Recipes — heart healthy

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner that will please everyone at your table? This plant-based buffalo quinoa with white beans. Packed with protein and mixed with a super easy refined-free buffalo sauce, you'll have this dish table-ready in 30 minutes.   Prep Time: 10 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 cup of quinoa 2 cups of water 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 ribs of celery, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 can of organic white beans, rinsed and salt-free For the Buffalo sauce: 1/2 cup tomato paste 3/4 cup water 2 TBSP maple syrup 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4...

The holidays can get busy, so it’s nice to have a quick lunch recipe in your back pocket when you’re up to your elbows in wrapping paper and holiday planning.  Let's face it; sometimes it’s difficult to choose between bacon and good health…this healthy version of a not-so-healthy favorite will help make that decision a little easier. Introducing: a plant-based BLT...or more accurately, PLT - Portobello Lettuce and Tomato.  Keep in mind that avocado really completed this plant-based BLT - subbing in as a great replacement for mayo! Cuisine: American  Category: Quick Lunch Suitable for: Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian Prep Time: 8 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Yields: 1 Cooking...

Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving this year or headed to a relative's house, this super easy plant-based Thanksgiving recipe comes to the rescue. These plant-based mashed potatoes have only 5 ingredients and can whipped up in your blender. The veggie broth gives them a creamy texture without any added butter (so your tummy can enjoy the holidays in peace!).  Serves: 3 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes What's in plant-based mashed potatoes? 2 large red potatoes (can also use Russet or Yukon Gold) 2 cloves garlic 3/4 cup low-sodium veggie broth  (can sub with almond milk if you prefer) 2 tsp nutritional yeast...

A plant-based Thanksgiving may sound daunting, but when you think about it, most traditional side dishes are veggie-based. Stick to mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry chutney, and sweet potatoes. For the main event, serve Stuffed Acorn Squash. It’s hearty, filling, and takes way less cook-time than a turkey!