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Home Β» Main Dish Β» Black Bean Eggplant Roll-Ups With Apricot Tomatilla Salsa

Black Bean Eggplant Roll-Ups With Apricot Tomatilla Salsa

Published: Oct 8, 2014 Β· Modified: Dec 22, 2014 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

Long title, but interesting, so I hope it drew you in. Gotta "hook" the reader. All these SEO posts that bloggers make, trying to make it easier for bloggers like me who really just don't get any of that stuff. I'm pretty sure you just have to use "keywords" throughout the post, title and use descriptions in you pictures, use hashtags, and most importantly, don't title you blog post something like, "Little Rolls of Goodness." This recipe is for little rolls of goodness, but that's not a very effective name.

Black Bean Eggplant Roll-Ups with Apricot Tomatillo Salsa | Strength and Sunshine #glutenfree #vegan

The long title is more interesting anyway. This recipe is very interesting. I came up with the creation after craving some eggplant roll-ups. I had made them once, years ago, following a Rachel Ray recipe (I think). The roll-ups were stuffed with a spicy black bean filling. But I messed up and added way to much chili powder and pepper. Lets just say it was SUPER spicy and barely palatable.

Black Bean Eggplant Roll-Ups with Apricot Tomatillo Salsa | Strength and Sunshine #glutenfree #vegan

Taking that into consideration, I made a recipe that isn't so spicy πŸ˜‰ Instead, it is full of flavor, unique, tangy, and slightly sweet. Totally made on a whim too. With a random apricot, tomatillo, some bell peppers, black beans, and an eggplant. Hoping the flavors would work, I got busy in the kitchen.

Black Bean Eggplant Roll-Ups with Apricot Tomatillo Salsa | Strength and Sunshine #glutenfree #vegan

I knew this could either be a major flop or a major success. That's my favorite part about cooking. It is all a big experiment! I hate when people say they are too scared to cook, don't know how, or where to start. You aren't supposed to and you don't need to know how! I taught myself to cook by just having fun in the kitchen, everyday making something new, always trying in ingredients, new combos, new flavors. Learning and teaching myself everything I needed along the way.

Black Bean Eggplant Roll-Ups with Apricot Tomatillo Salsa | Strength and Sunshine #glutenfree #vegan

If this plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free, dairy-free, meat-free foodie can make great successes in the kitchen all by herself, anyone can. And let me tell you, when you get in the kitchen and really cook and have fun, you will never be bored with food...ever. You will be eating healthy, proud of your creations, and gain a confidence you'll want to show the world...maybe even start a food blog πŸ˜‰

Black Bean Eggplant Roll-Ups with Apricot Tomatillo Salsa | Strength and Sunshine #glutenfree #vegan

So if you get anything out of that rant, just don't be scared to get in the kitchen and cook! Don't take having the ability and access to the kitchen for granted. It is a powerful amazing thing and should be utilized to the fullest! Don't neglect the most important room in your house!

Black Bean Eggplant Roll-Ups with Apricot Tomatillo Salsa

Black Bean Eggplant Roll-Ups with Apricot Tomatillo Salsa | Strength and Sunshine #glutenfree #vegan

Ingredients: (serves: 4, makes 8 rolls)

Apricot Tomatillo Salsa:

+ 1 Medium Tomatillo

+ 1 Large Apricot

+ 3 Drops Stevia

+ 1 Cipolline Onion

+ ΒΌ Tsp Chopped Garlic

Black Bean Filling:

+ 2 Cups Cooked Black Beans

+ 1 Cup Chopped Bell Peppers (I used a tri-colored mix)

+ 2 Cipolline Onions

+ ΒΌ Tsp Chopped Garlic

+ ΒΌ Tsp Cumin

+ Β½ TB Dried Cilantro

+ Β½ TB Chili Powder

Eggplant:

+ 1 Large and Long Eggplant

Directions:

+ For the salsa, chop the apricot and tomatillo into quartered pieces and place all ingredients in a food processor. Process until you get a chunky salsa texture. Set aside.

+ For the bean filling, again, place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until you get a smooth, hummus-like texture. Set aside.

+ Now slice your eggplant length-wise in about ΒΌin think slices. You can use a mandiline or a knife. Once you have the slices, grill them on each side for about 5 minutes. They need to be soft enough for rolling, but firm enough to hold the filling.

