Vegetarian Recipes

Enjoy these vegetarian recipes from The Naked Bite. Don’t forget, our Vegan Recipes are also all vegetarian!

Amazing Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on Oct 28th, 2011

Something about Fall makes me want to bake, and the promise of whole wheat chocolate chip cookies makes me want to bake even faster. I am not sure why, but even when I…

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Asparagus with Spicy Cilantro Pepita Pesto

Posted on Apr 7th, 2014

This dish is perfect for spring! I love this pesto and it works for all sorts of applications. Bright, healthy and vibrant it will change the way you think of…

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Avocado Fries with Curry Garlic Yogurt

Posted on Sep 7th, 2013

This recipe is a winner, not that you could ever really go wrong with avocado. Still, it is not your typical guacamole application! It will impress your guests, or…

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Avocado Miso Toast

Posted on Aug 22nd, 2014

I'm not the biggest breakfast person. I know that it is the most important meal of the day, and I realize that as a health food professional I should be more diligent.…

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Baked Yuca Chips with Spicy Mango Guacamole

Posted on Mar 3rd, 2014

Chips and Guacamole are one of my favorite snacks...I even make it a meal sometimes. These baked yuca chips are an easy and healthy alternative that are unique and of…

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Basil Mint Pesto Recipe

Posted on Jun 24th, 2014

Pesto is one of the easiest things to make and it is such a versatile condiment. I use it for sandwiches, over eggs, as a source for grilled veggies or fish or as a dip.…

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Brussels Sprout Salad with Brown Butter Hazelnut Vinaigrette

Posted on Oct 24th, 2013

This Brussels Sprout Salad with Brown Butter Hazelnut Vinaigrette might just be my favorite holiday recipe. Many people might think that butter sounds weird in a…

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Cauliflower Quinoa Cakes with Chimichurri

Posted on Mar 1st, 2015

So often when we make a vegetarian meal, it ends up being a compilation of side dishes. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but sometimes you just want an actual…

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Chocolate Cherry Pistachio Bon Bons

Posted on Feb 2nd, 2015

Handmade gifts go a long way (especially the edible kind), and are a much nicer gesture than a gift card, specifically for the Winter Holidays or Valentine's Day…

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Cinnamon Tahini Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on Dec 12th, 2016

This outstanding Cinnamon Tahini Oatmeal Cookie recipe is an adaptation of my dear dear friend, fellow chef and devout foodie Robbin Russell. I have always been a sucker…

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Coconut Almond Butter Cookies

Posted on Apr 14th, 2013

These Coconut Almond Butter Cookies are amazing, truly. They are like fluffy cookie pillows of goodness, you need to make them, I meant it. They are protein and nutrient…

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Coconut Quinoa Cookies

Posted on Oct 30th, 2013

These cookies are a unique, high protein and super easy…three awesome combinations. You can change up the additions as well and really get creative! Coconut Quinoa…

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Amazing Ice Cream with Local Fruit

Creamy ‘n’ Dreamy Canistel Ice Cream

Posted on Jan 31st, 2014

I don’t typically post recipes with hard-to-source ingredients, but this recipe is a must. My dear friend Robbin Russell who moonlighted as my pastry chef for last…

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Creamy Cauliflower Parsnip Soup

Posted on Oct 27th, 2013

Fall makes me feel like soup, even if it is still 80+ degrees. This recipe is hearty, creamy (though vegan), quick and YUM! It is also good made with a variety of…

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Curried Lentil Veggie Soup

Posted on Feb 9th, 2016

Nothing is more satisfying (and easy to cook) than a simple vegetable soup. Warm your belly and your kitchen with this simple, hearty and healthy recipe that will be…

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Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Posted on Oct 30th, 2013

Who doesn't love chocolate? Well and avocado as well :). A simple blend of nutrient dense ingredients- this recipe is SO easy and a much healthier alternative to quench…

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Eggplant Bánh Mì Tacos with Pickled Veggies & Spicy Aioli

Posted on Oct 3rd, 2016

Austin LOVES tacos...well and who doesn't quite frankly? I think we love them because they can be filled with just about anything- which is part of the fun. Get…

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Eggplant Tomato Bolognese with Quinoa Pasta & Zucchini

Posted on Apr 2nd, 2015

Wether your in a chilly climate in just the first days of spring or in South Florida, this recipe is the perfect meal. If you need to warm up, this a the healthier way…

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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on Dec 23rd, 2014

OMG this recipe for Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies is a revelation! Though I used to be a pastry chef, I have little patience for baking these days...never really liked…

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Gluten Free Powerhouse Bread

