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Blue Cornmeal Baked Onion Rings

Published: Aug 31, 2015 Β· Modified: Apr 13, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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Healthy baked onion rings coated with blue cornmeal. No oil, gluten-free, and vegan, perfect to satisfy that "fried & fast" comfort food craving!

Blue Cornmeal Baked Onion Rings | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Healthy baked onion rings coated with blue cornmeal. No oil, gluten-free, and vegan, perfect to satisfy that "fried & fast" comfort food craving! Snacking, tailgating, or as a dinner side dish!

Bring on the onion rings! I couldn't even remember the last time I had an onion ring. We're talking years and years and years, even before I was diagnosed with Celiac. But a few months ago I was hit with a random major craving for these rings of deliciousness. Of course the only way to satisfy such a craving, following my dietary needs and wants, a homemade creation would have to do.

Blue Cornmeal Baked Onion Rings | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Healthy baked onion rings coated with blue cornmeal. No oil, gluten-free, and vegan, perfect to satisfy that "fried & fast" comfort food craving! Snacking, tailgating, or as a dinner side dish!

If I'm going to be completely honest here, I don't even rememberΒ whereΒ exactly I even ate onion rings to begin with. Obviously I've had onion rings before, during my childhood, but for the life of me I'm not sure where or when. Onion-Ring-Memory-Loss? All I know is, they were the traditional fried kind. So to make my homemade version, I was going off of the taste-remembrance of my craving and the "healthy cooking skills" I know. This could have been a major failure for my high expectations or, somehow, a cooking success. Either way, these onion rings were going to happen.

Blue Cornmeal Baked Onion Rings | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Healthy baked onion rings coated with blue cornmeal. No oil, gluten-free, and vegan, perfect to satisfy that "fried & fast" comfort food craving! Snacking, tailgating, or as a dinner side dish!

I was also assuming onion rings were battered in either panko or cornmeal. Lucky for me, I had this lovely bag of blue cornmeal I had yet to ever open and thought this would be the perfect time to put the corny goodness to use. Blue cornmeal may just rank pretty high up there in the corn category. I love the color (obviously), but it's more purple than blue. I've baked with this cornmeal since and those recipes had a nice purple color, no so much blue. Why is it than anytime a food is given the title of "blue", it tends to be purple? Just like blueberries πŸ˜›

Blue Cornmeal Baked Onion Rings | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Healthy baked onion rings coated with blue cornmeal. No oil, gluten-free, and vegan, perfect to satisfy that "fried & fast" comfort food craving! Snacking, tailgating, or as a dinner side dish!

Now, if you're going to eat a batch of onion rings, there must be tons of dipping action going on. Sure you could use these to top a burger or something, but the best way is the simple act of the dip. And sure, you could even get fancy with some special aioli or green goddess, but I think you know the dip I'm going to be suggesting here. Ketchup! Even if you decide to use a variety of dips, bbq, mustard, the ketchup option should take center stage on your plate in the largest blob! Just like fries, I couldn't imagine NOT having ketchup to accompany them. Let's just put this out there, if you want to get me a present and really have no idea what to get, just buy me a bottle of quality ketchup πŸ˜‰

Blue Cornmeal Baked Onion Rings | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Healthy baked onion rings coated with blue cornmeal. No oil, gluten-free, and vegan, perfect to satisfy that "fried & fast" comfort food craving! Snacking, tailgating, or as a dinner side dish!

It's not that I'm ever trying to hide the glory of the food I'm eating with ketchup, I just feel ketchup enhances the flavor, texture, and savor, of just about anything you put it on. Anything. Except maybe cereal. That would be rather gross. Haha! But really, ketchup is a must for onion rings and truly enhances the experience ten-fold to provide the greatest culinary comfort experience to all the senses and the soul! To all you ketchup haters...I don't know what to say. But you are being deprived of one lovely complementary sauce πŸ˜‰

Blue Cornmeal Baked Onion Rings | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Healthy baked onion rings coated with blue cornmeal. No oil, gluten-free, and vegan, perfect to satisfy that "fried & fast" comfort food craving! Snacking, tailgating, or as a dinner side dish!

