Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Tahini Sauce | Oil Free, Plant Based, Instant Pot

Spaghetti squash is one of the best ingredients to use for a guilt free pasta dish. Substitute spaghetti squash in any noodle dish for a lighter, healthier and tastier version. Toss it in a simple tomato sauce or make this spaghetti squash pasta with tahini sauce.

Green Lentil Curry with Collard Greens | Plant Based, Oil Free, Instant Pot

I was at the market last week and decided to pick up a bag of green lentils. Unlike red lentils, the green lentils retain their shape after cooking and have a slightly nutty taste. My favorite way to prepare them is this green lentil curry with collard green. It's easy to make and delicious to eat.

Whole Wheat Pasta with Asparagus | Plant Based, Oil Free, Instant Pot

Living a whole plant based lifestyle has translated to a lot of fun in the kitchen. Going to the market is an entirely new experience now. The tender stalks of fresh asparagus caught my eyes and I decided to make something different. Pasta is a special treat for me, so I took the time to make a creamy white bean sauce to take this dish up a notch. There's no oil in this dish making it lighter than other pasta dishes I've put together. This is what I would call a guilt free bowl of creamy pasta with asparagus.

Savory Oats with Beets and Kale | Plant Based, Oil Free, Instant Pot

Savory steel cut oats have become a go to breakfast meal recently. I love the crunchy texture of the oats and it works well with just about any ingredient. When I can find organic steel cut oats, that's what I buy. At $.17 per serving, it's a great item to have in stock packed with nutrients. My latest experiment with savory oats was slightly sweet with the addition of beets. If you're looking for a savory oats recipe that's slightly sweet, give this version a try.

White Bean Stew with Kale and Mushrooms | Plant Based, Oil Free, Instant Pot

One of my favorite ingredients to use are Great Northern beans. They have a wonderful creamy texture that works very well in stews and sauces. I always start with dry beans which takes additional planning to allow time for the overnight soak. It seems like lately, there is always a type of bean soaking in my kitchen. If you don't have the time to soak beans overnight, there are salt free beans in BPA free cans available in select markets. I found this to be a hearty stew that is also light and flavorful.

Barley Stew with Edamame and Carrots | Plant Based, Oil Free, Instant Pot

I can't believe it has been close to two years since my last blog post. The reason I started this blog was to chronicle my food adventures, mostly outside of the kitchen. Going forward, I will be sharing more recipes from my kitchen as a way to help me member the hits. Hope you enjoy the new direction of the blog!

Right now, I am eating whole plant based with limited salt and no oils (processed cooking oils). This oil free vegan barley stew turned out really well and I can't wait to make it again.