Here are 25 ideas for lightening things up in January: Everything is vegan, or vegetarian where noted, and most are gluten-free. Most are ready in less than 30 minutes and all are easy enough for busy weeknights. Many make just enough leftovers for lunch the next day. There’s not one traditional lettuce salad on the list. Who said lightened up and healthy had to involve lettuce anyway.
- Peanut Noodles with Mixed Vegetables and Peanut Sauce (vegan, GF)
2.Spicy Baked Black Beans with Mixed Vegetables (vegan, GF)
Vegetable Lasagna Casserole (vegan, GF)
Peanut Sauce Baked Tofu (vegan, GF)
Spinach Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Cheesy Squares (vegetarian, with vegan & GF options)
Raw Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon & Herb Dressing (vegan, GF)
Cheezy Vegetable Bake (vegan, GF)
Roasted Carrot and Red Pepper Peanut Soup (vegan, gluten-free, soy-free)
Apple Glazed Vegetable & Edamame Stir Fry (vegan, GF)
Orange Ginger Tempeh and Brown Rice Salad with Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette (vegan, gluten free if GF tempeh is used)
Chipotle Avocado Cucumber Flatbreads (vegetarian, vegan if vegan flatbread is used)
Pumpkin Spiced Brown Rice Tempeh and Cranberry Salad (vegan, gluten free if GF tempeh is used)
Salsa Verde Pepperjack Tofu (microwave, vegan, GF)
Baked Parsnip Fries with Creamy Balsamic Reduction Dip
Fresh Vegan Spring Rolls and 2-Minute Peanut Sauce (vegan, GF)
Mango Basil Personal-Sized Tortilla Pizzas (vegetarian or vegan if vegan cheese and tortillas are used)
Creamy Tomato Soup (vegan, GF)
Baked Chipotle Sweet Potato and Zucchini Fritters (vegan, GF)
Barbeque Tofu with Pineapple and Mango (vegan, GF)
Roasted Cinnamon-Ginger Delicata Squash (vegan, GF)
21.Pumpkin and Cheesy Baked Potato Casserole (vegan, GF)
- Caribbean Coconut Rice with Garbanzos & Veggies (vegan, GF)
23.Vegetable Fried Rice Frittata (vegetarian, GF)
Avocado, Cream Cheese, and Salsa-Stuffed Puff Pastries (use vegan puff pastry and vegan cream cheese to keep vegan)
Sweet Potato Red Pepper and Coconut Milk Soup (vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, microwave-friendly)
Are you eating any differently in January? Making any changes with things in 2013? If you have favorite recipes that are your go-to weeknight options, I’d love to hear about them. Links welcome. Thanks for the Glass Dharma Glass Straw $25 Giveaway Entries