Besides onion rings, have you ever had a bloomin' onion? The quintessential appetizer and game-day snack? I'm actually pretty sure I've never eaten some myself, but I did contemplate creating that instead on actual onion rings. But then I don't think the ring craving would be satisfied, so I scraped that idea for later πŸ˜‰ Rings are more satisfying and easier to cut for a first time onion creation anyway. Or...at least I had hoped. But they were easy and smelled delish, not just while they were baking, but while I was dipping them in the batter and cornmeal! I guess that was my "endowment" for all the tears I shed during the very oniony process πŸ˜‰ (It's all worth it...trust me!)

Blue Cornmeal Baked Onion Rings

Blue Cornmeal Baked Onion Rings | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Healthy baked onion rings coated with blue cornmeal. No oil, gluten-free, and vegan, perfect to satisfy that "fried & fast" comfort food craving! Snacking, tailgating, or as a dinner side dish!

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Healthy baked onion rings coated with blue cornmeal. No oil, gluten-free, and vegan, perfect to satisfy that "fried & fast" comfort food craving! Snacking, tailgating, or as a dinner side dish!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 12 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Side Dish, Snack, Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 Large Sweet Onions
  • ΒΌ Cup Arrowroot Starch
  • 1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 Cup Blue Cornmeal
  • 1 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • Β½ Tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450Β°F.
  2. Peel and slice your onions in about ΒΌ inch rings, set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the arrowroot starch and almond milk, set aside.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the blue cornmeal, parsley, and garlic.
  5. Prepare 1 or 2 baking sheets, lined with parchment paper. Create an easy set up on the counter of onion rings, batter, cornmeal, and baking sheets to make the process easy and fluid.
  6. Dip the onion rings in the arrowroot and milk batter, transfer to the cornmeal mix and coat, then place on the baking sheets and repeat for the rest of the rings.
  7. Bake the coated rings for 6 minutes. Flip them; bake for another 6 minutes. Remove and serve right away! (With ketchup!)

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Blue Cornmeal Baked Onion Rings | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 Healthy baked onion rings coated with blue cornmeal. No oil, gluten-free, and vegan, perfect to satisfy that "fried & fast" comfort food craving! Snacking, tailgating, or as a dinner side dish!

Are you craving onion rings yet? Really, I'm not even a big onion fan. Cooked, soft, just for flavor in a dish and I'm good. But things like raw red onions on salad? Too strong for me! I take them off! The flavor is lovely, but they kill the stomach...and the breath πŸ˜› However, these baked onion rings made with the sweet vidalia onion don't do that. So I'll gladly eat my onion rings and ketchup and savor this lovely comforting corny-coated delicacy!

So tell me:

+ When's the last time you've had onion rings?

+ What would you dip your rings in? Ketchup. πŸ™‚

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Comments

  1. akansasfarmmom

    September 30, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    I don't mind fried food for an occasional treat, but I hate the mess. I will be trying your baked onion rings in the near future.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 30, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      Fried food is one of the worst things you could ever eat, haha!

      Reply
  2. Audrey @ Unconventional Baker

    September 14, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    What a yummy and easy recipe, Rebecca. I can't stop browsing through all the posts I missed on your blog now because they all sound so delicious. Adding this to my to-try list as well πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 14, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Hahahaha, browse away πŸ˜‰ The deliciousness is always waiting! xoxoxo

      Reply
  3. Shellie Bowdoin

    September 14, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Love, love onion rings and these look healthier than the fried kind.

    Shellie

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 14, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      Look healthier? Haha, they are!

      Reply
  4. Sherry

    September 10, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    We have onion rings all of the time. I'm not a ketchup fan, so I eat them plain.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 10, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      Haha, well to each his own πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  5. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant

    September 10, 2015 at 10:15 am

    i have to do this!! Baked is so much healthier. You have got to be the worlds most ardent ketchup fan. At least we know you're getting your lycopene!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 10, 2015 at 10:49 am

      Ketchup is the greatest culinary invention πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  6. Donna Wirthlin

    September 09, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    Looks great and I love onion rings!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 10, 2015 at 12:21 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Deborah Davis

    September 09, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    So yummy! Who can resist this healthy and delectable party treat!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 10, 2015 at 12:19 am

      Sure!

      Reply
  8. Creatively Homespun

    September 08, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    YUUM!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 08, 2015 at 4:23 pm

      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Amberjane

    September 07, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    I would never have thought of using blue cornmeal

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 07, 2015 at 6:22 pm

      Beats yellow!

