Vegan Recipes by Registered Dietitian Natalie Rizzo

How To Cook Marinated Tofu In The Air Fryer

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:18:57 +0000

Make crispy marinated air fried tofu in 20 minutes. Simple lemon & oregano marinade + 10 other plant-based air fryer recipes! I recently bought an air fryer, and it’s made a world of difference in my cooking. I live in a tiny NYC apartment, so I’m very hesitant to purchase any kitchen gadgets. We only […]

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Vegan Couscous with Za’atar Vinaigrette

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:42:48 +0000

This vegan couscous recipe is a simple side dish ready in 10 minutes. With a unique za’atar vinaigrette, parsley & sliced almonds! I’m so excited to share this simple couscous recipe with you! It features two ingredients I’ve never used before on the blog–couscous and za’atar. This recipe is the perfect side dish to accompany […]

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Vegetable Barley Soup

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:48:01 +0000

Veggie Barley Soup is a healthy and comforting vegan bowl that cooks up in one-pot! Who doesn’t love a good soup in the winter (or fall)? I sure love soup because it’s easy to make and incorporates tons of healthy veggies. This old fashioned vegetable barley soup is plant-based and includes carrots, celery, broccoli, tomatoes, […]

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Vegan Tofu Nuggets

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:38:43 +0000

These golden brown & crispy vegan nuggets are a healthier version of a comfort food classic. If you’re missing comfort foods (like chicken nuggets) on your plant-based diet, these vegan golden brown tofu nuggets are a fantastic substitute. They have just a few simple ingredients, but resemble the taste and texture of a chicken nugget. […]

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:47:32 +0000

Acorn squash is stuffed with a combo of brown rice, lentils, apples, raisins, pecan, rosemary and celery. It tastes just like vegan stuffing without the bread! I’ve been experimenting with stuffed acorn squash recipe for years, but I didn’t really get it right until now. I’ve tried stuffing it with different mixtures, but I couldn’t […]

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Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:32:21 +0000

This dairy-free and vegan pumpkin bread is easy, healthy and low in sugar. It’s made with whole wheat flour for a nutritional punch, and it’s super moist! There’s nothing I love more than a pumpkin bread around the holidays. But since it’s just my husband and I splitting the bread, making an entire bread with […]

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Vegan Pumpkin Chili

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:19:50 +0000

Vegan Pumpkin Black Bean Chili is a hearty & healthy dish that comes together in one-pot. You’ll love this simple meatless meal on cold winter nights! There’s nothing better than chili to keep you cozy throughout the long dark winter. Better yet, a vegan pumpkin chili is full of veggies and protein, so it will […]

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Vegan Corn & Potato Chowder

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:38:16 +0000

This healthy Corn Chowder recipe utilizes fresh sweet summer corn and coconut milk to make a simple vegan one-pot dinner that comes together in 30-minutes or less. Although traditional chowder recipes are full of heavy ingredients, this lightened up vegan Corn Chowder is naturally creamy from the coconut milk, potato and corn. Everyone in your […]

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Baked Lime Tortilla Chips

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:04:43 +0000

These 4-ingredient vegan baked lime tortilla chips are healthier and cheaper than the store bought version and so easy to make! You only need 4 ingredients to make homemade healthier lime tortilla chips. These baked seasoned lime tortilla chips are made from corn tortillas and require very little oil. Stop buying store bought chip that […]

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Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:05:11 +0000

The vegan alfredo sauce is made with cauliflower, cashews and nutritional yeast for a simple dairy-free pasta topping that comes together in 20-minutes or less! When I was a kid, I hated tomatoes and refused to eat any sort of marinara sauce. The only sauce I would eat on pasta was either butter and cheese […]

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