Tangy Shrooms & Greens

Buying fresh spinach is a big commitment for me. I take into consideration the expiration date, and make sure I have smoothies, wraps/sandwiches, salads, and/or dishes like these planned. Organic spinach is expensive, and while I want to get a good value on an economy bag of organic greens, I just hate to waste any food (yet alone costly organic produce)!

Actually, raw spinach and kale freezes well, in my experience. I leave it in the original bag and if I want small pieces of the green, I wait until the leaves are frozen, then squeeze the bag all over.

I’ve made other’s recipes similar to this dish that called for balsamic vinegar and lemon juice. Today I decided to improvise without lemon juice, and give apple cider vinegar a try…and it was delicious!

Recipe:
Preheat nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add raw sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to release their juices. Then add apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, chipotle Tabasco, minced garlic, and spinach or kale. Cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed. Yum!

Catboy doesn’t like mushrooms and didn’t try it, but Hunny Bunny asked for seconds. They cook down and reduce in size, so don’t be afraid to throw plenty of shrooms and greens into the pan.

Artichoke Alfredo Quinoa

I did not measure anything. I just blended Silken soft tofu, miso, red wine vinegar, nooch, salt, garlic, and sesame oil. I poured that in a saucepan over cooked quinoa, diced zucchini, and chopped artichoke hearts (from canned). I served it as soon as it was heated all the way and Hunny Bunny and I loved it!

Easy Mediterranean Garlic Marinara

I love Farmer’s Market! In my area I can get tomatoes, zucchini, and basil there (which I did, and used for this recipe). I’ve also seen garlic, bell peppers, and probably parsley, so you (or me, but probably you) could do some tweaking and use 100% locally grown super fresh Farmer’s Market finds.

Savory zucchini muffins

In my quest for a sugar-free zucchini muffin, I started thinking about getting away from sweet altogether. It doesn’t even have to be breakfast-y. In my search results for “savory zucchini bread,” one stood out–Namely Marly!

She is local to me and vegan. So of course I had to click on it and see if her recipe looked good.

It had no sugar, only a small amount of oil, and was already vegan! It did call for all-purpose flour rather than a whole grain. But I decided to give it a shot.

Don’t Be Cruel Mini Muffins

Vegan, sugar-free, oil-free, dairy-free, egg-free!

Banana and peanut butter were Elvis’s favorite toasted sandwich fillings for a reason–they just go together! The recipe is without any animal products for a cruelty-free breakfast experience. These muffins are filled with whole foods instead of sugar or oil…but do NOT taste like it. The ripe bananas provide just the right amount of sweetness for breakfast (rather than tasting like a sugary dessert). They are made with whole grains and don’t have the gummy texture most oil-free baked goods take on, thanks to the peanut butter!