Recipe: Smoky Herb-Crusted Tofu On The Griddler (Oil-Free, Vegan)

If you’ve watched our videos, you probably know by now that we love using our Griddler for oil-free cooking. One day, Brian threw a few slices of tofu on there and it turned out super tasty! He has spent the last few months experimenting with the marinade/seasoning mix for this one and I think you’ll really enjoy it! Continue reading

Recipe: Vegan Mashed Potatoes (Oil-Free, Fat-Free)

For the past 10 days, we have been doing something called a “Mary’s Mini.” Long story short – we’ve been eating a ton of our favorite thing – POTATOES! One of the first preparation methods Brian tested out was mashed potatoes and they have been a favorite of mine throughout this challenge. Continue reading

Recipe: Spicy Refried Pinto Beans (Oil-Free, Vegan, Fat-Free)

We used to love eating canned, fat-free refried beans, so I was pretty sad when I realized most of the canned versions have oil and a ton of sodium. We decided to get a few cans of no salt added pinto beans and try to make our own! It was kind of an accident how this one came together, but these turned out pretty darn tasty if I do say so myself! Our favorite way to enjoy them is on tacos, but they would be great as a dip, in a salad or simply as a side dish. Continue reading

Recipe: “Crispy” Baked Italian Tofu (Oil-Free, Vegan)

It took us a few months after starting our whole food, plant-based diet to start experimenting with tofu. It was a mystery to me and honestly, I was kind of freaked out to try it! Eventually we tried it and I am so glad we did. We eat these cold on top of our salads for a nice added texture and flavor. We also put them on top of our veggie pizzas before baking in the oven and add them to our veggie/rice bowls for some extra protein. Continue reading