Melanzane (Eggplant) Roast!

Ciao a Tutti!
Eggplants are absolutely wonderful! As American’s we don’t eat enough eggplant. I love it because it soaks up the flavors of accompanying foods, herbs, and spices like tofu (minus the soy). It makes for a great meat substitute, side, dip, stew, sauce, or dip.  Did you know that the earlier versions of eggplants were smaller, white in color and resembled eggs; hence their name.

You will need

1 Large Eggplant

1 Zucchini

½ Carton of Grape Tomatoes

1 tbsp Olive Oil

1 tbsp Basil Paste

1/4 tsp Coarse Salt

1/2 tsp Black Pepper

1 tbsp Dried Italian Herb Blend

Pre-heat your oven to 375. Slice your eggplant in 2.5 inches thick, slice your zucchini, and cut all the tomatoes in half. Layer the eggplant at the base of your roasting pan, then the zucchini, then the tomato. Drizzle EVOO all over  the vegetables with your spices and herbs. Mix all the vegetables together until everything is covered with all the spices. At 20 minutes mix around the vegetables to cook better. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until all the vegetables get brown and beautiful.

Remove pan from oven, serve and mangia, mangia!

Plant Strong Pasta * Vegan and Gluten Free

Hello Loves!

Who doesn't Love Pasta? I know I do, there was a time in my life that I wanted to marry an Italian man so that I could eat all the Italian food in the world  (true Story). But since it's not that waistline friendly I gave up on that dream. This alternative to Pasta is delicious and Filling. Seriously I was stuffed

You will need:
1 Zucchini
1/2 Cup Mixed Vegetables
1/2 Tomato
1 tsp Basil Paste
1 tsp Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
4-6 Grilled Asparagus Spears
1/3 Cup Cooked Sweet Potato


I already had previously grilled my asparagus and baked my sweet potato. you can cook these prior to making this dish. Feel free to cook either how you like, whether it's grilled, baked or boiled. I then made the "noodles" using my Spirelli. Purchase yours at Amazon here

In a bowl add the zucchini, chopped tomatoes, and all the rest of your ingredients. Toss with basil, oil, salt and pepper. Viola! a Super easy and delicious alternative to a high carb meal.

Enjoy!