A fresh head of organic cauliflower is like a blank page in a typewriter: nothing but promise! One of the best veggies for your brain and body, it begs to be consumed as frequently as possible. But too many times folks get stuck cooking it the same way--steaming, mashing, adding salt & pepper--and burnout ensues. Would you have guessed cauliflower could be the base for a rich, decadent Fettuccini Alfredo? Or the secret sauce for a creamy pan of Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes? Well, dull ...
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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, ...
Allergy Friendly Brookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-based, Nut-Free, Soy-free, Refined Sugar-Free)
Allergy Friendly Brookies are plant-based/vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free, and soy-free. The one thing they are not lacking is yumminess. A great snack almost everyone can enjoy! Allergy Friendly Brookies My original Brookie recipe has been one my most popular for years. Over time, I have received several requests for substitution options mostly because of nut allergy issues. For this recipe, it was a challenge. To make the Brookies nut-free required ...
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 ...
Crispy Choco Seeds (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based, Refined Sugar-Free)
Crispy Choco Seeds are just that: Little bits of chocolate delight that taste like an indulgence, but are actually good for you! You've just cut open that favorite gourd to make your go-to squash dish. Now, what are you about to do with those seeds? Please, I implore you, do not throw them away! They are a secret treasure. Just a few extra minutes of your time can turn them into either a sweet or savory snack that you and your guests won't be able to stop eating until they have ...
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 ...
Apple Pie Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plant-Based, Refined Sugar-Free)
Apple Pie Quinoa Breakfast Bowl, a five-minute comfort food for your body and belly! Nothing says warm and cozy like a bowl of hot cereal laced with sweet apples, cinnamon and brown sugar. This gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free quinoa bowl floods your body with nutrients while warming your soul! I am perpetually on the lookout for more ways to add quinoa into my diet. If you are interested in learning more about quinoa and all it has to offer, check out my earlier post: ...
