Tag Archives: plant-based meals

Pasta Salad Recipe with Roasted Butternut Squash

pasta salad with roasted butternut squash

I am using Roasted Butternut Squash with Kale & Walnuts in this pasta salad recipe. When it comes to pasta, the options are endless. When I don’t have time to cook dinner, pasta is my best friend in the kitchen. For lunch and dinner, children and adults – this very simple pasta salad recipe is […]

Rice Salad with Cauliflower Tahini Dressing

rice salad with roasted cauliflower and tahini dressing

Rice is a weekly staple in our family, and cabbage is my favorite veggie—any kind, from purple cabbage to kale. One day I thought, why not combine the two? Inspired by a local food magazine, I whipped up this salad. What makes it special? The sweet dates and a hint of orange in the dressing—they […]

Rice with Roasted Pumpkin & Cottage Cheese

rice with roasted pumpkin and cottage cheese

This recipe is another one that you can make using Roasted Butternut Squash with Kale & Walnuts as a basis. A combination of rice and pumpkin is well-balanced and cottage cheese gives the dish a creamy taste. Thank walnuts for the crunchiness, and kale for the beautiful taste alongside the roasted garlic. This rice dish […]

Quinoa Salad with Spinach & Feta Cheese

Quinoa salad with spinach and feta cheese

Quinoa can be used not only as a side dish but also as a nutritional base in salads. Grains (technically quinoa is a seed) are rich in protein and fiber, and it has a delicate taste with a light nutty, and even creamy note. Quinoa perfectly absorbs the aroma of spices and herbs added to […]

Black-eye Bean Salad for Easy Lunch

Black-eye bean salad for a quick lunch

This easy Black-eye Bean Salad is great for a quick lunch or dinner. You can include it to your meal prep and enjoy during the week. What do you associate legumes with? Food for the poor or a cheap meat substitute. However, given the amazing composition of legumes, they deserve to be one of the […]

Beetroot Salad Recipe-Healthy & Delicious

vegetable root salad with potatoes, carrots, beetroot, and sauerkraut

This Beetroot Salad Recipe reminds me of my childhood. My mom cooked it very often, making different variations with green peas, pinto beans, marinated cucumbers, and sauerkraut. Ingredients for Beetroot Salad Recipe Note: Do not overcook the potatoes. They should be soft and tender, but not mushy. Cooking Tips for Beetroot Salad Recipe Remember, there […]

A Perfect Union of Flavors: Roasted Potatoes with Cauliflower

roasted potatoes with cauliflower

These Roasted Potatoes with Cauliflower are so delicious, you will ask for more! Serve with your favorite protein, such as white fish or chicken. Perfect for a quick lunch or lazy dinner. This recipe is also kid-friendly. Ingredients for Roasted Potatoes Potatoes. Use potatoes properly. They come in three types: I prefer to use Russet […]