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Healthy Air Fryer Falafel (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

March 30, 2020 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 10 Comments

This easy and healthy Air Fryer Falafel recipe is gluten-free, vegan, grain-free, and allergy-free! No oil or frying needed for these light and crispy falafel. Quick to make using canned chickpeas and chickpea flour and perfect for filling a gluten-free pita, lunches, appetizers, or dinners! Freezing and baking instructions included!

When it takes you this long to make some gluten-free falafel, there’s a problem. The remedy for that is some quick air fryer falafel to make up for all that lost time! Light and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, 100% chickpea-based and full of fresh parsley and cilantro! So many ways to serve them up and a recipe worthy of adding to your weekly meal prep rotation!Read More

Creamy Vegan Carrot Risotto (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

March 23, 2020 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 19 Comments

This super creamy Vegan Carrot Risotto takes less than 25 minutes to make from start to finish! Packed with real pureed carrots, it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, allergy-free, and such an easy recipe to make for a healthy and comforting dinner entree or rice side dish!

Another vegetable-packed, healthy, dairy-free risotto recipe! It’s been years since I’ve made risotto, circa the famous Beetroot Risotto from 2016! Risotto always seems intimidating to people, but it’s not (at least, it doesn’t have to be!) This carrot risotto is just 6 ingredients and takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. It’s made right on your stovetop in a large cast-iron skillet and makes the creamiest risotto you’ve ever had…without the cheese!Read More

Baked Vegan Mac & Cheese (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

February 10, 2020 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 16 Comments

This super easy homemade Baked Vegan Mac & Cheese is a gluten-free and allergy-free recipe that will blow your mind! This healthy and dairy-free version of the classic is still ultra-creamy, but secretly veggie-packed, kid-friendly, and contains no nuts or soy! Comfort food that’s quick enough for any weeknight dinner!

O my goodness! It’s time for a mac and cheese party! We’ve done one-pot, microwave, even bites! But let’s take it back to a comfort food classic and make a BIG batch of BAKED Mac & Cheese! This super creamy, vegan, and veggie-packed macaroni and cheese is going to be your new favorite dinner when you just need some good ‘ole soul food!Read More

Gluten-Free Brown Rice Stuffing Casserole (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

November 25, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 44 Comments

A hearty and cozy side dish recipe to feed a crowd! This Gluten-Free Brown Rice Stuffing Casserole dish is vegan, allergy-free, and easy to make! Whole grain brown rice, vegetables, savory herbs, and pops of cranberry all baked together! Great for the holidays or a weeknight family meal!

From traditional stuffing to cornbread stuffing, a cozy baked side dish always sounds good to me! So many variations and longheld family recipes. Sometimes changing up the bread heavy dish with a different food star is just the thing to keep it all interesting! Whole grain brown rice in place of your gluten-free bread, baked with all the typical stuffing vegetables and herbs, makes this recipe a holiday showstopper!Read More

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

November 4, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 36 Comments

This super easy Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow topping is a healthier twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish! A sweet holiday favorite that’s gluten-free, allergy-free, sugar-free, and optionally paleo! Smooth, mashed sweet potato topped with homemade marshmallow fluff, and baked to perfection!

It works! I’ve been planning this recipe for over a year and 2019 was time for the REVEAL! A VEGAN sweet potato casserole with marshmallow topping that’s SOY-FREE, 100% homemade, even sugar-free! The healthiest version of the Thanksgiving classic. Is it dessert? Is it a side dish? During the holidays it doesn’t matter, it’s just an essential dish that must be on the table and I wholeheartedly believe EVERYONE should be able to enjoy it!Read More