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You’re going to love these delicious, easy, and nutritious vegan Instant Pot recipes! Buying an Instant Pot was the best kitchen appliance purchase I’ve ever made. Seriously, this thing is a lifesaver! While being a full-time mama to Baby J and a full-time business owner, throwing everything for a meal into the Instant Pot is sometimes the easiest way to get dinner done. Instant Pot didn’t sponsor this post, but I highly recommend you get yourself one! What can you cook in the Instant Pot? Almost anything! The appliance has a few different models, but with each one you can…

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Get ready for the new school year with these back-to-school lunch essentials from Walmart! They include great lunch boxes, prep tools, and more. Back to school season is upon us! I’m already thinking about all the lunches that I’ll pack for my son Ollie this fall.In the last couple of years, I’ve found a few essentials that make packing his lunches SO much simpler. Some of them also come in handy for prepping my own!Below, I’ve rounded up my favorite back to school lunch essentials that you can get at Walmart. If you’re getting into a new lunch routine this…

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This Instant Pot Vegan Sausage Pasta is a quick and mouthwatering comfort meal made with savory vegan sausage, hearty pasta, and fresh veggies in a rich tomato sauce–all made in one pot! Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect dish for busy weeknights. Transform your weeknight dinners with this minimal-prep vegan sausage pasta recipe–a filling, flavorful dish that’s as easy to make as delicious. The savory vegan sausage pairs perfectly with the tender pasta and vibrant veggies simmered in a homemade Italian tomato sauce. Thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot, this simple recipe is packed with flavor…

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This cauliflower salad is a picnic-perfect side dish! It’s bright and delicious, featuring a creamy dressing, fresh herbs, and crunchy raw cauliflower. I’ve shared a roasted cauliflower salad (ok, 5) on the blog before, but this RAW cauliflower salad is the first of its kind.I’m already wondering what took me so long, and once you try it, I think you will be too!This cauliflower salad recipe is bright and delicious. I like to think of it as a fun, fresh twist on classic potato salad. Like potato salad, it has a creamy, mustardy dressing, hard-boiled eggs, and savory herbs, but…

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This Vegan Sausage recipe is a flavorful and satisfying plant-based alternative to traditional sausages. Made with simple ingredients like beans, vital wheat gluten, and spices, these veggie sausages offer a meaty texture and a hearty source of protein, perfect for grilling, sautéing, or steaming. These savory homemade vegan sausages are a fantastic source of protein for those seeking a plant-based alternative to meat. If you’re wondering, “What is a vegan sausage made of?” rest assured, it’s nothing but nutritious, whole food ingredients! A mixture of beans, vegetable broth, spices, starches, and vital wheat gluten is all you need.  This veggie…

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This easy Instant Pot White Beans recipe combines tender beans with garlic, onion, fresh lemon, and rosemary for a delicious, protein-rich plant-based meal. Perfect for a quick side dish or hearty main, these white beans are flavorful, nutritious, and ready in less than one hour! Make weeknight dinners easy and delicious with these pressure cooker white beans–silky, tender beans infused with the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemon and the earthy aroma of rosemary. This dish is an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and micronutrients. It’s versatile and can be made with any type of white bean: navy, Great…

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Fresh herbs, ginger, and lime fill this creamy zucchini soup with bright, refreshing flavor. It’s a delicious, healthy meal that’s ready in 30 minutes! This zucchini soup is creamy and comforting, but still bright and fresh. Blended zucchini and coconut milk create its luxe, silky base, while ginger, herbs, and lime fill it with bold, refreshing flavor. I also toss in a serrano chile for heat, though if you’re sensitive to spice, you could skip it.This zucchini soup recipe is perfect for late summer and early fall. As the temps cool off from their summer peaks, I start craving warmer, heartier fare.…

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The Plate Method is a visual tool that helps us ensure our dietary needs are on track. Touch the image below to see how this recipe measures up. Grains & Starches 61% • quick-cooking ramen noodles Proteins 19% • Asian sesame paste • veggie ground • roasted unsalted peanuts Fruits & Veggies 20% • preserved mustard greens (sui mi ya cai) • freshly grated ginger • head of baby bok choy • stalk green onion Calcium No significant sources of calcium Fat • Asian sesame paste • chili oil • vegetable oil • roasted unsalted peanuts Source link

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Stuck in a breakfast rut? Find over 60 healthy breakfast ideas below! With sweet, savory, easy & make-ahead options, we have something for everyone. And just like that, it’s back-to-school time! I’m lining up the fall recipe calendar, getting ready to test, shoot, and share a slew of new ideas. For us, this season will be busy, and I know that it will be for many of you too. Today, I’m sharing my favorite healthy breakfast ideas to get these jam-packed days off to a great start. You’ll find ones that are perfect for making ahead and taking on the…

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Simple summer nectarine and fennel salad with miso dressing is on the menu tonight. It’s easy and quick to throw together, deliciously juicy and hydrating – absolutely prefect for hot summer days when cooking and eating feels like a chore.Good fennel is hard to find where I live so when I see it I grab possibly more than I need and then we have fennel in every salad I make for a week. Neither of us minds as we love its pleasant crunch and subtle aniseed flavour – it makes everyday salad a little more exciting.While fennel is popular in…

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This iced Oat Milk Shaken Espresso is a refreshing and invigorating drink that rivals the classic Starbucks version. Be your own barista with this easy recipe, made with espresso, warming spices, agave nectar, and oat milk.  Experience the perfect blend of robust espresso and creamy oat milk with this iced shaken espresso. This copycat recipe shows you exactly how to make a shaken espresso at home, perfectly capturing the essence of Starbucks’ popular drink. Freshly brewed espresso is combined with a harmonious mix of spices including cinnamon, turmeric, and cardamom. Sweetened with agave nectar and shaken to perfection, this caffeinated…

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This vegan Lentil Taco Meat is a delicious plant-based alternative to traditional ground beef that will transform your favorite Mexican dishes! Made with protein-rich lentils, hearty walnuts, and the rich, smoky flavors of chipotle peppers, this easy and healthy recipe will satisfy your cravings without compromising on taste or texture. If you’re looking for a tasty plant-based alternative to classic taco meat, this lentil meat substitute is a must-try! This recipe combines the satiating goodness of cooked lentils with the rich texture of walnuts, juicy tomatoes, smoky chipotle peppers, and fragrant Mexican spices. All you need is a handful of…

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