Cass B Chickpea

For this second week of Pride month, I am featuring the color red with my Roasted Red Pepper Pasta. This dish is so simple. If you have a high speed blender, you can throw all of the ingredients in and blend until smooth. I chose to serve my pasta with Banza chickpea noodles because they have extra protein, but why noodle will work.  Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Yield:  6 servings Prep time:  30 minutes Total time:  35 minutes Ingredients Cashews | 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers |  2 12 oz jars or 1 batch Tomato Paste |  1 6 oz jar Vegetable Broth |  1/2 cup Italian Seasoning  |  1 tsp Black Pepper  |  1 tsp Garlic Powder |  1 tsp Directions 1. Add cashews and 2-3 cups water to a pot and bring to a medium boil for 20-30 minutes. The longer they are soaked, the smoother the sauce is. If you have a high speed blender, you can skip this step. 2. Cook pasta noodles according to directions. I prefer the Banza brand or a similar chickpea pasta for added protein. 3. Once cashews are done

On the way home from my backpacking trip last week, I decided to stop at a new restaurant. Duluth, GA was on the way home, and I've seen Nacho Daddy mentioned in the Vegan Atlanta Facebook group. They are obviously known for their nachos, and they have a full vegan menu which includes nachos, enchiladas, queso, etc. They are on the pricier end of the spectrum so instead of ordering the vegan trio chips with their vegan queso, salsa, and guac, I ordered their Vegan Loaded Nachos. The nachos have vegan sour cream, queso, salsa, jalepeños, black beans, and so much more loaded onto a hot skillet for serving. The flavor was amazing and being so hungry after my trip, this plate of nachos only lasted a few minutes. The chips did start to get soggy, but I'm not sure if there is a way to prevent that. I would definitely recommend trying Nacho Daddy if you are in the Duluth area. It is a bit of a drive from Atlanta if there is traffic, but it is worth it. I plan to go back to try more th

This may be my favorite summer sandwich. It's served cold which is great during the summer heat. It also takes less than 10 minutes to make.  For this recipe, I take a can of chickpeas and combine with vegan mayo, mustard, and spices. I use Follow Your Heart Vegan Mayo and Annie's mustard. These are definitely my favorite store bought brands for vegan mayo and mustard, so I recommend using them if you have access to buy them at a store. I mash the mixture and then create my sandwich. I start with a layer of hummus on bread, then add the chickpea mixture, cucumbers, and lettuce.   Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know how you like this recipe.  Chickpea Salad Sandwiches Yield:  3 sandwiches Prep time:  5 minutes Total time:  10 minutes Ingredients Chickpeas |  1 15 oz can Vegan Mayo |  1/3 cup Mustard |  2 tbsp Parsley | 1/2 tsp Oregano |  1/4 tsp  Basil |  1/4 tsp Salt and Pepper | to taste  Cucumber |  1/2 peeled and diced Shredded