"Cheesy" Eggplant Stuffed Peppers are not your ordinary, bland stuffed pepper. They are a feast for the taste buds, and easy too! It's All in the Stuffing I was never a fan of the stuffed bell pepper. I like bell peppers, but when you fill them with gray meat, onion and tomato sauce and roast them? Something gets lost for me: flavor! Thanks to my new recipe that has all changed. I have been trying to beef up (definitely no pun intended--these are plant-based!) my repertoire of ...
Main Dishes
Eggplant Cauliflower Dirty Rice (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-based, Low-carb)
Eggplant Cauliflower Dirty Rice satisfies cravings for both carb and zest, while actually being a low-carb, plant-based meal! What Makes Dirty Rice Dirty? Dirty Rice is a traditional Cajun/Creole dish that takes white rice and combines it with sautéed vegetables, spices, and chicken livers or giblets (Yuck! Even when I wasn't eating a plant-based diet, organ meat never sounded enticing). The latter is the part that brings the "dirty" look to the rice dish and how it gets its ...
Sweet and Spicy Corn and Bean Salad (Gluten-Free, Plant-based / Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free)
Sweet and Spicy Corn and Bean Salad is flavorful, colorful, and easy to prepare! While its multiple textures and tastes delight your senses, a flood of nutrients satisfies your body. And it's a complete protein, to boot! You Complete (Protein) Me Why should you care if your food forms a complete protein? Glad you asked! One of the most common concerns people have about eating a plant-based diet is how to get enough protein. Many people are not aware that vegetables, legumes, nuts, ...
Creamy Quinoa Leek Bisque (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based)
Creamy Quinoa Leek Bisque pairs a subtle earthy taste with a succulent creamy texture. So velvety smooth you will never know it's dairy-free. It is decidedly filling, providing warmth and comfort on the coldest of days! Soup That Warm the Soul I live in Virginia. Anyone familiar with this part of the country knows that by this time of year we're usually in the midst of a deep freeze and have probably already had at least one snow. This year was different, and for that I am extremely ...
Vegan Italian Meatballs (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Legume-Free, Plant-Based)
Vegan Italian Meatballs are delicate, rich and tender, fully embodying the Italian experience. So authentic you'll have to remind yourself their name is oxymoronic! Vegan Italian Meatballs All of the recipes I post on Nutritionicity are developed with a lot of TLC. If I make something that I don't feel is truly exceptional, it doesn't get posted. I realize not every recipe is going to suit every person, but my goal is to try to please the vast majority. There are certain creations (that ...
Spicy Acorn Squash With Garlic Infused Quinoa (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based, Easy)
Spicy roasted acorn squash served over a bed of garlic infused quinoa is an easy side dish or a main attraction in a 30 minute meal! First, I want to apologize for the delay in this post. It has been in the queue for about two weeks but administrative issues with the blog were demanding my attention. Hopefully, all of those issues are satisfied and I can get back to the fun part, posting yummy food! I feel bad for winter squash. They have been type cast and primarily relegated to ...
Figgy Panini Delight (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plantbased, Refined Sugar-Free)
The Figgy Panini Delight is a warm, caramelized sweet fig, topped with a gooey, creamy vegan cheese nestled between two crispy brown slices of gluten-free bread that have been bathed in melted nut butter. This is not just your average sandwich or dessert! Combining the taste of refreshing fruit with the caramelized sweetness of coconut palm sugar and nut butter with a hint of cinnamon, topped with the creamy goodness of vegan cheese is well . . . quite a conundrum. Is it a great ...
Creamy Plant-based Cauliflower Alfredo (Gluten-Free)
Creamy Plant-based Cauliflower Alfredo (GF)! 5 ingredients and NO yeast flakes make this a simple and pleasing prep. Luscious, velvety texture and ultra-creamy taste combine to make an opulent, dairy-free version of this Italian classic. Where Does Fettuccine Alfredo Derive Its Name? Italy has produced some of the greatest geniuses of all time: Antonio Vivaldi, Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Alfredo di Lello. Wait, you say you've never heard of Alfredo? Ah, but you have! Where ...
