Charlotte Veggie

Rajul’s Recipe Index

Appetizers Breakfast CLT Veggie Original Dairy-Free Dressings & Sauces Entrees Gluten-Free Lunch Box Salads Sides Slow Cooker Smoothies Soups Sweets

Appetizers

Simple Baked Kale Chips

Simple Baked Kale Chips

Clean Party Eats: Spiralized Sesame Slaw Salad & Truffle Sweet Potatoes

Clean Party Eats: Spiralized Sesame Slaw Salad & Truffle Sweet Potatoes

Red & Green: Panko Crusted Asparagus Fries & Smoky Red Pepper Hummus

Red & Green: Panko Crusted Asparagus Fries & Smoky Red Pepper Hummus

Simple Asian Dinner: Crusted Tofu, Fresh Spring Rolls, Citrus Nut Chutney

Simple Asian Dinner: Crusted Tofu, Fresh Spring Rolls, Citrus Nut Chutney

Roasted Butternut Bruschetta With Lemon Oregano Ricotta

Roasted Butternut Bruschetta With Lemon Oregano Ricotta

Roasted Maple Rosemary Carrot Fries

Roasted Maple Rosemary Carrot Fries

White Bean Pesto Hummus

White Bean Pesto Hummus

Spinach Feta Pan Fried Mediterranean Polenta Cakes & More

Spinach Feta Pan Fried Mediterranean Polenta Cakes & More

Cast Iron Cooking, All In One Fajita Mix, & Zesty Queso

Cast Iron Cooking, All In One Fajita Mix, & Zesty Queso

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Breakfast

Healthy Holiday {Cranberry Nut} Zucchini Bread

Healthy Holiday {Cranberry Nut} Zucchini Bread

Any Way You Want It Tofu Scramble

Any Way You Want It Tofu Scramble

Apple Pie Oats With Maple Walnuts

Apple Pie Oats With Maple Walnuts

Fluffy Banana Cupcakes Topped With Chocolate Ganache And Caramelized Bananas

Fluffy Banana Cupcakes Topped With Chocolate Ganache And Caramelized Bananas

Pecan Pumpkin Honey Oat Squares

Pecan Pumpkin Honey Oat Squares

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

How Do You Like Them Apples?

How Do You Like Them Apples?

Fueling Cinnamon Chia Honey Nut Overnight Oats

Fueling Cinnamon Chia Honey Nut Overnight Oats

Marbled Banana Bread

Marbled Banana Bread

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CLT Veggie Original

Comfort After Chaos: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Oregano Olio

Comfort After Chaos: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Oregano Olio

Valentine’s Dinner: Charred Pepper Salad W/Eggplant Chips & Basil Cream, Butternut Soup, Cauliflower Steaks

Valentine’s Dinner: Charred Pepper Salad W/Eggplant Chips & Basil Cream, Butternut Soup, Cauliflower Steaks

Urgent Tomato Soup

Urgent Tomato Soup

Winter Wedge Salad: Crispy Shredded Brussels & Apple Pecan Panzanella With Maple Vinaigrette

Winter Wedge Salad: Crispy Shredded Brussels & Apple Pecan Panzanella With Maple Vinaigrette