Posted on Nov 7th, 2014

I found the inspiration for recipe through a really amazing foodie website called Food 52. The pics are to die for and the recipes are mouthwatering. Bread gets a bad…

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Gluten-Free Almond Orange Scones

Posted on Aug 5th, 2013

LOVE LOVE this new recipe for Gluten-free Almond Orange Scones! So easy and perfect for a lazy weekend morning, it literally takes about 6 minutes to prepare the dough…

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Gooey Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on Dec 8th, 2016

This fabulous, decadent and somewhat "naughty" recipe for Gooey Double Chocolate Chip Cookies was the brainchild of our Chef Heather Valdes. She created it for one of…

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Gooey Fudgy Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

Posted on Feb 12th, 2016

When my husband Anthony makes a food request, I will always oblige. This is rare and he is my favorite person to cook for. I asked him what dessert he wanted for…

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Grain Free Banana Blueberry Coconut Muffins

Posted on Aug 4th, 2014

During my trip to Idaho over the last month I experimented a lot with coconut flour. I LOVE it! It's high in fiber, gluten free and has a delicious nutty flavor. The…

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Grain-Free Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins

Posted on Oct 6th, 2014

Fall is here! There is no better way to celebrate the beginning of the season than with these muffins. They have all of the fall flavors, but are grain-free.…

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Handmade Pasta with Fresh White Truffle

Posted on Oct 24th, 2013

I just LOVE making pasta (well and eating it too :). Though it is quite simple, it is a bit time-consuming so I typically save it for holidays and special occasions. My…

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Herbed Farinata with Roasted Garlic & Tomatoes- Easy Gluten-Free “Pizza”

Posted on Feb 4th, 2017

I went to Italy a few years ago with a group from Slow Food Miami to the Terra Madre global food gathering...to say it was breathtaking, fantastic and delicious would be…

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4 Ingredient Ricotta Recipe

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Posted on Feb 8th, 2013

Ricotta cheese is UNBELIEVABLY easy to make…seriously you will be shocked. It has sweet and savory applications and is amazing just with some toasted whole grain bread…

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Honey Lavender Ice Cream

Posted on Jul 26th, 2014

Ice cream is one of my favorites...of all time. I used to skip meals so that I could dig into a whole quart (I have since come to my senses). I actually even had my own…

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How to Sprout Most Beans

Posted on Feb 23rd, 2017

Sprouts are fun and easy to grow and are delicious, alkaline and packed full of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. These fun little projects are also a great source…

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Kale Salad with Lemon and Toasted Almonds

Posted on Feb 8th, 2013

This was my first true kale salad triumph in the makeshift kitchen of our temporary housing when we first moved to Miami (4-1/4 years ago!). In the past years kale has…

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Marinated Cucumber Seaweed Salad

Posted on Jul 2nd, 2014

I used to always order a seaweed salad at a Japanese restaurant. That is until I realized that the bright green ones are artificially colored...ewww! Do not fret, you…

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Millet & Chia Breakfast Porridge

Posted on Apr 18th, 2013

This Millet & Chia Breakfast Porridge is a great alternative to oatmeal. Millet is gluten-free and the most alkaline of all grains. It is also quite versatile, and…

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Minted Watermelon Cooler

Posted on Jul 2nd, 2014

This is the perfect summer drink, especially with a little "kick" added to it. It is versatile and can be done with many different kinds of fruit. Accidentally add some…

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Mixed Mushroom Parcels with Sherry & Herbs

Posted on Apr 20th, 2016

Everyone is looking for exciting vegetable side dishes. These tasty little parcels are super fun, fast and a neat crowd pleaser. Many different veggies will work and you…

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Pasta with Creamy Avocado Garlic Sauce

Posted on Jul 28th, 2015

manWho doesn't love avocado? I could eat guacamole until I burst (with a side of margarita of course ;). Enjoy the fruit's heart-healthy fats in this satisfying, creamy…

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Pear and Fennel Salad Rolls with Toasted Walnuts

Posted on Oct 13th, 2014

Everyone loves portable food, especially these days. These salad rolls wrapped with Asian rice paper wrappers are so easy to work with and can turn many different foods…

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Pizza with Carrot Almond Crust

Posted on May 22nd, 2014

We all LOVE pizza right? This recipe will give you an excuse to eat it more often...Yay! This is also an easier and faster alternative to a cauliflower crust as you…

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Pancakes

Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes with Blueberry Compote

Posted on Oct 30th, 2013

Everybody loves pancakes (well, except my husband...what???). They are not the typically the most healthy way to start the day however. These pancakes on the other hand…

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Quick Black Bean Sliders with Cilantro Sauce

