Vibrant Vegan Food in Portland
Crispy Tangy Reuben Rolls – a tasty jackfruit update on our popular Reuben Roll recipe, with oil free air fryer, bake, and gluten free options
We have been enjoying these Crispy Tangy Reuben Rolls for years.
A while back, the original recipe went through a few updates. First, I baked them instead of the pan fry. While this method works well and is easily oil free, I now …
Crispy Southern Fried Tofu – air fried or baked – this light and crispy tofu is similar to a certain Louisville flavor. oil and gluten free, so versatile!
Tofu lovers, assemble!
Today’s recipe is one that’s been rollin’ around in my head for a while now – I wanted to make a tofu that at least kinda sort of resembled the flavor of a certain fried chicken from Kentucky.
You know which I mean?
I think I ate a piece when I was five. Actually, knowing my aversion to all meats but specifically poultry, even from a very young age – I think I ate a piece of the fried coating when I was five. Because honestly, all I can really remember about that place is the mashed potatoes, the shorty ears of corn, and that chicken coating flavor. A bunch of herbs and spices, right?
Anyway – the first …
Orange Creamsicle Protein Balls – this one bowl, no bake no blender recipe is a brightly flavored change of pace in snacking! oil free, gluten free, vegan
You all know I love my bite size snacks.
I rely on them for a quick something before workouts, because I generally cannot eat a whole bunch beforehand.
After a workout is a whole other story on eating. Ha!
So, I always have at least a couple different protein balls or energy bites or snack bars on hand. Made quickly, usually small variations of a standard recipe.
Earlier this summer, I was craving something different.
Vibrant, bright, fruity, …
Easy Gluten Free Vegan BBQ Sauce – a quick and easy, flavor packed sauce that is oil free, vegan, and mildly sweetened by fruit. a versatile favorite!
This summer, we have hosted and attended more BBQ parties than in recent years. Last month, there was at least one per weekend, sometimes more. After a few, I started to see a trend in what I’d make to bring.
I mean, it is delicious…
if not predictable…
Ha!
So, after a while, unless …
Savory Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats – quick, easy, and super tasty, this is a satisfying and filling recipe good for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner!
It is no secret that I love Love LOVE quick and easy bowl recipes. Many of our summer dinners consist of some sort of salad greens + bean + grain + veggies concoction, always with lots of tasty flavors and textures.
These Savory Sweet Potato Breakfast Boats fit that description, with one extra benefit – they …
Tasty Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Bars – this quick and easy dessert bar recipe has just five ingredients, no oil or gluten, and fresh plump dates for sweetness!
I love a crumble topping.
I always have – just ask my mom. When I was a kid, we sometimes had these extraordinarily good danish for breakfast. Special …
Hearty Nourishing Greens Salad – crisp and crunchy, rich and buttery – this flavor packed salad is a cool dose of green for a warm summer day.
Here we are in the depth of summer – uh, Portland is expected to reach temps of 108 or higher this week – and I am still having a salad every day.
I always love a big salad as a meal, and this salad will definitely be great all year long, but lets get real – summertime is when my salad game shines.
Some of my …
Tangy Spinach Artichoke Burgers – with the flavors of your favorite classic party dip, these protein rich burgers are quick and easy!
A warm bubbly spinach artichoke dip is always a winner, right? I know it is always one of the first empty dishes on any party table I’ve seen… and I am usually a culprit in the disappearance…
Okay, perhaps a …
