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Balsamic Sweet Potato Pasta

August 2, 2015January 8, 2018 Melissa King 19 Comments

I know we have all heard of zucchini pasta, but have you tried sweet potato pasta? You have got to try this Balsamic Sweet Potato Pasta with Caramelized Onions.

Quite possibly one of the most delicious meals I have made in a while. It was one of those meals I threw together as I was trying to use up some odds and ends in the kitchen. It was so good, that I had to share it with you!

I used a spiralizer to make the pasta. I have the Paderno. It’s one of the only spiralizers that can do hard veggies like sweet potatoes and beets.

Sweet potato pasta is life changing! You have to try it. This recipe is vegan, gluten free and paleo. Super easy to whip up too.

Quinoa Vegetable Stir Fry

May 16, 2015May 16, 2015 Melissa King 16 Comments

Stir fries are a great way to use up odds and ends in the fridge. This Quinoa Vegetable Stir Fry comes together very quickly. I always keep some cooked grains or quinoa in the fridge to add to meals like this. This quinoa stir fry recipe is very versatile. Just use it as a base to add whatever veggies you like. I happened to have a couple orange peppers sitting around, so that was my starting point. I also love broccoli in my stir fries, so I made sure to add it.

These quinoa stir fry recipe is vegan, and it can easily be gluten free if you use Bragg’s aminos or coconut aminos instead of the soy sauce.

DIY Spring Rolls (Vegan and Gluten Free)

April 15, 2015May 27, 2017 Melissa King 27 Comments

DIY Spring Rolls. I love spring rolls. I always get them when we go out for Thai food. I just assumed they were hard to make. They are actually super easy!!

Not only am I sharing this great recipe for spring rolls, I also am hosting a giveaway from MightyNest for Earth Month. Yay!

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Bamboo bread knife – For entertaining
Bamboo cheese plane – For entertaining
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Lentil Burrito Bowls (Vegan and Gluten Free)

April 6, 2015May 27, 2017 Melissa King 11 Comments

Lentil Burrito Bowls. I have been having a love affair with lentils lately. This time it’s a recipe for vegan burrito bowls. My other recent recipes were the Lentil Sloppy Joes and the Easy Lentil Loaf. I do also have another recipe for healthy burrito bowls as well.

That one is made with a cilantro rice as a base. These healthy burrito bowls use lentils and tomatoes as the base. This recipe is super easy.

The lentil base cooks very quickly. Then all you need to do is add the fixings. I added corn, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado and roasted red peppers.

You can really add anything you like. Make them your own! I think some homemade salsa would be yummy on these as well. These healthy vegan burrito bowls are vegan and gluten free. Make sure to top them with my dairy free sour cream. 🙂

Spinach Chickpeas and Mushrooms

March 28, 2015 Melissa King 6 Comments

We have been staying at my inlaw’s house during our kitchen renovation. My mother in law made this awesome Spinach, Chickpeas and Mushrooms dish. It’s super simple to whip up and naturally I had to share it with all of you. This Spinach, Chickpeas and Mushrooms recipe could be eaten as a side dish, or you can serve it over rice or quinoa for a complete meal. Spinach, mushrooms and chickpeas are 3 of my favorite foods. If you love chickpeas as well, you may also like my maple cinnamon roasted chickpeas or my epic chickpea spread.

Easy Lentil Loaf (Vegan and Gluten Free)

March 19, 2015May 27, 2017 Melissa King 47 Comments

Easy Lentil Loaf. Ever since I made my Lentil Sloppy Joes, I have been wanting to make more recipes with lentils. So I made this lentil loaf recipe.

I searched Pinterest and came up with this recipe. I used that recipe as a base, but had to change out many of the ingredients to use what I had on hand.

It came out so good, that I made it a second time and made notes of all my changes. The original recipe is very tasty, but it is a little too involved for me.

I omitted several ingredients and also some cooking steps. I hope you enjoy my version of this Easy Lentil Loaf. If you also enjoy lentils, you may like my Red Lentil Soup.

My husband loved this so much, that he wanted me to make it a 3rd time in a row! I ate my lentil loaf with a side of roasted veggies. You can also serve it with a salad or just eat it as is.

Anyway is delicious. It also freezes well. I think you could also sneak some extra veggies in here for your kids. Spinach or carrots might go well. Maybe even cauliflower.