A true comfort food, these thick, creamy and spicy Cajun red beans are a guilt-free dinner. This Instant Pot red beans and rice recipe calls for no oil at all, so it’s a low fat, plant-based, full-flavored crowd pleaser.
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30+ Vegan Taco Ideas and Rainy Day Everything Tacos
We were onto day five of hunkering down during Hurricane Harvey’s onslaught of rain over Houston and were so thankful to be safe and dry. Not only that, we still had food, water, power and gas for cooking. We were, and still are, beyond grateful that our experience during the storm was mild, especially since…
Homemade Healthy Fat Free Baked Tortilla Chips
It’s quick and easy to make your own baked tortilla chips at home. They are much healthier than the bagged version which are loaded with oil from the frying process. Most standard, fried tortilla chips get about half of their total calories from the oil alone. That oil can contribute to clogged arteries and unwanted…
Easy Vegan Chile Con Queso Nacho Cheese
Chile con queso was one of the hardest things for me to resist when we first cut out dairy from our diet. It’s just so good. Silky, rich cheesy sauce with tomato and spicy peppers paired with tortilla chips. It’s a beloved TexMex staple in restaurants and home kitchens alike. But, my body has a…
Vegan Spicy Charro Pinto Beans in the Crockpot
Charro beans are so warm and flavorful.. They are a staple in the Tex-Mex restaurants I’ve grown up eating at here in Houston. More than just a pot of pinto beans, they are usually well seasoned with pork and Mexican spices and herbs like oregano and cilantro. They were always my preferred accompaniment to Mexican rice…
