Instead of having to wait a few hours for dried beans to cook, use the Instant Pot to make a batch of Instant Pot Frijoles de Olla. The best part about making frijoles de olla in the Instant Pot is that you don’t have to soak the beans! If you forget to soak the beans …
It’s that time of year to break out the slow cookers! During the fall, I love making soups like this delicious Slow Cooker Vegan Taco Soup in the crockpot! This Slow Cooker Vegan Taco Soup couldn’t be any easier. Simply, add all the ingredients to the crockpot and let it do all the work for …
Plant-based BBQ Ranch Jackfruit Bowls are loaded with sweet corn, black beans, cabbage, jalapeños, avocado and a creamy vegan ranch dressing. Bowls are a great healthy meal prep option. These BBQ Jackfruit bowls are protein-packed, flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of BBQ and ranch together. So so good! I love making salads and …
Just in time for grilling season, this recipe for Grilled BBQ Baked Beans is a summer staple. Baked beans are one of my favorite side dishes for BBQs. Growing up we always had baked beans anytime we grilled.
A guide on how to make Mexican Black Beans in the Instant Pot. I make black beans at least three times a month. Usually, I like cook the beans on the stove top for a few hours until they are tender. Sometimes I just don’t have the time to cook the beans on the stove …
Easy Asparagus and Black Bean Tacos are the perfect taco for spring! It’s finally asparagus season! I wait all year for asparagus to arrive at my local farmers market. After a long winter, it is just so exciting to see a fresh local vegetable at the market.
An easy, homemade Vegan Chili that’s pantry-friendly. Perfect for serving on a cool, crisp autumn evening. When the air starts to get crisp and the days start getting shorter, I start to crave comforting bowls of warm soups and chili. Chili has always been one of my favorite comfort meals during the fall and winter …
Traditional Venezuelan Arepas with Chia Seeds filled with refried beans and avocado slices. Arepas, have you tried them yet? I have shared a few arepa recipes on the site: Mushroom Arepas, Poblano and Cheese Arepas, and Avocado + Chickpea Arepas. I just can’t get enough of them especially these Chia Seed Arepas with Beans and Avocado. If you aren’t familiar with arepas, …
Beans, oh how I adore you. Beans have become an important part of my weekly diet over the past fews years. Incorporating beans into your diet is a great way to add protein and nutrients; this is especially important for vegetarians + vegans. Every week I like to make a big batch of beans to …
Today I am going on the 5th day of being sick. Last week my throat and head started to hurt; I knew that I was getting sick. I am usually pretty lucky because I rarely get sick with a cold. This time around I wasn’t so lucky. I’m not even sure where I caught this cold; …
I love Mexico very much. I fell in love when I first visited way back in December of 2011. There was just something about Mexico that drew me in. I felt deeply connected to this foreign country. When Hector and I decided to come and live in Mexico City for awhile, I was ecstatic. I …
One of my favorite things about living in Mexico City is getting fresh masa from our local tortilleria. There is nothing better than freshly made masa. It doesn’t get much better than fresh masa, does it? I am trying to make as many recipes that feature fresh masa as I can because I probably will …
Beans are an important part of any healthy diet because they are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Beans are so a great protein source for a Vegan diet. Over the years, I have been incorporating more beans dishes into my weekly meals. When I started cooking more Mexican inspired bean dishes, I learned about …