Made with quinoa, black beans, and mangos, Ensalada Azteca from The China Study Cookbook by LeAnne Campbell is a terrific meal for summertime potlucks and parties! The China Study I’m sure most people in the vegan community are familiar with The China Study, even if they haven’t read it. It details the research of T. […]
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Green Quinoa Bowls from Vegan in 7
Years ago, new vegan cookbooks were few and far between. I always jumped at the opportunity to review a new cookbook, but times have changed and my Ikea bookcase is now buckling under the weight of my cookbook collection. I’ve started turning down books by authors I’m not very familiar with, and I almost did […]
Quinoa Breakfast Pilaf from The Great Vegan Grains Book
Whole grains are a great source of protein and other nutrients that are typically found in meat and eggs, making them a valuable part of any plant-based diet. While naturally vegan by nature, grains are often paired with non-vegan ingredients, making many recipes offlimits to vegans. That’s where The Great Vegan Grains Book: Celebrate Whole […]
Recipe: Cajun Tofu with Dirty Quinoa
Every now and then, I get lazy and hit the easy button. Often, this includes falling on my favorite prepared spice staple: Cajun seasoning. This rub is a nice blend of salt and red spices that can act as the undertone or the main flavor. In this recipe, it’s the main flavor. Traditionally, dirty rice […]
Recipe: Pinto Bean and Quinoa Sloppy Joes
Seriously—who needs fake meat when you can make hearty, beautifully textured dishes using grains and beans? This serves up deliciously on rolls, but if you’re not a bread person, you can serve the mixture in a lettuce-leaf cup or atop a corn tortilla. Serve with baked potatoes or sweet potatoes and any slaw-style salad. Fresh corn […]