5-Minute Vegan Taco Salad (Video)

Video: 5-Minute Vegan Taco Salad

Today I’m excited to be sharing something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time: recipe videos! I created my VegangelaTV YouTube channel a few months ago with the goal of sharing quick and easy recipe ideas. For the first video, I decided to share my 5-Minute Vegan Taco Salad. It’s not really a recipe, but just something I throw together whenever I don’t feel like cooking, but still want something super tasty and healthy to eat. Take a look when you have a moment ๐Ÿ™‚

Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing - Vegan and Gluten-Free

This Southwestern quinoa salad features pump grape tomatoes, lively corn and orange bell peppers, protein-packed black beans, refreshing cucumber and a creamy avocado dressing. Vegan & Gluten-Free!

Raw Mango Cheesecake

Mini Raw Mango Cheesecakes - Vegan and Gluten-Free (Use cookie-cutters instead of cheesecake pans!)

Just before the holidays, my partner and I had some friends over for a BBQ dinner. I decided to make a mango-based dessert because they’re at their peak in Australia right now. And because it’s been so warm out (sorry Polar Vortex sufferers), a raw mango cheesecake seemed like the perfect treat. I’ve been a … Read more

Almost Raw Cookie Dough Balls

Almost Raw Cookie Dough Balls - Vegan and Gluten-Free

I’ve been making my Healthy Breakfast Cookies every week since moving into our new apartment. They’re healthy little bites of goodness – the perfect little snack to pack up when we’re on the go. But I’ve been using chocolate chips instead of raisins lately, and that little tweak inspired me to modify my Almost Raw … Read more

Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

Coconut Curry Lentil Soup - Vegan & Gluten-Free

This Coconut Curry Lentil Soup was inspired by my Easy Lemon Lentil Soup and my Quick & Easy Indian Curry Quinoa recipes. So if you liked those recipes, you’ll want to try this one (and vice versa). It’s grey and cold in Sydney this week. Not anything like what’s going on in North America at … Read more

Rocket & Cashew Spread

Rocket and Cashew Spread - Vegan and Gluten-Free

This arugula / rocket and cashew spread is delicious served with crostini bread or crackers, or used as a sandwich spread. It’s vegan and naturally gluten-free. I haven’t blogged about arugula (rocket) very much before, but it’s really popular in Australia, so I’ve been eating a lot more of it since moving back here a … Read more

Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers with Almonds and Mint

Dinner one night last week was inspired by a dish that my old friend Andrea used to make. I never did get her actual recipe, but it was based on a wild rice blend. If you’ve been here before, then you know that I’m a big quinoa lover, and that I love quinoa-a-fying rice and … Read more

Quick & Easy Indian Curry Quinoa

Quick & Easy Indian Curry Quinoa

When lunch rolled around yesterday, I decided to experiment a bit and I came up with this Indian Curry Quinoa recipe that is a mix of my Quick & Easy Red Curry Quinoa and this Indian Potato Curry. It’s been a while since my last post but I’m almost all set up in my new … Read more

Asian Cashew Quinoa Salad

Asian Cashew Quinoa Salad (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Yesterday’s lunch was inspired by Julie Hasson’s Peanut Sesame Noodles. I halved the dressing and swapped the noodles and peanut butter for quinoa and cashew butter. I also added some red bell pepper (capsicum), carrots, and purple cabbage for color, and some additional raw cashews for extra crunch. The result is an Asian Cashew Quinoa … Read more

African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Beans

African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potato and Beans - Vegan and Gluten-Free

My partner and I recently moved back to Sydney so I’m in the process of setting up my new kitchen. I’ll share the process of building-up my vegan pantry again in an upcoming post, but until I’ve finished all that… we need to eat! And this vegan African peanut stew with sweet potatoes and beans … Read more

Refried Bean Tostadas

Refried Black Bean Tostadas - Vegan & Gluten-Free

I love the colors and flavors of Mexican food. On their own, avocado and cilantro are probably two of my favorite things, but add beans, tomatoes, cumin, and a bit of spice and well… that’s the start of some of my favorite meals, including these Refried Bean Tostadas! Refried beans are so easy to make … Read more

Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives & Pine Nuts

Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives & Pine Nuts (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

This quinoa salad with asparagus, sundried tomatoes, olives and pine nuts is one my new favorites. It’s light and zesty — exactly what I crave during the summer. Before I get into the recipe, I really need to take care of a few housekeeping items that are long overdue! I guess you could call it … Read more

Baby Kale Salad with Raspberries and Maple Pecans

Baby Kale Salad with Raspberries & Maple Pecans - Vegan & Gluten-Free

I want to share my newest obsession: baby kale! It’s so much lighter, and less chewy than regular kale. I actually find that it’s closer to baby spinach. So if you’ve been scared or put-off by regular kale, this could be a great option for you. Is baby kale the “gateway drug” to regular kale? … Read more

Easy Lemon Lentil Soup

Easy Lemon Lentil Soup - Vegan and Gluten-Free

This lemon lentil soup recipe comes together with pantry staples. It’s protein-packed, deceptively tasty, and naturally gluten-free! It was grey and rainy in Toronto today, so when dinner rolled around, I decided to “veganize” this Lentil Lemon Soup recipe. It contains very few ingredients and it’s quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect … Read more

Quinoa Falafel with Avocado Tahini Dressing

Quinoa Falafel with Avocado Tahini Dressing (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

You’ll love this quinoa falafel drizzled with a creamy avocado tahini dressing. It’s protein-packed thanks to the quinoa and chickpea combo, and it’s also naturally gluten-free! My love of falafel goes way back I’ve loved falafel ever since my aunt Annie introduced me to it as a kid. She took me to a Middle Eastern … Read more