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This fast & easy easy Italian white bean soup is cozy, comforting & delicious! It is also vegan, oil-free, high in protein, & super frugal. Long before I had any specific thoughts or preferences about beans in general, I loved bean soup. Not just any bean soup, but Campbell’s bean and bacon soup. It was …

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Creamy, healthy and vegan spinach artichoke soup, made with pureed white beans. It is naturally gluten-free, oil-free, high in protein, & low in calories. A Healthy Take on Spinach Artichoke Soup Here we are, a week into the New Year. How’s it going? I hope everyone is getting some much needed, post-holiday rest, and perhaps …

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Versatile, velvety-smooth vegan white bean pesto, made in minutes with 5 ingredients. It is high protein & can be enjoyed as a sauce, dip or spread! Hello, everyone! Apologies for my brief posting furlough. I was home in California, relishing some quality time with my family, as well as the San Francisco fog. Both were …

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Creamy broccoli hummus made with broccoli, white beans and cilantro. It is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and so delicious.Whether you love broccoli or tolerate it, this broccoli hummus is a winner. Easy to make, and so convenient for lunches and snacking throughout the week, it’s a recipe to celebrate both deliciousness and good health in one …

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Baked almond flour pumpkin mini burgers are perfect for savory snacking or dinner! They are vegan, grain-free, gluten-free and have only 64 calories apiece Vegan These mini-burgers may not be energy bars, per se, but who said that power bars have to follow any particular rules, anyway? Packed with seasonal white beans, mushrooms, and pumpkin, these mini …

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My vegan quinoa muffin tin burgers are just what you need for a savory snack, packed lunch, or quick dinner (sliders!). They are oil-free, gluten-free, and only 91 calories each. Summer is coming to a close, and grilling will soon be replaced by stews, soups, and slow-cooker meals. But that doesn’t mean you have to …

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Savory vegan protein bars are a delicious break from sweet snacks! Made in a muffin tin, without protein powder, they are gluten-free, oil-free, and have 153 calories and 6.5 g protein each. These savory vegan protein bars are in a category all of their own: I am crazy about them. If you have ever hunkered for …

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Lemony arugula walnut spread made in minutes with white beans Loaded with superfoods, it is naturally gluten-free, grain-free and vegan.   Arugula is one of my touchstone ingredients. If it is featured on a menu, I will invariably order whatever it is on, I throw handfuls of it on pizza (even ordinary delivery versions), and …

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