This is a delicious vegan stuffed zucchini recipe. Zucchini boats filled with herb risotto is almost too perfect. Because let’s get real here, zucchini loves fresh basil đź’š This recipe makes ~6 stuffed zucchini boats and works well as a main course for dinner. It would taste awesome paired with a side of Fennel and White Bean Salad or Heirloom Tomato Salad. It takes time … Continue reading Zucchini Stuffed with Italian Herb Risotto
Calzones… delicious, hot pizza pockets from Italy. Even though they take a bit of time to make, this vegan zucchini and tofu ricotta calzone recipe is easy to execute, hearty, and oh so tasty. I love to serve them with some marinara or pizza sauce on top. Total yum! For this vegan calzone recipe, I made The Best Pizza Dough Recipe from the baking blog, … Continue reading Zucchini and Tofu Ricotta Calzones
Whether you make your gnocchi from scratch, buy your gnocchi prepackaged, or use a gluten free variety, it is always absolutely delicious. This vegan gnocchi dinner recipe is easy, hearty and packed with summer flavors. Vegan pesto is amazing on grilled vegetables, and it is also amazing on gnocchi. When vegan pesto, grilled vegetables and gnocchi come together, it’s summer comfort food at it’s best! … Continue reading Gnocchi with Pesto and Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes
Sometimes, I think I should have called this blog, “The Hearty Vegan Kitchen”. It’s probably taken already, but I want to think it rings true for nearly all the recipes that can be found here. And this homemade vegan polenta recipe is no exception. Plus, the vegetables smell absolutely exquisite roasting in the oven. Is it the roasting glaze? Is it the rosemary sprigs? Is … Continue reading Vegan Creamy Polenta with Roasted Vegetables
While I think of wild rice as an American staple (especially in states like Minnesota), it always feels pretty seasonal. One eats wild rice in the fall or winter. I rarely see it outside of soup or stuffing recipes. It’s a shame, because it has a lot of vital mineral and vitamins, and possesses a pleasing nutty flavor. For those that watch their gluten intake, … Continue reading Summer Wild Rice Salad
This bulgur with zucchini recipe is easy, Mediterranean-inspired and perfect for summer! It takes about 30 minutes to make, and it’s sooo good. I love how all the elements work together in a symphony of summer flavor—fresh mint works so well with grilled zucchini, bulgur and vegan feta. You can use either store bought or homemade vegan feta. It works well as a vegan zucchini … Continue reading Bulgur with Zucchini and Vegan Feta
This soup is a vegan ode to the U.S.’s Southwestern cuisine. With New Mexican green chiles, sweet corn, chipotle chili powder, lime, cilantro, and squash, this vegan chowder is full of robust, fresh flavor, and comes together in 30 minutes or less. This recipe works terrifically for any season. When sweet corn, tomatoes, and zucchini are abundant in the summer, this soup is a spicy, … Continue reading Southwestern Sweet Corn Chowder
Is minestrone soup vegan? Sometimes. Some cooks use chicken stock, some add parmesan cheese. Other times, it’s straight up vegan. It’s best to read the label or ask. This vegan minestrone soup recipe is loaded with fresh veggies and pasta. A little dry white wine and wow, super delicious. Or better yet, make it a soup and salad meal by pairing it with Panzanella Primavera, … Continue reading Vegan Minestrone Soup
Years ago, one of my best friends would go to the farmer’s market, load up on zucchini and fresh basil, and make a batch of soup. I always looked forward to it. Because even in the height of the summer, this soup made complete sense. It was somewhat creamy yet had no cream, used garden fresh ingredients and was savory in the best ways. While … Continue reading Zucchini Basil Soup
After almost 6 months out there, I decided to revise this recipe. I’ve made some changes–eliminated the almond ricotta and substituted a cilantro-scallion infused tofu ricotta. And I’ve gotten rid of the potatoes, and added in spinach. And even though I don’t love vegan cheese, I added more to this version. All-in-all, I prefer this version to the original, and feel like it’s a home … Continue reading Slow Cooker Pumpkin Enchilada Casserole
