Cass B Chickpea

If the question is what can't cauliflower be turned into, the answer is I haven't figured that out that yet. Cauliflower Pizza Crusts have been all the rage over the last couple of years, and you can find them in stores and offered at some pizza places. They tend to be pricier, so making it at home is a cheaper alternative. All you need is a head of cauliflower, tapioca starch, a flax egg, and some seasonings.  This recipe starts by taking the head of cauliflower and grating it to form cauliflower rice. Then the excess water needs to be removed by placing the riced cauliflower into a cheese cloth and squeezing until very little excess water comes out. Then add the remaining ingredients, combine, and beging to create your dough. I made mine into a circle as you can see below.  Then bake the dough at 400 for about 45 minutes until the ends beging to crisp up. Then you can add your toppings and bake for another 12-15 minutes.  It does take...

In honor of Pride Month, I am continuing to show my allyship through different colored pasta. This week is yellow represented by my Lemon Pepper Pasta.  Again, I know that this does not help end discrimination, but I want to show allyship in the best way I know.  For this Lemon Pepper Pasta, I create a heavy cream sauce, add Follow Your Heart Vegan Parmesan, the juice of one lemon, and cracked pepper. I toss the Banza Spaghetti noodles in the sauce and top with extra pepper and lemon zest for serving. I also ate mine with garlic bread which was just a ciabatta slice with a little bit of olive oil, minced garlic, and black pepper which I baked on 400 for about 10 minutes.  Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know how you like this recipe.  Lemon Pepper Pasta Yield:  2 servings Prep time:  10 minutes Total time:  20 minutes Ingredients Cashews |  1/3 cup Almond Milk |  1/2 cup Olive Oil |  1 tbsp ...

Need the perfect side dish for this summer? Or a great recipe to meal prep for lunches throughout the week? This Broccoli, Quinoa, and Cheeze is such a versatile dish that it can be easily modified depending on what you have on hand. I cook the quinoa in vegetable broth which adds the flavor. Then I add cooked broccoli and vegan cheeze. I added a combination of Simple Truth's plant based cheese and Bragg's Nutritional Yeast. If you have different veggies or substitute the cheeze with a sauce, you could almost create a quinoa pasta salad. However I've only made it this way, so I can't say how tasty it would be.   Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know how you like this recipe.  Broccoli, Quinoa, and Cheeze Yield:  4 servings Prep time:  5 minutes Total time:  20 minutes Ingredients Quinoa |  2 cups Vegetable Broth |  4 cups Broccoli |  1 bag frozen or 1 head chopped into florets Vegan Cheeze | 1 cup...

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...

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 Pepp...

For the month of June, I plan to support Pride Month in the most food way possible - a different colored pasta recipe every week. I know this doesn't provide equal access or end discrimination for people in the LGBTQ+ community, but as a food blogger, I want to show my support and allyship in the best way I know. Today I'm posting Purple Gnocchi which I promise is purple but doesn't show as well before it cooks due to the flour used for rolling. The key to this recipe is using a purple cauliflower. They can be hard to find, but I generally find them in my local Kroger. I boil the cauliflower until fork tender. Then I mash and let cool before using a cheesecloth to squeeze out as much water as possible. Next I add the remaining ingredients and knead into a dough. I cut and roll the dough out into even pieces before boiling until they float. I serve with my favorite sauce and enjoy. Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know how you li...

This weekend, I did a new stretch of the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina. I slept on the top of a mountain above the clouds and was able to see the stars. It was a great break from reality, and I'm happy I was able to spend some time away.  Now you might be asking what a vegan eats when they go backpacking. And the answer is lots of Clif bars. I usually pack a frozen Uncrustable for the first day to eat with a Clif Bar for lunch. I also pack Clif Energy Blocks for refueling throughout the day. For dinner, I usually bring Backpackers Pantry meals. There are a few of that brand that are vegan, and they are relatively flat which is great for packing. They also have a resealing zip spot that closes the package once you add the hot water.  For this trip, I found a new meal option from Patagonia called Spicy Red Bean Chili that specifically says it is vegan. I found it in the same section as Backpackers Pantry at REI. It is a smaller than the Backpacker's Pantry items and that d...