BBQ Cauliflower Tacos with Chickpeas and Quinoa from Good Dinner Mom

BBQ Cauliflower Tacos with Chickpeas and
Quinoa (Vegan + GF) from Good Dinner Mom

From Good Dinner Mom:

"BBQ Cauliflower Tacos with Chickpeas and Quinoa is super flavorful. And the fact that it’s vegan, gluten-free and incredibly healthy is an after-thought… but a good one :). Cauliflower and chickpeas get mixed with a classic barbecue rub (who would have thought?), then tossed with quinoa, and layered with a super-simple yet perfect cole slaw, wrapped in heated or fried corn tortillas. Then go crazy with lime juice, sliced jalapenos, salsa if you want (and of course, cheese for a vegetarian option) – or just keep it simple. Love!"

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at BBQ Cauliflower Tacos with Chickpeas and Quinoa - Good Dinner Mom.

Avocatta Lasagna Rolls from The Vegan Version

Avocatta Lasagna Rolls - The Vegan Version

From The Vegan Version about this recipe for "Avocatta" Lasagna Rolls:

"These were really easy to throw together, were really flavorful and were also very filling. I am not sure why there are not more recipes out there that substitute avocado for ricotta. Maybe because avocado is often associated with Mexican cuisine and lasagna with Italian.  I don't know, but I am glad I decided to try this as it was very tasty. I love the creaminess of the avocado blended with more traditional Italian flavors."

This easy, delicious and nutritious recipe features healthy ingredients such as avocado, baby spinach, tomatoes, and fresh parsley.  The author of the recipe notes that there is a lot of opportunity to change what is added to the mix.  We agree - this recipe is very versatile!

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Avocatta Lasagna Rolls - The Vegan Version.

Black Bean Wrap from Veggie Primer

Black Bean Wrap (Vegan + GF) from Veggie Primer

This healthy and satisfying vegan black bean wrap is super easy and super fast!  According to the author of this recipe, the total time it takes to make this dish is only 5 minutes.  Use gluten-free tortillas for a GF meal.  Other ingredients include avocado, corn, black olives and salsa.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Black Bean Wrap - Veggie Primer.

BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos, Creamy Lime Slaw from She Likes Food

BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos with a
Creamy Lime Slaw - from She Likes Food

This delicious and nutritious dish is gluten-free and vegan (use rich, creamy Vegenaise instead of regular mayo) and features healthy ingredients such as cauliflower, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), cabbage, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, jalapenos and an assortment of spices to make the BBQ rub.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos with a Creamy Lime Slaw - She Likes Food.

Warm Roasted Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad from Kitchen McCabe

Warm Roasted Butternut Squash and
Quinoa Salad from The Kitchen McCabe

From Kayley (The Kitchen McCabe), the author of this recipe:

I love the red quinoa. Did you know that quinoa has the highest protein content of all grains? It has twice as much fiber as other grains and is full of essential vitamins and minerals, including iron. I love it’s texture and nutty flavor. It’s pretty great stuff.

This delicious and healthy vegan salad can be served warm or cold and is as lovely to look at - as its nutritious to eat!

Tip:  this recipe calls for a small amount of raw honey, which can be easily substituted (or omitted altogether).

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Warm Roasted Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad - The Kitchen McCabe.

Spicy Chickpea Veggie Burgers from Running on Real Food

Spicy Chickpea Veggie Burgers
from Running on Real Food

From Deryn (Running on Real Food), the author of this recipe:

"These wonderful patties are an excellent alternative to those store-bought versions that pretend to be veggie burgers. Have you ever read the list of ingredients in some of those products?! Wow! There’s not much resembling vegetables in them and they’re often packed with preservatives, sodium and other nasty additives. Years ago, I used to buy those frozen, boxed veggie burgers and other meat-wannabe products, but these days I just can’t stomach those yucky ingredients and honestly the taste leaves plenty to be desired. Homemade patties to the rescue!
In addition to being full of flavor, these patties only take about 10 minutes to prep and you probably have most of the ingredients already!"

Indeed, the recipe is easy, and these patties are delightfully flavorful and made from healthy ingredients - use gluten-free oats and GF bun or bread, if gluten sensitive or intolerant.  A unique combination of several ingredients (hint: Sriracha Sauce and ??) give these patties a complex and pleasing flavor profile.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Spicy Chickpea Veggie Burgers - Running on Real Food.

