Cashew Green Chile Enchilada Casserole
I made up this recipe when my midwestern in laws came to visit to meet their newest grandbaby, our second child Tevy Lou “Baby Bella”. They stayed for 3 weeks, no not with us, thank goodness, haha, in their new rv nearby in the desert…
Baked Ziti
I make this Italian favorite every year for holidays and special events or for dinner guests. Who doesn’t love pasta all baked to perfection with pockets of creamy ricotta smothered in marinara! For another favorite recipe check out our White Lasagna (soy free) http://bellavirtue.com/eat/vegan-white-lasagna-soy-free-gluten-free-oil-free/ Baked…
Instant Pot (or stove top) Cream of Potato Soup, GF+V
This classic and comforting soup is now gluten free and vegan. And uses all whole food ingredients. It’s made using the Instant Pot pressure cooker and can be blended right in the same pot using an immersion blender for easy clean up! If all you…
Baked Aloo Gobi Matar Curry (GF+V)
Baked Aloo Gobi Matar Curry. This dish is perfect for a busy family night or take and bake casserole. My family loves Indian food! And take-out can be pricy, or the recipes are complicated. This one is simple as pie! It’s mild enough that my…
Jackfruit & Potato Southwest Casserole (GF+V+Grain-Free)
This Jackfruit & Potato Southwest Casserole is a great meal to make for a holiday, potluck, gathering, or sunday family dinner. It has 3 steps. So take your time. It’s kind of an all-day-cooking-with-family type recipe. Or you can make the cheese sauce a couple…
Uno, Dos, Tres. Siracha! Tahini! Cashews! (Creamy Quinoa)
What could taste better than this trifecta of perfection: siracha, tahini, cashews! All blended into a creamy quinoa black bean dish of deliciousness. This taco salad is whole food plant based, healthy, and the best part is how quick and simple it is to make…
Cheesy Cauliflower and Rice Casserole (vegan, gluten free, fat free)
Here is a warm cheesy comfort food casserole without the calories! It’s made with a fat-free vegan cheese sauce and packed with nutrients for your family. This meal was created for my preschooler because her favorite foods are rice, cauliflower, and cheese! This is a…
Diet Dark Chocolate Spelt Drops (vegan, gluten free version available!)
These delectable little semi sweet morsels are the perfect little treat to indulge in to curb that after dinner sweet tooth and still stay on your diet. They have no added fats and are made with simple whole plant ingredients. They are quick to whip…
Easy Low Fat Tuna Noodle Casserole (whole food plant based)
This low fat creamy pasta bake is perfect for a high carb low fat plant based diet. It’s super easy to put together. Kids loves this meal. (You can add shredded nut cheese to melt on top if they prefer). The sauce is made from…
Pina Colada Muffins (gluten free, sugar free, vegan)
These nutrient rich muffins are made with pineapple, coconut, banana, and whole oats. *Rum not included, but not excluded either, so go ahead, wash these down with an ice cold glass of rum! Land-ho! Argh! They are oil free, sugar free, gluten free, dairy free,…