Eat Figs, Not Pigs

easy vegan dinner

Vegan Beef and Broccoli Noodles

By Leave a Comment

If ‘Beef’ and Broccoli is your go-to when ordering takeout, then you’re going to LOVE these Vegan Beef and Broccoli Noodles! Chewy Chow Mein noodles are tossed in the most delicious savory sauce with stir fried broccoli and tender, marinated ‘beef’ strips, making for a meal of slurpable goodness!

jump to recipe button

Vegan Beef and Broccoli Noodles

beef and broccoli

According to Made with Lau, Beef and Broccoli is said to have originated from the Chinese dish called “Gai Lan Chao Niu Rou”, also known as Chinese Broccoli Fried Beef. Because early Chinese immigrants could not find Gai Lan – the Chinese variation of broccoli in the US – the broccoli that we know today became an easy substitute, and is now used the widely noted dish that we know as Beef and Broccoli. It’s believed that the first versions of the dish were prepared by Chinese immigrants who had settled in San Francisco sometime after the 1920’s when broccoli was introduced by immigrants from Italy.

While beef and broccoli is widely popular in the US, it’s highly unlikely you’ll find it on menus in China – this dish is American Chinese, much like Crab Rangoon and the Chinese Chicken Salad. But just because this is a westernized recipe, doesn’t mean it isn’t delicious! In fact, Beef and Broccoli is a beloved American Takeout Favorite for a reason!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Vegan Beef and Broccoli Noodles!

vegan beef and broccoli noodles

…

Read More »

Skillet Baked Ziti

By Leave a Comment

This Skillet Baked Ziti is comfort food at its finest! Ziti pasta is tossed in meaty sauce and creamy vegan cheese, then baked to golden-brown, melty perfection. The best part? This dish is made in just one pan, making for an easy AND delicious meal that the entire family is sure to love!

jump to recipe button

Vegan Skillet Baked Ziti

skillet baked ziti

I am in LOVE with this skillet baked ziti! It’s easy, comforting and made in just one pan! Perfect for weeknight dinners, but decadent enough to serve for a romantic date-night in or intimate dinner party. Oh yeah, it’s freezer friendly, too! Seriously, this dish is impressive – and it’s so good, no one will ever know it’s vegan 😏

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best skillet baked ziti!

Vegan Skillet Baked Ziti

…

Read More »

Mediterranean-Inspired Stuffed Peppers

By Leave a Comment

Mediterranean Inspired Stuffed Peppers – baked until tender and loaded with seasoned ground ‘beef’, hearty orzo, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon – are a simple and hassle-free meal that everyone is sure to love!

jump to recipe button

Vegan Stuffed PeppersMediterranean-Inspired Stuffed Peppers

If you’re looking for a simple, flavor-packed weeknight meal, add these Mediterranean-Inspired Stuffed Peppers to your menu! Bell peppers are loaded with vegan ground, hearty orzo, fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and creamy vegan cheese, then baked to until perfectly tender! Seriously, the best (and easiest) Springtime meal!

Grab a drink and let’s make some delicious Mediterranean-Inspired Stuffed Peppers!

Vegan Stuffed Peppers

…

Read More »

Chick’n Verde Stuffed Poblano Peppers

By Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, these Chick’n Verde Stuffed Poblano Peppers are a MUST! Poblano peppers are filled with seasoned vegan chick’n, onions, garlic, roasted corn, and rice, smothered in creamy vegan cheese and homemade salsa verde and  baked to perfection! One taste and this recipe is sure to be on weekly rotation!

jump to recipe button

Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Chick’n Verde Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Ya’ll, I have been ob-sessed with stuffed peppers lately – and the combination of zesty salsa verde, slightly sweet/slightly spicy poblano peppers, rice, roasted corn, cheese and seasoned chick’n is seriously unmatched. Not to mention, this recipe is easy, making it for perfect weeknight meal. Did I mention it’s also freezer friendly? Ya know, for those nights you can’t be bothered to cook, but need a home-cooked meal.

To make it even easier, you could most definitely purchase store-bought salsa verde, but I recommend making it homemade a few days ahead of time! It super easy, I promise 😌

Grab a drink and let’s make some easy and delicious Chick’n Verde Stuffed Poblano Peppers!

Vegan Stuffed Peppers

…

Read More »

Vegan Ground Beef Enchiladas

By Leave a Comment

These Tex-Mex style enchiladas are loaded with seasoned ground beef, smothered in homemade enchilada sauce and creamy vegan cheese shreds, then baked to melty, savory perfection! Talk about the perfect meal!

jump to recipe button

Vegan Enchiladas

Vegan Ground Beef Enchiladas

I love enchiladas. I particularly love that there are so many variations of them – some more complex than others, some that are simple, some that are kinda fancy with roasted chilies and homemade sauce, some with red sauce, and some with green, some with chicken, some with beef, and some filled with  veggies and beans – I even love the enchiladas that have olives dolloped right on top. Have you had those?! My wife’s mom used to make ’em like that and funny enough, when I lived in Louisiana, that’s how they always came when I ordered them at any Tex-Mex restaurant. Up until I moved to California, I assumed all enchiladas had olives, and to this day, I still enjoy them on the side 😂  It might sound atrocious to some, but it’s good! Definitely not authentic, but delicious nonetheless.

My vegan ground beef enchiladas are kind of a mashup of the variations of Enchiladas I’ve enjoyed throughout my life. They’re simple, with just a cheesy vegan ground beef filling, but the seasoning really takes it over the top! And the sauce is homemade, with the rehydrated chilies adding a nice complexity in flavor. Yes, I add flour to my enchilada sauce because I really enjoy its gravy-like consistency!