Posted on Jul 4th, 2015

Quick Black Bean Sliders with Cilantro Sauce 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 3 large cloves garlic 2 large scallions, roughly…

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Quick Strawberry Mint Sorbet

Posted on Jul 26th, 2014

Light, refreshing and perfect for summer, this quick sorbet is simple and delicious. It also doesn't have any of the weird ingredients or stabilizers that many of the…

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Raw Chocolate Bark

Posted on Sep 12th, 2016

Many of you know by now that I have quite the sweet tooth. I actually don't do much baking for the particular reason (I would eat it ALL, sigh). This Raw Chocolate Bark…

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Raw Energy Bars

Posted on Jan 16th, 2016

https://youtu.be/gdzQKgIqeeQ Raw Energy Bars 1 cup nuts such as walnuts, pecans or almonds or a mixture of 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup chia…

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Vegan Sushi Recipe

Raw Nori Rolls with Spicy Coconut Dipping Sauce

Posted on Aug 9th, 2012

These rolls are the perfect snack, or even a light meal if you add something on the side. They are raw, full of super foods and incredibly delicious…one of my all time…

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Posted on Oct 30th, 2013

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or gluten free flour 1/2 cup wheat germ or ground flax 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4…

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Spicy Cauliflower Ceviche with Coconut Milk & Peanuts

Posted on Jul 25th, 2018

It's rare to find someone who doesn't like ceviche, but if you are trying to eat less animals, finding a good ceviche can be a challenge. Enter- Spicy Cauliflower…

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Spicy Southwestern Kelp Noodles with Avocado & Toasted Seeds

Posted on Sep 14th, 2015

Raise your hand if you love noodles. I DO, I DO!!! Unfortunately they tend to be on the heavy side and often carry the "guilt factor".  I prefer not to associate guilt…

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Squash and Sage Flatbread with Goat Cheese & Pistachios

Posted on Jul 3rd, 2013

This is SUPER easy and crowd pleasing. It makes a nice appetizer cut into smaller pieces or a great entree with a salad. Change up the squash for another seasonal…

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Sun Gold Tomato Salad with Fava Beans & Buratta

Posted on Sep 7th, 2013

This is an amazingly easy and delicious composed salad that I made during my trip to Sonoma County last week. Of course I can take much less of the credit than my…

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Deviled Eggs from The Naked Bite

Thai Curry Deviled Eggs with Avocado

Posted on Dec 6th, 2013

I love myself a deviled egg. I am not however a mayo fan, nor do I like to support the factory conventional egg industry. I will always buy eggs from a farmers market if…

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The Perfect Banana Ice Cream

Posted on Jun 21st, 2014

This recipe has changed my life, seriously. As an ice cream addict I needed to find another healthier route...this Banana Ice Cream (or "nice" cream) is it! It has…

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Tomato Cucumber Salad with Sesame Oil & Lemongrass

Posted on Jan 6th, 2015

Last Sunday I did an open house at Teena's Pride farm. I just love, love, love basking in all the glory of such fantastically fresh and delicious produce! It is so easy…

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Twice Baked Sweets with Kale & Goat Cheese

Posted on Oct 25th, 2016

A interesting holiday recipe or an easy weeknight meal, these babies are quick and full of creative options if you're feeling' fancy. Sweet potatoes and yams (different…

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Vanilla Cashew Milk

Posted on Feb 4th, 2016

This Vanilla Cashew Milk recipe is a revelation for me. Some of you know of my "milk conundrum". That is, my long time battle with what kind of milk to take in my…

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Walnut Sage Patties with Shiitake Mushroom Gravy

Posted on Nov 27th, 2013

Usually vegetarians get the shaft on Turkey Day. Well that it a bit dramatic as there is always tons of side dishes to eat, but rarely a main course…enter Walnut Sage…

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Zucchini Alfredo “Pasta”

Posted on Mar 23rd, 2014

This recipe is a revelation...a way to indulge and feel great about it! True alfredo sauce is one of these foods that is pretty much on the "do not eat" list. But this…

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Zucchini Cakes with Spicy Lemon Coconut Sauce

Posted on Jul 21st, 2014

SUPER easy, vegan, gluten & grain free and YUMMY, what could be better? Get creative and change it up a bit with some other shredded veggies, the sky's the…

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Zucchini Pasta & Kelp Noodles with Sunflower Cilantro Pesto

Posted on Jul 17th, 2017

Kelp noodles are one of my favorite ingredients these days and this Zucchini Pasta & Kelp Noodles with Sunflower Cilantro Pesto dish is a happy new addition to my…

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