Category: Vegetarian Recipes

Grilled Carrot Fries with Chili Lime Yogurt Dip

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It is officially July! Only a few days left until fourth of July BBQ’s and fireworks. If you are looking for more ways to cook veggies this summer, these grilled carrot fries with chili lime yogurt dip are fun and full of super healthy goodness. They are an unexpected way of serving carrots and sneaking in some great nutrition at the same time. Plus they look really pretty on a platter or served in mini mason jars. They are also an inconspicuos way to get kids to eat some veggies, just omit the cayenne pepper.

 

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Grilled Carrot Fries with Chili Lime Yogurt Dip

Yield: 4 servings

Grilled Carrot Fries with Chili Lime Yogurt Dip

Ingredients

  • 4 medium carrots, peeled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 c Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 handful cilantro, chopped
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to 400. Cut tops off carrots. Slice carrots length wise and then again down the center.
  2. Toss carrot wedges in olive oil, then sprinkle with onion powder and paprika. Toss again.
  3. Set wedges on grill. Grill 5 minutes. Flip and grill 5 more minutes.
  4. For chili lime sauce, combine yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin and garlic in a small bowl. Add sea salt to taste. Stir well. Refrigerate until serving.
  5. Season wedges with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with dipping sauce or drizzle sauce over wedges.
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Plantain, Black Bean and Grilled Corn Tacos

Plantain Black bean and grilled corn tacos freshandfit

If you love latin flavors, today’s recipe is going to be a hit in your house.  These plantain, black bean and grilled corn tacos have flavors ranging from sweet and tangy to smokey and spicy. Even those who are used to carnivore forward tacos won’t miss the meat in these tacos. This isn’t a complex recipe but feels very exotic and fancy for a taco. Best of all, this plant based taco is full of great nutrition. The natural flavors marry so well that you don’t need a ton of ext a seasoning or sauces.

 

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Plantain, Black Bean and Grilled Corn Tacos

Yield: 6-8 tacos

Ingredients

  • 6-8 corn tortillas
  • 1 plantain, sliced into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 ear of corn
  • 1 can black beans , drained
  • 1/2 c red onion, diced
  • 1 c mango, diced
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Pinch of cayenne powder
  • 1 handful cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to 400.
  2. Boil a medium sized pot full of water. Add ear of corn (without husk) boil ten minutes. Move corn to grill. Lightly grill the corn until lightly charred turning every 5 minutes.
  3. Slice kernels off corn into bowl.
  4. In a separate small bowl, toss plantain slices in cumin, chili powder and cayenne.
  5. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add plantains, cook 5 minutes each side.
  6. Assemble plantains, corn, black beans, red onion, and mango on tacos.
  7. Top with fresh lime juice and cilantro.
http://freshandfit.org/plantain-black-bean-and-grilled-corn-tacos/

Cool Peanut Penne

cool peanut penne recipe

Yesterday on makeyourbestself.com, a self help website I contribute to, I discussed my feelings on carbs and why I believe that even simple carbs can be part of a healthy diet. The key point I stress is balance. You can read the article here. Today’s recipe is another great balanced recipe with ample plant based protein, healthy fat, and of course, carbs. This cool peanut penne would be an awesome dish to bring as a side dish to summer parties and makes a delicious vegan option as well. I used the same peanut sauce as the one featured in my spicy peanut zoodles recipe. If you would prefer to use a zoodle (zucchini noodle) instead of pasta, that recipe is perfect.

 

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Cool Peanut Penne

Yield: 6-8 servings

Serving Size: 1 c

Ingredients

  • 4 c penne pasta, dry
  • 1 c shredded carrots
  • 1 c edamame beans, thawed if frozen
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, lightly toasted
  • 1 c cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 handful cilantro, chopped
  • For peanut sauce
  • 5 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chili paste
  • 4 tbsp peanut butter, I used crunchy

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package.
  2. While pasta cooks, prepare vegetables and toppings.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together ingredients for peanut sauce.
  4. Strain pasta, toss with half of peanut sauce and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  5. Add veggies, and the rest of the peanut sauce and mix well. Chill until serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
http://freshandfit.org/cool-peanut-penne/

Grilled Peach Chick-Pizza

Grilled Peach ChickPizza Recipe

 

This doughy grilled peach chick-pizza reminds me of a cross between falafel, pizza and a peach tart.  Quite a meal packed into one. It is not super crispy in the center but is sturdy and can easily be picked up. I should also mention that it happens to be high in plant based protein, due to the chickpea flour used in the dough. This is an awesome pizza option for anyone avoiding wheat or suffering from gluten allergies; or if you’re like me, anyone who likes experimenting with different textures and flavors. The size of this pizza is small, but it is deceptively filling. Two people could be very satisfied splitting one. But if you are really hungry, make two and save the leftovers for later.

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Grilled Peach Chick-Pizza

Serving Size: 1 small pizza, 6 slices

Grilled Peach Chick-Pizza

Ingredients

  • For the dough
  • 1 and 1/4 c chickpea flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c water
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • For topping
  • 1 peach, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 1/2 c soft herb goat cheese
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 a small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small bell pepper, julienned
  • 2 c greens of choice - I used a mixture of baby kale and spinach.
  • 5-6 basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to 400. Set peach slices on grill cut side down for 5 minutes. Remove.
  2. Sauté onions and bell pepper in 2 tbsp olive oil until tender.
  3. In a large bowl combine chickpea flour, garlic, oregano, sea salt and flaxseed. Add egg and mix well.
  4. Add water and mix once more. Form into a ball.
  5. Press dough out onto a parchment lined baking sheet, leaving edges higher.
  6. Grill dough 5 minutes.
  7. Spread goat cheese over dough, top with onion, bell peppers, and greens and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. grill another 15-20 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil.
http://freshandfit.org/grilled-peach-chick-pizza/