Who wouldn’t enjoy a nice creamy and spicy dahl with homemade flatbread? And how about to make it low-fat? I didn’t use coconut milk in this red lentil dahl recipe cause red lentils themselves are already creamy enough for me so I mellowed them down with my homemade soy yogurt. So now I don’t have…
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Eggplant and Kidney Bean Stew
I love eggplant and I love Kidney beans so what can be easier than to make this simple but delicious eggplant and Kidney bean stew? This stew is even more flavorful and satisfying when served over mashed potatoes. Bean, eggplant and potato combo is so comforting and makes a perfect meal when the temperature outside…
North Indian Eggplant Mash (Baingan Bharta)
I just love eggplant cooked in any possible way. And this Indian eggplant mash called Baingan Bharta is one of the best dishes you can make with eggplants. Trust me. This Baingan Bharta is smoky, spicy and SO delicious that you can’t stop eating until you polish the entire bowl! Can you imagine fire roasting…
Millet Stuffed Bell Peppers
I’m not a big fan of millet but these stuffed bell peppers are simple and delicious way to incorporate this nutritious ancient grain in your diet. I like to keep all different kinds of grains and legumes in my pantry and my favorite thing is to stuff veggies with them. Millet has many health benefits….
Black Bean Falafel Bowls with Vegan Tzatziki Sauce
Looking for simple but delicious vegan lunch? Check out my new recipe of black bean falafel with vegan Tzatziki sauce! I’ve made this Tzadziki with my homemade low-fat Greek-style soy yogurt using homemade soy milk. Try to make your own or just pick your favorite yogurt in a store. Just make sure it’s unsweetened. It…
Sparkling Mint Cucumber Lemonade
There were lots of extremely hot days this summer. And what is better than good old lemonade to kill the thirst? Make it even more refreshing by adding fresh mint leaves. Or you can prepare this extra flavorful sparkling mint cucumber lemonade! Feeling a bit naughty? Spike it with a shot of Hendrick’s for a…
Raw Sorrel Soup with Yellow Squash Zoodles
Summers days are perfect for raw cuisine when it’s too hot to eat warm food and you simply feel lazy to cook. My raw sorrel soup with crunchy yellow squash zoodles is so refreshing and makes super fast but full of vitamins, healthy and light meal. The recipe makes two small portions but feel free…
Chickpea and Pattypan Squash Tikka Masala
Smooth and silky curry sauces are my new favorite things to cook. My Tikka Masala base is very similar to the one in Vegan Butter Chicken. In both recipes I’m using cashews for creaminess. I decided to play with different textures of slightly crunchy roasted chickpeas and juicy pattypan squash. The pattypan squash is firmer…
Roasted Carrots with Turmeric Tahini Sauce
Do you like roasted carrots as much as I do? Then you will love this recipe! The flavor combination of roasted carrots and turmeric tahini sauce with chickpeas, garlic and fennel seeds is to die for! I made the sauce quite thick, almost like a purée so you can dip the carrots into it and…
Persian Rhubarb Stew with Chickpeas and Lentils
After making my Vegan Khoresh Rivas I was thinking about another variation of this Persian rhubarb stew. Rather than adding actual meat replacements I switched to more whole food style. Chickpeas and lentils work really well in this recipe. This time I replaced half of rhubarb with celery so the stew is less sour, has…