Pumpkin and beans vegan "meatballs" (EN/ RO)

Another pumpkin recipe on this blog? Yes! Why? Because I like pumpkin... and I can find it in all the stores right now, so it's the perfect excuse to make more pumpkin recipes. 

And not only sweet recipes, as you already saw :) 

Actually, this recipe came to be more like an accident or a joke in the beginning. But the more I thought about it, the more I liked the idea. I tried it one day and guess what? I liked it! 

The pumpkin keeps the meatballs moist while bringing a bit of sweetness, the tahini brings some healthy fats and a nice depth of flavor. And all the spices complement each other and make these "meatballs" delicious. And you can serve them for your holiday meal too! With some mashed potatoes and your favorite gravy... Yummy! 

You can also make a "meatball" sandwich with all the fixings too! 

I think that now it's time to go to the recipe, so you can make it at home too!

Ingredients:

Broccoli, carrot and onion pakoras (EN/ RO)

As you know, I love chickpea flour, because it's so versatile and goes well in so many combinations, sweet or savory! 

And these broccoli, carrot and onion pakoras are delicious, gluten and oil free (if you choose not to fry them), healthy and perfect for this weather too!

And paired with a cooling sauce made with (vegan) yogurt and dill they're divine! Even small children love them! And I know this because I had a collab with a local vegan and vegetarian restaurant and even children loved the food that I made! It was awesome to see so many people enjoy my food! 

So you have to try this too!

Ingredients:

Plum galette (EN/ RO)

I found some sweet and juicy fall plums and I was so happy and giddy about them! And why? Because I love plums and I love cooking with them too! 

This plum galette is easy to make, delicious and has no refined oil. Just healthy fats from the nut butter. And the plums are so soft and delicious after baking, almost like a jam that make a really nice contrast with the crumbly crust. 

You have to try it if you find some plums!

Ingredients (makes about 6 servings):

High protein chocolate chunk cookies (EN/ RO)

Who likes chocolate chip (or chunk) cookies? I know I love them! Paired with some yummy plantbased milk it reminds me of the childhood. Granted, I don't eat them too often due to the amount of sugar and refined fat that they usually have, but they are delicious! And easily made vegan too! And a lot healthier if you want...
The difference between my cookies and some classic ones? These cookies are quite healthy, high in protein, oil free and made with wholesome ingredients. The only refined sugar is the one in the chocolate :)
If you need more bonus points... they are easy to make and bake. Almost as easy as eating them...
Ok, let's go to the recipe now.

Ingredients (EN) (makes about 15 large cookies):

Tofu and veggies curry

Here, in Romania, it's still winter and cold and all I want is to stay indoors and cook and eat good food :)
This curry recipe is warming, tasty and perfect for the cold season!
Also, is oil free, gluten free, cheap, easy and made in only one pot. It hits the spot every time!
Also, this recipe is perfect for meal prep, as it keeps in the fridge for at least 3-4 days and it freezes well. So you can double or triple it and enjoy for a longer time!
You can add some chili powder if you want more spice :)
Let's see the recipe now!

Ingredients (yields about 3 servings)

Two beans stir fry with a peanut sauce

To be honest, most of the time I'm in a hurry, and even if I love to cook, sometimes I want something that's ready in less than 30 minutes but still delicious, nutritious and quite healthy.
Bonus points if the recipe is cheap, oil free and asian inspired because I love those type of meals :)
This recipe is healthy, flavorful and perfect for any weather. The sauce gives a really nice flavor and creaminess and compliment the simplicity of the veggies...
In my opinion, you should really try this recipe. Let me know if you like it :)

Ingredients:

Strawberry pancakes

Yes, I have yet another pancake recipe. Why? Because I like pancakes and they are tasty, fluffy, easy to make and a little bit different than the usual recipes but still very delicious!
Also, they're sugar free, oil free and accidentally gluten free because of the oats.
I really love making pancakes every day if I have the time (unfortunately, I don't).
I hope that you try and like my recipes, because I sure like developing them and sharing them with you!

