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Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad is what summer adult life tastes like to me. Back in the days, pasta salad was the dish to bring to any potluck or barbecue. Growing up, pasta salad contained spaghetti broken in half (dead sin by itself already I guess),…

Pumpkin Overnight Oats – Poats

Pumpkin Overnight Oats – Poats

When I spoon my Pumpkin Overnight Oats – Poats in the morning my mind starts to wander. Back to my childhood. Village life. Summers at the pool. Winters at the ski slope. Falls with Halloween and little other things to keep us entertained. Trick or…

Mint Overnight Oats – Moats

Mint Overnight Oats – Moats

Mint Overnight Oats – Moats are a creamy and healthy way to start your day. The color will leave your work collegeaus impressed on Saint Patrick’s Day and any other Day of the year.

I had recently set myself the challenge to get hubby to eat as many hidden ingredients, especially veggies, he doesn’t usually fancy. And let me tell you a secret. He didn’t spot the baby spinach in these moats. I definitely add this recipe to my list of how-to-make-clean-eating invisible.

Now, get those greens in with this deliciously creamy mint overnight oats. Inspired by Ohsheglows Vegan Peppermint Patty Slice I altered the recipe to make it breakfast-suitable without missing taste.

Banana, baby spinach, cashew butter, mint and almonds will give you healthy fats, protein and lots of long-lasting energy for a busy day ahead. And don’t you worry, the mint extract doesn’t give you the feeling as if you have swallowed your toothpaste.

This Moats recipe requires very little equipment:

Depending on where you live, you might not find the following ingredients readily available at your local store. I recommend Amazon for the following ingredients:

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #theveganprepper. I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking! 

Mint Overnight Oats - Moats

If there is zoats and zoodles, why not try moats? My mint overnight oats will leave you pleasantly refreshed before the day has even started. Give these "After Eights" a try even if you that makes them Before Eights.
Prep Time5 mins
Resting Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 5 mins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Dairy-Free, Vegan
Keyword: mint overnight oats, moats, spinach overnight oats
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • mason jar

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk try flavoured milk such as vanilla and chocolate for some extra WOW
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • ½ baby spinach fresh or frozen will both work
  • 2 tbsp cashew butter optional
  • 1 medium-sized banana frozen
  • a few drops of mint extract *

Suggested Toppings

  • cacao nibs
  • kiwi
  • strawberry
  • whatever pleases your tastebuds

Instructions

The night before

  • Add the oats, almond milk into a blender and blend until well combined. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. (If you will eat it the next morning, leave the mixture in the blender and refrigerator the blender with content)

On Eat Day

  • To the blender add the spinach, frozen banana, and cashew butter (if using). Blend on high until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached, adding more milk if the smoothie is too thick for your liking. Add a few drops of mint and blend for a couple more seconds. Take a small sip and add extra mint and/or sweetener, if desired.
  • Transfer it to a bowl or glass, add desired toppings, and enjoy!

Notes

*Exercise caution when adding mint extract. Start with a few drops of of mint and gradually add more to taste. Mint overpowers super fast depending on the brand of mint extract you use.
Healthy Hummus Mashed Potatoes

Healthy Hummus Mashed Potatoes

Hummus is incredibly versatile. And so are potatoes. Combining hummus and potatoes almost seems like the logical thing to do then. I recently got creative with hummus after making waaay to much for a potluck. Hummus keeps for a few days but of course one…

Leftover use-up curry

Leftover use-up curry

When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a delicious creamy curry, right? When it’s Friday and your meal prep week is coming to an end, nothing beats a delicious creamy curry from leftovers, right? Enjoy endless variations with the quick and easy leftover use-up…

White Bean Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

White Bean Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

Works with arugula instead of kale just as nicely. I like eating food when it’s in season. With kale being a winter veggie, arugula does the trick in Summer.

This White Bean Kale Salad recipe requires very little equipment:

Depending on where you live, you might not find the following ingredients readily available at your local store. I recommend Amazon for the following ingredients:

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #theveganprepper. I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking

White Bean Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

Take it easy at lunch or dinner time with this fantastic hearty, flavorful, plant-based kale salad. Protein-loaded lemon-herb white beans fit wonderfully to the kale with kale being the perfect leafy green that can be used in make-ahead salads.
Prep Time10 mins
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Keyword: kale and bean salad, kale salad, quick salad, simple, tahini dressing
Servings: 2

Ingredients

Salad

  • 10/280 onces/gr kale chopped, large stems removed
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 pinch freshly grounded black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 cup store-bought croutons of your choice

Beans

  • 15/400 onces/gr white or butter beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Lemon Tahini Dressing

  • ¼ cup tahini preferably toasted
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • ½ garlic clove
  • 1 pinch of pepper
  • ¼ cup (or more) water

Instructions

  • Add drained beans to a small mixing bowl and add lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt, and fresh parsley. Toss to combine. Set aside.
  • Add kale to a large mixing bowl with lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper and minced garlic. Use your hands to massage the kale and break down its texture a bit, and to season the salad.
  • To prepare dressing, whisk together all the ingredients (minus water). Stirin water, starting with 1/4 cup and adding more as needed.
  • Lastly, add beans, croutons, and 3/4 of the dressing to the kale and toss to combine. 

Lentil Mushroom Walnut Balls

Lentil Mushroom Walnut Balls

If been vegetarian for a longer time in my life than I hadn’t. Never missed meat, never went for like-meat convenience food. Needless to say, that when I went vegan, I didn’t need any of v-meat, vöner kebap, vausage and whatever it’s called. Although we…

Homemade Vegan Bean-Based Meatballs

Homemade Vegan Bean-Based Meatballs

The homemade vegan bean-based meatballs are surprisingly tender, flavorful and require few ingredients. Fresh herbs, tomato paste, and spices ensure big flavor. These perfect meatless meatballs will make your pasta, sandwich as so much more a true delight. This bean-based vegan meatballs recipe requires very…

Zucchini Noodles with Bean Sauce

Zucchini Noodles with Bean Sauce

Zucchini noodles (also known as “zoodles“) with Bean Sauce are the perfect gluten-free, zucchini pasta. 

w did I come up with the recipe? I have a health conditions that requires me to watch me carb intake. Luckily, a low carb diet is en vogue these days. Luckily, ditching wheat-based spaghetti is a thing these days.  And even more luckily, it doesn’t mean you really have to give up pasta. Also known as “zoodles” – zucchini noodles are the most brilliant noodle base for numerous healthy gluten-free recipes. Options for sauce are endless. I like mine with.

This Zoodles with Bean Sauce recipe requires very little equipment:

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #theveganprepper. I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking! 

Zucchini Noodles with Bean Sauce

Prep Time12 mins
Cook Time3 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, refined sugarfree, soy-free, vegan
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 large zucchini or (partially) sub: carrot or pasta
  • 1 heaping cup pinto beans
  • 2 handful of spinach
  • 10-12 cherry tomatoes
  • 3 sundried tomatoes
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup plant milk of your choice I used almond milk
  • juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • dash of fine sea salt
  • dash of black pepper
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Peel the zucchini and spiralize it into noodles using a spiralizer. Transfer the noodles to a colander and let them there while you prepare the rest of the dish to drain any excess water.
  • Place the cooked and drained pinto beans into the food processor along with 1 garlic clove, lemon juice, cumin or garam masala and vegetable milk. Process until it forms a homogeneous puree.  Set aside.
  • Chop the onion and remaining garlic cloves. Place the onion in a non-stick pan with 1-2 tablespoons of water (or vegetable broth or olive oil). Simmer until translucent (3-4 minutes), stirring frequently.
  • Add the chopped garlic and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, sundried tomatoes and about half the cherry tomatoes (optional, you can serve them all raw) and cook until spinach is tender.
  • Add the bean paste and stir to combine. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove the pan from the heat and add in the zucchini noodles. Stir to incorporate into the sauce.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining cherry tomatoes cut into halves, some fresh basil and topped with Vegan Uncheesy “Parmesan” – Cashew Pistacio Topping 
Marinara Sauce – meal prep essential

Marinara Sauce – meal prep essential

Back in kindergarten, marinara sauce or tomato sauce was made of ketchup, butter, more sugar and milk. Looking back, it seems unbelievable that something like that was fed to toddlers. As for me, times have definitely changed and I don’t but neither ketchup nor sugar…