Pita Pizzas with Hummus


Love pizza but can't stomach all that dairy? Hello, hummus! Hummus makes a great replacement for all the cheese normally on top of a pizza. Slather it on a pita, top it with your favorite veggies and you'll have a meal in minutes. In this particular recipe, I was simply using up veggies I had in the fridge … Continue reading Pita Pizzas with Hummus

Spaghetti and Italian Tempeh Meatballs


My recipe for the tempeh meatloaf worked so well, I knew it would make a nice non-meatball. Just add a few different seasonings, shape them into balls and bake! My husband loves indulging in a meatball sub with lots of Italian salad oil and mozzarella. Ingredients: 2 packages of 3-grain or soy tempeh 6 packets … Continue reading Spaghetti and Italian Tempeh Meatballs

Coconut Crusted Tofu with Mango Chutney


Sweet and savory are the best two words to describe this tasty treat. I've always been a fan of chutney with Indian food, but I thought it was go nicely on something else. Namely, these baked coconut tofu steaks. Nothing says "yum" like toasted coconut! The mango chutney can be made as spicy or as … Continue reading Coconut Crusted Tofu with Mango Chutney

Arugula Pesto Pasta


Need a quick lunch or dinner idea? Want to get raw greens in your diet without having to eat a salad? Make pesto with fresh baby arugula greens instead of parsley. The flavor is mild and warm from the toasted pine nuts. Serve topped with diced pimento peppers and a side of garlic toast. 6-8 … Continue reading Arugula Pesto Pasta

Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Hummus Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms


One food I used to eat all the time before I became more aware of nutritional values and health was the spinach and artichoke dip from TGI Fridays. Yes, good ol' Friday's. This spinach and artichoke hummus is excellent atop Portobello mushrooms, as in this recipe, as well as a great dip for pita or … Continue reading Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Hummus Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms