I love empanadas. Here’s is a plant-based version of the classic Spanish meat empanada – as tasty but way healthier! Nutrition Notes I’m using premade puff pastry for this. Puff pastry is high in fat, so make sure you choose a good quality one, preferably suitable for vegans to minimize saturated fats and cholesterol content,Continue reading “Quick and Easy Seitan Empanada”
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The Power of Ahimsa: Transform Your Relationships and Diet
In a meditation, I was introduced to the idea of “Ahimsa”, which has been top of mind for me ever since. Simply put, Ahimsa is the ethical principle of not causing harm to other living things. Rooted in several Indian religious, we can find similar concepts in Western religions, but usually limited to interactions between humanContinue reading “The Power of Ahimsa: Transform Your Relationships and Diet”
Creamy kale chickpea pasta
Let’s be honest: I doubt anybody eats kale because of its taste or texture. At least I don’t. I eat kale because of its health benefits: kale is one of the few foods with the highest nutrient density or ANSI (Aggregate Nutrition Score Index); that is, the highest nutritional bang for the calories buck. ButContinue reading “Creamy kale chickpea pasta”
Lentil-stuffed squash
Stuffed squash is an excellent plant-based main dish for the holidays! Cute, single portion and nutritious. With plenty of fiber and protein, this is a balanced dish. The squash is high in vitamin A. The vitamin C in the tomatoes and parsley help with iron absorption from the lentils. Feel free to add some additionalContinue reading “Lentil-stuffed squash”
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