Piping Hot French Indie Lentil Soup

Piping Hot French Indie Lentil Soup

My Big Fat Greek Warm Orzo Bowl + Homemade Mediterranean Seasoning

My Big Fat Greek Warm Orzo Bowl + Homemade Mediterranean Seasoning

Red & Green: Panko Crusted Asparagus Fries & Smoky Red Pepper Hummus

Red & Green: Panko Crusted Asparagus Fries & Smoky Red Pepper Hummus

30 Minute Meal: Capellini Primavera Alla The Easiest Tastiest Pink Sauce

30 Minute Meal: Capellini Primavera Alla The Easiest Tastiest Pink Sauce

Festive Savory Holiday Tart Featured on FOX & You Have To Laugh At Yourself

Festive Savory Holiday Tart Featured on FOX & You Have To Laugh At Yourself

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Dairy Free

Roasted Vegetables 101

Roasted Vegetables 101

Piping Hot French Indie Lentil Soup

Piping Hot French Indie Lentil Soup

Clean Party Eats: Spiralized Sesame Slaw Salad & Truffle Sweet Potatoes

Clean Party Eats: Spiralized Sesame Slaw Salad & Truffle Sweet Potatoes

Stove Top or Slow Cooker: Tuscan White Bean & Swiss Chard Soup Two Ways

Stove Top or Slow Cooker: Tuscan White Bean & Swiss Chard Soup Two Ways

Time Saving Restorative Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili

Time Saving Restorative Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili

Festive Savory Holiday Tart Featured on FOX & You Have To Laugh At Yourself

Festive Savory Holiday Tart Featured on FOX & You Have To Laugh At Yourself

Thanksgiving Edition: Cranberry Pecan Maple Scalloped Sweet Potatoes & Parsnips

Thanksgiving Edition: Cranberry Pecan Maple Scalloped Sweet Potatoes & Parsnips

Holiday Edition: Broccoli Leek Pie (Gluten & Dairy Free!)

Holiday Edition: Broccoli Leek Pie (Gluten & Dairy Free!)

Thanksgiving Edition: Chimichurri Drizzled Sizzled Acorn Squash

Thanksgiving Edition: Chimichurri Drizzled Sizzled Acorn Squash

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Dressings & Sauces

Valentine’s Dinner: Charred Pepper Salad W/Eggplant Chips & Basil Cream, Butternut Soup, Cauliflower Steaks

Valentine’s Dinner: Charred Pepper Salad W/Eggplant Chips & Basil Cream, Butternut Soup, Cauliflower Steaks

Thanksgiving Edition: Chimichurri Drizzled Sizzled Acorn Squash

Thanksgiving Edition: Chimichurri Drizzled Sizzled Acorn Squash

Simple Asian Dinner: Crusted Tofu, Fresh Spring Rolls, Citrus Nut Chutney

Simple Asian Dinner: Crusted Tofu, Fresh Spring Rolls, Citrus Nut Chutney

Fast & Furious Ranch Dressing ‘n Dip

Fast & Furious Ranch Dressing ‘n Dip

Pesto Everything: Raw, Nut-free & With/Without Garlic

Pesto Everything: Raw, Nut-free & With/Without Garlic

Fresh Falafel With Tahini Sauce

Fresh Falafel With Tahini Sauce

Dilly’s Gourmet Guacamole

Dilly’s Gourmet Guacamole

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Entrees

Comfort After Chaos: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Oregano Olio

Comfort After Chaos: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Oregano Olio

Valentine’s Dinner: Charred Pepper Salad W/Eggplant Chips & Basil Cream, Butternut Soup, Cauliflower Steaks

Valentine’s Dinner: Charred Pepper Salad W/Eggplant Chips & Basil Cream, Butternut Soup, Cauliflower Steaks

My Big Fat Greek Warm Orzo Bowl + Homemade Mediterranean Seasoning

My Big Fat Greek Warm Orzo Bowl + Homemade Mediterranean Seasoning

Time Saving Restorative Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili

Time Saving Restorative Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili

30 Minute Meal: Capellini Primavera Alla The Easiest Tastiest Pink Sauce

30 Minute Meal: Capellini Primavera Alla The Easiest Tastiest Pink Sauce

How To Make Possibly Perfect Pizza

How To Make Possibly Perfect Pizza

Festive Savory Holiday Tart Featured on FOX & You Have To Laugh At Yourself

Festive Savory Holiday Tart Featured on FOX & You Have To Laugh At Yourself

Thanksgiving Edition: Thyme For Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

Thanksgiving Edition: Thyme For Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

Holiday Edition: Broccoli Leek Pie (Gluten & Dairy Free!)

Holiday Edition: Broccoli Leek Pie (Gluten & Dairy Free!)

