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by Stephanie Dreyer
September 20, 2019
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DinnerMain MealsMexican / Latin

Vegan Sheet Pan Fajitas with Creamy Cilantro Pepita Dressing

Sheet pan meals are a busy mama’s best friend! I love how easy it is to whip up dinner all on ONE PAN (and I’m not gonna lie…I love how easy the clean up is too!)

These fajitas are very versatile…use my veg combo below or roast your family’s favorite veggies with your go-to season rub. (I used Penzey’s Spices Southwest but they also have a Fajita blend that I love.) You can cook the veggies and tortillas all on one pan (just watch the cooking times for various veggies since some cook quicker than others). I added the tortillas last for just a couple of minutes at the end of the veg cooking time.

I served the fajitas with black beans. (I just spiced up a can of black beans with garlic powder, cumin, and salt on the stove top while the veggies roasted). Top them with guac and salsa and this Creamy Cilantro Pepita Dressing I blended up. I’d love to hear what you think of it.

Vegan Sheet Pan Fajitas with Creamy Cilantro Pepita Dressing

Serves 4

Ingredients:

For the fajitas:

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 2 Portobello mushrooms, sliced into strips
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp of your favorite fajita or taco seasoning
  • Flour tortillas
  • Guacamole and salsa, to serve (optional)

For the Creamy Cilantro Pepita Dressing

  • 1/2 cup pepitas
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup cilantro, tightly packed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp dairy-free mayo (such as Wildwood Garlic Aioli)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 garlic cloves

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Spread all of the vegetables on a sheet pan. Add the olive oil and seasoning. Using your fingers, rub the seasoning and olive oil into the vegetables. 
  3. Layout all of the vegetables on the pan (except the mushrooms) so that they aren’t overlapping. Roast for 10 minutes and add the mushrooms. Roast another 10 minutes. Add the tortillas (use another sheet pan if you can’t make room on the pan) and cook 2-3 minutes.
  4. While the vegetables are roasting, heat a small, dry frying pan. Add the pepitas and cook for 3 minutes until they are toasted (stir or shake the pan every minute or so).
  5. Add the pepitas and remaining dressing ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.

 

 

 

 

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by Stephanie Dreyer
August 14, 2019
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DinnerMain MealsMexican / Latin

Pinto Bean and Potato Salsa Verde Tostadas

Forget Taco Tuesday. I’m all about Tostada Tuesday with these Pinto Bean and Potato Salsa Verde Tostadas! The secret sauce is the jarred Salsa Verde from Trader Joe’s (it’s the best!). With layers of guacamole and crunchy, shredded romaine, the whole fam will go crazy for these.

Some habits die hard and my family comes to expect homemade pico de gallo so I made a batch for topping these Salsa Verde Tostadas. I love this alternative for Tuesday nights. It’s fresh, flavorful and surprisingly just as easy as tacos. I don’t know why I haven’t put tostadas in the rotation sooner. I kept things lighter than our usual fried taco shells by baking the tostadas.  

So much to celebrate with these Salsa Verde Tostadas. Here’s to Tostada Tuesday!

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Pinto Bean and Potato Salsa Verde Tostadas

Ingredients:

  • 2 Russet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 14.5 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 jars (10 ounces) Salsa Verde (such as Trader Joe’s)
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 3 avocados
  • 1 lime
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

Pico de gallo (optional, for serving)

Lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, scrub the Russets and cut into a small dice.
  2. Spread on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and salt. Roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
  3. When the potatoes are done cooking, heat a large pan over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and cook until translucent (about 4 minutes).
  4. Add the drained beans, potatoes, and the Salsa Verde. Simmer 10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Meanwhile, brush the tortillas lightly with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  6. While the tortillas bake, make the guacamole: Mash the flesh of the avocados in a bowl with the juice of 1 lime. Season with salt to taste.
  7. To serve, spread a layer of guacamole across the tostada. Top with lettuce and 2-3 generous tablespoons of the pinto bean and potato topping. Top with more Salsa Verde and/or pico de gallo. Serve with lime wedges.

 

 

 

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by Stephanie Dreyer
May 28, 2019
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AppetizersMexican / LatinSnacks

Roasted Garlic Chipotle Salsa

I’m obsessed with the Roasted Garlic Chipotle Salsa at Trader Joe’s. It’s smoky and garlicky in all the right ways. It’s one of my favorite snacks alongside limy tortilla chips. Yum!

