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Roasted Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

I’m always an advocate for eating your veggies & this combination I created is so fire! I usually like asparagus as my consistent side dish but green beans just as valid. This dish is one you definitely want to have in your rotation!

Serving Size

Serves 4 double for more servings.

Cooking Time

Prep 10 mins

Cook 30 mins

Recipe

2 bags of green beans (washed)

1/2 cup of vegan parmesan

1/4 cup of vegan butter

2 tablespoons of minced garlic

1 tablespoon of italian seasoning

1 tablespoon of chopped parsley

1/2 tablespoon of black pepper

1 tablespoon of garlic salt

(optional):

1 pack of plant based steak of choice

1/2 cup of bbq sauce of choice

1 cup of quinoa

1/2 tablespoon of italian seasoning, parsley, garlic salt, black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. In a medium sized bowl add the green beans, minced garlic, seasonings, vegan butter & vegan parmesan.

3. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients together so the green beans are well coated.

4. On a sheet tray or baking pan add the green beans to it. Space them out well enough so they cook evenly.

5. Bake for 20 mins.

6. Once done set aside & add a sprinkle of fresh parsley & more parmesan on top.

7. (Optional) for the Korean BBQ Steak, pour the sauce in a sauté pan on medium heat, then add the steak to it.

8. Cook steak in the sauce until it thickens & is hot. Remove from the heat

9. For the herbed quinoa, boil 2 1/2 cups of water & add quinoa & let it cook 10-12 mins until fluffy but not mushy.

10. Plate up a dish with the quinoa, Korean bbq steak, & herbed quinoa. Sprinkle a bit of parsley on top for presentation.

11. Eat & enjoy!

This is the recipe I used to make these Garlic Parmesan Green Beans. Add this to your dinner rotation!

Chef Lonnie.G

I am Chef Lonnie.G I have been Vegan for 5 years & been building my chef brand since 2019. I have always had a love for cooking & baking ever since I was a young teenager. I have Carribean roots & alot of meals are inspired by what I ate growing up & the different places I have traveled through out my life. I’m always looking to expand, experiment, & teach new ways on how to expand our palates & still eat healthy meals. I have a variety services I offer such as Meal Prep, Private Chef, Virtual Cooking Classes.

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Veggie Lo Mein

Asian cuisine has always been one of my favorites.

Outside of the classics like fried rice & spring rolls the lo mein noodles always hit. So you know I had to put my own sauce on it. The Chef Lonnie.G way.

This is a simple recipe that anyone can make.

Serving Size

Serves 4 people

Double recipe for more servings

Cooking Time

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Recipe

1 head of broccoli chopped

1/2 cup of sliced red bell peppers

1/2 cup of sliced bella mushrooms

1/2 cup of sliced yellow onions

2 cloves of garlic minced

1 pack of lo mein noodles

1/4 cup of liquid aminos or (soy sauce)

1 cup of stir fry sauce

1 tablespoon of olive oil (sesame oil for more flavor)

1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder

1/2 tablespoon of parsley

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil for lo mein noodles to cook.

2. Sauté onions & garlic in oil until soft.

3. Add the mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, to the pan & sauté for 3 mins until soft.

4. Drop the noodles in the water & cook for 4 mins until soft yet slightly firm.

5. Add the liquid aminos to the veggies & seasoning’s.

6. Drain the noodles & add them to veggies. Add the stir fry sauce & mix everything well.

7. Sprinkle a bit of parsley on top & take off the heat.

8. Plate up & serve with spring rolls on the side with chopsticks (if you want).

9. Eat & enjoy.

This is the recipe I used to make this fire Lo Mein Noodles very tasty. Definitely add this to your rotation!

Chef Lonnie.G

I am Chef Lonnie.G I have been Vegan for 5 years & been building my chef brand since 2019. I have always had a love for cooking & baking ever since I was a young teenager. I have Carribean roots & alot of meals are inspired by what I ate growing up & the different places I have traveled through out my life. I’m always looking to expand, experiment, & teach new ways on how to expand our palates & still eat healthy meals. I have a variety services I offer such as Meal Prep, Private Chef, Virtual Cooking Classes.

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Mushroom Fried Risotto

Super filling dish & very great taste with a variety of flavors. A unique simple dish for the cooler temperature weather.

This recipe is great for beginners. One you can easily master with a couple of attempts.

