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frozen chocolate chip-chickpea cookie dough snack bars

by Jackie Newgent | June 10, 2023 | 1 Comment

I was daydreaming about chocolate chip cookie dough. So, I whirled up this recipe for frozen chocolate chip-chickpea cookie dough snack bars. And they do not disappoint! They have all the taste and texture that you’ll expect, but in the form of better-for-you snack bars. (No, these won’t taste anything like hummus!)

focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread

by Jackie Newgent | May 20, 2023 | 1 Comment

Focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread is one of those recipes that you didn’t know you needed… until now! Focaccia is a flat leavened bread from Italy. Socca is a chickpea flatbread (unleavened bread) with origins in Italy and France. And this fun-to-make, focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread is from my very own kitchen!

teriyaki cauliflower & kale stir-fry

by Jackie Newgent | March 27, 2017 | 3 Comments

Nope, cauliflower doesn’t taste like chicken. But, if you like teriyaki, absolutely do give this high-flavored teriyaki cauliflower & kale stir-fry a try. It’s got a punch of natural sweetness from pure pineapple juice, a spicy kick from red hot chili pepper, and extra zing from a generous amount of fresh ginger. Yum! And using cauliflower in this very veggie makeover keeps the dish hearty and satisfying–and 100% plant-based.

power greens, papaya, and black bean taco salad bowl

by Jackie Newgent | April 22, 2016 | 2 Comments

taco salad bowl with tortilla chips on top

It’s April 22. Happy Earth Day, my fellow earthlings! There’s no more appropriate way to celebrate than with a bowlful of 100% plant-based goodness, right? This recipe is full of deliciousness, too. In honor of this eco-inspired day, I bring you this super filling, superfood-style salad. But here’s a noteworthy tip: If your body isn’t used to getting plenty of fiber, you might actually want to first try a half serving of this recipe to start—so your digestive system doesn’t “freak out!” Either way, this scrumptious bowl will definitely help you break out of a lunchtime rut. Cheers to your palate and the planet!

vegan charred asparagus pasta salad

by Jackie Newgent | April 3, 2016 | 2 Comments

When asparagus is in season, you betcha I’m going to find a way to eat it in every way possible! Though I crave the springy green veggie in a creamy pasta, like fettuccine alfredo, that’s obviously not so calorie- or heart-friendly. This recipe is my better-for-you answer to an asparagus-pasta combination.