Category Archives: Dinner

How To Make Perfect Fluffy Rice

Perfect Vegan Buttery Fluffy Rice - by Veggie Lexi

For years, the perfect, fluffy, buttery rice of my dreams eluded me.  I eventually gave up on stovetop rice and bought a rice cooker (or two).  One of them cooked rice, and that’s just about the best thing I could say about it.  The other one did a pretty good job, but it just took […]

Easy Rice Noodle Soup

Vegan and Gluten Free Easy Pho. Rice Noodle Soup with Bell Pepper, Onion, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Rice Noodles, and Tofu - by Veggie Lexi

Lately I’ve noticed that I’m craving Pho all the time.  It’s so delicious and healthy, it’s no wonder that I wish I could eat it every day.  This isn’t a true Pho, but it comes together ridiculously quickly and certainly satisfies that craving.   The veggies in this soup are totally based on preference.  I […]

Easy Five Minute Enchilada Sauce

Whip up this easy, delicious, and healthy enchilada sauce to make an epic dinner! Packed with flavor, easy, and oh so healthy. #veggielexi #veganrecipes #glutenfreerecipes #enchiladas #enchiladasauce

Have you ever had homemade enchilada sauce?  Oh my goodness, if you haven’t, your tastebuds will be thrilled when you try this.  Once you have homemade enchilada sauce, you’ll never be able to go back to canned sauce (trust me, I’ve tried, and it’s impossible). This sauce is so easy, and comes together in a […]

Simple Cucumber Salad

Delicious, light, and refreshing. This simple vegan and gluten free cucumber salad makes the perfect Spring or Summer side dish. #veggielexi #veganrecipes #salad #vegansalad - by Veggie Lexi

This salad is one of my favorite combinations: looks fancy, but is actually super easy, and is completely delicious.  Whenever I stumble across that combination, it automatically becomes a staple dish in my house. I love having something I can whip together in a flash to elevate a meal I’m preparing, and this dish definitely […]

Spicy Sweet Potato Lentil Slow Cooker Soup

Delicious spicy sweet potato and red lentil soup! Vegan, gluten free, and made in the slow cooker. Even better, it's refined sugar free and uses the natural sweetness from frozen pineapple to balance out the heat from the chili paste. #veggielexi #slowcookerrecipes #veganrecipes #vegansoup #glutenfreerecipes - by Veggie Lexi

I love using my crockpot on busy days so that I don’t have to worry about making dinner later.  Since I’m using it to make life easier, I definitely prefer recipes that don’t require any sauteing before putting everything into the slow cooker to cook.  That’s what I love about this recipe. It’s delicious, filling, […]

Leftover Broccoli Stem Salad

This delicious salad is the perfect way to use up leftover broccoli stems! No need to throw them away when they make a wonderful salad. - by Veggie Lexi

Did you know that broccoli stems have the same delicious flavor as the florets?  It’s actually my favorite part of the vegetable. I always used to munch on the stems while cooking when I was using the florets in a recipe. It dawned on me that since they’re so yummy, and since I love being […]

Low Fat Alfredo Sauce

Fettuccine with healthy vegan Alfredo (oil free, nut free, and gluten free Alredo). Served with broccoli and red bell pepper.

Low-fat Alfredo sauce that’s delicious, easy, and quick!?  Oh my gosh, yes, please! I’m so thrilled with this recipe.  It’s definitely one of those recipes that allows me to eat a meal that feels decadent, but is actually healthy for me.  That is what I call a win.   This sauce is perfect and oh […]