to make too.

I cooked the sweet potatoes in my Instant Pot and it took no time at all. Since I know not everyone has an instant pot, I will write directions for the oven as well. If you like sweet potato recipes, you may also like my Sweet Potato Chili or my Sweet Potato Pasta with Brussels Sprouts.

If you can’t find the black beluga lentils, you can also use black beans or brown lentils. Both should work well. This dish is not only easy, but also budget friendly.

Vegan and gluten free too. I topped mine with some of my homemade dairy free sour cream and it was delicious!

3 Bean Vegetable Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free)

January 2, 2016January 23, 2018 Melissa King 20 Comments

It’s been freezing here in Dallas. The perfect time to make this 3 Bean Vegetable Soup. This soup is easy to make, and budget friendly too!

I made mine in the Instant Pot, so it only took 30 minutes. Seriously! It’s the best gadget ever. I know not everyone has an instant pot, so I will write directions to make this is in the slow cooker as well.

If you enjoy soups and slow cooker recipes, you may want to check out this roundup of healthy slow cooker recipes as well.

This recipe is vegan and gluten free. It also freezes well, so feel free to do that. I like to freeze in serving sized containers, so I can just grab one when I need it.

Healthy Rainbow Plate

December 20, 2015April 7, 2016 Melissa King 1 Comment

Have you heard of the blog, This Rawsome Vegan Life from Emily von Euw? It’s pretty sweet. Lots of yummy raw desserts and recipes! Today I am reviewing her latest book, The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook – A balance of raw and lightly-cooked, gluten free, plant based meals for healthy living. I also have her other 2 cookbooks, Rawsome Vegan Baking and 100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Snacks, so I was really excited to get my hands on this one as well.

If you are into super simple recipes that showcase whole foods, this book is for you. Most of the recipes are very simple and they call for just a few ingredients. The book is divided into two parts: raw and cooked. Each recipe has a beautiful full color photo. My mouth was watering when I looked through it. Some of the other recipes I am excited to try are the Rawsome Pizza, Sweet Corn Chowder, and the Creamy Butternut Squash. This would be the perfect book to get someone that is starting on a healthy, vegan diet. To find out more about the book, click here. Today I am sharing a recipe from the book. The Healthy Rainbow Plate.

Red Pepper Eggplant Pasta

December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 Melissa King 5 Comments

My husband Marcus is very good at whipping up meals with whatever we have on hand. The other day he made this Red Pepper Eggplant Pasta, but didn’t measure any of the ingredients. So he made it a second time and measured everything out so we could share it with you guys. Some of Marcus’s creations have ended up being the most popular recipes on my site. A few examples are the Sweet Potato Chili and the Peanut Noodle Stir Fry.

This is super simple to whip up, and you will have meals all week long. We used gluten free pasta in ours, but I think regular pasta will also work.

Spaghetti Squash Pasta

November 29, 2015 Melissa King 2 Comments

I just love my Instant Pot. Super easy to use and a big time saver. I used it to cook the squash for this Spaghetti Squash Pasta recipe. Have you tried spaghetti squash? It’s awesome for making squash pasta for those that do not have a spiralizer. This recipe is super easy to make. If you don’t have an instant pot, I will write directions for the oven as well.

I added some pepitas to mine for a little extra protein. This recipe is vegan, gluten free and paleo approved. I bet chickpeas would be a nice addition in here as well.