This quinoa salad with artichoke hearts it so easy to throw together, it’s almost embarrassing to call it a recipe! It is vegan and plant-based. Flavor with a little lemon juice and Italian seasonings, and that’s it. I developed it to go in my back-to-school lunch box project. Kids are […]
This mango rice and black bean salad is quick and easy, kid friendly, and plant-based too. It is quick to throw together, is mildly seasoned and is part of my back-to-school lunch box post which you can find here. (This post may contain affiliate links. Clicking on the links may […]
This might look like a burrito on the plate; but it’s really my Peanut Butter Banana Roll-Ups! These peanut butter banana roll-ups are great for breakfast, a quick snack and work well in school lunch boxes too. They are kid friendly, vegan, and can be plant-based depending on the type […]
This oil free hummus is plant-based. It is made with garbanzo beans and is good for you as well as delicious. It can be made using a high-speed blender or food processor. It’s super easy to whip up- 5-10 minutes from the time you open the can to spreading on […]
These Vegan Street Tacos are easy to whip up and work great for after school snacks or as lunch box food item. They are vegan and plant-based. They are great served right away and warm, but also work well at room temperature if taken in a school lunch box. The […]
This oil-free vegan ranch sauce is made with cashews. It is vegan and plant-based. Serve as a salad dressing, use as a dip with vegetables or pizza, or as a baked potato topping. One of the food items that I missed when I started eating vegan, was the creamy tangy […]
These Easy Mini Calzone Pizza Dippers are kid friendly and easy to make. You can make them up to a couple of days before, keep in the fridge and pull out for an after school snack, or throw in a lunch box. Eat the pizza dippers now, or save to […]
Roasted Chickpeas are a nutty little snack that is actually good for you! This Italian Roasted Chickpeas recipe is a spin-off from my super versatile Italian Marinated Chickpeas recipe. You can use those tasty little marinated tidbits in salads, on pizza, or as a filler ingredient in other recipes such […]
You might think you are eating brownie batter – but surprise, you are really eating hummus – made with black beans! This black bean brownie batter hummus is vegan, oil-free, and plant-based. This dessert hummus is made with black beans (of course!) peanut butter, agave, tahini, and cocoa powder. Black […]
What? Cookie dough for lunch? This cookie dough hummus is made with garbanzo beans, is vegan, oil free, and plant based – so yes, it’s actually somewhat good for you! In fact, you don’t even have to “sneak” it into your kids’ lunch boxes in order to get them to […]
This pasta salad with dijon vinaigrette is tossed together with bite-sized pasta, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and fresh basil. Unite these delicious bites with a dijon vinaigrette and you’ve got a tasty main course meal that is vegan and plant-based. This pasta salad with dijon vinaigrette is also perfect […]
By the end of summer, my garden-loving friends are usually begging me to take “just a few” zucchini off their hands. In fact, August 8th is National Zucchini Day, probably in an effort to get cooks thinking about ways to use the overwhelming amount of zucchini that comes with the […]
This vegan chili is the bomb! It is oil-free – so plant-based – and uses diced walnuts – not as a meat replacement – but for texture…and a little protein. It’s super easy because it uses canned beans and tomatoes. It also has a few secret ingredients. Read on for […]
These Easy Mini Calzone Pizza Dippers are kid friendly and easy to make. You can make them up to a couple of days before, keep in the fridge and pull out for an after school snack, or throw in a lunch box. Eat the pizza dippers now, or save to […]
You might think you are eating brownie batter – but surprise, you are really eating hummus – made with black beans! This black bean brownie batter hummus is vegan, oil-free, and plant-based. This dessert hummus is made with black beans (of course!) peanut butter, agave, tahini, and cocoa powder. Black […]
What? Cookie dough for lunch? This cookie dough hummus is made with garbanzo beans, is vegan, oil free, and plant based – so yes, it’s actually somewhat good for you! In fact, you don’t even have to “sneak” it into your kids’ lunch boxes in order to get them to […]
These Pumpkin Spice Cresent Rolls definitely fall into the category of “vegan but not healthy” but are definitely tasty! They pull together super fast with some “accidentally vegan” items you can purchase at any grocery store and are perfect for a cozy lazy Saturday morning. (This post may contain affiliate links. […]
This quinoa salad with artichoke hearts it so easy to throw together, it’s almost embarrassing to call it a recipe! It is vegan and plant-based. Flavor with a little lemon juice and Italian seasonings, and that’s it. I developed it to go in my back-to-school lunch box project. Kids are […]
This mango rice and black bean salad is quick and easy, kid friendly, and plant-based too. It is quick to throw together, is mildly seasoned and is part of my back-to-school lunch box post which you can find here. (This post may contain affiliate links. Clicking on the links may […]
This might look like a burrito on the plate; but it’s really my Peanut Butter Banana Roll-Ups! These peanut butter banana roll-ups are great for breakfast, a quick snack and work well in school lunch boxes too. They are kid friendly, vegan, and can be plant-based depending on the type […]
This Jalapeño Ranch Dressing is vegan, plant-based, and oil free. It’s made with cashews and creamy delicious! You can drizzle this dressing on salad, potatoes, or my awesome vegan chili. Use it as a dip for vegetables, chips or pizza. (This post may contain affiliate links. Clicking on these links […]
This oil free hummus is plant-based. It is made with garbanzo beans and is good for you as well as delicious. It can be made using a high-speed blender or food processor. It’s super easy to whip up- 5-10 minutes from the time you open the can to spreading on […]
This oil-free vegan ranch sauce is made with cashews. It is vegan and plant-based. Serve as a salad dressing, use as a dip with vegetables or pizza, or as a baked potato topping. One of the food items that I missed when I started eating vegan, was the creamy tangy […]
Roasted Chickpeas are a nutty little snack that is actually good for you! This Italian Roasted Chickpeas recipe is a spin-off from my super versatile Italian Marinated Chickpeas recipe. You can use those tasty little marinated tidbits in salads, on pizza, or as a filler ingredient in other recipes such […]
These versatile little Italian Marinated Chickpeas can be eaten as a snack, used as a salad accoutrement , thrown on top of a pizza, or mashed up as a filler in my Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats. They are vegan, plant-based, and oil free. Plus they really are tasty! Start with […]
Hi, I'm Cindy and welcome to Veggie Fun Kitchen. As a plant-based vegan, I've had to learn a whole new way of cooking - but honestly, I have never eaten so well! Join me on my journey as I share recipes and advice. My mission at Veggie Fun Kitchen is to make this way of eating easy and accessible to all.