      Reply
  10. Miz Helen

    September 07, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    What a great idea to use the Blue Cornmeal for the baked onion rings, sounds so good!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 07, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Shanice

    September 07, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Awesome post!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 07, 2015 at 11:42 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  12. Sandy Sandmeyer

    September 06, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 06, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  13. Kristen @ The Endless Meal

    September 06, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    This is brilliant! I love onion rings and I bet these are even better than the real thing. Yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 06, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      Haha, well I think so πŸ˜‰ Thanks dear!

      Reply
  14. Akaleistar

    September 05, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Those onion rings look really good!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 05, 2015 at 12:49 pm

      Haha, thank you!

      Reply
  15. Stephanie

    September 04, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 04, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  16. Marla

    September 04, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    Hi Rebecca,
    These onion rings sound wonderful - a great alternative to the unhealthy store bought ones.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 04, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      For sure!

      Reply
  17. Kathy

    September 04, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    These onion rings look crispy, just like fried.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 04, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Yup! And no grease!

      Reply
  18. Sam @ PancakeWarriors

    September 04, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    These sound delish - I bet they would be amazing on a veggie burger... my head is already spinning!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 04, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      You would indeed be correct πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  19. Melissa@ vegan does it

    September 04, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I'm not really an onion person either, but occasionally I do like a good onion ring. And always baked, never fried. Looks delish and next time I have a craving I know where to go ????

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 04, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Yes, yes πŸ˜‰ Just when the random craving hits!

      Reply
  20. Bethany

    September 04, 2015 at 12:59 am

    These look really interesting! I love that they are baked and not fried!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 04, 2015 at 6:46 am

      Baked always wins πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  21. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    September 04, 2015 at 12:15 am

    OMG! I love love love onion rings. This is brilliant. Totally pinning to try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 04, 2015 at 6:47 am

      Woohoo! Thank you Laura!!! Do it!

      Reply
  22. Jen V.

    September 03, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    I haven't had homemade onions rings in forever. I really should put them on my menu plan for next week. Your recipe sounds so good. I will have to pass it along to my friend who has celiac.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 03, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      Please do!!! You're tummy will thank you πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  23. Heather

    September 03, 2015 at 1:27 am

    Oh my these look amazing! I can't wait to try them out and then zing this recipe over to my mom - she's always looking for interesting recipes. πŸ™‚ The last time I had onion rings...hmmm. Probably before my youngest was born! I get crazy heartburn during pregnancy, so nothing fried, greasy, acidic, salty...basically anything with flavor... is off limits when the bun's in the oven. BOOOOO. Good thing the result is an adorable baby πŸ˜‰ Back to the point...it's been about 2.5 years! And, I, of course, agree that the only dipping sauce for this amazing food is KETCHUP! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 03, 2015 at 1:48 am

      And there's no grease or worry here πŸ˜‰ Haha! Yay ketchup!!!!! Mare than just a "dip" πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  24. Jess @hellotofit

    September 02, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    I loooove onion rings - my dad used to take us to Fuddruckers for burgers and onion rings as a treat. Oh and a milkshake! And KETCHUP.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 03, 2015 at 1:45 am

      OMG!!!! We used to go there!!!! Although...I don't know if I ever got onion rings πŸ˜›

      Reply
  25. Danielle @ Poor and Gluten Free

    September 01, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Oooh I love onion rings, and I love blue cornmeal - it has such a neat almost sweet flavour to it. These look AMAZING, I'd totally gobble them up with BBQ or plum sauce.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 02, 2015 at 7:17 am

      That's the flavor! Yea! Blue cornmeal does taste a bit different from yellow!

      Reply
  26. kimmythevegan

    September 01, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    I'm not a huge onion fan - but I like the sound of these, especially this lightened up version of onion rings. And so pretty!
    I'm curious to see what your take on a bloomin' onion is πŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 02, 2015 at 7:14 am

      Haha, I know...I need to try that next πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  27. Katerina @ Diethood

    September 01, 2015 at 8:25 am

    I love onion rings! Those would be destroyed in minutes if I was standing over them! πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2015 at 8:31 am

      Hahahaha, then I say make triple batches πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  28. Sabrina

    September 01, 2015 at 3:04 am

    I love onion rings! I'm excited to try these and see how well they live up to the fried version!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2015 at 7:46 am

      Haha, they do πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  29. Farrah

    August 31, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    I've been super-craving onion rings lately for no apparent reason--I've never tried making em' on my own before though because I fail at life at frying things. Baked sounds so much better, and these look awesome! :]

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2015 at 7:47 am

      Yay for random cravings!!! Haha! Baked is always better...I would never fry anything anyway πŸ˜›

      Reply
  30. Joy @ Joy Love Food

    August 31, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    We love onion rings at my house, your healthy baked version with the blue cornmeal sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2015 at 7:48 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  31. Cynthia @craftoflaughter

    August 31, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    I have never made onion rings at home and I'm not sure why! I love that yours are baked, I'll have to try your recipe out! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 11:03 pm

      I hope you give it a try then!

