Buddha Bowls & Sauces

Buddha Bowls & Sauces

Buddha Bowls are such a wonderful way to combine hot and cold components for a hearty, healthy and delicious meal. The possibilities are endless from Thai Peanut to Buffalo Cauliflower Bowl these are just a few of my favorites playing with spices and flavors that are super satisfying!

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Vegan Egg Rolls (Tofu Cabbage Crunch Rolls)

Vegan Egg Rolls (Tofu Cabbage Crunch Rolls)

The perfect party food! These delicious rolls are easily adapted to any flavor profile. In this recipe I’ve used a traditional egg roll as my inspiration and filled them with marinated tofu, rice noodles and veggies.

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Vegan Nachos!

Vegan Nachos!

What better way to eat your veggies and beans!? This cheez sauce is a ringer for the real thing, my newly vegan husband can’t get enough of it! Super easy, healthy and delicious!

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Summer Tomato Marinara Sauce

Heirloom Brandy wine tomatoes are my favorite!

Heirloom Brandy wine tomatoes are my favorite!

Ingredients:

8-10 ripe tomatoes of your choice chopped and seeds removed

8 cloves of fresh garlic minced

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1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

1 Tbl light brown sugar (this can be omitted depending on preference)

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (I prefer California Olive Ranch Brand)

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In a large shallow saucepan heat half of the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic. Saute until fragrant and then add chopped basil, stir for another minute and then add the tomatoes, the rest of the olive oil, salt and pepper. Turn the heat up to medium until bubbling, turn heat to low and simmer for 30-45min until tomatoes are cooked down and color deepens. Taste the sauce and add brown sugar if desired.

Cool and blend with emulsion blender or table top blender if you want smooth sauce! This sauce freezes well and is wonderful for lasagna, pasta, stuffed peppers and so much more!