I decided to be a little adventurous for this meal. Never before have I made pesto, grilled sweet potatoes, or cooked with the enjoya pepper (the prettiest pepper I’ve ever seen). I decided to throw all of this inexperience on one plate, and it turned out pretty good. Instead of parmesan cheese for the pesto sauce, I used The Vegetarian Express’ Parma Zaan Sprinkles It has all natural ingredients, no artificial…
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Spaghetti has been everyone’s go-to quick meal for ages. Black bean spaghetti is equally quick and equally tasty. The noodles are a gluten-free alternative to traditional spaghetti that are rich in iron and high in protein and fiber, making it a healthy substitute. The brand of organic black bean spaghetti noodles I use is from Explore Asian, a company that specializes in gluten-free pasta. You can get them at Costco!…
Continue ReadingQuinoa is a seed that makes a great alternative to rice or pasta, making it especially perfect for those with gluten-free diets. Yesterday, I cooked with quinoa for the first time, with the hopes of making a simple, healthy meal that would keep me full. Ingredients: Inca Red Quinoa (or whatever quinoa you’d like) Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks) Portobello Mushrooms (quartered) Spinach Garlic Salt Pepper Vegetable Oil…
Continue ReadingI am always in Asian markets, and last year, I came across a Korean sweet potato noodle. Naïvely, I only boiled and seasoned them since I was not sure how to cook them. Then, my symphony conductor made a dish that I had to try. Japchae (잡채) is a classic Korean dish made up of the clear (and gluten-free!) sweet potato noodle dangmyeon, stir-fried vegetables, and sauce. Japchae can be…
Continue ReadingOne lazy Sunday morning, I was in the mood for a light breakfast. I did a quick kitchen scan and saw rice rollers, peanut butter, and raspberries. It didn’t take long to put something together, and I figured I’d share it with you all! Ingredients: Raspberries Organic Peanut Butter (or whatever peanut butter you’d like. Do you!) Bamboo Lane’s Crunchy Rice Rollers (or any rice cakes that are already cut…
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