Cass B Chickpea

On my trip to California last week, I tried a new restaurant. It was not a fully vegan place, but it had a couple of options that could be made vegan. I ordered their Spaghetti Squash and Beetballs without the cheese and a side of cajun fries. I want to start with the fries because they may be some of the best fries I have ever had. The seasoning was great and they were super fluffy on the inside and the right crisp on the outside.  The Spaghetti Squash and Beetballs was also great. It was actually my first time trying spaghetti squash, and I liked it. I didn't particularly enjoy the beetballs, but it think they fit perfectly with the dish.  I also googled Lazy Dog, and there is one near Atlanta. I might have to go there to get more cajun fries. 

Taco Tuesday! This easy quinoa taco recipe can quickly be made on the stove top and eaten with your favorite toppings. I use quinoa, corn, black beans, and salsa. Then I put them on a tortilla and topped with vegan cheese. You can add extra salsa, lettuce, guac, or whatever your heart desires.  Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know if you try this recipe and how you like it. One Pot Quinoa Tacos Yield:  8 servings Prep time:  1 minute Total time:  30 minutes Ingredients Quinoa |  1 cup Vegetable Broth |  2 cups Taco Seasoning |  1 packet or batch Salsa |  8 oz Black Beans |  1 15 oz jar Corn |  1 15 oz jar Lime |  juice of 1 lime Tortillas, etc |  for serving Directions 1. Add quinoa, vegetable broth, and taco seasoning to a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until water has been absorbed. Then add salsa and continue to simmer until remaining liquid has cooked off. ...

Writing for this blog encourages me to try new foods. Before I started writing, I had never used Indian spices in a recipe or tried curry. I want to branch out of my comfort zone for recipes and that means I started trying more new foods, including curry. This easy curried chickpea recipe is a great meal prep option for your weekly lunches. I serve the curried Chickpeas with Banza rice which I guess makes this a chickpea on chickpea recipe. Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know if you try this recipe and how you like it. Curried Chickpeas Yield:  4 servings Prep time:  5 minutes Total time:  35 minutes Ingredients Chickpeas |  1 15 oz can Cashews |  1/4 cup Almond Milk |  1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes |  1 15 oz can Tomato Sauce |  1 15 oz can Curry Powder |  2 tbsps Green Peas |  1 cup Directions 1. Create cashew cream by blending cashews and almond milk in a high speed blender. 2. Add tomato sauce...

For lunches I love pairing veggies with a grain. This Roasted Veggies and Cous Cous dish is so easy to make and works great for meal prepping lunches throughout the week. The veggies can be switched out to whatever you like but the roasting time may need to be adjusted. For example the zucchini in this recipe should roast for less time than the broccoli or carrots, and you can Google or check on Pinterest for the recommended cook time.  I roasted mine in a mixture of olive oil, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, but if you don't want the kick of hot sauce, you can substitute more olive oil. When serving you can add a little bit if extra hot sauce and olive oil or add a dressing.  Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know if you try this recipe and how you like it. Roasted Veggies and Cous Cous Yield:  4 servings Prep time:  5 minutes Total time:  50 minutes Ingredients Cous Cous |  4 servings Chickpeas |  1 can Br...

I tried the viral pasta chips trend that I've seen on Instagram, and I honestly kinda hated it. I used a chickpea pasta noodle which may have been why I didn't like it since the videos I've seen use white pasta. The one good part of my pasta chips recipe was my Vegan Ranch dipping sauce. I've used this Vegan Ranch recipe with cauliflower wings and tacos. It's just a few ingredients and only takes a few minutes to make. I used Follow Your Heart as the Vegan Mayo base. I read that the best way to make your own vegan mayo is with an immersion blender. Since I don't own one, I buy this brand though I would like to eventually make my own.  Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know if you try this recipe and how you like it. Vegan Ranch Yield:  1 batch Prep time:  1 minute Total time:  15 minutes Ingredients Vegan Mayo/Vegenaise |  1/3 cup Almond Milk |  a splash (less than 1 tbsp) Apple Cider Vinegar |  1/2 capful C...

If you have been watching my stories, you know I started on a road trip to Minnesota with my mom and dog last week. We are here to visit my Grandma, my sister, and my new niece.  Before we left for our road trip, I walked to the Publix a few blocks from my place and decided to try some new vegan snacks. I love eating grapes and Clif bars on road trips, but I wanted something else as well. I found these From the Ground Up Cauliflower Crackers. I think there were 2 different flavors, but I only bought the nacho flavor.  These crackers were fantastic. They look like Cheeze-Its but are crunchier. They are thinner as well which adds to the crunch. The flavor was really good too. I'm not sure how to describe it, but it tasted like my expectation of nacho flavor. The box says 4 servings, but they were so good that I ate it in 2 sittings.  I generally don't buy or keep crackers around, but I may be going back to buy the other flavor before my trip to California on Saturday. ...

If you've tried my Quinoa Burgers, this is another variation that tastes just as good. Instead of kidney beans and tomato paste, I used black beans and ketchup. Similar taste but a fun variation to have.  I learned a pretty cool trick for making these veggie burgers. Once the mixture is ready to be formed into patty shapes, you can actually pack the mixture into a 1/3 measuring cup and then place that onto the pan. I smacked the measuring cup to get it out and it was a perfectly shaped patty.  I served these burgers with my favorite brand of sliced vegan Cheeze - Miyoko's. I also tried a new kind of ketchup that uses agave syrup for sweetener instead of traditional sugar.  Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know if you try this recipe and how you like it. Black Bean Quinoa Burgers Yield:  6 servings Prep time:  15 minutes Total time:  35 minutes Ingredients Uncooked Quinoa |  1 cup Vegetable Broth |  2 c...

Apparently it is #internationalchickenwingday so I'm turning it vegan with these Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower Wings. I use Sweet, Spicy Chili Doritos however I learned these might not be vegan. While there is no explicit ingredient that isn't vegan, animal products can be hidden in what is called "natural flavors." Has anyone else ever been disappointed to find out that an accidently vegan food might not be vegan? I'm honestly scared to search it because I don't want to be disappointed. But either way, the Doritos can be substituted for things like Trader Joe's off-brand Takis or Hippeas chips or whatever elss you can find.  Please like, share, and follow for more content! And please let me know how you like this recipe.  Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower Wings Yield:  3 servings Prep time:  10 minutes Total time:  40 minutes Ingredients Cauliflower |  1 head, chopped into florets Almondmilk |  1 cup All Purpose Flour | 1 cup Paprika |  1 tsp...