Raw Yam Burgers & Daikon Fries from This Rawsome Vegan Life

Raw Yam Burgers & Daikon Fries
from This Rawsome Vegan Life

From Emily von Euw (This Rawsome Vegan Life), the author of this recipe:

"All that's in these burgers and fries is a whack load of vegetables and spices. Goes like this: throw stuff in the food processor, rub things with your hands, toss something in the dehydrator and you'll get a gourmet raw food meal in no time! (Okay, I may have simplified that process a little.) But seriously - it's pretty much that easy. Look at the colours of this food."

Recipe details for both the burger and the fries, a complete list of ingredients, and step-by-step instructions at Raw Yam Burgers & Daikon Fries - This Rawsome Vegan Life.

For more healthy and delicious plant-based raw or lightly cooked recipes, check out Emily von Euw's fabulous cookbook:  The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook: A Balance of Raw and Lightly-Cooked, Gluten-Free Plant-Based Meals for Healthy Living

BBQ Portobello Sliders from Love & Lemons

BBQ Portobello Sliders from Love & Lemons

Who doesn't love BBQ sliders?  These healthy vegan sliders are bursting with flavor.  Elevate the nutritional value with choice of sprouted whole grain bun or bread and toppings like sprouts and avocado.  Our tip: be sure to use vegan worcestershire.  We like Annie's Homegrown Organic Worcestershire Sauce.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at BBQ Portobello Sliders - Love & Lemons.

Bean and Zucchini Cutlets from Sandra Vungi Vegan

Bean and Zucchini Cutlets from Sandra Vungi Vegan

From Sandra Vungi, the author of this delicious and healthy recipe:

"I must say these are the best vegan cutlets I have eaten so far. They are chunky, crispy and juicy and they kinda remind me the classic cutlets my grandma used to make. Since many nice folks have been interested in this recipe, I finally wrote it down and I am really happy to share it with you, since these cutlets are super tasty, cheap and very easy to make."

Indeed!  These cutlets can't be easier, tastier or healthier!  Served on a bun or bread, they make a great burger or sandwich, as well as the main attraction in a lunch or dinner entree.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Bean and Zucchini Cutlets - Sandra Vungi Vegan.

Vegan Banh Mi Pizza from My Darling Vegan

Vegan Banh Mi Pizza from My Darling Vegan

This is another delightful pizza recipe from My Darling Vegan (formerly The Sweet Life).  This Banh Mi Pizza is spicy, sweet and sour and wonderfully creamy.  Key ingredients include tofu, pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro, jalapeno peppers and sriracha sauce.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Vegan Banh Mi Pizza - My Darling Vegan.

BBQ "Pulled Pork" Pizza with Mango Salsa from My Darling Vegan

Vegan BBQ "Pulled Pork" Pizza with Mango Salsa and
Cashew Cream from My Darling Vegan

This is a healthy, delicious vegan pizza consisting of four components: the crust, the BBQ "pulled pork", mango salsa and cilantro cashew cream.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at BBQ "Pulled Pork Pizza with Mango Salsa and Cashew Cream - My Darling Vegan.

Crispy BBQ Tempeh Caesar Salad Wraps from Flourishing Foodie

Crispy BBQ Tempeh Caesar Salad Wraps
from Flourishing Food

From Flourishing Foodie:

"Tempeh is one of those high protein meat substitutes that imparts a sweet nutty flavor and has the ability to soak up flavors from sauces and spices. It's a great addition to salads, noodles dishes, rice dishes, or on sandwiches. I started eating it a great deal after a trip to Indonesia a few years back. My favorite way to prepare is soaking in some marinade and grilling or frying in a little oil. It's a nice substantial addition to these highly crunchy vegetable based wraps. The vegan caesar dressing that I use knocks any thick creamy eggy anchovy dressing out of the park."

Indeed!  These flavorful and healthy wraps (including the vegan Caesar Dressing) are delicious, easy to make and highly nutritious.


Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Crispy BBQ Tempeh Caesar Wraps - Flourishing Foodie.

Vegan Eggplant Gyros from Delish Knowledge

Vegan Eggplan Gyros from Delish Knowledge

From Delish Knowledge:

"Vegan Eggplant Gyros! Za’atar seasoned eggplant stuffed into warm pita and topped with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and the BEST hummus-dill sauce. You’ve gotta try these!"

We agree!  This is one of the best Greek cuisine vegan recipes we have tried to date.  Delicious and nutritious, these gyros are loaded with healthy ingredients including eggplant, tomato, cucumber, and onions.

Recipe details (including the recipe for the Hummus Sauce), a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Vegan Eggplant Gyros - Delish Knowledge.

Avocado Chickpea Lettuce Wraps from Gluten Free Vegan Pantry

Avocado Chickpea Lettuce Wraps
(Vegan + Gluten-Free) from Gluten Free Vegan Pantry

From Gluten Free Vegan Pantry:

"My favourite part about these Avocado Chickpea Lettuce Wraps, other than their amazing flavour, obviously, is the fact that you can dress them up in a million different ways. We decided to top ours with alfalfa sprouts, yellow peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes. Mmmmm my mouth is watering just typing all of this up. You seriously need to try these. Plus, each wrap has a whopping 8 grams of protein! All this protein leaves you feeling full and satiated for hours, helping you to fend off those pesky after dinner cravings ..."

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Avocado Chickpea Lettuce Wraps - Vegan + Gluten-Free - Gluten Free Vegan Pantry.

Vegan Buffalo Burger from Contentedness Cooking

Vegan Buffalo Burger from
Contentedness Cooking

This delicious, flavorful homemade vegan veggie burger is made from a mix of mashed kidney beans and tempeh -along with other key ingredients including one that is a surprise - hint:  it lends a sweet component to the burger.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Vegan Buffalo Burger - Contentedness Cooking.

Black Bean Salsa Burger and Crispy Potato Rounds from Veggie Inspired

Black Bean Salsa Burger + Crispy Potato Rounds
from Veggie Inspired

From Veggie Inspired:

"This black bean burger recipe is so simple, it’s almost embarrassing. You can whip these up in literally just minutes.  They hold together well, so stick them on a bun and load it up with your favorite toppings.  Serve them with these Crispy Potato Rounds and you’ve got yourself a meal!"

Simple, Delicious, Nutritious - these healthy veggie burgers are, indeed, easy to make and are incredibly flavorful and satisfying.  Featured ingredients include black beans, old fashioned oats and brown rice flour.

The easy crispy potato rounds are the perfect accompaniment to the burgers and are a healthier alternative to traditional french fries.

Recipe details for BOTH the burger and potato rounds, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Black Bean Salsa Burger and Crispy Potato Rounds - Veggie Inspired.

BBQ Tempeh Wraps with Spinach from The Garden Grazer

BBQ Tempeh Wraps with Spinach
Vegan + GF from The Garden Grazer

This is another easy, very yummy and very nutritious recipe from The Garden Grazer.   These wraps feature tempeh (a protein powerhouse) marinated in BBQ sauce and fresh ingredients such as bell pepper, onion, baby spinach, tomato. Easily make this recipe gluten-free by using GF wraps.

Recipe details,  a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at BBQ Tempeh Wraps with Spinach - The Garden Grazer.

Avocado Quesadillas from The Garden Grazer

Avocado Quesadillas (Vegan + GF Option)
from The Garden Grazer

This quick and easy recipe for quesadillas features a mashed avocado filling and is a healthier version of the traditional cheese quesadilla.  For a gluten-free delight, simply use GF tortillas.  Other healthy ingredients include tomato, green onion and nutritional yeast.

Recipe details,  a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Avocado Quesadillas (Vegan) - The Garden Grazer.

Why You Should Eat An Avocado a Day

Black Bean Tempeh Tacos from The Garden Grazer

Black Bean Tempeh Tacos from TheGardenGrazer.com

From thegardengrazer.com, the author of this recipe:

I love using tempeh as a ground meat substitute! Most often I use it in pasta sauce, but it's awesome in so many other dishes as well. These Black Bean Tempeh Tacos were an early recipe ... Tacos are always a great choice for weeknight meals - quick, easy, delicious! Plus everyone can personalize their own with the toppings they love. These are pleasantly filling, with a double protein punch from both the beans and tempeh. (For us, each taco has over 10g protein!) My favorite toppings are avocado, lettuce, and juicy pico de gallo which pairs wonderfully. Let's get this taco party started!

Recipe details, including a link to a light and creamy peanut sauces, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Black Bean Tempeh Tacos - The Garden Grazer.

Our tip:  for additional health benefits, be sure to include avocado as part of this recipe!
 Why You Should Eat An Avocado a Day

Spicy Quinoa Taco Bowl from One Ingredient Chef

In the mood for something spicy?  This perfectly balanced meal with fresh veggies, whole grains and healthy fats features ingredients such as quinoa, avocado, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, onions, cilantro, corn tortillas, lime juice and an array of spices.

Recipe details, including a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Spicy Quinoa Taco Bowl from One Ingredient Chef.

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