Author: Jessica Zotynia- Plant-based Food Blogger

SMOKY TEMPEH

SMOKY TEMPEH

Tempeh strips marinated in a smoky, tangy sauce and air-fried until crisp. An excellent, protein packed, plant-based substitute for meat.  Move over ham and bacon, there’s a new kid in town! This Smoky tempeh is rich in protein and vitamins, helps keep you full and 

ROSEMARY ALMOND SALAD

ROSEMARY ALMOND SALAD

Refreshing and filling vegan Rosemary Almond Salad, made with spinach, arugula, blueberries, pear, vegan feta, quinoa, carrots, toasted almonds and a rosemary dressing. This salad is everything you want a salad to be! It’s sweet, savory, refreshing, and will keep you full for hours without 

BULGOGI RICE BOWL

BULGOGI RICE BOWL

Vegan Bulgogi Rice Bowl, made with plant-based “beef” and cauliflower tossed in sweet & spicy Bulgogi sauce, served with rice, kimchi, carrots, and cabbage.  Bulgogi is an amazing dish. It’s salty, spicy, sweet, and full of that oh so satisfying umami flavor. I find it 

WATERMELON WITH LEMON & SEA SALT

WATERMELON WITH LEMON & SEA SALT

Watermelon with fresh squeezed lemon juice and pink Himalayan Sea Salt. K.I.S.S. Sometimes you just need to KEEP. IT. SIMPLE. STUPID! So this recipe is incredibly straight forwards and easy. It’s literally sliced watermelon…seedless of course, because who has time for anything else…fresh squeezed lemon 

ASIAN-INSPIRED VEGAN CEVICHE

ASIAN-INSPIRED VEGAN CEVICHE

Asian-Inspired Vegan Ceviche, made with heart of palm, shiitake mushrooms, edamame, red peppers, red onion, cilantro, ginger, hemp hearts, and a lime Asian-inspired marinade. This vegan Asian ceviche needs to go on your summer menu! It’s citrusy, refreshing, and hits those umami notes that we 

ANTIPASTO COUSCOUS SALAD

ANTIPASTO COUSCOUS SALAD

Vegan Antipasto Couscous Salad loaded with vegan sausage, vegan cheese, kale, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, fennel, herbs, olives and toasted almonds. ANTIPASTO COUSCOUS SALAD When it comes to an antipasto salad, I want it all! The more delicious ingredients, the better in my opinion. The 

SEAFOOD-INSPIRED VEGAN PIZZA

SEAFOOD-INSPIRED VEGAN PIZZA

Seafood-inspired Vegan Pizza made with spinach, vegan mozzarella, lemony white bean spread, and a garlic vegan “seafood” blend. Summer is almost here and I have seafood on my mind. To satisfy those ocean cravings, coming up with seafood-inspired, plant-based meals is essential to my happiness.  

PINA COLADA SMOOTHIE

PINA COLADA SMOOTHIE

Refreshing, Pina Colada Smoothie. Packed with pineapple, toasted coconut, banana, oats, and sunflower seeds. Summer is almost here! And I have all of the refreshing, summer drinks on my mind. Since it’s not the best idea to sit around drinking Pina Coladas and Mojitos all 

HAWAIIAN PIZZA WITH COCONUT “BACON”

HAWAIIAN PIZZA WITH COCONUT “BACON”

Vegan Hawaiian Pizza topped with coconut “bacon”, vegan mozzarella, pineapple, and red onion. Pizza is amazing, but for the longest time we skipped out on it due to the loads of cheese and grease most pizzas have to offer. We have become more spoiled throughout 

VEGAN SAUSAGE  & COUSCOUS SOUP

VEGAN SAUSAGE & COUSCOUS SOUP

Hearty vegan sausage and couscous soup. Loaded with kale, carrots, mushrooms, and fennel. THE BROTH A delicious broth can really make or break a soup. Building a complex and savory broth is key when it comes to soup. For this broth I wanted it to 

COCONUT YOGURT PARFAIT

COCONUT YOGURT PARFAIT

Vegan coconut yogurt with quick scratch-made granola and fresh fruit. Parfaits are a satisfying and refreshing way to start your day. There are many wonderful flavors of vegan yogurt on the store shelves, but I love taking the plain version and infusing it with my 

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE VEGAN QUICHE

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE VEGAN QUICHE

Vegan Quiche loaded with spinach, artichoke, and vegan breakfast sausage. Made with vegan Just Egg. That’s right!….VEGAN quiche! Thanks to the incredible egg substitute, Just Egg, this baby tastes soooo much like quiche made with real eggs. I have brought many versions of this quiche 

CARROT LOX TOAST WITH SWEET MUSTARD CREAM CHEESE

CARROT LOX TOAST WITH SWEET MUSTARD CREAM CHEESE

Vegan Carrot Lox toast, made with sweet mustard cream cheese and topped with spring mix, capers, red onions and dill. Lox is a light, refreshing, incredible ingredient that I loved adding to crackers and toast. So finding a plant-based alternative was a must for me. 

