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Gluten-Free Pasta e Fagioli (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

September 23, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 48 Comments

Pasta e Fagioli, the traditional Italian pasta and bean soup now as a gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free recipe! This easy and inexpensive soup is humble with ingredients but full of flavor! Quick to make for a light weeknight meal or simple lunch option that the kids will love too!

This soup! My absolute favorite soup as a kid, pre-celiac diagnosis. In our household, we called it “The Bean Soup” and it solely came from The Kitchen’s of Progresso and their lovingly canned heat-and-eat blue labeled “Macaroni & Bean Soup“. This canned version of Pasta e Fagioli could give any Italian grandmother a run for her money. My mom would heat up a can on the stove and fill up a soup thermos to pack for our school lunches. One of the best (besides whole wheat pbj) lunches to find packed in our bags! So deliciously “soul-satisfying” with it’s gluten-free, dairy, egg, soy, and processed soup sodium levels…it was perfect.Read More

Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

September 15, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 6 Comments

Super creamy, easy, Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipe without nuts or soy! It’s gluten-free, allergy-free, packed with plant protein from white beans and sneaky veggies! This healthy alfredo sauce will be a hit with the family and they won’t taste the hidden cauliflower or know it’s dairy-free!

That creamy, decadent, white sauce we all know and love. Drench our pasta in it and serve it with a sprinkle of parsley to break up all the beige. Kids seem to always love the classic fettuccine alfredo and can we blame them? The dairy-based sauce isn’t something you’ll find on the plates of the food allergic and vegan crowd. That is…until now! When it comes to Vegan Alfredo Sauce Recipes, so many contain nuts or soy. Why not make the sauce allergy-free and secretly healthy for all…without anyone knowing?Read More

Easy One-Pot Vegan Gluten-Free Louisiana Red Beans & Rice (Allergy-Free)

February 6, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 35 Comments

An easy one-pot recipe for the classic Southern dish! This Vegan & Gluten-Free version of Louisiana Red Beans & Rice is full of deep smoky and spicy flavors, rice, kidney beans, and veggies. It’s allergy-free, oil-free, and still a hearty and comforting meal without the meat!

They say rice and beans are two of the cheapest ingredients to have on hand and still be able to make a delicious meal. Hearty carbs and protein? Check. Add some veggies for those micronutrients. Check. Now just toss in some deeply flavorful and fragrant herbs and spices to pull the meal together. Check! That’s what you get with this vegan and gluten-free take on the classic Louisiana comfort food, Red Beans & Rice! A bit deceiving in name, since the authentic dish includes meat (pork, sausage) and isn’t just “rice and beans”. The kidney beans in this meatless version are hearty enough on their own and still make this a fantastic vegetarian dinner!Read More

Pickled Beetroot Hummus (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

January 30, 2019 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 24 Comments

An easy and veggie-packed homemade hummus recipe with standout color and flavor! This Pickled Beetroot Hummus is gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and sesame-free! With fresh beets providing the vibrant color and zesty pickling seasonings, this hummus can be used for more than just a healthy snack!

I’ve always believed that hummus should be a staple food you keep in the house! It’s the perfect snack, condiment, spread, and appetizer for any situation! Sure, classic hummus is delicious and easy to whip up with just a can of chickpeas, but amping up the flavor (and color) always makes it a bit more special! Take this Pickled Beetroot Hummus for example. Just by the look of it, it’s clear there will be some double dippers at hand!Read More

Mini Chickpea Flour Vegan Frittata Bites (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

September 10, 2018 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 48 Comments

No eggs (or soy!) needed for these frittatas! These easy, make-ahead Mini Chickpea Flour Vegan Frittata Bites are gluten-free, allergy-free, grain-free, and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack! A protein rich and veggie packed recipe the kids will love to eat!

Frittatas, quiches, any baked egg dishes were never a favorite of mine growing up. Honestly, I was just never a big egg person regardless (I always needed my sweets for breakfast, even back then!) Since Strength and Sunshine is a NO EGG establishment, you know I have a few tricks up my sleeve for recreating those old favorites you may be missing! These vegan frittata bites are top 8 allergy-free, so you don’t have to worry about any soy in these either!Read More