      Reply
  32. T Austin

    August 31, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    My son absolutely loves onion rings!! I'll have to give these a try for sure!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 01, 2015 at 7:48 am

      You can feel good giving them too him now too!

      Reply
  33. Sonali- The Foodie Physician

    August 31, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    I love making baked onion rings with panko but using that blue cornmeal is such a neat idea! My daughter would love the color πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      Haha, I wish they were bluer/purpler!

      Reply
  34. Nadia's Healthy Kitchen

    August 31, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    I don't have much experience with onion rings. I did try them a few weeks ago when I was out with family. They were so greasy and heavy, put me right off! These however sound so light and delicious πŸ˜€ love that you baked them instead of frying πŸ™‚ would love to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 6:39 pm

      Totally try this baked homemade version!! The perfect "health" comfort food! So much better than anything fried!

      Reply
  35. Linda @ Veganosity

    August 31, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    I need to make these for my onion ring obsessed husband. These look so much better than fried o rings.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 5:34 pm

      They are 100000x better πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  36. Harriet Emily

    August 31, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    I am obsessed with onion rings, they're so delicious! I love how you've made a healthy alternative, that's such a great idea! These look so delicious Rebecca! <3

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you so much dear!

      Reply
  37. Amber

    August 31, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Wow! These look so great! I love homemade onion rings!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 3:36 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  38. Andi

    August 31, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    Wow! These are so interesting, I have never seen anything like these before. Are there local restaurants that serve these where you got your inspiration. They look so unique!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  39. Cakespy

    August 31, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    I am an onion ring FIEND, and I live in the blue corn belt (kidding - but it is used a lot in New Mexican cuisine). OMG, these need to happen soon!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 2:09 pm

      Let me know if you try them!

      Reply
  40. Sarah

    August 31, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    I like onion rings but hate how greasy they are, can't wait to try these!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      Zero grease here!

      Reply
  41. Michele @ paleorunningmomma

    August 31, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    I had onion ring at diners mostly growing up, but they always made me so sick! I generally try to stay away from onions now, although cooked long and slow, like caramelized, is so yummy and easier on my stomach. I'd love to try a homemade crunchy version though - delish πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      O I know! I couldn't handle many of these...but o it was a lovely taste!

      Reply
  42. kristy @ the wicked noodle

    August 31, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    omgosh, I ADORE onion rings and these look AMAZING!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  43. Michelle Liew

    August 31, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Looks like one I might try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 12:20 pm

      You should πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  44. Sina @ Vegan Heaven

    August 31, 2015 at 10:42 am

    This is so creative, Rebecca! πŸ™‚ I really need to try them!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 11:17 am

      They would go great with those jackfruit sandwiches πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  45. Trish

    August 31, 2015 at 10:32 am

    These look great! I try to avoid fried food and like that these are baked.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Baked is always the way to go!

      Reply
  46. Laura

    August 31, 2015 at 9:43 am

    So awesome!!! I have a recipe for baked onion rings that uses cornmeal, but I have never tried it with blue cornmeal. I think I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration! (as always:)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 11:21 am

      Blue is best πŸ˜‰ Hahahaha! Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  47. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner

    August 31, 2015 at 8:54 am

    Wow crazy creative! Can't remember the last time I had them either.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 8:56 am

      Haha, well time to change that!

      Reply
  48. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

    August 31, 2015 at 8:50 am

    The last time I ate onion rings is when I brought home a packet of Alexia onion rings a few months ago - I've never had them coated with blue cornmeal before but it sounds wonderful, Rebecca! So creative!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 8:56 am

      Totally try some homemade ones! So much better!

      Reply
  49. Annmarie

    August 31, 2015 at 8:14 am

    I don't eat onion rings often but these do look yummy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 8:55 am

      Well now you should!

