Plant-Based Archives - Busy Mom Recipes

Refried Beans in the Slow Cooker

Have you ever tried making your own refried beans? I usually cook them over the stove-top when I have an at-home-all-day sort of day, but throwing everything into the slow cooker in the morning sure makes it easier to get errands done throughout the day :) These beans turned out... (see the full recipe!)

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Chocolate Beetroot Cake (Vegan)

If you are looking for a sweet for your sweetie this Valentine's Day, this Chocolate Beetroot Cake might just be what you need :) This is a rich and moist chocolate cake, and healthier than many cakes out there. Don't worry, you shouldn't be able to taste the beets in the... (see the full recipe!)

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Minestrone Soup (Vegan)

Minestrone Soup is a great way to pack a variety of vegetables into one meal! You've got onions and garlic. Celery and carrots. Tomatoes. Zucchini and yellow squash. And even a leafy green... spinach. And no need for broth. The soup turns out flavorful and delicious with the... (see the full recipe!)

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Curried Lentils (Vegan Recipe)

We love eating lentils around here! They are so tasty and nutritious. We often make Healthy Lentil Soup and once decided to make a Curried Lentil Soup recipe. Love both <3 I was looking for a curried lentils recipe that would work well as a side dish, and that could be... (see the full recipe!)

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How to Cook Kale (A stove-top Recipe)

Have you ever wondered how to cook kale? There are probably many techniques, but here is a very quick and simple recipe that I love, and hope you will also enjoy! Kale makes quite a tasty, healthy side dish :) How to Cook Kale (A Stove-top Recipe) Ingredients (about 4... (see the full recipe!)

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Quinoa Tabbouleh

This tabbouleh recipe is vegan. Gluten-free. Nutritious. The first time I can remember eating tabbouleh is in college, when my mom stopped by and brought me a container of it. It was so fresh. So colorful. So flavorful. Almost the complete opposite of my college student... (see the full recipe!)

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Corn on the Cob (stovetop)

Corn on the Cob is a perfect side dish for Rice and Black Beans (recipe HERE). Yes, in fact, this corn helped complete a totally whole-foods-plant-based dinner. :) Corn on the Cob Recipe Ingredients: 4 ears of corn water a few sprinkles of salt you will also need... (see the full recipe!)

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Basic Hummus Recipe

I love the idea of just about always having homemade hummus in the refrigerator. You can use it as a dip, spread it on sandwiches in place of mayonnaise, or just dig in with a spoon! This is a very basic hummus recipe. Only takes about two minutes to make and it tastes... (see the full recipe!)

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Healthy Breakfast (Egg in a Basket Re-visited)

I'm moving toward a whole foods, plant-based diet. But I'm hesitant to remove eggs from our diet. I could use flaxseed to substitute for the eggs while baking, but I really love quiche, and I really enjoy a filling EGG-In-A-BASKET breakfast. It just feels like such a balanced,... (see the full recipe!)

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Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mmmm, Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. This is the second plant-based dessert recipe we've made since watching Forks over Knives. I call these grain free chocolate chip cookies "plant-based", but the chocolate chips do have a little bit of milk in them, so it's not 100%... (see the full recipe!)

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