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Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl

Vinnie Stevens — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:50:00 +0000

If you love Mediterranean food, then you are going to love this recipe. Spiced to perfection, this cauliflower shawarma bowl shows you that vegan entrees are filling, tasty, and may sway you away from meat-centric options. Serve the roasted cauliflower over rice and with optional sides, such as cucumbers, roasted chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, fresh herbs, and vegan tzatziki.

To get that classic shawarma flavor, you have to mix several spices together. Curry powder, paprika, cumin, and an optional dash of cayenne pepper take this cauliflower to the next level. To get the perfect cook on the cauliflower, roasting is the way to go. Roasting perfectly crisps up the exterior of the florets, while bringing out the veggie’s natural flavor. Plus, roasting cauliflower helps establish two textures: caramelized on the outside and soft on the inside.

Should you so desire, add a can of chickpeas to the cauliflower and roast both of them together in the spice mixture. While the cauliflower is roasting, cook the rice and prepare the vegan tzatziki sauce. The key to a great tzatziki is to grate the cucumber with the skin on and then strain the water out through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve. That step will keep your sauce nice and thick, as opposed to watery. It pairs beautifully with the roasted cauliflower and rice.

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Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Quesadilla

Vinnie Stevens — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:04:00 +0000

These vegan Buffalo chickpea quesadillas are blowing up all over social media, and for good reason. Not only will they blow away your taste buds with their tangy, spicy flavor, but they are also easy to make and popular among vegan skeptics and picky eaters. The chickpeas are very filling and the vegan cheese is incredibly melty. You get that classic, stringy, cheesy goodness when you cut up the quesadilla and pull away each piece!

In order to have Buffalo chickpea quesadillas, you need to have the right Buffalo sauce. Most Buffalo sauces are vegan, but some are better than others, especially in regards to ingredients. Primal Kitchen, for example, makes an excellent Buffalo sauce that comes in mild, medium, and hot varieties. If you have a favorite sauce, then please go ahead and use the one you prefer. You can also mix and match a couple hot sauces if you want to live dangerously and breathe fire after every bite! If you want a pronounced, tangy and spicy Buffalo flavor, opt for a classic Buffalo sauce.

The thing about chickpeas is that they easily take on various flavors. In order to keep them from sliding out of the tortillas, you have to give them a slight mash in the pan right before you finish cooking them with the Buffalo sauce. Once you mash them, remove them from the pan and get ready to make your quesadillas in a separate, clean pan, ideally one that is non-stick. One last thing to remember is that vegan cheese takes a little longer to melt, so keep your burner on medium-low heat to avoid charring the tortilla to a crisp.

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High-Protein Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas

LeTanya Dorsey — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:00:33 +0000

You can’t go wrong with quesadillas, especially when they have a buffalo chickpea kick to it. Chickpeas are packed with nutrients and protein which can keep you full throughout the day.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:04 Ingredients
0:08 Garlic, Minced
0:16 Yellow Onion, Chopped
0:25 Onions & Garlic
0:30 Add Garbanzo Beans
0:37 Add Vegan Buffalo Sauce
0:42 Flour Tortilla
0:44 Shredded Vegan Cheese
0:48 Garbanzo Bean Mix
0:59 Bon Appetit

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Sweet Potato Kale Soup

Vinnie Stevens — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:53:00 +0000

Is it wrong to have such strong feelings for a cozy, fall-inspired soup? Call us crazy, but these steamy bowls are exactly are exactly what you want on a chilly autumn evening. Sweet potato and kale soup is a cozy, healthy, and hardy meal option that is 100% vegan and easy to make. Not only will it please your palate, but it will also keep your belly full without weighing you down.

This soup is packed with a healthy dose of nutrients, including carotenoids, fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. The onions, garlic, bell pepper, and celery provide the base flavor for the soup, but the real flavor comes from the fresh herbs and seasonings. Obviously you get the sweetness from the sweet potato and nuttiness from chickpeas. Don’t worry about the kale imparting a bitter flavor because it takes on the flavor of the broth once it softens.

There is one thing to note when you add the kale to the soup. Make sure that you don’t add the kale until the last five minutes of the cooking process. If you add it while the potatoes are still boiling, the kale will become overly soggy. Once you finish cooking the soup, ladle it into bowls and top with a healthy sprinkle or crack of black pepper. The soup is hardy enough to enjoy on its own, but a crisp slice of bread would be a lovely treat to accompany it. Think about it and let us know!

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Fill Up On These Low-Calorie, High-Fiber Foods

Vinnie Stevens — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:03:00 +0000

Following a low-calorie diet can be difficult if you are filling up on the wrong foods. Educating yourself on which foods have the lowest calories is a great first step, but the next step is finding which of those foods have a lot of fiber. You see, you can eat a lot of low-calorie foods, but they won’t necessarily fill you up. If you eat high-fiber foods, though, you will feel fuller for longer.