I created my own homemade version of TJ’s salsa with delicious results! Mix up the tomato blend for variety in flavor. Play with the texture by how much you process the ingredients. The flavors gets better overnight so make it a day ahead to allow the flavors to “marinate”.

I love serving my Roasted Garlic Chipotle Salsa on a snack platter with homemade taquitos, chips, guacamole and cucumbers. 

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Roasted Garlic Chipotle Salsa

Ingredients

  • 12-16 small garden tomatoes
  • 1 chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt or more to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 Tbsp of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place the tomatoes and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle them with extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Roast for about 30-40 minutes until the tomatoes slightly burst and are juicing.
  3. Transfer the tomatoes along with their juices into a blender or food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Pulse until you get the salsa to your desired consistency.
  4. Refrigerate the salsa for at least an hour before serving.

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by Stephanie Dreyer
March 27, 2019
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BowlsMexican / LatinSlow CookerSoups

Tofu Salsa Verde

I’m fairly new to the world of pressure cooking. I’ve become a fast fan of my Breville Fast Slow Pro! As a working mama with three meals to get on the table every day, this handy dandy appliance takes prep and cook times down to under 15  minutes. It’s my secret weapon on busy evenings or on nights when I’m working late. This Tofu Salsa Verde can be on the table in minutes!

I love the tangy goodness of tomatillos so salsa verde is one of my favorites. The super firm tofu from Trader Joe’s is perfect for this recipe. If you want things a little soupier, add another 1/2 cup of salsa or don’t drain your beans. 

I like to serve this with tortilla chips to scoop everything out of the bowl. Enjoy!

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Tofu Salsa Verde

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 16-oz super firm tofu (such as Trader Joe's)
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa verde
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice

To serve:

  • avocado sliced
  • lime wedges
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. Cube the tofu into bite-sized pieces.

  2. Add olive oil, onion, garlic, spices, broth, salsa, beans, corn, rice, lime juice and zest to the pressure cooker.

  3. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes, then do a quick release of the pressure. It will take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure, then 5 minutes to cook.

  4. Remove lid and let rest for 5 minutes.

  5. Divide among bowls and top with cilantro, avocado and lime wedges.

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by Stephanie Dreyer
January 26, 2019
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Main MealsMexican / Latin

Black Bean & Corn Romaine Tacos

I love lettuce wraps! They surround flavorful fillings with lots of crunch while adding tons of veggie power. And if you’re counting calories, you don’t have to count the number of wraps you’re eating!

These Black Bean & Corn Romaine Tacos are a tortilla-less twist on my Taco Tuesday standby. The filling is a simple saute of black beans, onions, and corn. I topped it with my favorite pico de gallo, red cabbage for more color, and of course lots of chopped avocado!

I serve it with additional lime wedges. (The more lime, the better in my book!). I hope you enjoy this veg-tastic taco alternative. Tag me if you make it (#veegmama). I love to see you cooking my recipes!

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Black Bean & Corn Romaine Tacos

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 Tbsp taco seasoning

For the pico de gallo:

  • 4 roma tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • salt to taste

To serve:

  • 1/2 cup red cabbage chopped
  • 2 avocados chopped
  • 12 romaine leaves

Instructions

For the filling:

  1. Saute the onion in 1 Tbsp of olive oil for 3 minutes until translucent. Add the beans, corn and taco seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through.

For the pico de gallo:

  1. Combine all of the ingredients for the pico de gallo in a bowl. Set aside.

To serve:

  1. Spoon 3 Tbsp of filling into a romaine leaf. Top with the cabbage, pico de gallo, and avocado.

  2. Serve with lime edges.

 

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by Stephanie Dreyer
December 15, 2018
Main MealsMexican / Latin

Black Bean and Potato Enchiladas

These Black Bean and Potato Enchiladas are my favorite Mexican food! I love me some tacos, and tamale pie was a special treat as a kid, but these enchiladas are my comfort food.

With both red and green sauces, they look especially festive for the holidays, but they’re tasty enough to eat all year long.

One of the reasons I love these black bean and potato enchiladas so much is that they use one of my favorite meal prep tips: Repurpose leftovers. That’s actually how this recipe originated.

I had made roasted potatoes for dinner as a side dish one night and had tons of leftovers. I jazzed up some canned beans and folded them into a batch of these enchiladas.

The whole family loved them so much that I knew I had a winning recipe. I hope you and your family enjoy them!

Black Bean and Potato Enchiladas

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans black beans
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups baby potatoes, quartered
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 jars salsa verde (plus additional for serving, if desired)
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce

To serve:

  • Avocado, sliced
  • Lime wedges
  • Cilantro, minced

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a ½ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper. Roast for 30 minutes.
  3. When potatoes are done cooking, empty the black beans and their liquid into a large skillet. Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt.
  4. Add in the potatoes. Cook for about 10 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Coat the bottom of a casserole dish with the salsa verde.
  6. Heat the corn tortillas on each side until pliable (about 20-30 seconds). Take each one and spoon a heaping amount of filling into it and roll seam side down. Continue with all tortillas.
  7. Pour the enchilada sauce on top of the tortillas. Use a spoon to spread the sauce evenly across the enchiladas.
  8. Add the remaining salsa verde on top and swirl to combine.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes until heated through.
  10. Serve with more salsa verde, sliced avocado, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro.

 

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by Stephanie Dreyer
December 2, 2018
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AppetizersMain MealsMexican / LatinSnacks

Vegan Latke Nachos

Latkes, (aka potato pancakes), are a traditional Hanukkah food fried in oil and topped with sour cream or applesauce. My family wants these crunchy treats all eight nights of the “Festival of Lights” so I challenge myself to get creative each year with lots of ways to eat them.

Traditionally, I make them with Russets or Yukon potatoes, but my family also loves my egg-free Sweet Potato Latkes.

My kids love nachos so I created this Latke Nachos recipe as a fun twist of the traditional Jewish holiday favorite.

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The holidays are a time to indulge and these Latke Nachos do just that! The crispy fried tastiness of the latke makes it an easy swap for the traditional tortilla chip used in nachos.

Instead of sour cream or applesauce, I drizzled these Latke Nachos with a dairy-free nacho “cheese” sauce and lime crema…because nachos aren’t nachos without cheese and sour cream!

Top these crispy nachos with all your favorite toppings. I chose sliced olives, homemade pico de gallo and guacamole! Yaaassss!!

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Vegan Latke Nachos

Ingredients

For the latkes:

  • 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes 2 medium to large potatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • ½-¾ cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Canola oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup sliced olives

For the lime crema:

  • 1/4 cup dairy-free sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chile lime salt such as Trader Joe's or Tajin

For the nacho "cheese" sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons gluten free flour
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup chipotle salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups almond milk
  • Salt to taste

For the guacamole:

  • 4 avocados
  • 1 lime juiced
  • salt to taste

For the pico de gallo:

  • 4 roma tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro minced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • salt to taste

Instructions

For the latkes:

  1. Slice the potatoes and onion into wedges to fit into a food processor feeder tube, and process with the shredder blade. Using a kitchen towel, squeeze out any excess liquid from the potatoes and onions.
  2. Place the onion and potato mixture in a bowl and add ½ cup of the flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add more of the flour if the batter is too wet and not sticking together.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat a thin layer of oil. Take a heaping tablespoon of batter and flatten it with your hands, patting it into a pancake, before gently placing it in the hot oil. Continue doing this for as many latkes that can fit in the pan without crowding. Fry until golden brown on both sides, turning once, about 8 minutes total.
  4. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil as necessary. Remove the cooked potato pancakes to paper towels to drain.

For the nacho "cheese" sauce:

  1. Heat the flour and nutritional yeast in a saucepan for about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the almond milk and whisk continuously to avoid getting any lumps.
  3. Continue whisking for about 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Whisk in the chipotle salsa.
  4. Add salt to taste.

For the lime crema:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

For the pico de gallo:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir to combine. Add salt to taste.

For the guacamole:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mash with a fork (or avocado masher).  Add salt to taste.

To assemble the Latke Nachos:

  1. Place the latkes on a serving dish. Sprinkle with the black beans.

  2. Drizzle the nacho "cheese" sauce over the latkes.

  3. Spoon the pico de gallo and guacamole on top.

  4. Sprinkle with the olives.

  5. Drizzle more nacho "cheese" sauce on top and add a dollop or two of lime crema.

 

Put a twist on traditional Hanukkah latkes with these vegan and gluten-free latke nachos, complete with a dairy-free cheese sauce, pico de gallo and lime crema.