      Reply
  50. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

    August 31, 2015 at 8:00 am

    The ketchup!!!!! But see here I totally agree. The perfect, necessary, can't live without condiment! I wouldn't dream of dipping onion rings in anything else! "The largest blob" πŸ˜€ lol On my plate it would be the only blob! And I'm glad you finally see reason with the cereal example...ketchup is NOT meant for everything. We'll discuss this further on Wednesday I'm sure πŸ˜‰

    And the blue purple issue is funny though, it's like purple is the jealous color in the food world and just keeps stealing blue's spotlight. Purple you have carrots and potatoes and cabbage, leave blue alone!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 8:55 am

      Hahahaha! I think I should make a "tomato" based cereal which would mimic ketchup. Like a sweet tomato (ketchup) basil cereal..or wait...no.... GRANOLA! That would work!
      Maybe since blue is associated with sadness, purple takes over since food can't ever be sad!

      Reply
      • Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

        August 31, 2015 at 9:01 am

        Aww I love that explanation πŸ™‚

        Reply
  51. Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan

    August 31, 2015 at 7:50 am

    First of all those look delicious! And yes.. they're definitely more purple than blue but I love the color. I think purple is prettier than blue anyhow πŸ™‚ I've never had a blooming onion but they look so pretty. I only saw a version where they would be fried and I don't want to waste that much oil so either there's healthier version or I eat it ouside somewhere or never at all πŸ˜€ I love onion rings though.. the last time was 2 weeks ago when I was at a vegan burger place in Vienna and they had to-die-for onion rings.. but to be fair.. everything I tried there was to die for. I love to dip onion rings in garlicy sauces πŸ˜€

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 8:53 am

      Just like purple sweet potatoes, purple cauliflower, purple asparagus, etc πŸ˜‰
      Frying things is such a waste of oil! Hahahaha!
      Sounds pretty bangin' πŸ˜‰ A garlicy sauce sounds pretty nice too!

      Reply
  52. Jennifer F

    August 31, 2015 at 7:46 am

    Uh, I had onion rings last week with my dad . . . ya know, he wanted them and I was there to provide support! Yours look great!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 8:51 am

      Haha, what kind of daughter would you be if not πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  53. Rachel @ Athletic Avocado

    August 31, 2015 at 6:47 am

    omg I love onion rings! These look amazing!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 31, 2015 at 7:37 am

      Thanks Rachel!

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No one cares about entrees during the summer...it' No one cares about entrees during the summer...it's ALL about the sides and salads! πŸ˜πŸ˜†πŸ₯—πŸ«˜
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Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan) πŸ˜‹πŸ₯—πŸ«˜
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This Beautifully Bountiful Bean-Filled Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Free 🧑
Vegan & Vegetarian πŸ’›
Healthy, Quick, & Easy πŸ’š
Great For Meal Prep πŸ’™
Easy Summer Lunch, Side Dish, or Appetizer πŸ’œ
Feed A Crowd at Potlucks, Cookouts, BBQs, & Summer Grillings! πŸ’—
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Green beans, kidney beans (my fav!), cannellini, some finely diced red onion, fresh parsley, and a sweet and tangy dressing made with @bragg apple coder vinegar, @pompeian evoo, a touch of dijon, salt, pepper, and a pinch of celery seed! A classic for a reason; it will last in the fridge all week for a quick side or light lunch too! πŸ€€πŸ™ŒβœŒοΈ
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Find tons more variations and suggestions in the post! How does your family do the classic 3 bean salad? πŸ€”
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! πŸ‘†πŸ‘†
https://strengthandsunshine.com/three-bean-salad/
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#threebeansalad #summerrecipes #beansalad #bbqsides #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #mealprepping #foodallergies #feedfeed #summersalad #glutenfreelife #whatsonmyplate #healthymoms #kidapproved #thenewhealthy #potluck #greenbeans #glutenfreefood #summereats #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom #makesmewhole #easylunch
Why not take the classic BLT sandwich and transfor Why not take the classic BLT sandwich and transform it into PASTA SALAD!? 🀯πŸ₯ͺ🍝
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Vegan BLT Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) πŸ˜‹πŸπŸ₯—πŸ₯“πŸ₯¬πŸ…
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This Bangin' Baconless BLT Pasta Salad is πŸ‘‡
Gluten-Free ❀️
Allergy-Friendly 🧑
Vegan & Vegetarian πŸ’›
Healthy, Quick, & Easy πŸ’š
Just 5 Ingredients πŸ’™
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