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Black Bean, Kale, Quinoa Bowl

Black Bean, Kale, Quinoa Bowl

This easy mealtime bowl of goodness warms your heart, your belly, your soul. A beginner-friendly recipe and longtime fav for quick weeknight dinners.

cooking, recipes, level 2, low/no chop, meal building, savorygrace laurenAugust 23, 2022recipes, vegan, vegetarian, meatless, level 2, beans, greens, grains, bowl, quinoa, black beans, kale, meal building, structure, savory, tahini, dressing, sauce, dinnerComment

Lemon Veggie Pasta Salad

Lemon Veggie Pasta Salad

The cold, crisp Pasta Salad of your dreams— loaded with fresh, crunchy Veggies and a bright Lemony Dressing. It's a simple, straightforward, meal perfect for hot summer days.

cooking, recipes, level 2, savorygrace laurenJuly 29, 2021recipes, vegan, vegetarian, meatless, level 2, pasta, citrus, lemon, oregano, tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, onion, kalamata olives, olives, mustard, pasta salad, savory Comments

Deli-Style Vegan Macaroni Salad

Deli-Style Vegan Macaroni Salad

I love a good, classic Deli Macaroni Salad. Especially one that comes together fast and keeps well in the fridge for days. Make this crowd-pleaser for yourself, your pals, your neighbors, whoever— you'll be the talk of the town

cooking, recipes, level 2, savorygrace laurenJuly 1, 2021recipes, vegan, vegetarian, meatless, macaroni, salad, pasta, celery, carrots, onion, red onion, vegenaise, dill, mayo, lunch, savory, potluck, level 2Comment

Dilly Chickpea Salad

Dilly Chickpea Salad

Enjoy this smashed Garbanzo Bean salad as a quick and filling meal. Perfect for when it's hot as heck outside and you don't wanna turn on the oven.

cooking, level 2, handheld, bases, recipes, savory, meal buildinggrace laurenJune 10, 2021recipes, vegan, vegetarian, meatless, lunch, fresh, chickpeas, celery, carrots, beans, base, savory, level 2, meal building, basesComment

Potato, Kale, and White Bean Soup

Potato, Kale, and White Bean Soup

A staple soup recipe that'll feed ya for multiple meals with minimal effort. Full of Veggies, Beans, and Potatoes and bright, simple flavor.

cooking, soup, savory, level 2, level 3grace laurenApril 22, 2021recipes, savory, soup, hearty, potatoes, celery, onion, white beans, level 3, warm, kale, stew, level 2Comment

Cheezy Spinach Tofu Scramble

Cheezy Spinach Tofu Scramble

If you’re looking to use that frozen Spinach or try Scrambled Tofu for the first time— start here with this Cheezy cozy bowl of goodness

cooking, breakfast, level 2, low/no chop, recipes, savory, bases, meal buildinggrace laurenJanuary 5, 2021breakfast, tofu, tofu scramble, cheezy, spinach, savory, level 2, daiya, violife, cheese, hearty Comments

Walnut Meat Crumbles

Walnut Meat Crumbles

Look no further, this Walnut Crumble has become my absolute favorite Vegan Taco Meat, to date. I bet you’ll love it too.

cooking, bases, level 2, low/no chop, meal building, recipes, savorygrace laurenFebruary 12, 2019walnuts, nuts, savory, spicy, recipes, raw, level 2, base, meal building, heartyComment

Black Bean, Corn, & Tomato Stew

Black Bean, Corn, & Tomato Stew

Less than 10 minutes to a bowl full of warm Black Bean goodness.

cooking, bases, level 2, recipes, savory, soup, meal building, low/no chopgrace laurenJanuary 29, 2019beans, legumes, savory, spicy, recipes, corn, base, meal building, tomatoes, jalapenos, green chilis, soup, stew, level 2, hearty Comment

Peppered Potatoes & Peas | Sheet Pan Prep

Peppered Potatoes & Peas | Sheet Pan Prep

Heart warming Golden Potatoes and bright Green Peas perfectly balanced with fresh Black Pepper - you’ll definitely want to try this one out

cooking, level 2, meal building, recipes, savory, basesgrace laurenJanuary 22, 2019potatoes, savory, recipes, veggies, peas, roasted, base, meal building, level 2Comment

Nooch-Cheezy Quinoa

Nooch-Cheezy Quinoa

Honestly, what’s more to want? This Quinoa makes the perfect accompaniment to just about any hearty and delicious meal

cooking, bases, level 2, low/no chop, meal building, recipes, savorygrace laurenJanuary 8, 2019recipes, meal building, base, quinoa, grains, cheezy, nutritional yeast, savory, level 2Comment