+ Preheat the oven to 415Β°F. Take each eggplant slice and put about 2 tablespoons of the bean filling on one end. Carefully roll it up and place a tooth pick in to secure it. Continue with the rest of the slices and filling. Place all your rolls in a baking pan and pour the salsa on top of all the rolls.

+ Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes. Remove and serve!

Black Bean Eggplant Roll-Ups with Apricot Tomatillo Salsa | Strength and Sunshine #glutenfree #vegan

And the flavors worked! I was so happy digging into these. It was risky because I was starving by the time I finished making and photographing these. I remember the rain clouds were rolling in to so I had to snap some photos quickly and get these done. If these didn't taste good and flopped, I would have majorly cried and screamed. Thankfully that didn't happen and my tummy could happily be satisfied and the rain started pouring down outside πŸ™‚ I'll take it!

So tell me:

+ If you're reading this blog, you must be at least semi-interesting in cooking and food. But I still have to ask, are you scared of the kitchen and experimenting? Do you enjoy cooking? I wish my mom loved cooking and food as much as me. She says she liked food, just has no desire to actually do the cooking. Sad life. But I think she is just scared of cooking. I really should teach her...if only I had the patience! πŸ˜‰

+ If you had to teach a beginner cook one recipe, what would it be? Pancakes! It is so important and beneficial to have pancake making secured under your belt. They can be made sweet or savory, and are a base for other baking too! If you know how to make perfect vegan and gluten-free pancakes, your golden πŸ˜‰

*Recipe linking up for the week! WIAW, Allergy Free Wednesdays, #RecipeFridays, #RecipeOfTheWeek, #StrangeButGood, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Real Food Friday, Gluten-Free Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Savoring Saturdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays, #WeekendBites, Real Food Recipe Roundup, Gluten-Free Tuesdays, Tasty Tuesdays, Meatless Mondays, Lena's Tasty Tuesdays!*

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  1. Pali

    July 31, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Wow this looks amazing!! I can't wait to try this out.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      O, thank you!

      Reply
  2. Kirsten

    July 25, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    Rebecca,
    Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Raia

    October 17, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Wow. Those do sound amazing. And I like the long title better than little rolls of goodness. πŸ˜‰ Thanks for sharing them at Savoring Saturdays, Rebecca! Can't wait to see what you link up this weekend!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 17, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      Hahahaha! Thanks Raia!

      Reply
  4. Diane Balch

    October 17, 2014 at 8:46 am

    Just want you to know that your recipe is being featured on Weekend Bites today. I will be pinning and tweeting it this week too.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 17, 2014 at 8:52 am

      Already saw it!

      Reply
  5. kimmythevegan

    October 15, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    Ok... I don't even like eggplant but am totally intrigued by these! The salsa sounds like it would help lend a good flavour to the eggplant. What a fun idea =)
    I had to teach myself to cook too. I was scared at first... and it was a lot of trial and error, but it's fun and I like it =)
    Thanks so much for sharing this over at Healthy Vegan Fridays! I have pinned this to our Pinterest Board =)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 15, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      This will make you love eggplant!
      Haha cooking is the best thing to ever happen to humans πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  6. Diane Balch

    October 15, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    I absolutely love your Mexican Eggplant. I have never seen it done other than Mediterranean style. Pinned. Thanks for bring this to Weekend Bites.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 15, 2014 at 2:28 pm

      Lol, not Mexican, no specific cuisine here!

      Reply
  7. Yaitza

    October 15, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    How did I miss this one! You know how much I love eggplants... I need to give this a try ;o)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 15, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      Yes you do! It's never to late πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  8. Deborah Davis

    October 14, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    Hi Rebecca,
    Your Black Bean Eggplant Roll-Ups With Apricot Tomatilla Salsa are absolutely fabulous! What a fun and festive dish to serve to family, friends and for parties! They are also great to pack and go for a not so ordinary lunch, so thank you for sharing this delightful recipe with us at the Plant-Based Potluck Party Blog Hop!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 14, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks Deb!

      Reply
  9. Stephanie

    October 13, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    Looks absolutely delicious!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 13, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      Thanks.

      Reply
  10. Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom

    October 13, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    Ooooh, Rebecca, this looks and sounds so fabulous and healthy!

    Mmmmm, I'm definitely going to have to give this a try.

    Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop.

    Wishing you a lovely day.
    xoxo

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 13, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks Jennifer!

      Reply
  11. Katerina

    October 13, 2014 at 11:05 am

    I love eggplants! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. All posts get pinned in our pinterest board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr ! I hope to see you there!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 13, 2014 at 11:11 am

      Thanks Katerina!

      Reply
  12. Purelytwins

    October 12, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    great idea we have seen people use zucchini to do this, so love this change!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 12, 2014 at 7:55 pm

      Eggplant is much more sturdy!

      Reply
  13. ana @ fit, fun & delish!

    October 12, 2014 at 2:13 am

    These look so good! I'm finally starting to like eggplant so I may give these a try. Oh and thanks for the SEO tip... I'm terrible at that!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 12, 2014 at 6:01 am

      Yay! You should πŸ˜‰
      O SEO.....I reallam clueless!

      Reply
  14. Brianna @Flippin' Delicious

    October 11, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Such a great idea to use eggplant to make a roll-up. I've done that with zucchini before but never eggplant.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 11, 2014 at 2:49 pm

      Eggplant is so much easier and substantial for holding heartier fillings!

      Reply
  15. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    October 11, 2014 at 12:00 am

    Yummmmmm! I did an eggplant rollatini stuffed with vegan tofu ricotta "cheese." Definitely need to brand out to other flavors. Tex Mex is the jam!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 11, 2014 at 1:08 am

      Yea! The more unique the flavors the better!

      Reply
  16. diann @ The Thrifty Groove

    October 10, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    Wow, your pictures are amazing! It all looks so good!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 10, 2014 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge)

    October 10, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    This is my kinda meal! I love everything about this- especially the apricot salsa! Yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 10, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you Alex!

      Reply
  18. Becca @ The Earthlings Handbook

    October 10, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    This looks delicious! I am definitely the experimental type of cook. 95% of my experiments turn out pretty well, and at least 25% are good enough to make again without further adjustments. I try to take notes so I can replicate the good ones. I come from a long line of experimental cooks. My great-grandmother was notorious for cooking without recipes, but her daughter-in-law was a recipe follower, so she literally stood there holding a measuring cup between my great-grandmother and the mixing bowl to catch the ingredients so she could write down the recipe! πŸ™‚

    I'm terrible at pancakes. I'm too nervous and flip them too early so that they fall apart.

    The one recipe I would teach a beginning cook is a quick one-pot meal that gives serious flavor to vegetables and easily adapts to what you have on hand, like this one:
    http://articles.earthlingshandbook.org/2012/08/14/summer-vegetable-sunflower-blop/

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 10, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Ha! Real cooks don't need recipes!
      Just wait until you see bubbles (little holes) in the batter before you flip! Make then small too if you are still nervous about flipping! It will be easier πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  19. Marla

    October 10, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Hi Rebecca,
    I have never understood all the SEO stuff myself so I just wing it and do the best I can. Yes I do enjoy cooking and experimenting with food. It becomes a way of life if you have food allergies.
    This recipe sounds great. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Have pinned & twitted.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 10, 2014 at 11:48 am

      Haha, winging it is the name of the game for me!
      Yes! Experimenting is a way of life for us allergy foodies!

      Reply
  20. Steph @MisplacedBrit

    October 10, 2014 at 8:23 am

    This sounds delicious! And screams California πŸ™‚ ...We were there this spring & loved it. I love the mexican inspiration in this dish πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 10, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Haha, well I wish I was win California when I made this πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  21. Giovanna @ Love, Thyme and Honey

    October 10, 2014 at 4:14 am

    I LOVE eggplant and this recipe looks absolutely delicious! I also never thought of pairing them with beans, but I'm super curious to try it now πŸ™‚ Found you at the Foodie Fridays link up ! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 10, 2014 at 4:16 am

      Thank you!!! Eggplants go so well in any hearty dish! Especially with tons of yummy sauce or in this case salsa πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  22. Honest mum

    October 09, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    Wow so wonderful to look at and I bet they are super tasty too! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 09, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      Thanks! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  23. Nancy A

    October 09, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Great recipe Rebecca at +Strength & Sunshine. I saw it at the Plant Based Potluck Party Link Up #27. http://urbannaturale.com/share-the-food-fun-at-the-plant-based-potluck-party-link-up-27/ Love the idea of combining eggplant, beans, and apricot salsa. I have an eggplant recipe there too-Delicious Eggplant Lasagna Sans Pasta and Cheese. If you get a chance, please check it out and let me know what you think. Be well. Live well. Lead a colorful life! Nancy A.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 09, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  24. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner

    October 09, 2014 at 11:24 am

    Really interesting combo of ingredients. I never would have thought of black beans w eggplant but why not?

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 09, 2014 at 11:29 am

      Thanks! It's a fun one!

      Reply
  25. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine

    October 09, 2014 at 7:52 am

    Those look wonderful! And what an interesting flavor combo. I'm intrigued!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 09, 2014 at 7:58 am

      Thank you Michelle! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  26. Kelly

    October 09, 2014 at 6:11 am

    Those look delicious! The eggplant makes me a little nervous, as far as overcooking or getting it slimy, but yours looks amazing! Well done!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 09, 2014 at 6:28 am

      Eggplant can get a bit tricky, but you can't mess this one up! Plus the salsa and filling mask any mistakes πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  27. jill conyers

    October 09, 2014 at 6:01 am

    What time should I be over for dinner? This is a dish I know I would love! The variety of fruit salsa options that would be great with this are endless. Yum.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 09, 2014 at 6:09 am

      Haha thanks Jill! You can come over anytime πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  28. The Food Hunter

    October 08, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  29. Bethany

    October 08, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Wow these look amazing! I LOVE eggplant so Im definelty going to try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks Bethany! I hope you do try them πŸ™‚

      Reply
  30. Cat

    October 08, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    I wish someone would teach me how to nail pancakes - I somehow still manage to mess them up half the time! Ah well, they always taste great πŸ˜‰ This recipe looks fantastic - I love eggplant but never do anything exciting with it (I always grill or roast it with some seasoning - delicious but yawn!) so I may have to give this a go.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      Haha, just keep practicing! Eventually you find what works πŸ˜‰

      Grilled eggplant is the best!!!

      Reply
  31. My Family Ties

    October 08, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Great recipe, I am always left wondering what to do with eggplant when it comes to recipes, and this one looks amazing! πŸ™‚ #TastyTuesdays

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks! It totally gets you out of the eggplant rut!

      Reply
  32. Nikki Vergakes

    October 08, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    Sometimes I doubt myself in the kitchen because I think I could be more creative. Practice makes perfect. These look delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      Never let anything stop you in the kitchen!

      Reply
  33. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma)

    October 08, 2014 at 11:07 am

    My husband LOVES eggplant! Making this for sure!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 11:48 am

      Yay! Enjoy πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  34. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

    October 08, 2014 at 10:31 am

    I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but that looks great, especially love that apricot tomatillo salsa!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 10:45 am

      Haha, thanks Jessica! Give it a try, maybe you will find a new love πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  35. Cher

    October 08, 2014 at 9:45 am

    The Roll-Ups look (and sound) absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 9:54 am

      Thank you Cher! Let me know if you give it a go!

      Reply
  36. Michele @ paleorunningmomma

    October 08, 2014 at 9:35 am

    I tend to put my heart into everything I experiment with, and that definitely leaves me with "cooking heartbreak" when something fails. I need to lighten up and just be happy to experiment! I can't have beans, but doing an eggplant roll up looks like such a yummy idea.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 9:37 am

      When I do have the rare major flop, I do cry and get frustrated, haha!

      Reply
  37. Natalie

    October 08, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Cool recipe, I haven't used eggplant in forever!

    I totally agree, I rarely know what my kitchen experiments are going to turn out like when I start. I just let the food surprise me, it's more fun that way πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Eggplant gets forgotten a lot, but then I see it and want to make ALL the eggplant!
      Cooking is the greatest surprise of life πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  38. Judee@ Gluten Free A-Z Blog

    October 08, 2014 at 8:21 am

    What a great gluten free idea! I am pinning this one. In the meantime I have a good size zucchini- maybe I could try it. Great post.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 8:56 am

      Thanks Judee! A zucchini probably isn't durable or wide enough to hold this filling!

      Reply
    • Becca @ The Earthlings Handbook

      October 10, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      This recipe reminds me of Judee's eggplant chili, which my family has enjoyed half a dozen times! I love eggplant, but my guys don't, but they will eat it in that chili.

      Reply
      • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

        October 10, 2014 at 1:56 pm

        Lol? I guess chili could be a "deconstructed" form of this?

        Reply
  39. Katherine

    October 08, 2014 at 8:13 am

    Um that long title totally doesn't do justice to how amazing these look! I love meatless mondays! This also looks like such a fall dish. Ugh imagine eating this while it's chilly outside YES!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 8:56 am

      Haha and surprise, but i made this in the summer πŸ˜‰ But hey, it works year round πŸ˜‰ Haha!

      Reply
  40. Tina Muir

    October 08, 2014 at 7:32 am

    Thanks for joining meatless monday linkup! This sounds great Rebecca, love the idea of using the sweet apricot in there!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 7:38 am

      Thanks Tina! I don't use apricots enough!

      Reply
  41. lindsay

    October 08, 2014 at 7:18 am

    did you make this at the dorm? either way, can i come over? YUM!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      October 08, 2014 at 7:37 am

      Haha, no! I made these during one of my last weeks at home, haha! No way could I pull this one off int he dorm πŸ˜‰

      Reply

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Homemade Coconut Bacon & Eggless Mayo πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead & Meal Prep Essential (great for light lunches & dinners!) 🀎
A Potluck, Cookout, BBQ, Summer Grilling Side Dish Must! πŸ’—
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This recipe was the LAST one I made back in NJ last summer! It is one of the best pasta salads to ever appear on Strength and sunshine! Using @eatbanza Cavatappi, crisp romaine, grape tomatoes, my homemade coconut bacon, homemade aquafaba mayo, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper! It's SO easy and quick! You are going to fall in love! Ditch the gluten, meat, and eggs in this BLT salad and still get all the delicious flavors and heartiness you love! πŸ€€πŸ™ŒβœŒοΈ
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What's your favorite sandwich? BLTs are the best savory sandwiches, PBJs are the best sweet! πŸ˜†βœŒοΈ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-blt-pasta-salad-gluten-free/
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#pastasalad #summerrecipes #bltsalad #bltsandwich #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #mealprepping #foodallergies #feedfeed #summersalad #glutenfreelife #whatsonmyplate #healthymoms #kidapproved #thenewhealthy #veganpasta #glutenfreepasta #glutenfreefood #summereats #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom #makesmewhole #easylunch
When you've got some extra bananas that are ripe, When you've got some extra bananas that are ripe, but not ripe enough for banana bread, what do you do??? πŸ€”πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
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Vegan Bananas Foster (Gluten-Free, No Alcohol) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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This Blissfully Brilliant Non-Alcoholic Bananas Foster recipe is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Naturally Sweet πŸ’™
Just 10 Minutes πŸ’œ
Easy, Quick, No Rum NeededπŸ’—
Perfect Southern Dessert, Brunch Topping, or Breakfast Treat πŸ’–
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Slice up those naturally sweet @chiquitabanana bananas, melt some @countrycrock vegan butter in a @lodgecastiron pan with brown sugar @swervesweetie, some rum and vanilla extract with a dash of @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon, to caramelize into a rich deeply flavored and aromatic sauce. Saute the bananas until slightly soft and serve right away with vanilla @nadamoo ice cream for dessert or some homemade French toast (use one of my banana bread recipes!) πŸŒβœŒοΈπŸ‘Œ
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What do you like to serve your bananas foster with? πŸŒπŸ¨πŸžπŸ§‡
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/bananas-foster/
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#bananasfoster #bananas #bananafoster #castironcooking #castironskillet #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #southerndesserts #southfloridaliving #neworleansfood #glutenfreelife #southernvegan #southfloridafoodie #kidapproved #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #veganbreakfast #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebreakfast #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripenes You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripeness! πŸ’›πŸŒ
When their yellow, make Maduros! πŸ₯°
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Fried Sweet Plantains (Maduros) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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These Mouthwatering Melt-In-Your-Mouth Maduros are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Naturally Sweet πŸ’™
Just 10 Minutes πŸ’œ
Easy, Healthier, & Pan-Fried πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack (for Any Meal!) πŸ’–
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The opposite of tostones with your unripe green plantains; Once your @chiquitabanana plantains turn perfectly yellow and ripe, slice them up, and lightly pan-fry them in your @lodgecastiron for a quick, semi-sweet, creamy, custardy side dish everyone will love! Toss them with some cinnamon, salt, and enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! πŸŒβœŒοΈπŸ‘Œ
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Team Tostone or Team Maduro? πŸ€”
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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#maduros #friedsweetplantains #sweetplantains #castironcooking #castironskillet #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #cubanfood #southfloridaliving #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #plantain #southfloridafoodie #kidapproved #vegansnack #plantains #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #caribbeanfood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Ma Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Make Tostones! 😍
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Air Fryer Tostones (Healthy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸŒ
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These Totally Tropical Terific Tostones are πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Paleo + Grain-Free πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Simply Plantains & Salt πŸ’œ
Quick, Easy, No-Mess, No Oil! πŸ’—
Perfect Savory Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack πŸ’–
