Zucchini, Black Bean, and Black Olive Burritos

August 9, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes black beans, black olives, cilantro, healthy, Meatless Monday, plant-power, Recipes, Salsa, spicy, Tex-Mex, vegan, Vegetarian, zucchini

This was my 2nd time making these, and Wow are they good! This time I took pictures as I went along so that I could share it with you :) This recipe is adapted from the one in Isa Chandra's book Appetite for Reduction. I highly recommend this (and all of her) book(s)! Zucchini, Black … Continue reading Zucchini, Black Bean, and Black Olive Burritos

Quinoa, Black bean, and Sweet Potato chili

August 2, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes banana, black beans, Chocolate, Meatless Monday, plant-power, plant-strong, Quinoa, recipe, spicy, sweet potato, vegan, Vegetarian

A couple weeks ago I found and tried THIS recipe. While my husband really liked it, it was just "off" somehow for me. Today I decided to do a recipe makeover with it, and Wow! I'm so glad I did! By omitting the oil, subbing salsa and cilantro base for the tomato paste, using homemade … Continue reading Quinoa, Black bean, and Sweet Potato chili

Polenta and Black Bean “Nachos”

July 29, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes black beans, plant-power, polenta, recipe, spicy, Tex-Mex, vegan, Vegetarian

I'm home sick today - it seems that both Lucy and I caught the same stomach bug. I didn't think that was possible, but we did share a spoonful of peanut butter the other night... Anyways, after our walk this morning I started feeling a little better (and I think she's on the mend as … Continue reading Polenta and Black Bean “Nachos”

Meatless Monday: Laura’s Awesome Sauce! And Week 7 HM Training Recap

July 28, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Marathon Training, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Running, Weight Loss/Maintenance Awesome sauce, Brooks, half marathon training, Meatless Monday, PureFlow 2, Recipes, Skechers, ST Racers, taco seasoning, Tahini, Tex-Mex, Treadmill

My awesome sauce is sort of adapted from the Tahini Lime Dressing that I've shared before (which was originally adapted from a recipe from Peas and Thank You). I tweaked it a bit and added some Tex-Mex flair to create this delicious, tangy, put-it-on-everything sauce :) Laura's Awesome Sauce 1/2 cup Tahini 1/4 cup lime … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Laura’s Awesome Sauce! And Week 7 HM Training Recap

One-pot Pasta (with artichokes, onions, and diced tomatoes)

July 26, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes artichokes, low-fat, pasta, plant-power, Recipes, vegan, Vegetarian

I've been spending quite a bit of time on Pinterest lately - gathering recipes to try out/tweak, and getting inspiration to create some new ones of my own. I keep seeing different versions of this "One-pot Pasta." I'm not all that big of a fan of pasta dishes - for some reason pasta doesn't leave … Continue reading One-pot Pasta (with artichokes, onions, and diced tomatoes)

Meatless Monday: the Tuesday edition ;)

July 22, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes black beans, chili, Meatless Monday, Mexican, plant-power, Quinoa, Recipes, spicy, vegan, Vegetarian

So yesterday just flat-out sucked. I had a miserable day at work, and then after I got home, took Lucy for her walk, and ate some dinner I was just done. I did open my blog and clicked on "New Post," but that was it. I never even typed a single word! So without further … Continue reading Meatless Monday: the Tuesday edition ;)

Meatless Monday: Spicy (Vegan) Sloppy Joe filling

May 5, 2014May 5, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes, Running crock pot, Meatless Monday, plant-powered, Running, vegan, Vegetarian

I can't believe it's Cinco de Mayo and I'm NOT posting a Mexican-ish recipe, although I did throw some of my Tex-Mex flair into this ;) This recipe was inspired by my friend Michelle, who blogs at TheVeganGypsy.com. Go check her out ASAP! Spicy Vegan Sloppy Joe filling Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, chopped … Continue reading Meatless Monday: Spicy (Vegan) Sloppy Joe filling

Southwestern Quinoa and Black Beans

April 25, 2014April 25, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes black beans, cumin, plant-power, Quinoa, recipe, Vegetarian

My newest food obsession is (Old El Paso) Refried Black Beans. Mix 'em up with some quinoa, throw in a bit of SW flair, and Yum! This picture really doesn't do it much justice, but oh wow did it come out good! I, of course, added fresh salsa and guacamole to the finished recipe. … Continue reading Southwestern Quinoa and Black Beans

mEatless Monday (and March summary)

March 31, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes, Running, Weight Loss/Maintenance diet, Meatless Monday, plant-power, recipe, Running, Vegetarian, weight loss

Back on track day 1. It didn't start so great since I left for work without my food. Thankfully I have stuff that I keep at my office for those "just in case" days. Breakfast was an Amy's Organic Black Bean and Tomato Burrito, and lunch was an Amy's Mexican Casserole, topped with guacamole. Got … Continue reading mEatless Monday (and March summary)

Mashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad

March 29, 2014 Laura Runs a Latte Meatless Monday, Recipes avocado, chickpeas, Meatless Monday, Pinterest, plant-powered, recipe, spicy, vegan, Vegetarian

I'm up a few pounds (again - UGH!), so I decided it's time to try out, and come up with, some new recipes. I headed over to Pinterest for a little inspiration, and after seeing several variations of meals that combine chickpeas and avocados I came up with this refreshing "salad." It's really more like … Continue reading Mashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad