PurelyPope Vegan Pumpkin Risotto

Vegan Pumpkin Risotto

I have to tell you guys, this vegan pumpkin risotto recipe is a no-rice pumpkin risotto and it's absolutely AMAZING! You truly don't miss the rice at all! I was able to use a hearts of palm rice, which I love and will tell you more about below. This is also a super easy recipe but feels very fancy, which is always fun! Let's dive into it. Vegan Pumpkin Risotto Specifics This decadent pumpkin risotto recipe could be used as a Thanksgiving side or truly any time of the year. It pairs really well with a seared wild fish and some greens...

PurelyPope Vegan Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

Vegan Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

You guys know I love my sweet potatoes, so of course I had to make a healthy vegan scalloped sweet potato recipe. I've always loved scalloped potatoes, so I figured why not do a fun, yet still savory twist?! You'll definitely want to add these to your Thanksgiving round up. Let's dive into it! Vegan Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Specifics This decadent Thanksgiving recipe is delicious, yet insanely simple too! Let's break down what you need: Sweet Potatoes: DUH! For this recipe, I went ahead and used Purple Sweet Potatoes, and I did two LARGE ones. You have to slice them very thinly. I...

PurelyPope Healthy Bagel Bread Stuffing

Healthy Stuffing: Bagel Bread Edition!

OK, let me just say that you guys are going to FREAK OUT over this Healthy Stuffing recipe, I love it so much. I used my Bagel Bread Recipe, which is by far one of the most favorite recipes on my website. Thus, I figured, how could I not make a super yummy stuffing out of it this Thanksgiving?! Healthy Stuffing Specifics This bagel bread stuffing is decadent, delicious and PACKED full with delicious flavors and veggies of course. Here's a breakdown: Bagel Bread: This is your first step in the healthy stuffing recipe. I made two batches of the Bagel Bread for...

PurelyPope Sesame Cauliflower or Chicken Recipe

Lightened Up Sesame Cauliflower (or Chicken)

I think everyone can agree that Chinese takeout is hands down the best. More specifically, I always loved Sesame Chicken, but I did it as Sesame Cauliflower! I made both a chicken and cauliflower version so that Nick could have his protein (#gainz lol), but either way you go, this combo is amazing! Sesame Cauliflower Specifics This sesame cauliflower is too good and good for you too! That feeling you get after too much takeout will be non-existent with this recipe. Here is what you need: Cauliflower or Chicken: At this day and age, is there anything that Cauliflower CAN'T do?! I think...

PurelyPope Sesame Cauliflower or Chicken Recipe

Best Ever Butternut Squash

Ready for the best ever butternut squash?! This is a fall recipe that will be on repeat in your kitchen this season. You can add it to your Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving menu, your weekly meal prep, etc. It's sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious! Butternut Squash Specifics This butternut squash is sooo amazing but super simple! I promise it's one of the best veggie recipes you'll have! It's amazing to eat seasonally as well and eating that way has great benefits too. With that, let's go ahead and dive into what you need: Butternut Squash: Butternut squash is so delicious and also has amazing...

PurelyPope Vegan Chickpea Chicken Salad

Vegan Chickpea “Chicken” Salad

Looking for an easy WFH lunch you can make in the beginning of the week, takes you 10 minutes and is insanely delicious? Look no further than this vegan chickpea "chicken" salad! You can pair this over a mixed green salad, in a delicious wrap or on a sandwich too. It is so versatile and EVERYONE (even non vegans) will be a fan! Nick is obsessed if that says anything :) let's diver in! Chickpea "Chicken" Salad Specifics As I mentioned, this Chickpea "Chicken" Salad is super simple and easy to make. Truly you need NO cooking skills for this one, LOL!...

PurelyPope Sweet Potato Pancakes

Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes

As I mentioned to you in my last post (see - sweet potato pasta), fall definitely has me craving ALL things root veggies. ESPECIALLY in the mornings! Enter: Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes! I'm a big fan of starting the day off with a hearty breakfast, and these sweet potato pancakes hit the spot! Let's get into it! Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes Specifics These sweet potato pancakes are absolutely amazing for a Fall breakfast. Perhaps a mid week brunch session or over the weekend too. Hell, you could even enjoy them for dinner! Here's what you need.. Sweet Potato: I used canned sweet potato puree,...

PurelyPope Creamy Sweet Potato Pasta

Creamy Sweet Potato Pasta

IDK about you, but Fall just makes me crave everything root veggies! They ground me through the change of seasons and are hearty to keep ya nice and warm too! This creamy sweet potato pasta sauce is so delicious and perfect for a fall meal! I add in some tips to make it extra delicious below as well. Creamy Sweet Potato Pasta Specifics This sauce is super simple and is truly a one pan meal, too! You of course could puree the sweet potato yourself, but I prefer buying in canned and done for me. It's still super affordable AND saves time,...

PurelyPope Miso Eggplant

Mouthwatering Miso Eggplant

Miso eggplant is easily one of mine and Nick's favorite dishes to order when we go out for sushi. Truly we're OBSESSED! It's always so delish, so I thought..why not try to make a version of that at home? So I did, and it turned out INSANE! Let's get into it! Miso Eggplant Specifics! I called this mouthwatering miso eggplant for a reason guys! Nick wanted to put the sauce on truly everything. And the beauty of it is..you totally can! This marinade is super versatile, so you could always use it to give flavor to fish, or any other veggie truly....

PurelyPope Healthy Pumpkin Butter

Easy AF Healthy Pumpkin Butter

The second I feel a chill in the air is the second I start craving anything/everything pumpkin. More specifically I was craving a healthy pumpkin butter! This pumpkin butter is super simple and can be used on toast, bread, banana bread, with some fruit, on pancakes, etc. - really anything! Healthy Pumpkin Butter Specifics This pumpkin butter doesn't have the name 'Easy AF' in it for no reason - it's super simple! No crazy ingredients needed. It's super versatile and can be used with truly anything in the Fall. Here's what you need: Pumpkin: Of course :)..I like to buy canned organic pumpkin in...