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spicy vegan lentil tacos with avocado whip

by Jackie Newgent | February 21, 2017 | 0 Comments

Cheers to this healthy take on tacos–and it’s whopping amount of fiber! I swapped the taco “meat” with spicy lentils! I kept everything else in this taco recipe 100% plant-based, tool. And that avocado whip on top … it’s kinda addictive, in a good way! By the way, you don’t have to be vegan to enjoy these spicy vegan lentil tacos with avocado whip. And when you start with so much flavor, you don’t need to smother them with cheese and sour cream. Savor every bite on Taco Tuesday–or any other day ending in “y!”

grilled mango salad with avocado & pistachios

by Jackie Newgent | July 21, 2016 | 3 Comments

I crave salads in the summer. How about you? When that urge strikes, here’s a new salad for ya. If you’re a mango lover like I am, it’ll literally make your mouth water! To start, I created crosshatch grill marks on mango “cheeks.” Using grilled fruit is a simple way to upgrade a recipe! Not only does it add eye appeal, it adds memorable smoky flavor interest. What’s more, I used grilled mango in two ways here—as cubes and pureed into the dressing. It’s so nutritious, too.

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!

grilled vegetable taco cups

by Jackie Newgent | June 29, 2014 | 1 Comment

If you’re a lover of Mexican cuisine, you’ll be charmed by these cute Mexican-inspired cups. They’re bold, vegetarian, and scrumptious. Full of veggies; free of meat! Serve these grilled vegetable taco cups at your next cookout. They’re totally fun finger foods that kids and adults will enjoy!

dark chocolate-strawberry mousse pudding

by Jackie Newgent | June 8, 2014 | 5 Comments

I’m on a chocolate-covered strawberry kick lately. Not such a bad thing, right?! So I’ve uncovered another way to enjoy this perfect pairing—in a lovely pudding with mousse-like appeal thanks to avocados. Savor this dark chocolate-strawberry mousse pudding slowly with a dainty dessert spoon or by dipping more strawberries into it. There’s no processed sugar here. It’s vegan. And it’s wow-worthy!