Serving Size

Serves 8-10 people

Double recipe for more servings

Half recipe for less servings

Cook Time

Prep 15 mins

Cook 15 mins

Recipe

4 cups of arborio rice

1 cup of sliced bell peppers

1 cup of diced carrots

1 cup of enoki mushrooms

1 cup of maitake mushrooms

1 cup of bella mushrooms

1/4 parsley & green onions

1 cup of yellow onions

2 cups of soy sauce (liquid amino’s is a good too)

1 tablespoon of minced garlic

1 tablespoon of salt

1 tablespoon of black pepper

1/2 cup of olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat a hot pan with with oil.

2. Bring water to a boil to cook the risotto rice.

3. Add rice & cook until firm but still soft.

4. Set rice aside once done.

5. In a hot pan add olive oil & sauté garlic. yellow onions, & carrots cook until soft.

6. Add bell peppers & mushrooms & cook until soft.

7. Add the cooked rice to the pan & stir everything well. Add soy sauce, seasonings.

8. Cook until rice has a slight crisp to it. Take off the heat, let cool & garnish with green onions.

9. Serve, eat & enjoy.

This is the recipe I used to make this fire mushroom fried risotto. Super tasty definitely add this to your rotation!

Chef Lonnie.G

I am Chef Lonnie.G I have been Vegan for 5 years & been building my chef brand since 2019. I have always had a love for cooking & baking ever since I was a young teenager. I have Carribean roots & alot of meals are inspired by what I ate growing up & the different places I have traveled through out my life. I’m always looking to expand, experiment, & teach new ways on how to expand our palates & still eat healthy meals. I have a variety services I offer such as Meal Prep, Private Chef, Virtual Cooking Classes.

Want a new dessert recipe check out our Peach Cobbler Cheesecake!

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Simple Superfood Smoothie

Smoothie’s have been my go to for awhile, especially for breakfast. Its a great way to start the day with something light & not heavy on the body. A great way to intake fruits & veggies.

You can do multiple variations of smoothies, mixing & using different ingredients. These are great for beginner culinarians, because they are very simple & take a short amount of time.

Serving Size

Serves 2 people, double recipe for more servings.

Cook Time

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 5 mins

Recipe

1/4 cup frozen mangoes

1 frozen banana in half

1/2 cup frozen berries

1/2 cup of orange juice

a handful of pitted dates

1/2 cup of plant-based protein powder

1 tbs of agave nectar

1/2 tbs of cinnamon

1/4 cup of chia seeds

Instructions

1. Add frozen fruit to the blender.

2. Add dates, protein powder, cinnamon, chia seeds & orange juice.

3. Blend together until smooth but slightly thick.

4. Pour into a mason jar or cup of choice, drink & enjoy!

This is the recipe to make this dope Superfood Smoothie. Packed with antioxidants, protein, fiber, everything you need to keep your immune system on point. 10/10 add this to your culinary bag.

Chef Lonnie.G

I am Chef Lonnie.G I have been Vegan for 5 years & been building my chef brand since 2019. I have always had a love for cooking & baking ever since I was a young teenager. I have Carribean roots & alot of meals are inspired by what I ate growing up & the different places I have traveled through out my life. I’m always looking to expand, experiment, & teach new ways on how to expand our palates & still eat healthy meals. I have a variety services I offer such as Meal Prep, Private Chef, Virtual Cooking Classes.

I partnered with the All Natural Brand to promote more exposure towards more plant-based & eating more whole foods. Health in all aspects is very important, mentally, physically, spiritually. Together we strive to make holistic well being the new norm.

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Supreme Plant Based Salad

I personally loved salads growing up but I got tired of them afterwhile, especially when I went vegan. Those kale salads always were my go to & I decided to recreate it with some of my fav ingredients.

Salads don’t have to be just boring greens with dressing. You can elevate it & add ingredients to spice it up & give it some flavor. This recipe is great for beginner culinarians & those who need more transitional meals.

Serving Size

Serves 4 people, double recipe for more servings.

Cook Time

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Recipe

3 cups of freshly washed kale

1 can of chickpeas drained

1/2 tbs of olive oil

1 tbs of grape seed oil

1 ripe plantain

1 roma tomato (any tomato will do)

1/2 tbs of jerk seasoning

1/4 tbs of curry powder

1/3 cup of italian dressing

1 ripe avocado

1/2 tbs black pepper

1/2 tbs sea salt

1/2 tbs old bay seasoning

Instructions

1. Wash & drain your kale, set aside in a bowl.

2. Pour the olive oil into kale & massage thoroughly until well mixed. Add a pinch of salt. Set aside.

3. Slice your plantains into 1 inch pieces & fry until golden brown in grape seed oil. Set aside.

4. In a hot pan with oil add the jerk seasoning, curry powder & chickpeas. Sauté until the chickpeas are soft. Then remove from fire & add black pepper & a bit of old bay seasoning. Set aside.

5. Dice tomatoes in small pieces set aside in a bowl.

6. Add the italian dressing to the kale & mix until thoroughly combined.

7. Chop dates up into small pieces. Slice avocado into medium pieces & set aside.

8. Build the salad, starting with the kale in the bowl, add tomatoes, plantains, avocado, dates. Sprinkle a bit of old bay on top & drizzle more dressing for presentation. Eat & enjoy!

This is the recipe to make this fire supreme salad. Super simple & versatile with a variety of flavors. Great for after a workout or appetizer before dinner. Add this to your culinary bag! 10/10

Chef Lonnie.G

I am Chef Lonnie.G I have been Vegan for 5 years & been building my chef brand since 2019. I have always had a love for cooking & baking ever since I was a young teenager. I have Carribean roots & alot of meals are inspired by what I ate growing up & the different places I have traveled through out my life. I’m always looking to expand, experiment, & teach new ways on how to expand our palates & still eat healthy meals. I have a variety services I offer such as Meal Prep, Private Chef, Virtual Cooking Classes.

I partnered with the All Natural Brand to promote more exposure towards more plant-based & eating more whole foods. Health in all aspects is very important, mentally, physically, spiritually. Together we strive to make holistic well being the new norm.

Want a new snack idea? Check out our Healthful Hummus!

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Homemade Healthful Hummus

Mediterranean food always been one of my favorite cuisines. Especially hummus since its so versatile & super tasty. Definitely top tier eats.

Hummus is made with chickpeas, which are high in plant based protein & a great source of fiber. I recommend this recipe for new beginner culinarians. Not many ingredients & you can pair this & use it as a base for other dishes.

Serving Size

Serves 4 people, double recipe for more servings.

Cook Time

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Recipe

2 cans of chickpeas rinsed

1 1/2 tbs of lemon juice

1 clove of fresh garlic

2 tbs of olive oil

1/4 tsp of pink himalayan salt

1/4 tsp of black pepper

1/2 tsp of old bay seasoning

1/4 tsp of paprika

1/4 tsp of parsley flakes

2 slices of pita bread

Instructions

1. Pour chickpeas with a bit of the liquid into a blender.

2. Add lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, old bay seasoning.

3. Blend until its a thick but creamy consistency. 3-4 mins.

4. Pour into a bowl & refrigerate until chilled, (1-2 hrs if serving immediately) overnight.

5. Drizzle more olive oil on top with paprika & parsley.

6. Plate with pita chips, eat & serve!

This is the recipe to make this fire hummus. Amazing as a dip, great as a spread for avocado toast or to use on sandwiches. Super tasty, an easy 10/10.

Chef Lonnie.G

I am Chef Lonnie.G I have been Vegan for 5 years & been building my chef brand since 2019. I have always had a love for cooking & baking ever since I was a young teenager. I have Carribean roots & alot of meals are inspired by what I ate growing up & the different places I have traveled through out my life. I’m always looking to expand, experiment, & teach new ways on how to expand our palates & still eat healthy meals. I have a variety services I offer such as Meal Prep, Private Chef, Virtual Cooking Classes.

I partnered with the All Natural Brand to promote more exposure towards more plant-based & eating more whole foods. Health in all aspects is very important, mentally, physically, spiritually. Together we strive to make holistic well being the new norm.

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Chickpea Tuna Sandwich

A new found favorite of mine since last year. One of the best go to recipes when you need a quick lunch. Minimal ingredients, but a lot of flavor & great source of plant-based protein & nutrients.

Growing up I use to love eating tuna especially on sandwiches & in wraps, it was one of the easiest things to make. This plant-based version is just as tasty if not better. The texture is on point as well & very similar to the real thing. Great recipe for beginner culinarians.

Serving Size

Serves 4 total. To increase the amount, add more toasted bread & the other toppings for the sandwich.

Cook Time

Prep 15 mins

Cook Time 15 Mins

Recipe

1 can of chickpeas

2 slices of whole grain bread

1/4 cup of diced red onions

1 whole tomato sliced in 1 inch pieces

1/2 cup of diced celery

1/4 cup of rough chopped parsley

1/2 cup of vegan mayonnaise

1/4 cup of nutritional yeast

1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder

1/2 tablespoon of salt

1/2 tablespoon of black pepper

1/4 tablespoon of oregano

1/2 head of romain lettuce sliced

1 tablespoon of hummus

handful of plantain chips (optional)

15 minutes

Instructions

1. Toast whole grain bread & set aside.

2. Drain the liquid from canned chickpeas & place in a bowl.

3. Mash chickpeas with a fork until it has a thick creamy consistency. (You can also put them in a food processor & get the same result).

