Cass B Chickpea

It may be summer, but casseroles will always be one of my favorite things to make. It's so easy since you mix the ingredients and bake. This one has an extra step since the quinoa needs to be cooked first, but that's still only 15 minutes of cooking.  For this recipe I used quinoa, black beans, salsa, corn, my vegan cheeze sauce, and my enchilada sauce. If you don't want to make your own batched of cheeze sauce of enchilada sauce, store bought versions will work too. I am not quite sure the proportion of homemade to store bought but my batches usually create 1.5 - 2 cups of each.  Please like, share, and follow for more content! And let me know how you like this recipe! Enchilada Quinoa Casserole Yield:  4 Prep time:  5 minutes Total time:  40  minutes Ingredients Quinoa |  1 cup Vegetable Broth |  2 cups  Salsa |  8 oz jar  Black Beans |  1 15 oz can Corn |  1 15 oz can Vegan Cheeze Sauce |  1 batch or 2...

Making the perfect vegan sandwich can be hard. Nothing really compared to sliced deli meat and cheese that most people ate as a kid though I know some companies do make vegan deli slices now. I tried to make a sandwich that wasn't imitating anything. This Hummus and Veggie Sandwich is a great summer lunch and the veggies can be whatever is in season. I cook the veggies in a bit of olive oil until they are softened. Then I toast the bread in the toaster, add some hummus, veggies, and sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper.  Please like, share, and follow for more content! And let me know how you like this recipe! Hummus and Veggie Sandwich Yield:  6 Prep time:  5 minutes Total time:  10 minutes Ingredients Hummus |  1 container or batch Bell Pepper |  2 sliced into strips Banana Peppers |  1/2 cup Zucchini  |  1 medium thinly sliced Olive oil |  1-3 tbsp for cooking Bread |  12 slices Salt and Pepper |  to taste for servi...

I heard I missed national lasagna day yesterday, so let's make up for that today. This Vegan Lasagna Soup is yum and takes less time to make than an actual lasagna. Plus no baking which means you can eat this all year around.  Please like, share, and follow for more content! And let me know how you like this recipe! Vegan Lasagna Soup Yield:  4 Prep time:  5 minutes Total time:  30 minutes Ingredients Lasagna Noodles |  1/2 box Olive Oil |  1 tbsp Carrots |  2 - 3 medium, peeled and diced Zucchini  |  1 diced Marinara Sauce |  1 jar Vegetable Broth |  2 cups Almond milk |  1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar |  1 capful Italian Seasoning |  1 tbsp Garlic Powder |  1 tsp Black Pepper |  to taste Ricotta |  1/2 batch for serving Directions 1. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add veggies and cook for 5 - 10 minutes until turning fork tender.  2. Add marinara sauce, spices, vegetable broth, and almo...

I have been working to create my own vegan versions of popular vegan cheeses, like mozzarella, cheddar, and pepperjack. I perfected my versions of cheddar and mozzarella, and I hope to have pepperjack released soon.  You might notice my cheddar cheeze is very similar to my normal cheeze sauce and that's because it is. The only difference is instead of all-purpose flour, tapioca starch is used. When heating the mixture with tapioca starch, the cheeze begins to solidify into a block of cheeze. Once the mixture is in uniform texture, I pour into an 8 oz ramekin and cool until hardens. If it hardens long enough, it can be grated or it can be sliced and used in a variety of dishes.  Please like, share, and follow for more content! And let me know how you like this recipe! Vegan Cheddar Yield:  1 batch Prep time:  30 minutes Total time:  2 hours Ingredients Cashews, Raw |  1/2 cup Almond Milk |  3/4 cup  Nutritional Yeast |  1/4 cup Tap...

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...