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Gluten Free

Valentine’s Dinner: Charred Pepper Salad W/Eggplant Chips & Basil Cream, Butternut Soup, Cauliflower Steaks
Roasted Vegetables 101
Urgent Tomato Soup
Piping Hot French Indie Lentil Soup
Clean Party Eats: Spiralized Sesame Slaw Salad & Truffle Sweet Potatoes
Stove Top or Slow Cooker: Tuscan White Bean & Swiss Chard Soup Two Ways
Time Saving Restorative Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili
Festive Savory Holiday Tart Featured on FOX & You Have To Laugh At Yourself
Thanksgiving Edition: Cranberry Pecan Maple Scalloped Sweet Potatoes & Parsnips

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Lunch Box

White Bean Pesto Hummus

White Bean Pesto Hummus

Fast & Furious Ranch Dressing ‘n Dip

Fast & Furious Ranch Dressing ‘n Dip

Fruit & Nut Quinoa Salad

Fruit & Nut Quinoa Salad

Anytime Or Anywhere Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

Anytime Or Anywhere Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

Back To School: Lunch Box Ideas

Back To School: Lunch Box Ideas

Cool & Creamy Chickpea Salad

Cool & Creamy Chickpea Salad

Caprese ‘Wich Mother’s Day Dinner

Caprese ‘Wich Mother’s Day Dinner

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Salads

Valentine’s Dinner: Charred Pepper Salad W/Eggplant Chips & Basil Cream, Butternut Soup, Cauliflower Steaks

Valentine’s Dinner: Charred Pepper Salad W/Eggplant Chips & Basil Cream, Butternut Soup, Cauliflower Steaks

Winter Wedge Salad: Crispy Shredded Brussels & Apple Pecan Panzanella With Maple Vinaigrette

Winter Wedge Salad: Crispy Shredded Brussels & Apple Pecan Panzanella With Maple Vinaigrette

Reseting Post-Thanksgiving: Mason Jar Salads & Come Meet Me!

Reseting Post-Thanksgiving: Mason Jar Salads & Come Meet Me!

Warm Moroccan Style Quinoa With Raw Zucchini Ribbon Salad

Warm Moroccan Style Quinoa With Raw Zucchini Ribbon Salad

Fast & Furious Ranch Dressing ‘n Dip

Fast & Furious Ranch Dressing ‘n Dip

Fruit & Nut Quinoa Salad

Fruit & Nut Quinoa Salad

Cool & Creamy Chickpea Salad

Cool & Creamy Chickpea Salad

Caprese Salad: Counting My Basil, Not My Tomatoes

Caprese Salad: Counting My Basil, Not My Tomatoes

Celebrating USA: Spinach Basil Dip & Couscous Salad

Celebrating USA: Spinach Basil Dip & Couscous Salad

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Side Dishes

Roasted Vegetables 101

Roasted Vegetables 101

Thanksgiving Edition: Cranberry Pecan Maple Scalloped Sweet Potatoes & Parsnips

Thanksgiving Edition: Cranberry Pecan Maple Scalloped Sweet Potatoes & Parsnips

Thanksgiving Edition: Dijon Rubbed Garlicky Roasted Whole Cauliflower

Thanksgiving Edition: Dijon Rubbed Garlicky Roasted Whole Cauliflower

Thanksgiving Edition: Chimichurri Drizzled Sizzled Acorn Squash

Thanksgiving Edition: Chimichurri Drizzled Sizzled Acorn Squash

Spaghetti Squash Peperonata & Pearled Couscous Vegetable Pilaf

Spaghetti Squash Peperonata & Pearled Couscous Vegetable Pilaf

Any Way You Want It Tofu Scramble

Any Way You Want It Tofu Scramble

Chile Rellenos And Mexican Cauliflower “Rice”

Chile Rellenos And Mexican Cauliflower “Rice”

Baked Potato Night Done Right

Baked Potato Night Done Right

Spinach Feta Pan Fried Mediterranean Polenta Cakes & More

Spinach Feta Pan Fried Mediterranean Polenta Cakes & More

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Slow Cooker

Stove Top or Slow Cooker: Tuscan White Bean & Swiss Chard Soup Two Ways

Stove Top or Slow Cooker: Tuscan White Bean & Swiss Chard Soup Two Ways

Time Saving Restorative Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili

Time Saving Restorative Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili

Slow Cooker: Smoky “Meaty” African Peanut Stew

Slow Cooker: Smoky “Meaty” African Peanut Stew

Slow Cooker: Thai Curry Vegetable Stew

Slow Cooker: Thai Curry Vegetable Stew

Slow Cooker: Autumn Black Lentil Masala Soup

Slow Cooker: Autumn Black Lentil Masala Soup

Slow Cooker: Restaurant Style Scratch Made Refried Beans

Slow Cooker: Restaurant Style Scratch Made Refried Beans

Slow Cooker Chana Masala (Indian chickpea curry)

