Monthly Archives: September 2013

Roasted carrots, sweet potatoes & apples

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Mighty Mouse

Stop the presses. This is delicious. Several carrots, coarsely chopped 1 large or several small sweet potatoes, thinly sliced 1-2 apples, coarsely chopped Olive oil Cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds, sweet Hungarian paprika, dash of cayenne, salt & pepper Preheat oven … Continue reading →

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Quinoa with summer squash, chickpeas, apples, and Swiss chard

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Mighty Mouse

1 cup quinoa, cooked (2 c water, simmer until water is absorbed, 15-20 min) 1 onion, chopped Olive oil 1-2 cloves garlic minced or crushed 3 small summer squash, sliced 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems chopped, leaves torn to bite … Continue reading →

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Lentil Stew

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Mighty Mouse

It is officially Fall which in the VeganMartha kitchen means soups & stews in the slow cooker! I made some delicious lentil stew yesterday. 1 large onion Several cloves garlic, minced/crushed Olive oil 2 c lentils 4-6 cups broth 2 … Continue reading →

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Vegfest!!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Mighty Mouse

Yesterday was the fabulous annual DCVegfest!! I meant to take photos but I was having way too much fun and totally forgot! But it was AMAZING! Here are some highlights: Delicious flavored peanut butter from Peanut Butter & Co (dark … Continue reading →

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The un-boring Bean Salad

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Mighty Mouse

Started with this recipe from Kris Carr. Based on my CSA box & personal preference, I made it like this: 1 can garbanzos 1 can kidney beans 1 can black beans 1/2 cup dry quinoa, cooked (1 cup water, simmer … Continue reading →

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Roasted early fall veggies

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Mighty Mouse

I had some yummies in my CSA box (butternut squash, acorn squash, some other squash, potatoes) so I was inspired! Squash is so flavorful on its own I just wanted to add some Brussels and onion & salt & pepper. … Continue reading →

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Quick & Easy & Hearty Long Run Oatmeal

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Mighty Mouse

Sorry no photo but I just shoveled this down after my 7.7 mile run this morning before I had a chance to photo! 🙂 Here is the recipe I created: 1 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup oat bran 1/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Warm & fuzzy

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Mighty Mouse

A little warm & fuzzy vegan animal love for your Thursday 🙂

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Welcome to Fall Butternut Soup!

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Mighty Mouse

As much as I ❤ summer & grieve its departure…fall is a special & yummy time too… It is officially butternut squash season!!! I love this recipe from Whole Foods for butternut squash soup with pecans. It has a combo … Continue reading →

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Quinoa chickpea green bean salad

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Mighty Mouse

Yum lunch!! 1 cup quinoa Green beans, blanched 1 can chickpeas Local, fresh, seasonal, veggies/fruit of your liking, I used: 1 can artichoke Heirloom tomatoes Peach Orange pepper Dressing of your choice (I made a simple vinaigrette with vegan mayo, … Continue reading →

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