The Smoothie Vegetarians

As a part of my Zero Waste Journey, I have been trying to reduce the number of things I need to purchase premade. MY goal is to either purchase them in a glass container that can be reused or recycles. The other option is to make it myself! Most of the options for tahini are either sold in plastic containers or are extremely expensive. So then I decided to learn to make it by myself. If I was being honest, tahini is a huge staple in my diet. I use it at least once a day. Between salad dressings, hummus, and a verity of other dishes I go through a ton of it. To my surprise, it was actually really easy to make. Tahini is essentially a sesame seed paste. Sesame seeds can be easily purchased in the bulk section at your local grocery store.  If you tried this recipe and loved it or have a suggestion for improvements, let me know in the comments below! Happy cooking! ~Stella~ Tahini Recipe Makes 3 cups 4 cups sesame seeds 1/2 cup vegetable oil ...

Hey guys! Today I wanted to share with you a hummus recipe. Hummus is one of my go-to snack items and it can be so expensive to buy. I was asked to make it for a family gathering not that long ago and they suggested that I try to make it from scratch. After doing a bit of research and asking around I realized that it is so easy to make!  I was able to make a big batch of it in 15 minutes and it cost me $2.00 to make double the amount that I usually get from the store for $5.00. I thought that this was so awesome that I could not share it with you guys! This is seriously a skill every vegetarian and vegan should have. Even if you are not a good cook, you could figure this one out pretty easily. This recipe is a pretty basic recipe. You can add other ingredients to make other flavors. For example, you could add roasted red peppers to it or you could add lemon juice to it. If you search there are thousands of things you can add to your hummus. Hummus can be used for ...

When I was growing up my Mom always made a special Sunday dinner. She would always prepare a roast and sides that complimented it, I would always look forward to it. Lately, I have been really home sick and missing these little details from my childhood. I was brainstorming ideas for something I could make in place of a roast that would be plant-based. I have seen a million different versions of the roasted cauliflower head, it was recently a big trend. So, I looked for one that had similar seasonings to a roast. I found every other flavor profile besides a roast. I thought this was a serious void that needed to be fixed. This is when I came up with this recipe. These are the same exact flavors my Mother used to put in her roast put into a sauce and poured over the cauliflower. With this recipe, you want to sauce to be runny.  If it is too thick it will burn on the bottom, of the baking dish and give the cauliflower a burnt taste. The sauce will thicken by at least...

Hey guys! Today I wanted to share with you a stuffed pepper recipe. The thing about stuffed peppers is that they are extremely versatile. There are so many different kinds of stuffed peppers to try. Growing up, my Grandma used to make an Italian stuffed pepper. In culinary school I learned to make Greek stuffed peppers, Mexican stuffed peppers and even some American stuffed peppers. Most traditional stuffed peppers have meat  or animal products in them but it is not to had to convert it to a veggie friendly dish! The secret is the seasoning! This stuffed pepper is no different. This recipe is an Indian inspired stuffed pepper. The other swap I made in this recipe was the rice. Instead of using rice for this I used cauliflower pearls. Cauliflower pearls make a great swap for rice in many dishes if you are looking for a lower carb option. If you are counting calories this is also a great option. Cauliflower is extremely low in calories. What is your favorite stuffed pe...

Hey guys! Today I am going to share a stuffed mushroom recipe! This one literally came to me in the middle of the grocery store. I saw these portobello mushrooms on manager special and that was all she wrote! This is my version of a stuffed mushroom, the best thing about this recipes is that it is so flexible! another combination you could do is kale and roasted peppers. Recipes that are flexible depending on what is in the fridge are the best in my opinion! I mean, how many times do you find an awesome looking recipe on Pinterest and then go to your pantry to discover that you do not everything you need? For me, it happens all of the time! This recipe can be done in the big portobello mushrooms or in 2 or 3 of the smaller ones, this is a perfect replacement for meat. Everything in it is nutrient rich and delicious, if you are a new vegetarian then you won't even notice that the meat is missing. If you use this recipe or even put your own spin on it...

Last night I had a dream that I was sitting on a cloud eating the fluffiest waffles with warm syrup. Let's just say I was disappointed when I woke up and found myself nibbling the side of my pillow. I decided first thing in the morning that for lunch I was going to have waffles. I was already to go, my mouth was practically watering at the idea. Then I looked in my refrigerator and saw that I was completely out of eggs. I let myself feel defeated and settled to make a smoothie when I got a brilliant idea. Fruit puree! The waffles came out amazing! They were soft, fluffy, and absolutely to die for! I put together this recipe and I hope y'all enjoy!  If you use this recipe or even put your own spin on it take a picture and tag us in it on instagram @smoothievegetarians! -Dahlia What you'll need for this recipe: - 1 1/2 Cups of your Belgian waffle mix of choice - 2/3 cups of water -1/4 cup of frozen berries - 3 tablespoons of oil of c...

Hey guys! As I am sure you guys all know it is almost time for the holidays. As a vegetarian, the Holidays can be particularly stressful. Over the next few months, we are going to work to bring you guys awesome recipes for the holidays that even the pickiest meat eaters will love! These dishes are going to be beautiful, delicious, full of nutrients and most importantly meat free! This stuffed butternut squash is a perfect replacement for your typical stuffing. If you do not have, or do not like quinoa you can replace it with brown rice. Also, this recipe is for two people but if you want to bring it to a family function you can use the entire squash, all you need to do is scoop out most of the flesh after roasting, just be sure to leave at least half an inch of flesh around the edge and you will need to reseason the part where you scooped out the flesh.  Now, let's talk about all of the awesome nutrients and vitamins this recipe is chalked full of! Butternut Squa...

Hello, everyone! I was sitting in my kitchen the other day and thinking if I could share just one recipe, what would it be? I chose this one because it is so easy and flexible! I make this meal in around 10 minutes and it tastes absolutely wonderful! It is flexible because you can use any vegetable in it. For example, if you do not have mushrooms but you have green beans, you can use those instead! This is your standard tomato sauce recipe, it is very light but flavorful. You can add depth to it by your seasoning choices. In this recipe, I used Italian seasonings. I could have added cumin and chili powder to have more of a Mexican flavor. In a recipe like this, it is all about the seasonings. That is what makes it so great and flexible. If you make this recipe or a version of it, we want to see it! Tag us in your photo on Instagram @smoothievegetarians  Good luck and get cooking! ~Stella~ Vegan Tomato Sauce &...