Quiche Lorraine

I think this recipe  doesn’t need many words. Delicious, quick, “better for you“ version of this french classic.  I love a good quiche and this one will surprise you, I promise! You will not believe it’s vegan!! WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Serves 5-6 people CRUST:  320g cooked chickpeas 1 tsp ground flax seeds(optional) 30g rice…

Panisse – Chickpea Tofu

Have you ever tried Panisse? I have no idea why it’s not more popular around the world!  If everyone loves chickpea, hummus and falafel, I am sure the world would also get obsessed with Panisse.  The texture is somewhere in between a hard polenta, or extra firm tofu but it tastes like delicious chickpeas. I…

Vegan Shakshuka 

Would Shakshuka be the new avo-toast for Brunch lovers?? I don’t know the answer since I ofter have it for dinner because food don’t need rules… I topped this one with a few toasted cashew nuts because I always find a way to sprinkle my Brazilian flavours! Enjoy the juicy, powerfull flavors of this Plant…

Chickpea and Eggplant Plant Katsu 

After 2 weeks quarantine now! We are all survivors!  Easy, quick, delicious meals can bring a bit of fun into the long quarantine days!!  I suggest you to try this recipe soon and discover how easy it to reinvent ingredients you already have in your kitchen and taste different flavors, different cultures!!  WHAT YOU WILL…

Spinach Cream Crepes

  Spinach pancakes was my favorite food when I was a child, I used to love everything spinach!! This one was also one of the recipes that I made for Marinola’s first class and it’s always my go to meal for lazy days, but I always change a little bit, adapting to what I have…

Spinach Empadinha 

It’s marinola comfort food and all I need this weekend!  Empadinha is a kind of quiche with a creamy filling a crumbly crust and it’s usually covered. Double crust, double yumminess! For this “better for you” version I use a mix of whole, cooked chickpeas with rice flour and coconut oil for our base and…

Plant Shakshuka

Would Shakshuka be the new avo-toast for breakfast?  I love it’s juiciness, the punch flavors and how comforted you feel after having a good warm shakshuka! That is for sure my suggestion for heating up the cold weekend brunch!  WHAT YOU WILL NEED: for 3-4 people 1 onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1…

Fatteh Style Eggplants

You probably already noticed, but I am a bit obsessed with spiced food. Even more when cold wind starts around here! There is a really good reason for that: Spices warm body and soul and can make such a big difference in my mood during this grey months.  Believe me, even you don’t like spicy…

Corn Hummus 

I love corn, it tastes like childhood for me!  When summer starts here I need to go and get some of my comfort foods. I have always the impression it’s not summer without it! Corn hummus is not something I have tried before but I am already in love! It goes do well with summer…

Chickpeas and whole Carrots Stir fry

It’s easter time and what other vegetable could I chose besides carrots?? This orange, long root vegetable has a funny look and a sweet delicious taste! Who doesn’t like carrots? This recipe it’s for those days you believe you have nothing in the fridge besides a few carrots and don’t know how to transform them…