Ingredients:

Cranberry banana bread

I love fruit and veggie breads, and especially pumpkin and banana bread. As I already have a recipe for pumpkin bread here, I had to post one for banana bread too.
This recipe is inspired by Caitlin Shoemaker, but I changed it, because I like to customize every recipe that I try (or to develop them from scratch :)
For this bread I used some dried cranberries and cacao nibs, because I love this combo!
And the bread it's still fluffy, delicious but filing and quite healthy. Also, it's oil free and gluten free too. It's a must try!
Let's go to the recipe now!

Ingredients:

Oat and chickpea savory pancakes

Because I'm on a pancake kick right now, I wanted to create a savory pancake recipe too, for those who still want pancakes but are tired with the traditional ones.

Also, these are gluten free, oil free and quite high in protein also! So you check a lot of boxes with just one meal :)

You can have these with your favorite gravy or savory sauce. I prefer to eat them with a tahini and miso sauce or a peanut and miso sauce. And if it's a late meal maybe I add some tofu too :)

You have to try them and let me know how you found them!

Ok, let's go to the recipe now :)

Ingredients:

Basic seitan burger

I usually like to make more creative recipes, but sometimes a good, basic seitan burger with beans is perfect and it tastes amazing, even if it doesn't have beets or Gods know what my mind creates in the moment...
This burger recipe is tasty, easy to make and you can make it using a grater if you don't want to use a food processor.
They are also high in protein, flavorful, satisfying and oil free :)
The secret is in the spices, guys! You don't actually miss the meat, but the texture and the spice combo. You can always have the feeling if you want, just choose the right (cruelty free) ingredients :)

Ingredients (makes 10-12 patties):

Fudgy guilt free chickpea brownies

What can be better than a dessert that is in the same time tasty, decadent, healthy and guilt free?
With these brownies you eat your dessert and a healthy portion or your legumes in the same time😊
They are also oil free for added goodness 😊
I know that usual people use black beans for brownies, but I LOVE chickpeas, and I couldn't let them out from my desserts either.
You cannot taste the chickpeas at all, and these brownies are really fudgy, decadent, moist and they hit the spot when you want something sweet.
Ok, even now, when I'm writing this, I'm salivating 😁
Enough of the description, let's go to the recipe now!

Ingredients:

Fluffy pumpkin bread (EN/ RO)

It's the pumpkin season!
Ok, this season comes with some annoying things too, like cold weather, rain, end of summer... But guys, PUMPKIN! and apples, and baking!
Here is already pretty cold, but now I have an excuse to use my oven and bake some things :)
Like pumpkin bread!
This version is fluffy but still moist, oil free and refined sugar free.
I used peanut butter as my fat and unrefined brown sugar as sweetener.
It's perfect for breakfast, desert or as a snack, with some nut or seed butter... Yum!
Let's see how this delicious bread is made!

Ingredients (makes 1 loaf or 12 muffins):

Coconut and chickpea flour pancakes

Who wants some pancakes that are delicious and healthy? I know that I want them!
Maybe you know that I'm in love with two types of flour: coconut and chickpea. I combined them and I made some coconut and chickpea flour pancakes.
They're still fluffy, hearty and really delicious!
You have to keep in mind that the combination of chickpea and coconut flour (at least the ones I have) creates a pancake that is quite fragile if you want to make them big. The solution? Make them smaller and funnier :)
Ok, let's go to the recipe now :)

Ingredients (2 servings):

70 g (2/3 cup) chickpea flour

55 g (½ cup) coconut flour

480 ml (2 cups) plant milk

30 g (2 tbsp) brown sugar

10 g (1 tbsp) ground chia seeds

5 g (1 tsp) baking powder

5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract

Method:

Mix the dry ingredients then add all the wet ingredients.

Mix until you have thick batter. Let everything sit for about 10-15 minutes.

Heat a nonstick pan (even lightly oil it) an make pancakes  Cook them for about 3-4 minutes on medium-low heat then flip them and cook them for about 1-2 minutes.

Enjoy!

I have a video for this recipe too :)

If you want to see it, then go here: 

Applesauce and oats pancakes (with a bonus recipe :) )

Ingredients:

250 g regular or instant oats (with 200 g make oat flour - you can use a regular food processor or a high speed blender, just make sure that you have a fine flour -  and the rest of 50 g let it like that for texture)

250 g applesauce (preferably unsweetened)

200 ml oat or soy milk

30 g brown sugar

10 g baking powder

3 g cinnamon

1 pinch of salt