How are you going to top your latke nachos?

A gluten-free variation of this recipe first appeared on Vegan Chickpea.

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by Stephanie Dreyer
November 11, 2018
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DinnerMain MealsMexican / Latin

Butternut Squash, Spinach & Mushroom Fajitas (with Butternut Squash Crema)

These Butternut Squash Fajitas are a Fall twist on one of my family’s favorite meals. It’s a great way to introduce young tastebuds to the seasonal flavor of butternut squash in a sweet and savory way.

I also love how these filling and crema for these butternut squash fajitas can be batch cooked ahead of time, making it a quick and easy meal for busy weeknights.

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Batch cook butternut squash and cremini mushrooms and use them all week long in these 3 delicious meals perfect for the Fall season.
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Butternut Squash, Spinach & Mushroom Fajitas (with Butternut Squash Crema)

Ingredients

For the Fajitas:

  • 3 cups butternut squash peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms cleaned stems removed and quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning basil, thyme and oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 mini corn tortillas or 6 regular size

For the Butternut Squash Crema

  • 2 cups butternut squash 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cashews soaked overnight if not using a high speed blender
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butternut squash
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Toss the squash, mushrooms and garlic with the olive oil and herbs. Spread on a baking sheet.
  2. On a separate baking sheet, place the 2 cups of butternut squash for the crema along with the olive oil and garlic cloves. Toss to combine.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until the squash is fork tender.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium sauce pan and add in garlic. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add the spinach. Using tongs, saute the spinach until slightly wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Stir in the roasted squash and mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until heated through.
  7. Heat the tortillas on a stove burner, about 30 seconds on each side until the tortilla is pliable.
  8. Combine the roasted squash and garlic cloves in a blender, along with the broth and remaining ingredients for the crema.
  9. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. To serve, spoon the filling onto the middle of the tortillas and top with a dollop of the crema.

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by Stephanie Dreyer
November 1, 2017
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DinnerLunchMain MealsMexican / LatinVegetables

Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash

Fall is here and I am loving the varieties of squash that greet me at my local Trader Joe’s. Just seeing those unique shaped beauties puts me in a fall state of mind. I didn’t particularly like squash when I was kid. I mean, it’s scary looking, and the texture can be off-putting to picky palates. As an adult, however, I crave the comforting taste of a sweet and savory stuffed delicata squash or the fun “pasta” dinner made with spaghetti squash.

This plant-based Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is reminiscent of the flavors of Fall with the spicy taste of Taco Tuesday! #vegan #dairyfree #meatless

Acorn squash is one of my favorites. It is the perfect vessel for stuffing or turning into a “bowl” of some kind. It’s subtle sweet flavor combines well with savory flavors, and is the star ingredient in a happy experiment that came to be this Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe.

I was making myself lunch last Wednesday and opened the fridge to find some baked squash that I had batch cooked over the weekend. Sitting next to it was some leftover taco filling from the night before. I added my homemade pico de gallo, and came up with a quick and easy smoky, chipotle avocado sauce…and lunch was served!

This plant-based Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is reminiscent of the flavors of Fall with the spicy taste of Taco Tuesday! #vegan #dairyfree #meatless

This meal is very satisfying, but doesn’t leave you filling heavy. It is reminiscent of the flavors of Fall with the spicy taste of Taco Tuesday! I hope you’ll try it and let me know what you think.

This plant-based Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is reminiscent of the flavors of Fall with the spicy taste of Taco Tuesday! #vegan #dairyfree #meatless
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Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squashes skin washed, cut in half lengthwise, and seeds and string removed

For the filling:

  • 1 package of meatless ground “beef”
  • 1 can black beans drain and reserve half the liquid
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning or more, if desired
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ cup water

For the pico de gallo:

  • 2 Roma tomatoes finely chopped
  • ½ yellow onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • ½ the juice of 1 lime or more if desired
  • Salt to taste

For the Smoky Avocado Sauce:

  • ½ -1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 avocado
  • ¼ cup water
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle each squash half with ¼ teaspoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side up on a baking pan and roast 25-30 minutes, until tender. Set aside.
  2. While the squash roasts, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion. Saute for five minutes, until translucent.
  3. Add in the meatless ground “beef” and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the beans with the liquid
  4. Add in the taco seasoning and water. Stir well to combine. Reduce to simmer and allow to simmer 10-15 minutes until the filling becomes thick and the water is cooked through.
  5. While the meat is cooking, prepare the pico de gallo. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  6. Place all of the ingredients for the Smoky Avocado Sauce in a food processor. Pulse on low until combined and creamy. Add salt to taste.
  7. To assemble, scoop a generous amount of filling into the middle of each squash half. Top with the pico de gallo and a dollop or more of Smoky Avocado Sauce.

This meal is very satisfying, but doesn't leave you filling heavy. It is reminiscent of the flavors of Fall with the spicy taste of Taco Tuesday! I hope you'll try it and let me know what you think.

 

 

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by Stephanie Dreyer
October 4, 2017
DinnerMain MealsMexican / Latin2

Vegan Beef and Black Bean Tacos

Beyond Meat Beefy Crumbles are one of my favorite plant-based products on the market (and I promise, they aren’t paying me for this post!).  The texture is just like real beef and the flavor is fantastic.

 

These vegan beef and black bean tacos are meaty without the meat! Beyond Meat Beef Crumbles stand in for a delicious meatless taco.

I make these tacos every week for my family and they never miss the real beef. I love to serve these tacos topped with homemade pico de gallo and guacamole, (my son makes a delicious batch for us every week). They meat and bean mixture is scrumptious in a fried corn shell, but equally mouth-watering eaten in a crisp romaine leaf.

These vegan beef and black bean tacos are meaty without the meat! Beyond Meat Beef Crumbles stand in for a delicious meatless taco.

For more “meaty” recipes with Beyond Meat, check out my Beef Nachos, Beef and Cheese Taquitos, and Fiesta Dip.

 

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Vegan Beef & Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 package Beyond Beef Beefy Crumbles
  • 1 can black beans with liquid
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 3-4 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a saute pan and add onion.  Cook about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add in the Beyond Beef Beefy Crumbles.
  3. Drain half the liquid from the can of black beans and stir them into the beef mixture along with the remaining liquid.
  4. Sprinkle in the seasoning and mix to combine. Stir in the water.
  5. 5.Simmer on low for about 10 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Serve warm inside corn tortilla shells, topped with your favorite taco fillings.

These vegan beef and black bean tacos are meaty without the meat! Beyond Meat Beef Crumbles stand in for a delicious meatless taco.

 

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by Stephanie Dreyer
May 31, 2017
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AppetizersMexican / LatinSide DishesSnacks3

Quick & Easy Pico de Gallo

This homemade pico de gallo is super easy (and fun to make with the kids). I made a batch for Taco Tuesday last week and it went really fast…made me wish I had doubled the recipe. There’s really nothing to it, just a few ingredients chopped up and mixed together. It’s best eaten the same day, but can keep if sealed in an airtight container for another day or so. It’s a great option for your arsenal of Cinco de Mayo recipes.

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Quick & Easy Pico de Gallo

Ingredients

  • 2 Roma tomatoes , finely chopped
  • ½ yellow onion , finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons cilantro , finely chopped
  • ½ the juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well to combine. Taste and add more lime juice and salt, as needed.

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by Stephanie Dreyer
May 31, 2017
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DinnerLunchMain MealsMexican / Latin

Vegan Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw & Tartar Sauce

I recently discovered Gardein’s Golden Fishless Fillet and can’t believe how much it tastes like the real thing.  Well done, Gardein, although I am not surprised as every product they put out is high quality and tastes delicious.  I typically don’t eat these faux meat products often, but I will make an exception for these fillets!  Not only are they eerily tasty, but they are also flaky and consistent from a texture perspective too.  They’d make a great “fish and chips” dinner, but I decided to have some fun and turn them into tacos!

Upon my discovery of these fishless fillets, I also discovered Follow Your Heart’s Tartar Sauce.  Truth be told, I have been eyeing the jars of this sauce in my Whole Foods for months now, but didn’t have anywhere to use them…until now.  The creamy topping on these tacos is indeed, this tartar sauce.

