Entrees

30-Minute Instant Pot Lentil Soup

October 13, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

There’s nothing more comfortable than a warm bowl of soup during these cold months. Grab your favorite fresh bread and dig into this creamy lentil soup and I am sure you will forget about those freezing cold temperatures.

This super creamy lentil soup is packed with flavors, aromas, and only takes at most 30-minutes to make. Spiced with whole cumin seeds and coriander…there really is no perfect warming spices for this soup. Topped with crunchy sprouts, red pepper flakes for a bit of spice, white sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten it up.

If you don’t have an instant pot I highly recommend you to invest in one. Especially if you are a college student. Not only will it save you from buying a bunch of pots/pans, but it takes significantly less time to cook your meals. If I were to make this lentil soup on a stovetop it would have taken an hour opposed to 15 min. to cook. Crazy right?

Simple saute a few vegetables, and toast the cumin seeds. Pour in the lentils. Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and broth. Put on high pressure and cook for 15 minutes…yes I said only 15 minutes. Viola you have a perfect lentil soup!

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Vegan Instant Pot Ramen

October 1, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

I hope you’re not getting tired of college and dorm-friendly recipes, but they can also be useful to anyone who just wants to a follow a simple, no-stress recipe!

This ramen is extremely tasty and only requires an instant pot and 30 min. of your time. No big mess, minimal ingredients, and cheap. With a flavorful broth, crispy tofu, and crunchy toppings this will sure satisfy your taste buds.

This recipe is…

Easy
Simple
Cheap
Dorm & College-friendly
100% vegan
Healthy
One-pot friendly

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Creamy Butternut Squash & Roasted Tomato Pasta

September 21, 2018 by healthienut 2 Comments

As fall is approaching more squash recipes will be starting to make an appearance. From acorn to delicata to butternut squash they all have many uses. Throw them in soups, bisques, sauces, stews, or simply roast them up.

I started off by roasting mine up with some warming spices then adding them to a blender along with blistered roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs, spices, and a bit more ingredients. The result? An ultra creamy and rich pasta sauce.

Want to know a secret? Well maybe it’s not so much a secret anymore.

This sauce can create many recipes. Add a bit more liquid and enjoy it as a bisque or thick soup. Keep it thick and dip fresh bread into it. Or keep it as it is and toss it in some pasta noodles. It’s truly the perfect fall recipe….

Easy Indian Lentil Dal

September 10, 2018 by healthienut 3 Comments

I am all about simply, easy & quick meals right now considering I will be a full-time dorm living college student in a week. Quick and easy meals shouldn’t have to sacrifice taste so here is one of many recipes to disprove that.

A creamy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced indian lentil dal paired with spiced rice, and topped with freshly chopped green onion, vegan yogurt, and lemon.

As I start moving into my dorm next week I want to come up with countless instant pot, microwave friendly, and dorm friendly recipes. Although it will be difficult, I want to prove that you can still eat fun and balanced meals while in a confined space with limited supplies. Let me know if you have any recommendations on recipes or ways to cook them based on what equipment you have available!

This lentil dal is super easy and only uses one-pot and a rice cooker (optional). Uses easy to find and affordable ingredients. …

Sweet Potato Ravioli with Creamy White Sauce

September 6, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

Nothing is quite as special as homemade pasta. A soft, chewy, and tender dough that melts in your mouth regardless of the sauce you pair with it. `

Homemade ravioli, however, is on a whole other level. You don’t only smother it in any sauce of your choice, but you have endless varieties of fillings.

My choice? A creamy and rich sweet potato filling topped with silky smooth white sauce infused with tarragon and garlic and sprinkled with toasted pine nuts, more fresh tarragon, and freshly cracked pepper. It really is a mouthwatering combo.

Making ravioli from scratch may seem intimidating, but I assure you it is way simpler and easier than you think.

I go the easier route and use my ravioli cutter opposed to cutting it by hand.

Start by rolling out a piece of dough in your pasta maker or by hand. Place a thin sheet of dough over the ravioli cutter, spoon in filling into the divets, place another sheet of dough on top and use the rolling pin to cut them into squares. Viola, you’re done! There are also plenty of youtube videos and tutorials on how to roll and cut ravioli, so don’t be afraid to get a little educated beforehand!…

Spicy Italian Chickpea Pasta

August 28, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

A flavorful pasta dish is all I need in life. Fresh herbs, a creamy light tomato sauce, and crunchy chickpeas…I could eat that for the rest of my life.

Not going to lie I love my traditional tomato sauce with spaghetti noodles…but sometimes it’s best to switch things up and kick it up a notch. Add a bit of heat, crunchy beans, and fresh tarragon and you got yourself a damn good pasta dish.

With a light flavorful tomato sauce, fresh herbs, and spicy chickpeas this dish will amaze your taste buds. Pair with some fresh cherry tomatoes and it will be the perfect end of summer dish!

It is fun to get in the kitchen and play around with fresh herbs. I had a lot of fresh oregano and tarragon on hand so I thought what better way to use it up then throw it in an Italian-inspired dish?

Crunchy chickpeas are my favorite topper on a dish and the texture pairs perfectly with the chewy noodles.

Adding a bit of cayenne to the chickpeas adds the perfect heat and kick to the dish as well!…