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Spinach Chickpea Omelets (Vegan)

August 31, 2015May 24, 2017 Melissa King 47 Comments

On occasion I like to eat a savory breakfast. Sometimes you need a change from overnight oats. That is why I make these Spinach Chickpea Omelets. Before I became vegan, I LOVED eggs. They are actually one of the only animal foods I miss.

These chickpea omelets fill that void though. I eat one of these with a side of roasted veggies. So good and it’s a great way to get more veggies into your diet.

While this recipe is written with spinach, you can use the recipe as a base to add in whatever veggies you like. I originally saw the recipe for chickpea omelets on this website. I have changed up the original recipe quite a bit.

You can make these 2 ways. Make the batter thicker for more of a pancake feel, or make the batter thinner, to make them more of like an omelet.

I personally like the pancake option better, but that is just me. I serve this with a side of roasted vegetables. My favorite vegetables to eat with this are sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Yum!

Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes

August 28, 2015 Melissa King 6 Comments

Whenever I have veggies that look on the verge of going bad, I roast them. That is exactly what I did to these Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes. These are so delicious you guys! You can throw them in zoodles or regular pasta, add them to stir fries or just eat as a side dish. They are also good for homemade pizza. One of the easiest recipes you will ever make.

I haven’t tried freezing these, so I am not sure if you could. If anyone tries, please let me know. I will be having these today with some avocado toast. Yummy!!

Thai Coconut Rice

August 16, 2015October 3, 2015 Melissa King 22 Comments

My husband comes up with a lot of the savory recipes on this blog. This Thai Coconut Rice is one of his creations. He loved it so much that he declared, “This ranks right up there with the Peanut Noodle Stir Fry!” If you have made that recipe, then you know that is a high compliment. He made this a little spicy, but you can certainly omit the jalapeno pepper if you don’t want the heat. Some of the other recipes he has made are Homemade Sriracha and Sweet Potato Chili.

This Thai Coconut Rice is pretty easy to make. It’s vegan and gluten free too.

Mexican Rice (Vegan and Gluten Free)

August 9, 2015May 27, 2017 Melissa King 10 Comments

Mexican Rice that is vegan and gluten free. My husband is the spicy food lover in this family. This Mexican Rice is his recipe. He made it the other day when he was trying to use up all the food in the fridge. That first time he didn’t measure anything.

It was so good that he had to re-create it with measurements so he could share it with all of you. Some of his other recipe creations are the Peanut Noodle Stir Fry and the Sweet Potato Chili. Also the Pumpkin Enchiladas. I hope you enjoy this recipe.

This recipe is easy to make. A dinner ready in under 30 minutes. Vegan and gluten free. I also think it would work well with quinoa.

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.

Soba and Zucchini Noodle Bowl

July 28, 2015July 28, 2015 Melissa King 3 Comments

You guys! I am here to tell you about my friend Ivy’s new ebook coming out. It’s called Clean Cuisine Dinners – A Full Month of Delicious Doable Dinners and Weekly Shopping Lists. If you are not familiar with Ivy and Clean Cuisine, I urge you to check out her awesome website as well. Ivy was diagnosed with MS in her 20s and is keeping herself healthy with real food. You can read her story here. If you are new to clean eating or a whole food life in general, I highly recommend this book. It’s got everything you need to get started. In the book, Ivy plans out a month of healthy meals + shopping lists, so all you have to do is prepare the food. She has most of the work for you! There is a section on frequently asked questions, clean eating defined, and the recipes are clearly marked on whether they are vegan, vegetarian or gluten free. Not all the recipes are vegan, but they can definitely be altered to be that way. For more info, or to purchase, click here. The Soba and Zucchini Noodle Bowl I am sharing is totally vegan and it was one of the most delicious meals I have had in awhile. In fact, Marcus ate almost the entire thing in one sitting! I had to immediately make a second batch. It was that good! If you like zucchini pasta, you may also like this and this.

A few of the other meals I am looking forward to making are the Bean and Chipotle Chili and the Roasted Veggies with Creamy Lime Hemp Dressing. The original recipe called for roasting the tomatoes, (which I am sure makes this even more delicious), but I was pressed for time, so I skipped that step. I will write the directions from the book if you care to make it the way it was written. Ivy also has another book that I would highly recommend to anyone fighting inflammation. It’s called Clean Cuisine: An 8 Week Anti-Inflammatory Diet that Will Change the Way You Look, Age and Feel. Check it out here.