Slow Cooker Chana Masala (Indian chickpea curry)

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Smoothies

Orange Berry Vanilla Green Smoothie

Orange Berry Vanilla Green Smoothie

Pre-Thanksgiving: Cran-apple Cinnamon Smoothie

Pre-Thanksgiving: Cran-apple Cinnamon Smoothie

Wake Up & Workout Smoothie

Wake Up & Workout Smoothie

Family Smoothies With Frozen Nectarines & Pumpkin Pie Spice

Family Smoothies With Frozen Nectarines & Pumpkin Pie Spice

Bright & Balanced Banana-less Green Smoothie

Bright & Balanced Banana-less Green Smoothie

Hunger Curbing Pre-Party Smoothie

Hunger Curbing Pre-Party Smoothie

Freezing Extra Bananas & Banana Berry Base Smoothie

Freezing Extra Bananas & Banana Berry Base Smoothie

Autumn Apples: Sweet & Spice & Everything Nice Smoothie

Autumn Apples: Sweet & Spice & Everything Nice Smoothie

Sleepy Eyed School Morning Smoothie

Sleepy Eyed School Morning Smoothie

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Soups

Valentine’s Dinner: Charred Pepper Salad W/Eggplant Chips & Basil Cream, Butternut Soup, Cauliflower Steaks

Valentine’s Dinner: Charred Pepper Salad W/Eggplant Chips & Basil Cream, Butternut Soup, Cauliflower Steaks

Urgent Tomato Soup

Urgent Tomato Soup

Piping Hot French Indie Lentil Soup

Piping Hot French Indie Lentil Soup

Stove Top or Slow Cooker: Tuscan White Bean & Swiss Chard Soup Two Ways

Stove Top or Slow Cooker: Tuscan White Bean & Swiss Chard Soup Two Ways

Time Saving Restorative Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili

Time Saving Restorative Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili

Ramen Zoodles In Mushroom Broth (+ Harvested Coriander Seeds)

Ramen Zoodles In Mushroom Broth (+ Harvested Coriander Seeds)

Mending Miso Noodle Soup

Mending Miso Noodle Soup

Simple One Spice Tortilla Soup

Simple One Spice Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker: Autumn Black Lentil Masala Soup

Slow Cooker: Autumn Black Lentil Masala Soup

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Sweets

Christmas Cookies Galore: Ginger Snaps, Sugar Cookies, & Chocolate Chip Cookies

Christmas Cookies Galore: Ginger Snaps, Sugar Cookies, & Chocolate Chip Cookies

Season’s Eatings: Layered Ginger Mint Joy Bars

Season’s Eatings: Layered Ginger Mint Joy Bars

Healthy Holiday {Cranberry Nut} Zucchini Bread

Healthy Holiday {Cranberry Nut} Zucchini Bread

Holiday Edition: Five Spice Pumpkin Orange Bundt Cake + Orange Anise Icing

Holiday Edition: Five Spice Pumpkin Orange Bundt Cake + Orange Anise Icing

Thanksgiving Edition: Peanut Butter Coconut Cream Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving Edition: Peanut Butter Coconut Cream Pumpkin Pie

Fluffy Banana Cupcakes Topped With Chocolate Ganache And Caramelized Bananas

Fluffy Banana Cupcakes Topped With Chocolate Ganache And Caramelized Bananas

Pecan Pumpkin Honey Oat Squares

Pecan Pumpkin Honey Oat Squares

How Do You Like Them Apples?

How Do You Like Them Apples?

Pumpkin Spiced Cupcakes With Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spiced Cupcakes With Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting

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Rajul Parekh

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My name is Rajul and I believe that preparing your own meals incorporating simple ingredients is one of the most positively effective things you can do for a nourished and energetic life..

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Dietary Key

GF: Gluten free
GRF: Grain free
DF: Dairy free
NF: Nut free