This Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta recipe is quick and easy to throw together and packed with so much flavor! The avocado makes the pesto sauce super creamy and the cherry tomatoes add to the summer vibe. Enjoy this delicious plant based pasta recipe for lunch, dinner or a side dish. Avocados and pesto sauce are both so great on their own, it’s no surprise that they taste amazing when combined together!  This Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta recipe is easy to throw together and packed with so much delicious and fresh flavor.  Enjoy for lunch, dinner or bring as a side salad to all your summer ..read more

These BBQ Tofu Sandwiches are so quick and easy to make!  You only need a few ingredients, including tofu, your favorite BBQ Sauce, buns and colseslaw (optional).  These plant based sandwiches are great for all your summer picnic and barbecue needs and also work well for easy lunches and dinners.  Serve with chips, fries or veggies and enjoy! It’s May!  The kids get out of school in just a couple weeks and I’m starting to get excited about summer break.  I’m also starting to think about warm weather recipes, and these Easy BBQ Tofu Sandwiches are definitely on the men ..read more

This Rice and Chickpea Salad with Peanut Sauce is packed with tons of veggies and protein!  It can be enjoyed warm or cold and is perfect for meal prep lunches that will fill you up with plant based protein.  The homemade peanut sauce is super easy and adds so much flavor to this delicious vegan rice salad. This Rice and Chickpea Salad with Peanut Sauce started out as a “clean out the fridge” meal, but turned out so good I had to share the recipe with you all!  This plant based salad is loaded with protein and veggies and is perfect for a healthy lunch that will fill you up. Wh ..read more

Do you love the combo of beans and greens together?  If so, you have to make this quick and easy Beans and Greens Salad!  Each serving is packed with about 14 grams of plant based protein and it’s great for a side dish or a flavorful vegan lunch.  Pair with rice or quinoa to make it feel more like a full meal.  This salad is great for meal prep and just tastes better as it sits! This hearty Beans and Greens Salad is packed with protein and dark leafy greens.  It’s quick and easy to throw together and great for a veggie packed side dish or a meal prep lunch.   Why ..read more

This Loaded Quinoa and Sweet Potato Salad is packed with over 15 grams of protein per serving, which makes it great for a healthy and filling vegetarian lunch that can be prepped ahead of time! It’s full of fresh and flavorful ingredients and it’s sure to leave you feeling satisfied all afternoon long!   Warning, this Loaded Quinoa and Sweet Potato Salad is truly loaded with alllllll of the ingredients!  But, most are budget friendly, and if you have a fully stocked garden, that should take care of the rest (but if not, fresh herbs are usually pretty cheap).  Each serving is pa ..read more

This Green Goddess Pasta with Parmesan is bright, flavorful and packed with tons of fresh herbs!  If you’re craving a meal that feels like spring in a bowl, this easy pasta recipe is it!  The green goddess sauce is made using basil, cilantro, parsley, garlic and green onion.  It packs a perfect punch and goes so well with the creaminess and saltiness of the parmesan cheese.  Enjoy warm for dinner or chilled for a picnic side dish.  I started a little spring garden today and can’t wait to have an abundance of fresh herbs.  In my opinion, they are one of the best w ..read more

Having to cook dinner, every single night, can be really exhausting!  Not only does that require coming up with healthy meals to cook, but also writing a shopping list and spending the time to actually prepare the food.  I’ve created these Easy Vegetarian Meal Plans to hopefully help make your life a little easier!  Each week I share one new meal plan that includes an ingredient list to help you compose your shopping list.  I also try to keep the recipes to minimal ingredients and minimal time.  I hope you find them helpful! Happy April! I’m planning to start pos ..read more

Looking for a fresh, crunchy snack with a kick? These Easy Pickled Carrots only require a few ingredients and can be prepped quickly. Refrigerate overnight and you’ll have such a refreshing, delicious and healthy snack the next day! Enjoy these pickled carrots by themselves or with hummus. I love most anything pickled, especially veggies!  Carrots are the perfect vegetable to pickle because they stay nice and crunchy, without getting too soft in texture.  These Easy Pickled Carrots are made using white vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, salt and maple syrup.  They’re perfect for a h ..read more

This Lemony Parmesan Spring Pasta Salad is packed with fresh seasonal flavors! It comes together quickly and is a great pasta salad to make ahead of time and bring to a party or potluck. This vegetarian pasta salad is tossed with a tangy lemon dressing that goes great with the parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Pasta salads are a great way to add tons of fresh veggies to your diet.  This Lemony Parmesan Spring Pasta Salad is packed with tons of seasonal spring produce and is full of fresh flavor.  Make this hearty vegetarian pasta salad for weekday lunches or a side dish at your ne ..read more

This Vegetarian Cheesy Tortellini Casserole is packed with flavorful roasted vegetables and filling, fresh tortellini. You can use any kind of veggies you like and they can easily be prepped ahead of time, for a quick and easy weeknight meal! Serve with garlic bread and enjoy! I wasn’t sure whether to call this recipe a “casserole” or a “bake”, but either way, it’s cheesy and delicious!  Tortellini is so quick and easy to cook and makes for a super filling and flavorful dinner when baked together with roasted veggies, pasta sauce and cheese.  Trust me when I say, you will want to ad ..read more