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Perfect tostones require the unripe green plantains (got mine from @theboysfarmersmarket), they're super cheap (like 20-30Β’), peel, slice, soak them in some water, lime juice, and salt, use your @gowiseusa air fryer to give them the first "fry", then get out your frustrations by smashing them into flat discs with a tostonera or a heavy mug, toss them back in the air fryer to finish getting golden and crispy! Serve with an extra pinch of flaky salt and salsa dips of choice! πŸ‘Œ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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#tostones #airfryertostones #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #oilfree #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #airfryerrecipe #southfloridaliving #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #plantain #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #vegansnack #plantains #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #caribbeanfood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing! Your new sala Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing!
Your new salad obsession for the season! πŸ₯—
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Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber & Tomato Salad) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯—πŸ₯’πŸ…πŸ§…
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This Cool Crisp Cucumber Tangy Tomato Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Naturally Raw & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Healthy Veggies, EVOO, & Herbs πŸ’œ
Simple, Easy, Ready In 10 Minutes πŸ’—
Perfect Side Dish, Salad, or Appetizer πŸ’–
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This Persian salad is packed with flavor but so simple! Persian cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, red onion, @pompeian extra virgin olive oil, authentic verjuice or fresh lime juice, @simplyorganicfoods dried mint (the secret!) salt and pepper. Toss on some fresh herbs like parsley if you want, mix it up, and serve right away to enjoy that super refreshing crunch! πŸ˜‹πŸ˜šπŸ™Œ
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/shirazi-salad/
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#shirazisalad #persiansalad #salad #saladrecipe #saladrecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #cucumbertomatosalad #vegetablesalad #vegansalad #glutenfreelife #cucumbers #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #tomatoes #ketorecipe #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #rawvegan #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom
Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little po Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little poppy seed nuttiness! πŸ˜πŸ‹πŸ₯ž
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Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸ‹πŸ₯ž
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This Flavor-Packed Pancake Stack of Sunshine is:πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’š
Kid-Approved πŸ’™
Perfect Springtime or Easter Breakfast or Brunch πŸ’œ
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly πŸ’–
Easy & Quick, Fluffy & Healthy πŸ’—
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Who's ready for this bright and zesty stack of hotcakes?! πŸ™Œ
Start with @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking powder & soda, applesauce or my homemade vegan sour cream with @so_delicious coconut yogurt, tons of fresh lemon set and juice, vegan buttermilk, @simplyorganicfoods poppy seeds, a touch of @swervesweetie, vanilla, and topped with a simple lemon glaze made with @swervesweetie! 😍✌️🀀
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Lemon poppy seed is a seasonal flavor must! Not too sweet, but sweet and flavorful enough not to need any maple syrup! Tons of ways to top them and more suggestions over on the blog! πŸ˜‹πŸ˜š
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/lemon-poppy-seed-pancakes/
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#pancakes #lemonpoppyseedpancakes #veganpancakes #glutenfreepancakes #lemonpoppyseed #pancakerecipe #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #veganbreakfast #glutenfreebreakfast #pancakebreakfast #pancakesunday #veganbrunch #healthybreakfastideas #easterbrunch #glutenfreebrunch #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #pancakelover
Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...πŸ₯¦πŸ˜ * Pe Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...πŸ₯¦πŸ˜
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Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli (Easy, Oil-Free) πŸ€€πŸ‘πŸ₯¦
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This Brilliant un-Believable Broccoli Bash is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan πŸ’›
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo πŸ’š
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free πŸ’™
Just Broccoli & Choice of Seasonings πŸ’œ
No-Fuss, Ready In 10 Minutes πŸ’—
Perfect Weeknight Side Dish, Appetizer, or Healthy Snack πŸ’–
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Just grab a bunch of fresh broccoli from your local market (like @theboysfarmersmarket), your flavors and seasonings of choice (@simplyorganicfoods), toss, and let your @gowiseusa air fryer do all the crispy roasting magic! Turn even the pickiest of eaters and biggest broccoli haters into diehard broccoli lovers! πŸ₯³πŸ˜‹πŸ₯¦πŸ™Œ
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What's your all-time favorite way to eat yo' broccoli? I'm a raw kinda gal ✌️
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-broccoli/
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#broccoli #oilfree #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #broccolirecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #airfryerrecipe #easysidedish #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #pickyeaters #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #pickyeater #ketorecipe #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #ketosnacks #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom