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.

Vegan Rainbow Potato Salad from I Love Vegan

Vegan Rainbow Potato Salad
from I Love Vegan

From I Love Vegan:

The first step to good potato salad is selecting some good potatoes of course! These pretty Creamer potatoes from The Little Potato Company are absolutely perfect! This is the Terrific Trio, a combination of red, blue, and yellow Creamer potato varietals. 
This recipe takes very little effort to throw together. Creamer potatoes cook quickly and I used my food processor to slice/grate my veggies. The active cooking time is pretty short but try to account for the time needed for the flavours to marry and intensify. I’d suggest making it a day ahead of time for optimal flavour. This recipe is easy to tweak to your own taste preferences. I like to add extra dill and pickles for a kick.

Recipe details,  a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Vegan Rainbow Potato Salad - I Love Vegan.

Avocado and Heirloom Tomato Toast from Blissful Basil

Avocado and Heirloom Tomato Toast with
Balsamic Reduction from Blissful Basil

This super easy and quick dish features hearty bread slathered with olive oil, toasted, and topped with smashed avocado, heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil with a drizzled balsamic reduction.

Recipe details, including a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Blissful Basil - Avocado + Heirloom Tomato Toast with Balsamic Drizzle.

More information on the ingredients:

12 Benefits of Olive Oil
Why You Should Eat an Avocado a Day

Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing from Korean Eyes

This healthy salad recipe is both delicious and filing.  It can be served as a side or a main dish.   The recipe features sugar snap peas, edamame (soy beans), red bell pepper, carrots, garlic, green onions (scallions), rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and seeds, and peanut butter.   Any vegetables can be used and it is easily vegan-ized (use agave instead of honey).  To make it gluten-free, substitute rice noodles.

Recipe details including full list of ingredients and step by step instructions at Cold Asia Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing from Korean Eyes.

Spinach Avocado Stuffed Portobellos from Vegan Yumminess

This incredibly tasty and easy recipe works well as an appetizer, side dish or even an entree.  Its also a fantastic party food and crowd pleaser!  It features the following healthy ingredients: portobello mushrooms, fresh baby spinach, avocado, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil garlic, walnuts and almonds.

Recipe details at Spinach Avocado Stuffed Portobellos from Vegan Yumminess

Healthy Foods:
Why You Should Eat An Avocado a Day

Gluten-Free Vegan Biscuits and Mushroom Gravy from Bold Vegan

This awesome recipe for gluten-free, vegan biscuits and mushroom gravy is easy and delicious.  The gravy can be used as a sauce over GF pasta or brown rice and served as an entree.  The biscuit recipe features coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, tapioca and rice flours.  The gravy recipe features fresh mushrooms, onion, garlic, rice flour and spices.  Both recipes incorporate Earth Balance buttery spread.

Recipe details at Gluten-Free Biscuits and Mushroom Gravy from Bold Vegan

More information about vegan buttery spread products:
Earth Balance All Natural Spreads

Vegan Nacho "Cheese" from Vegan Yumminess

This incredibly easy and tasty (not to mention versatile and healthy!) recipe features potatoes, carrots, nutritional yeast flakes, olive oil and lemon juice.  It can be used as a dip or a sauce on steamed vegetables.

Recipe details at:  Vegan Nacho "Cheese" from Vegan Yumminess

No time to make your own?  Try vegan Nacheez, available in mild, medium or spicy.

Tahini-Dressed Zucchini and Green Bean Salad from The Washington Post

This recipe was adapted from "River Cottage Veg: 200 Inspired Vegetable Recipes," by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (Ten Speed Press, 2013) and features a thick and creamy (yet vegan*) dressing.

This delicious and versatile dressing can also easily be used on grilled vegetables as well as on grain, lentil and bean salads or as a dip.

*Note this recipe calls for honey; use Bee Free Honee instead.

Recipe details at:  Tahini-Dressed Zucchini and Green Bean Salad from the Washington Post

Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms from Dairy Free Chick

This easy and healthy dish can be served as either an entree or a side dish.  It feature Portobello mushrooms, tofu, fresh spinach, olive oil and marinara sauce.

Recipe details at Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms from Dairy Free Chick

Grilled Cilantro Lime Sweet Potatoes from Sweet Treats and More

This easy and healthy dish is perfect as a side and at the next vegan barbecue.  It features sweet potatoes, canola or extra virgin olive oil, lime zest and fresh cilantro.

Recipe details at:  Grilled Cilantro-Lime Sweet Potatoes by Sweet Treats and More