One of my goals for 2012 was to transition my diet to be plant-centric. I don't plan on going vegetarian or vegan anytime soon, but I feel like I'm not very...
Black quinoa with roasted sweet potatoes, kale, dried cranberries, red onion and tossed with balsamic vinegar. This salad is vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
One of the biggest mistakes I made last year when I decided to go vegetarian for a month, was not doing enough research before I made the change. Which meant I ended up struggling to have enough energy. Fortunately, a
Crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, these salsa-topped cakes make a lovely vegetarian entree. They offer a great way to use leftover basmati rice; if you're starting with cooked rice, use about 1 1/2 cups. Add mixed greens to the plate for even more color.
These squares are dressed up with a sweet and tangy apple cider sauce and a dollop of low-fat ice cream; they also make a satisfying simple dessert or snack on their own. (Adapted from The Complete Vegetarian Handbook by Kathy Farrell-Kingsley; Chronicle Books, 2003.) Click here to visit the new home of KitchenDaily!
Fried rice meets all our requirements for a fast weeknight meal: minimal prep work required, quick to pull together, and deeply satisfying. We like ours with plenty of savory soy sauce and a kick of hot red pepper! Our version is vegetarian, but you could certainly add some shrimp or stir-fried beef if you like. Take a look!
Did you know that you don't have to slather butter on your bread to get a nice grilled sandwich? If you use non-stick cooking spray in your pan, you can Once A Month Mom
