Vegetarian City Tacos

Vegetarian City Tacos This recipe’s filling is made by grinding walnuts and cauliflower with spices and then toasting the mixture on a pan in the oven. 1 cup walnuts2 cups cauliflower florets (about one small head)1 jalapeno pepper (seeds and stems removed)2...

Veggie Taco Bowl

Veggie Taco Bowl Here is a great way to use a vegetarian meaty taco filling made with roasted cauliflower and walnuts. 1 cup walnuts1 cup cauliflower florets (about one small head)1 jalapeno pepper (seeds and stems removed)2 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground...

Raw Food vs. Cooked Food: A Nutrient Analysis

Which foods contain more nutrients – raw or cooked? The answer isn’t as clear as you might expect. There are many different food preparation methods, with some involving heat to bake, steam, roast, or fry; we eat other foods raw, and some foods dried or sprouted. Each...

New Plant-Based Burger Choices

  Veggie burgers originated in England in 1982 as a plant-based ‘hamburger’ option for people who preferred a vegetarian eating style. That first product was sold as a dry mix; simply add water, form it into a patty, and cook. Gardenburger released the first...

Meatless Meatballs

    Meatless Meatballs Using garbanzo flour makes a great meatless meatball. Garbanzo flour is high in fiber and when it is cooked in the tomato sauce it is terrific! No one will ever know! 1 Cup garbanzo bean flour1/2 Cup chopped onions1 jalapeno pepper...

Comparing Plant Proteins

Lots of useful dietary advice focuses on consuming more protein from plants and less from animals. However, not all protein sources are equally nutritious. In the chart below, we’ve taken some of the top plant protein sources and compared nutrition information across...