JAPANESE-INSPIRED CARROT LOX TOAST

JAPANESE-INSPIRED CARROT LOX TOAST

Carrot Lox Toast made with wasabi cream cheese, cucumber, sesame seeds, and green onion. Lox is a light, refreshing, incredible ingredient that I loved adding to crackers and toast. So finding a plant-based alternative was a must for me. Luckily by taking thinly sliced carrots 

CARROT LOX TOAST

CARROT LOX TOAST

Vegan carrot lox served on rye toast with vegan cream cheese, dill, capers, red onions, cucumber, and tomato. Lox is a light, refreshing, incredible ingredient that I loved adding to crackers and toast. So finding a plant-based alternative was a must for me. Luckily by 

PEANUT BUTTER YOGURT PARFAIT

PEANUT BUTTER YOGURT PARFAIT

Creamy, protein-packed peanut butter yogurt parfait. Topped with granola and berries. Yes, it’s vegan! Parfaits are a quick and satisfying way to start your day. There are many wonderful flavors of vegan yogurt on the store shelves, but I love taking the plain version and 

VEGAN POKE BOWL

VEGAN POKE BOWL

Vegan Poke Bowl complete with spicy “seafood” salad! Poke bowls are hands down one of my favorite warm weather foods. They are refreshing, packed with nutrients, delicious and have the ability to fill you up without weighing you down. I do love that seafood flavor 

VEGAN CARROT LOX

VEGAN CARROT LOX

“Lox” made with shaved carrots…smokey seafood flavor but it’s vegan! Lox is a light, refreshing, incredible ingredient that I loved adding to crackers and toast. So finding a plant-based alternative was a must for me. Luckily by taking thinly sliced carrots and adding them to 

SWEET MUSTARD CREAM CHEESE

SWEET MUSTARD CREAM CHEESE

Vegan Cream Cheese with a sweet mustard twist. Cream cheese is a such a delicious ingredient that can take any piece of toast or cracker to the next level! Luckily there are now amazing vegan cream cheese options on the store shelves that can actually 

WASABI CREAM CHEESE

WASABI CREAM CHEESE

Vegan Wasabi Cream Cheese…super creamy with a spicy kick. Cream cheese is a such a delicious ingredient that can take any piece of toast or cracker to the next level! Luckily there are now amazing vegan cream cheese options on the store shelves that can 

Coconut Bacon

Coconut Bacon

Smokey, salty, fatty, delicious, “Bacon” made with coconut flakes. Bacon is such a magical ingredient. Its salty, fatty, smokey flavor lights up your taste buds like no other. But many of us would love to have the flavor but skip on the whole meat thing. 

Vegan BLT

Vegan BLT

Vegan twist on the classic BLT. Made with coconut bacon, tomato, arugula, and vegan truffle Mayo. Who can resist a BLT? I know I can’t. It hits all the right notes. The smoky, salty, fatty deliciousness of the bacon, the freshness of the tomato and 

TOMATO TOAST

TOMATO TOAST

Tomato toast, made with sourdough bread, vegan chive cream cheese, fresh tomatoes, and everything bagel seasoning. Simple and loaded with flavor! I love toast! Toast is such a blank canvas for endless possibilities! It’s great for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. Toast is quick to 

Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast

The secret to making avocado toast more flavorful! Avocado toast is a staple in many people’s lives. But I’ve had enough disappointing avocado toasts out at cafes and diners to know that not all toasts are created equal…or with flavor… The trick? Season your bread 

Breakfast Salad

Breakfast Salad

This breakfast salad is a game changer! Made with kale, green apples, farro, vegan sausage, vegan feta, walnuts, and cherries. This dish is packed with protein and nutrients and is an amazing way to kick off the morning. Salad for breakfast?! That’s right! This salad 

Green Apple Ginger Smoothie

Green Apple Ginger Smoothie

Green Apple and Ginger Smoothie! It’s sweet, it’s spicy, it’s delicious. Made with green apples, ginger, spinach, bananas, hemp seeds, cayenne, and oats. GREEN APPLE AND GINGER Green apple and ginger are the stars of this smoothie. This is an amazing combo that wakes you 

Green Apple Smoothie

Green Apple Smoothie

This Green Apple Smoothie is refreshing, filling, and loaded with nutrients! Made with green apple, oats, and spinach. Sweetened with dates and banana. Flavored with lemon, cinnamon, and sunflower seeds. Amazing way to start your day! GREEN APPLE Green apple is the star of this 

Italian Veggie Collard Wrap

Italian Veggie Collard Wrap

This Italian Veggie Collard Wrap is loaded with flavor packed veggies and chickpeas! Made with marinated eggplant and zucchini, a citrus chickpea salad, farro, roasted red onion and fennel, and vegan feta! Collard Wraps are a great alternative to sandwiches and traditional wraps. They are 

Italian Veggie Sandwich

Italian Veggie Sandwich

This Italian Veggie Sandwich is loaded with flavor packed veggies and chickpeas! Made with marinated eggplant and zucchini, a citrus chickpea salad, spinach, roasted red onion and fennel, and vegan feta! Spring has finally sprung and hibernation season is coming to an end! As we 

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Carrot Cake Oatmeal. Made with all of the carrot cake spices and flavors and even fresh carrots! I am a HUGE fan of carrot cake. Anything carrot cake I can get my paws on is always a “yes” for me. But I can’t walk around 

Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal

Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal

Looking for a way to freshen up your oatmeal routine for the spring? Look no further than Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal. This oatmeal is taken up a few notches with fresh strawberries, lemon zest, and vegan yogurt. I eat a lot of oatmeal in the 

Silver Dollar Sweet Potatoes

Silver Dollar Sweet Potatoes

Move aside pancakes…there’s a new kid in town! Introducing silver dollar sweet potatoes! Roasted sweet potatoes topped with maple pecan syrup, served with vegan cinnamon yogurt and figs. Are you a huge sucker for pancakes and all of the sweet treats in the morning? I