by Julie Pace, RDN | Mar 4, 2022
Sweet Potato Black Bean Soup
Julie Pace, RDN
This Sweet potato black bean soup is a simple dinner recipe that's healthy, hearty and filling. It is full of aromatic spices like cumin, ginger, smoked paprika and more.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
- 3 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves finely diced
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 14oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 14oz cans black beans, rinsed & drained
- 2-3 cups vegetable broth
- add-in optional 2 cups fresh organic baby spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
Peel and diced sweet potatoes, onions, and garlic, then set aside.
In a large pot on medium heat, add avocado oil, garlic, onions stirring for 2-3 minutes.
Add in all the spices, mix together. Add in sweet potatoes, tomato paste, tomatoes, black beans and vegetable broth. Mix together.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer covered for 20 minutes or until potatoes are done.
Add spinach, stir and enjoy.
Serve over quinoa or rice, if desired
Keyword black bean soup, sweet potato balck bean, sweet potato soup, vegan, vegan soup
by Julie Pace, RDN | Feb 27, 2022
Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats
This Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats recipe makes such an easy and nutritious breakfast or dessert. All you"ll need are a few simple ingredients. This taste like you're eating cake for breakfast!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
- 1/2 cup rolled old fashioned oats organic
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup plant milk i used almond milk
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp plant butter melted, optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
Spray 2 ramekins, if you want them to be easily removed
Pour mixture divided evenly into ramekins. Bake in oven 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes.
Top with your favorite vegan cream cheese and/or nuts. Enjoy!
Keyword baked oats, dairy free, glute free, Healthy Vegan Recipe
by Julie Pace, RDN | Feb 27, 2022
Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
This Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad is made with simple ingredients that's so flavorful, healthy and delicious. It taste delicious with or without the lemon tahini dressing, however, the dressing gives this salad the perfect sweet and salty combination when paired with the feta. Nourish your body with this hydrating nutrient-rich salad that's packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It's so easy to make and ready in less than 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Greek
- 1 pound mini organic cucumbers diced
- 1 large red onion diced
- 2 large yellow organic bell pepper diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, organic sliced
- 4 ounces feta vegan
- salt and pepper to taste
Lemon Tahini Dressing
- 1/8 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 4-6 cloves fresh garlic minced
- I used Follow Your Heart Feta
Keyword gluten free, healthy salad, vegan
by Julie Pace, RDN | Feb 25, 2022
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
If you love chocolate, you'll love this rich double Chocolate Banana Bread. It's so moist and delicious and so easy to make. This recipe can be used to make chocolate cake too. The more ripe the bananas the easier they are to mash and incorporate into the batter for baking.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Breads, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
- 1-1/3 cup all-purpose flour unbleached
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large banana mashed, very ripe
- 2/3 cup plant-milk i used unsweetened almond
- 1/3 cup neutral oil I used vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup cane sugar organic
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips dairy-free
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix first 6 dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, combine all remaining ingredients (except for chocolate chips) Mix well then combine with dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth, then fold in chocolate chips. Top with chocolate chips, if desired.
Pour in pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of bread.
Remove from oven. Let cool 5 minutes. Slice and enjoy!
Keyword chocolate, dairy free, easy, vegan
by Julie Pace, RDN | Feb 25, 2022
Anti Inflammatory Turmeric Soup with Vegetables
Julie Pace, RDN
Strengthen your immune system with this anti-inflammatory turmeric vegetable soup made with nourishing ingredients like broccoli, carrots, potatoes, coconut milk, red bell pepper, sweet onion and ginger. This one pot recipe is one you'll want to keep handy especially during the cold and flu season. Turmeric and ginger contain powerful antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatories to keep inflammation at bay. An optimal immune system response depends on a an adequate diet and nutrition in order to keep infection away. This soup is so flavorful so much so that it taste delicious whether it's hot or cold.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Asian, Indian
- 4 cups vegetable broth organic
- 2 large pototoes russet, organic, diced
- 2 large carrots peeled, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper organic, diced
- 1 large head broccoli organic, chopped
- 1 small sweet onion chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric ground
- 2 inch ginger fresh, grated
- 1 cup coconut milk full fat
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium, GF, if needed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, one pot, vegan
by Julie Pace, RDN | Feb 23, 2022
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Julie Pace, RDN
This nutrient-rich Mediterranean Orzo Salad is so nourishing + delicious. All you’ll need are a few simple ingredients and it’s ready in 15 minutes or less. This makes a great meal prep for the week since it keeps well in the fridge and taste great hot or cold.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Salad
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 1/2 pint red grape tomatoes halved
- 2 cups edamame cooked, shelled
- 4 cups cooked orzo (about 8ounces dry)
Lemon Tahini Dressing
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dijion mustard
- 3 cloves garlic fresh, minced
Keyword dairy free, pasta salad, vegan
