Recipes — kid friendly

Let’s face it; sometimes it’s just too hot to cook. Instead of ordering takeout, try this lemon avocado chickpea salad. There is no stove or oven required with this healthy and delicious plant-based recipe! It’s creamy, refreshing and a bit spicy (from the garlic). Enjoy it over greens, or on whole-grain bread. Either way, it’s easy to make and packed with healthy veggies and spices. Serves: 4 Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 can garbanzo beans 1 ripe avocado 1 lemon (juice) 1 TBS ground mustard seed ½ tsp celery seed 2 teaspoons dill 1 garlic clove 3 celery stalks,...

Plant-based myth: you can't eat BBQ anymore. I'm happy to bust this one because not only is it not true, it's not even close! Summer is the perfect time for backyard BBQs, lunch by the lake, or dinner on the deck...and that goes for plant-based folks, too. Don't believe me? Meet BBQ jackfruit. This BBQ pulled jackfruit and spicy slaw sandwich will not only satiate your BBQ cravings it also won't weigh you down so you can still carry on with all your summer activities, whether it's badminton, corn hole, or running through the sprinklers with your kids. So mow down, get up, and...

Comfort foods and healthy foods aren't mutually exclusive. Case in point: these nachos.

Mexican food is one of the best cuisines for those who are new to plant-based eating. There are so many plant-based options with Mexican dishes as many meals include whole grains, beans, fruits, and veggies.  This guacamole is delicious with multigrain tortilla chips, raw veggies, or as a topping to your favorite plant-based taco (we suggest using MamaSezz Veggie Loaf as your taco filling). And it only takes 5 minutes to prepare!  Servings: 16 Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, peeled  1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 lime, juiced 1 clove of garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste  * Optional: stir in chopped cilantro  Directions: Mash the...