This recipe is so simple that I am not sure I can even call it a recipe.  It’s really just opening a bunch of packages and jars, chopping, and then tossing them with a few things.  It’s a great meal solution for a busy weeknight after sports or activities and you only have about 30 minutes to get dinner on the table with no time to prep.  Try this recipe!

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Vegan Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw & Tartar Sauce

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 package Gardein Golden Fishless Fillets
  • 1 jar Follow Your Heart Tartar Sauce
  • 1 package shredded cabbage
  • 1 tomato , chopped
  • 2 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • Juice of 1-2 limes
  • 2 avocados , sliced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Fishless Fillets according to package directions (bake 10-12 minutes at 425 degrees).


  2. While fillets bake, prepare the slaw: Toss the cabbage, carrots, green onions, tomato and the juice of 1 lime in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and taste for seasonings.


  3. When fillets are ready, heat one tortilla at a time on a stove burner, until the tortilla becomes pliable. Chop the fillets into small pieces. Spoon some of the slaw into each tortilla with about half of one fillet. Add in a few avocado slices, and top with a dollop of the tartar sauce.

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by Stephanie Dreyer
May 31, 2017
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AppetizersMexican / Latin

Mexican Vegan Fiesta Dip Appetizer

 

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Fiesta Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1/2 cup vegan sour cream (preferably Tofutti)
  • 1/2 cup guacamole*
  • 3/4 cup Daiya cheddar-style shreds
  • 1/2 cup chopped roma tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 cup "Fiesta" Vegan Ground Beef (saute 1/2 onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil with 1 package Beyond Meat Beefy Crumbles and 4 tablespoons of taco seasoning)
  • *For guacamole (mash 2-3 avocados with juice of 1 lime and salt to taste.

Instructions

  1. Spread the refried beans into an 8×8 glass or ceramic baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the Fiesta Ground “Beef” on top of the beans.
  3. Layer the guacamole, and then the sour cream on top of the “beef.
  4. Add the tomatoes in another layer, followed by the black olives.
  5. Sprinkle the cheese over the top in one single layer.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dip is heated all the way through. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

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by Stephanie Dreyer
May 31, 2017
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AppetizersMexican / Latin

“Beef” Nachos

 

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“Beef” Nachos


Ingredients

  • 1 can pinto beans , drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans , drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 1/4 vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 dollop , vegan sour cream (preferably Tofutti)
  • 1 dollop , guacamole* (see recipe above)
  • 1 dollop , salsa
  • 3/4 cup Daiya cheddar-style shreds
  • 1/4 cup Fiesta Ground “Beef” (see recipe above)
  • 1 1/2 handfuls corn tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Heat broth in a saute pan and add onion. Cook 5 minutes until softened. Add the beans and taco seasoning. Stir to combine and cook 4 minutes until heated through. Set aside.
  2. Scoop the chips into a microwave safe bowl.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the bean mixture and Fiesta Ground “Beef” on top of the chips.
  4. Add cheese and microwave about 1 minute until the cheese is melted.
  5. Top with the sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

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by Stephanie Dreyer
May 10, 2017
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DinnerMain MealsMexican / Latin

Vegan Beef & Cheese Taquitos

My family loves Mexican food. Taco Tuesdays are a tradition every week in my household, and burritos and tacos make it on our breakfast and lunch menu at least once a week. Because I always cook more food than anyone can eat, I typically have leftover taco filling from Tuesday night that I eat the rest of the week in vegan taco bowls or the breakfast burritos I mention above.

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by Stephanie Dreyer
May 10, 2017
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BreakfastMexican / Latin

Chilaquile Breakfast Casserole

his chilaquile breakfast casserole is going to delight your family on New Year’s morning! Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish. It is prepared by frying corn tortillas cut into triangles as the base of the recipe, and then topped with green or red salsa. The mixture is then simmered and topped with crema, queso fresco, onion, and avocado.

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by Stephanie Dreyer
May 10, 2017
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AppetizersMexican / LatinSaladsSnacksVegetables

Stuffed Avocado

Would it surprise you to know that I eat an avocado just about every day? Chopped on top of a salad, sliced in a wrap, or mashed as guacamole, I crave avocado daily. It is a bit of a comfort food for me, and with all the “good fat” it contains, I try not to feel guilty about eating it! Today, I add a new way to eat my avos – stuffed! A stuffed avocado, you ask? Yes, it’s delicious. You will love it!

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