4. Rough chop parsley & add it to the bowl with chickpeas.

5. Dice the red onions & add to the bowl.

6. Dice the celery & add to the bowl.

7. Add in the vegan mayo to the bowl.

8. Mix everything until well combined.

9. Add the nutritional yeast & the seasonings to the chickpea tuna. Mix well.

10. Slice tomatoes in 1 inch slices & set aside.

11. Cut romaine lettuce & set aside.

12. Spread the hummus on to the toasted bread.

13. Build the sandwich: add the lettuce, tomato, chickpea tuna & close the sandwich.

14. Serve with plantain chips or your chips of choice. Eat & enjoy!

This is the step by step tutorial on how to make the Chickpea Tuna Sandwich. Very simple & anyone can do it! Can’t wait to see how y’all enjoy this.

Chef Lonnie.G

I am Chef Lonnie.G I have been Vegan for 4 years & been building my chef brand since 2019. I have always had a love for cooking & baking ever since I was a young teenager. I have Carribean roots & alot of meals are inspired by what I ate growing up & the different places I have traveled through out my life. I’m always looking to expand, experiment, & teach new ways on how to expand our palates & still eat healthy meals. I have a variety services I offer such as Meal Prep, Private Chef, Virtual Cooking Classes.

I partnered with the All Natural Brand to promote more exposure towards more plant-based & eating more whole foods. Health in all aspects is very important, mentally, physically, spiritually. Together we strive to make holistic well being the new norm.

Want a new amazing breakfast option? Check out our supreme avocado toast!

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Plant Based Comfort Food: Vegetable Lentil Curry

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This dish is the perfect hearty plant-based meal! Filled with vegetables, legumes, and spices that create an explosion on your taste buds.

Made with love and creativity for an all around satisfying bowl of goodness!

Perfect for dinner or lunch as this meal is VERY filling. For an even heavier dish feel free to add rice on the side!

I made this curry on a snowy winter night, made a cup of tea, and snuggled up in my warm covers with a sappy romance movie. Plant based goodness. All though food is not meant for the comfort of our emotions, a hearty and delicious meal (especially when it’s plant-based) can bring healing vibes.

Enjoy!

Servings: 4-5

Cooktime: 30+ min

Flavor: Mildy spicy (3/10)

Ingredients

3 small to medium potatoes (thinly sliced)

1/2 cup of red lentils

1/2 yellow onion (sliced)

2 handfuls of chopped kale 

3 medium tomatoes (diced)

1/4 cauliflower head (chopped)

3 tbsp of minced garlic 

3 tbsp of olive oil (cooking oil optional) 

1 tbsp (give or take) Himalayan sea salt I gave lol 

1tsp of paprika 

1 tsp black pepper

I tbsp Lightly dried basil 

1 tbsp lightly dried parsley 

Curry seasoning (I went wild with this; add as much as you desire and taste for flavor) 

1 carton of vegetable stock 

Instructions

1.Cook on medium heat stovetop in large pot 

2. Sauté onions, tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil in large pot 

3. Let sauté (smashed tomatoes down while stirring all ingredients together)  

4. Once veggies have softened a bit add in quarter of vegetable stock and let simmer still on medium heat 

5. Add chopped cauliflower 

6. Add chopped kale 

7. Add more stock, mix all ingredients, and place the lid on pot

8. Let simmer still on medium heat while slicing potatoes 

9. Add sliced potatoes 

10. Add lentils 

11. Add all seasoning 

12. Add rest of vegetable stock and stir until all ingredients are mixed together like a soup 

13. Turn down heat to low cover with lid 

14. Let simmer till desired texture (approx. 15-20 minutes) 

15. Serve alone or with rice!

NOTES:

Seasoning measurements vary dependent on personal palette. I added a ton of curry seasoning and paprika for an intense and mildly spicy flavor! Add measurements and keep adding until desired flavored has been reached!

Comment below if you enjoyed this recipe!

Nala Asa Shakur

Tyler A. Norman who now goes by Nala Asa Shakur is the CEO of The All Natural as well as the author of Love Starts Here. She’s a multifaceted creator & healer serving through various forms of artistry. Her ways of expression range from being an author, philosopher, model, holistic health guide, creative director, to a Kitchen alchemist . Through her work and her movement, #Naturalisthewaytoglow™, she inspires and assist others with personal growth, self-love, holistic healing, and finding an inner glow.

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