Global Veggie Flavors

Amazing Mexican Quinoa salad is    a very healthy meal in one dish.  The  salad  is so colorful and vibrant,   it contains  quinoa, black beans, corn, fresh tomatoes, avocado, lime juice,  jalapenos/green  chilies, onions and cilantro. Make this  Mexican  quinoa salad for any occasion .  Total Time: 30 mins Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, well rinsed 2 cups water 1/2 medium sized onion diced 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 cup cooked black beans 1 cup fresh corn (optional) 1 ripe  Avocado  chopped 2 medium tomatoes, unseeded and cut into chunks 1 jalapeno, unseeded and finely chopped/ 2 green chilies unseeded and finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp honey salt and pepper as per taste METHOD: 1. Cook the quinoa: Put the rinsed quinoa, salt and water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer gently until the quinoa absorbs all the wa...

Healthy Zucchini Noodles recipe is perfect for people trying to watch their carbs and calories! it’s low-carb goodness ! There are so many different ways to use zucchini noodles. Below recipe is prepared in Italian way. These healthy, easy-to-cook strands off zucchini deliciousness can do just about anything that noodles can do.  Grab your spiralizer and get cooking! Total Time: 20 mins Serves: 2 persons INGREDIENTS 2 tsp olive oil 3 zucchini spiraled into noodles 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers  1/2 cup chopped mushroom(optional) 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp minced ginger 1/2 tsp thyme(or Italian seasonings) 1/2 tsp basil 1 lime 1 tsp cayenne pepper(or red chili powder) 1 tsp Parmesan cheese(optional) salt and pepper to taste METHOD: 1. Using the  spiralizer, spiral the zucchini into noodles ( i used this  spiralizer and it works great) (If you don't have  spira...

A low carb  eggplant pizza  recipe that uses sliced eggplant as the crust instead of a carb heavy breaded crust. Its Gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy.   It’s definitely more of a fork and knife pizza, but trust me when I say that it’s really delicious and just like regular pizza. Total Time: 30 mins Serves: 2 persons INGREDIENTS 1 large eggplant 1 tbsp olive oil  1 cup pizza sauce / marinara sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 onion  finely chopped. 1 cup fresh baby spinach 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ cup chopped fresh oregano/Italian seasonings salt and pepper as per taste crushed red pepper (optional) METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Slice the eggplant lengthwise . Brush or rub a little olive oil on each side of the eggplant slices and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper . Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  3. Meanwhile grab a medium pan, add 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil and sauté the garlic and o...

Pumpkin is mild, healthy, and the fact that it can be purchased in convenient, ready-to-go cans means that it is one of the quickest ingredients you can use to create easy, nutritious meals.  This easy vegan pumpkin soup recipe is fall flavor at its most classic,  Despite its dairy-free status, this soup is velvety and creamy. Total Time: 30 mins Serves: 4  INGREDIENTS : 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Onion (chopped) 2 Cloves Garlic finely chopped/ 1 tsp Garlic powder  1 tsp Ginger - minced or finely chopped 1 tsp Thyme 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper 2 pound pumpkin  (peeled ,cubed and roasted or cooked)/ 1 can Pure pumpkin puree 1 cup almond milk 1 cup Vegetable Stock/water Salt and Pepper to taste METHOD: 1. Add the olive oil to a pot with the chopped onion, garlic and ginger and sauté. 2. Add Pumpkin puree (you can Cook the pumpkin in pressure cooker/ roast the pumpkin in oven 425F for 30mins and make a puree  or use a can of pure pumpkin puree) ...

This Vegan Pasta Alfredo is so delicious, incredibly rich and creamy. We used almond milk instead of cream and used almond flour instead of wheat flour for vegan Alfredo sauce. So yes its Gluten free! It's a simple, yet luxurious dish, that can be yours in 30 minutes or less. Total Time: 30 mins Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS: 170gm Gluten Free Fusilli Pasta(or Pasta of your choice) 4 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup Chopped onions 2 tsp garlic powder 2 cup unsweetened almond milk  3 tbsp almond flour(Can also use wheat flour) Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup vegan Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping) 1 tsp Italian Seasoning 1 tsp basil leaves 1 cup Broccoli Florets METHOD: 1. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. 2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion and garlic  over medium-high heat for about 3 to 4 minutes 3. Add the Almond flour and saute for 30 secs 4. Add the almond milk and bring it to a bo...

Quinoa Chana Masala is Kala chana/Black chickpeas and Quinoa mixed with masala and other flavourful spices. This  Quinoa  chana masala  bowl is vegetarian and Vegan friendly! So healthy, flavorful and delicious! Total Time: 60 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 cup uncooked quinoa 4 cups water or vegetable stock 1 cup Kala Chana/Black chickpeas 1/2 diced onions 1 diced tomato 2  green chillies 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp Shahi Jeera/ R oyal cumin seeds 1 bay leaf 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp black peppercorn 1 tsp Garam masala/pulav masala 1/2 medium lime(juice) 1 tsp salt (more to taste) few coriander, finely chopped Method: 1. Rinse quinoa a few times in cold water. 2. Bring quinoa and water or vegetable stock to a boil in a medium saucepan, and then reduce to a simmer. Season with salt.Simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and cooked through. Remove from heat and mix with a fork. ...