Category Archives: Meatless Mondays
Meatless Monday! Easy Hummus Recipe
Hummus has always been one of my favorite side dishes. This recipe is pretty easy to prepare and delivers big on flavor. Enjoy!
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Meatless Mondays! Jalepeno Cheddar Cornbread
Jalepeno cheddar cornbread
Great way to enjoy spicy homemade cornbread, and drizzled with honey for good measure… Read the rest of this entry
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Have A Veggie Merry Christmas
This was a Christmas side dish experiment that turned out really well. The sweetness of the squash, savory chard, crunch of the nuts, and some holiday spices make this veggie dish a winner, enjoy! Read the rest of this entry
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Meatless Mondays Are Back! Greek -Style Stuffed Tomatoes
This dish was inspired by my good friend and fellow blogger Rena from Athens, Greece Read the rest of this entry
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Meatless Monday! Jicama & Cannellini Bean Salad
1 large jicama (1 1/2 pounds), peeled & cubed
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 14 oz can of Cannellini Beans (drained & rinsed)
1 large fresh nectarine sliced into small squares
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2-3 mint leaves finely chopped
1/3 cup lime juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
dash of cayenne
dash of paprika
Salt
Directions:
Simply toss all ingredients together (except lime juice, salt, and olive oil) and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Remove and add lime juice and olive oil and toss well. Salt to taste and enjoy. Bon Appetit!
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Meatless Mondays! Baked Stilton/Walnut-Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms
At one point in my younger years I really did not like mushrooms and I really could not tell you why. Today I enjoy all different types of them, so I like to experiment and try them in a multitude of ways. This recipe will make a hearty appetizer or if you want you can serve it up with crusty bread to soak up the garlic flavored juices. Bon Appetit!
Ingredients:
1 lb medium-large baby bella mushrooms
4 oz of Stilton cheese
juice of 1/2 lemon
6 Tbsp melted butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup of white bread crumbs or panko (I used stale baguette I had in the kitchen already)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 oz of freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions:
First, core the stems from the mushrooms with a pairing knife, leaving only the cap. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees Farenheit and place the mushrooms in an ovenproof dish and sprinkle half the garlic over them, then drizzle about 3 Tbsp of the melted butter over them along with the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and bake 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Gently cream the Stilton cheese with the chopped walnuts and mix in about 2 Tbsp of the breadcrumbs, then fill the mushrooms evenly with the mixture, do not over-stuff. Pre-heat the broiler. Mix the remaining garlic, breadcrumbs black pepper, and melted butter in a bowl and stir in the parmesan cheese and parsley. Cover the stuffed mushrooms with the breadcrumb mixture and broil for about 5 minutes until crisp and browned. Serve immediately and enjoy :)
Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms
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Meatless Monday Is Sproutabulous!!!
For this Meatless Monday I decided to prepare a healthy raw sprout salad using different types of sprouts. This is rather easy to do and a great alternative to meat. You can choose the type of sprouts you wish, I chose to use lentil sprouts, black-eyed pea sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, green & snow pea sprouts, some scallion, and I also prepared some sprouted wild rice by soaking 1/2 cup of the grass (yes, wild rice is a grass/aquatic seed) in water for 2-3 days, changing the water 3 times per day. This causes the rice to sprout and become softer but not as soft as when cooked. I added tomatoes to give the salad a different texture and tossed it all up in a light white wine vinegarette I prepared. This turned out delicious and satisfying, so be sure to make enough so you can bring a bit of it to work with you for a hearty and healthy lunch. Bon Appetit!
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Meatless Monday: Tagine of Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Butter Beans
We will kick off this Monday with a vegetarian dish that is easy to make and sure to get your taste buds kicking! This recipe will make a good side dish, or a main entrée if you add some crusty bread. Whatever your choice may be, this is pure delicious and healthy eats.
Ingredients
4 oz butter beans, soaked overnight (or 2 14 oz cans, drained)
2-3 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 oz ginger root, peeled and chopped
pinch of saffron threads
16 cherry or large grape tomatoes
pinch of sugar
handful of kalamata olives, pitted
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp paprika
small bunch of flat leaf parsley, chopped
salt and ground pepper
Directions
If using dried beans, rinse and drain them and place them in a large pot with water. bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes, then reduce to a simmer and cook beans 1-1 1/2 hours until tender. If using canned beans, just drain, rinse and set aside.
In a separate pan, heat the oil then add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for about 10 minutes until soft. Stir in the saffron threads, followed by tomatoes and sugar. As the tomatoes begin to soften, add the butter beans. Once all ingredients are heated through, stir in the olives, cinnamon and paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately, plain or over rice or pasta. Bon appetit!
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Meatless Monday: Kale, Cranberry & Almond Salad
Kale, cranberry and Almond salad
You will need:
1 lb of kale, ribs removed and blanch
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tsp sea salt for boiling water
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
2-3 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup of shaved fresh parmesan
Directions:
Blanch kale leaves in rapidly boiling salted water for three minutes; remove and shock in ice water
Rough chop cooled kale
Mix in cranberries, almonds, red pepper, olive oil and lemon juice
Toss with fresh shaved parmesan cheese and serve
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