Recipe Archives - Karla Salinari

These Easy Vegetable Tostadas are Pure Joy on a Plate

Dinner, Entrees, RecipeSeptember 4, 2024

This recipe will bring vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness to your table all year round. Introducing… Vegetable Tostadas! These are not just any tostadas — they're made with fresh, simple ingredients and are incredibly versatile, making them perfect for any season. Why You'll Love These Vegetable Tostadas Fresh Ingredients: Every bite bursts with freshness…

Are you craving Crab Cakes, but without the “Crab”? You can make easy Vegan Crab Cakes by mixing hearts of palm, chickpea, breadcrumb and spices! Not only does this recipe taste just like the real thing, it’s simple to make, but it also has 29 grams of plant protein, and 37 grams of fiber. PLUS, they…

Tasty and Easy: Your Go-To Plant-Based Nachos Recipe

RecipeMay 6, 2024

Looking for a last minute dinner recipe that is still healthy? Make these plant-based nachos! It’s as simple as this… Start with a base. I chose corn chips but Tostones work too. Then add a bean or a legume. Next, pile on all the colorful fiber rich vegetables you find in your fridge. Think purple cabbage, arugula, carrots, get…

Plant-Based Jibarito Sandwich

Dinner, RecipeFebruary 15, 2024

You may be asking yourself — “What exactly is a Jibarito?” Well, it’s a sandwich that uses plantains instead of bread. A totally genius idea! The history of the Jibarito sparks some debate — some claim it originated in Puerto Rico, while others attribute its creation to Chicago. Either way, one thing’s for sure — it’s crunchy,…

Easy swaps to lighten up your holiday recipes

AsFeaturedOn, RecipeDecember 13, 2023

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Muffins

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, RecipeNovember 6, 2023

Ingredients 1 medium banana, mashed 1 (15oz) can of pumpkin puree 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups chickpea flour (you can use oat flour too) 2 tsp pumpkin spice 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F.…

Cold Yuca Salad

Recipe, Side Dish, SummerAugust 23, 2023

Nutrition Tip: Yuca has a lower glycemic index compared to other starchy foods, meaning it can help regulate blood sugar levels and promote stable energy levels when consumed in appropriate portions and combined with other fiber-rich vegetables. Need more plant-based recipe ideas? I invite you to join my FREE Private Facebook Group! A group I created…