A common trend among low-calorie foods is that they are naturally low in fat and sugar, making them great for weight loss. Taking in fewer calories than you extend is helpful on your weight loss journey. That said you also need fiber-rich foods to feel full and benefit the digestive system. If you are in search of low-calorie, high-fiber foods to incorporate into your weight loss meals and snacks, there are plenty of delicious options. Continue reading to learn about the foods that are readily available.

Beans And Legumes

Cooked legumes, such as lentils, peas, and beans, are full of fiber and low in calories. They provide lots of plant-based protein and are very inexpensive and versatile. According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, people should consume at least 1.5 cups of them each week. You can use beans as a meat replacement in burritos or in burgers. Lentils, peas, and chickpeas go great in soups and stews, and you can add veggies as well. Top salads with chickpeas or black beans, and you can always browse the internet for more legume recipe inspiration.

Vegetables

Ideally, you should aim to consume at least 2.5 cups of vegetables every day. Incorporate certain vegetables into smoothies, salads, stir-fries, soups, stews, and other entree options. Roast some Brussels sprouts, grill some green beans or asparagus, or go green with a big bowl of mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and more. Most vegetables are low in calories and have lots of water and dietary fiber, making them hydrating, filling options. One cup of boiled Brussels sprouts, for example, contains 56 calories and 3.3 grams of fiber. A 100-gram serving of raw sweet potatoes offers 86 calories and three grams of fiber.

Fruits

A good rule of thumb is to always keep fresh fruit in the house. You can always incorporate fruit into smoothies, on top of yogurt, in salads, desserts, or simply enjoy raw fruit as it is. Fruit usually has 100 calories or less per serving, while also providing lots of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Take a medium apple, for instance, which offers 95 calories and three grams of fiber. One cup of blueberries contains 84 calories and 3.6 grams of fiber, while a medium pear offers 101 calories and six grams of fiber. And bananas, which everyone should have in their kitchen, offer 89 calories and 2.6 grams of fiber per one medium banana.

Whole Grains

Packed with fiber, B-vitamins, iron, protein, and other nutrients, whole grains are a great low-calorie addition to your diet. You can incorporate whole grains into breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert options. Enjoy oatmeal for breakfast, a quinoa-based Buddha bowl for lunch, and chickpea pasta or wild rice and legumes for dinner. You just have to be careful with how many grains you consume in a day because the calorie content can add up quickly. One cup of oats offers 307 calories, but it also gives you 8.1 grams of fiber. A single serving (about one cup) of quinoa offers 5.1 grams of fiber, 8.1 grams of protein, and 222 calories. Just be careful not to use packaged, pre-made, or microwaveable varieties because they often contain other preservatives, sodium, and added flavors that negate their health properties.

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Zucchini Stir Fry With Mushrooms & Chickpeas

Vinnie Stevens — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:48:00 +0000

Vegan entree recipes do not have to be elaborate creations that try to replicate meat dishes. They can come together in 30 minutes or less! This stir fry, for example, consists of zucchini, mushrooms, and chickpeas, making it a perfectly filling entree for any night of the week, especially if you’re in a hurry. It may see odd to have chickpeas in a stir fry, but they easily take on almost any flavor, and trust us when we tell you that this sauce doesn’t skimp on flavor.

One thing to note about this stir fry is that the you want to cut the zucchini and mushrooms relatively the same thickness. When your vegetables are cut the same way, you can ensure even cooking. This is mostly important for the mushrooms and zucchini. You can start by sautéing the onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant. Taking that extra step will give your zucchini, mushrooms, and chickpeas flavor upon entering the pan.

Once you cook the veggies, you can pour the sauce into the pan. A pro move is to drizzle the sand around the edges of the pan, not directly over the veggies. Toss the veggies and allow them to cook in the sauce for a couple minutes to absorb the flavors. Finally, you’ll pour in the cornstarch slurry to help thicken the sauce, which only takes about 30 seconds. Serve this on its own or with some brown or white rice. We hope you love the recipe!

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Roasted Chickpea Salad With Lemon Herb Dressing

Vinnie Stevens — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:45:00 +0000

In theory, salads are wonderful meals or appetizers. They have vegetables, occasional fruit, and integral nutrients like fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Salads are hit or miss, though, depending on their execution and ingredients. Nobody wants a lackluster salad that is bland and leaves you hungry, right? Well, it’s a good thing that this recipe isn’t one of those boring salads.

This salads checks all the boxes that you want from a salad: varying textures, filling, sweet, salty, herbaceous, variety, and more. The tangy lemon herb dressing complements the herb-roasted chickpeas, which provide essential fiber and plant-protein. When it comes to roasting chickpeas, you want to make sure that they are sufficiently crispy prior to adding them to the salad. In order to fully crisp them up, pat them dry between paper towels, and then add them to the baking sheet with the oil and seasonings.

While the chickpeas are roasting, you can prepare the salad and the dressing. The lemon zest is an integral component to the dressing, as it adds a uniquely tart flavor. The maple syrup, however, balances this tartness, making for an enjoyable eating experience. Additionally, the herbs that you use in the chickpeas are also incorporated into the dressing, making a distinct connection of flavor throughout. We hope you love this salad as much as we do! Just make sure that you eat it after or before you cleanse, as you cannot eat chickpeas while cleansing.

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Energy Boosting Vegan Chickpea Masala

LeTanya Dorsey — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:00:10 +0000

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The Best Chickpea Masala

Vinnie Stevens — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Tikka masala is a dish that typically contains roasted marinated chicken cubes in an aromatic and highly flavorful sauce. The complexity of the sauce seems almost impossible to attain in your own kitchen, but all you need are a few key ingredients. This sauce is usually cream and orange in color and Indian cooks who moved to England popularized the dish. Now, it is a staple on most Indian restaurant menus, but there are about 48 variations for the sauce.

Although sauce recipes may vary, they usually contain tomatoes, coconut milk, garlic, onions, and a masala spice mix. The color turns orange when you include ingredients like turmeric, paprika, and tomato paste. While the sauce deserves high praise, the featured protein in this recipe is no slouch in the nutritional department. Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, have been grown and eaten in Middle Eastern countries for thousands of years. They are rich in fiber, protein, magnesium, phosphorus, healthy fats, folate, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, and manganese.

Chickpeas do a great job at making you feel full because the protein and fiber work to slow digestion. This process promotes feelings of fullness and may increase levels of appetite-reducing hormones in the body. Protein is also essential for weight management, bone health, and muscle strength. Some studies even found that the quality of protein in chickpeas is superior to the protein from other legumes. That is because chickpeas contain all of the essential amino acids, except methionine.

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The Best Hummus Recipes 6 Ways

Vinnie Stevens — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:02:00 +0000

Is hummus good for you? The shorter answer is that it is if you make it yourself. If you buy flavored, packaged hummus from the store, you may be consuming excess amounts of sodium, preservatives, and flavorings. Not all store bought hummus is bad for you, but most are not as nutritious as the recipes you make yourself.

What Is Hummus?

Hummus is a great dip that’s made by blending chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. There are many variations, but that is a fairly standard recipe. Homemade hummus is an excellent source of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. In fact a 100-gram serving of hummus provides the following nutrients:

Calories: 166
Fat: 9.6 grams (g)
Protein: 7.9 g
Fiber: 6 g
Carbs: 14.3g
Folate: 21% of the recommended daily intake (RDI)
Phosphorus: 18% of the RDI
Copper: 26% of the RDI
Iron: 14% of the RDI
Manganese: 39% of the RDI
Zinc: 12% of the RDI
Magnesium: 18% of the RDI
Vitamin B6: 10% of the RDI

Now, it should be noted that the above nutritional breakdown comes from plain hummus. We aren’t talking about roasted red pepper, garlic, roasted artichoke, or pine nut hummus varieties. Hummus can be an excellent source of dietary fiber, which works to keep you regular by adding bulk to stools, making them easier to pass. Additionally, the body’s gut bacteria turns some of the fiber from hummus into short-chain fatty acid butyrate, which helps nourish colon cells.

Are There Other Benefits?

Hummus is full of heart-healthy fats, which come from the olive oil. Studies have shown that people who consume oils with healthy fats have a lower risk of death from heart disease. Increasing your consumption of olive oil by two teaspoons a day may reduce the risk of heart disease by 10%, according to one study. Eating hummus that contains tahini (made from sesame seeds) may also reduce inflammation. The sesame seeds work to reduce IL-6 and CRP, vascular inflammatory markers, which increase the risk of arthritis. Finally, hummus has a low glycemic index, helping you avoid a sharp blood sugar spike. The fats in hummus also slow the absorption of carbs from the gut, providing a slower, steady release of glucose into the bloodstream.

We could go on about hummus and the many health benefits all day, but you came for the recipes and we’re going to give them to you. Read on to learn how to make six variations of this amazing dip.

Classic Homemade Hummus

Whip up a batch of this healthy homemade hummus and enjoy a smooth, creamy dip that bursts with hints of cumin and garlic.