Ya see what I mean … they’re kinda Tex-Mex, but with my own little spin on it 🙂

Grab a drink and let’s make some delicious Tex-Mex style vegan ground beef enchiladas!

Vegan Enchiladas

…

Read More »

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Cheesy Pistachio Breadcrumbs

By Leave a Comment

With an ingredients list composed of primarily pantry staples, this Creamy Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Cheesy Pistachio Breadcrumbs is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, yet decadent enough for a fancy date-night in. Either way, this dish is sure to be on regular rotation.

Roasted Red Pepper Pastajump to recipe

love at first bite

Loaded with simple (and mostly pantry staple) ingredients, this Creamy Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Cheesy Pistachio Breadcrumbs is truly impressive – just one bite and you’ll be in pasta bliss. The creamy roasted red pepper sauce is made in just a matter of minutes with the help of your blender. And the star of the show – the cheesy pistachio breadcrumbs – take this dish from simple and classic, to downright delectable.

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ your new favorite pasta recipe!

Creamy Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Cheesy Pistachio Breadcrumbs

…

Read More »

Baked Vegan White Truffle Mac and Cheese

By Leave a Comment

Honestly the most delicious and easy Mac and cheese I’ve ever had, with a creamy, garlicky white truffle cheese sauce, shaved Brussels sprouts, and a buttery, crispy breadcrumb topping – this Mac and Cheese is the perfect Christmas Dinner that everyone will absolutely love!

Homemade Mac and Cheese that’s fancy and easy? Double win.

The Holidays are lookin’ a little different for a lot of us this year, so I wanted to share a recipe that’s indulgent and fancy, but still easy as fu*k. Whether you’re spending Christmas with family and loved ones around a dinner table or over Zoom – or if you’re spending it solo on the couch with your favorite Holiday movie and a glass of wine (or two), I think this cozy and tasty Baked Vegan White Truffle Mac and Cheese is the perfect comforting meal this Christmas!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best and easiest Baked Vegan White Truffle Mac and Cheese!

…

Read More »

Vegan Chick’n Tortilla Soup

By 3 Comments

Perfectly spiced and oh-so-satisfying, this Vegan Chick’n Tortilla Soup comes together effortlessly, yet builds on flavor with the help of dried chiles, spices and charred corn tortillas as the base of the broth! Easy and warming, it’s the perfect weeknight winter soup.

say hello to your new favorite soup 

Dried chiles, roasted tomatoes, onions, jalapeño and garlic and herbs build the base of this delicious and hearty soup while canned veggies make it easy and effortless! And those crispy tortilla strips? They’re downright addicting! Say hello to your new favorite winter soup!

Grab a drink and let’s to making some delicious Vegan Chick’n Tortilla Soup!

…

Read More »

Skillet Baked Vegan Sausage, Kale and Artichoke Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto

By 3 Comments

Imagine this: A big skillet of pillowy gnocchi nestled in a pool of herby pistachio pesto, covered in creamy, vegan cheese and crispy breadcrumbs, and baked until it reaches bubbly, ooey-gooey perfection.

This Skillet Baked Vegan Sausage, Kale and Artichoke Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but decadent enough for a Holiday centerpiece!

THIS POST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SETTON FARMS. ALL THOUGHTS, OPINIONS, AND TEXT ARE MY OWN. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING THE BRANDS I LOVE, WHICH ALSO KEEP ME HUNGRY AND INSPIRED TO CREATE!!!

pesto + gnocchi = the skillet bake of your dreams

Alright ya’ll – we’re pulling out all the stops with this one!!! Since working with the wonderful family at Setton Farms over the past few months, their Salt & Pepper Seasoned Pistachio Kernels have easily become one of my favorite snacks! I knew immediately they would be amazing in pesto sauce … and the rest is pretty much history!

Bubbly, rich sauce, doughy pillows of gnocchi, kale, artichoke hearts and a generous hit of lemon zest to brighten everything up – This one skillet pesto gnocchi is 100% certified comfort food at its finest!

…

Read More »

Creamy Lemon Pasta with Garlicky Pistachio Breadcrumbs

By 1 Comment

With just a handful of ingredients and only 20 minutes to prepare, this Creamy Lemon Pasta speaks for itself – and truly goes to show how a few simple ingredients can be transformed into something so indulgent and delicious. The crowning glory of this Lemon Pasta are the Garlicky Pistachio Breadcrumbs! They take this dish from good to down-right addicting.

THIS POST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SETTON FARMS. ALL THOUGHTS, OPINIONS, AND TEXT ARE MY OWN. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING THE SPONSORS THAT KEEP ME HUNGRY AND INSPIRED TO CREATE!

creamy lemon pasta + garlicky pistachio breadcrumbs = weeknight dinner dreams

Pasta is one of my many love languages, so when Setton Farms asked me to create a delicious meal using their Pistachios, I knew exactly what I wanted to make! Obviously, my mind went straight to noods, but I wanted to develop a recipe that highlighted their exceptional Pistachios. *Insert my Creamy Lemon Pasta with Garlicky Pistachio Breadcrumbs here* The Garlic Onion Seasoned Pistachio breadcrumbs lend the perfect texture to the creamy sauce and they are truly the pièce de résistance of this dish!

Grab a drink and let’s get to cooking the best Creamy Lemon Pasta with Garlicky Pistachio Breadcrumbs!

…

Read More »