plantbased Archives - Black Girls Eat https://blackgirlseat.com/tag/plantbased/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:06:27 +0000 en hourly 1 Blueberry Hemp Seed Salad in Five Minutes https://blackgirlseat.com/blueberry-hemp-seed-salad/ https://blackgirlseat.com/blueberry-hemp-seed-salad/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:06:25 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=4667 This blueberry hemp seed salad takes about five minutes to make with spring mix, juicy blueberries, hemp seeds and balsamic vinaigrette. Adding more plants to your plate does not have to be complicated. This recipe is proof of that!… Read More

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]]> https://blackgirlseat.com/blueberry-hemp-seed-salad/feed/ 0 Chickpeas: Benefits, Uses and Why I Keep Roasting Them https://blackgirlseat.com/chickpeas-benefits-uses-roasting/ https://blackgirlseat.com/chickpeas-benefits-uses-roasting/#respond Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:57:05 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=4652 During my recent Substack Live, I found myself giving chickpeas the praise they deserve. Because really—can we talk about the absolute versatility of the humble chickpea? I use them to make hummus. Falafel too. I toss them into salads and grain bowls. But one of my absolute favorite things to do is roast them until they’re crispy, seasoned … Read More

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]]> https://blackgirlseat.com/chickpeas-benefits-uses-roasting/feed/ 0 Plant-Based Fourth of July Recipes for Your BBQ https://blackgirlseat.com/plant-based-fourth-of-july-recipes/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:39:43 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=4603 Creating plant-based 4th of July recipes for your BBQ is easier than you think. When most people think about a Fourth of July BBQ, they imagine hot dogs, hamburgers, and a grill packed with meat. I think about the juicy watermelon, the colorful salads and of course the corn on the cob! I’m also a fan of the … Read More

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]]> The Solo Dining Experience at Bouldin Creek Cafe https://blackgirlseat.com/solo-dining-experience-bouldin-creek-cafe/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:27:48 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=4584 Austin is a beautiful city. I attended the SXSW conference and in between all of the sessions and networking, I spent time visiting vegan and plant-forward restaurants. I am almost always alone when I’m checking out these spots, so I found myself one early afternoon having a solo dining experience at the Bouldin Creek Cafe.  The Cafe is … Read More

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]]> Liquid Gold Olive Oil: Inside Kelis’ Culinary Evolution and Farming Journey https://blackgirlseat.com/liquid-gold-olive-oil-available-now-from-rockstar-kelis/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:56:48 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2472 Liquid Gold Olive Oil. It sounds like something you’d hear in a luxury skincare commercial. Who knew that Grammy-nominated artist Kelis would be bringing more than her “Milkshake” to the yard? But here we are. Kelis—flipped the script on everyone when she entered her farming era. A true example of following your own north star. We still remember … Read More

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]]> Plant-Based Mocktails: Make Them For a Brighter January https://blackgirlseat.com/plant-based-mocktails-dry-january-2026/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:00:56 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=4429 Plant-based mocktails are bright, refreshing and another excellent way to get more plants into our lives. January can bring the blahs. This is especially true if you live anywhere near the ice, wind, snow and cold temps that make us feel anything but bright and cheerful. January does tend to make us all feel like we have to … Read More

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]]> Jerk Spice Chickpeas Make Them For The Perfect Side Dish https://blackgirlseat.com/jerk-spice-chickpeas-make-them-for-the-perfect-side-dish/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:43:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=3412 Jerk spice instantly makes me think of bold flavor and bold people. Different than the hot that comes from hot sauce, it hits different. Technically, “jerk” is about how meats are seasoned, smoked and grilled. The process and the flavors are a true nod to the culture. You can find this flavor all over the globe from the … Read More

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]]> Arugula Zucchini Salad Makes It Easy To Go Green https://blackgirlseat.com/arugula-zucchini-salad-makes-it-easy-to-go-green/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:14:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2725 Arugula brings a green and peppery taste to this salad. I have come a long way since the days of iceberg lettuce. No shade to iceberg lovers. Iceberg lettuce was all I knew for many years. As a teen, I landed a gig as a cashier at a fancy supermarket. That’s when I first discovered Arugula. I had … Read More

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]]> Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes Make The Perfect Colorful Side https://blackgirlseat.com/mashed-purple-sweet-potatoes-make-the-perfect-colorful-side/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:11:00 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=2549 Purple sweet potatoes are just beautiful. I grew up with white potatoes in my potato salad. The orange version ruled my childhood. It wasn’t until I was a full grown adult that I discovered the purple sweet potato. I’ve been getting groceries delivered for a while but last week I went out to shop. I always get excited … Read More

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]]> Easy Rice Bowl: Made With Spicy Tofu and Mango https://blackgirlseat.com/easy-rice-bowl-made-with-spicy-tofu-and-mango/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:53:33 +0000 https://blackgirlseat.com/?p=3110 Rice bowl, grain bowl, pasta bowl. You get the idea. Whenever I start planning a “bowl”, I have to decide what the foundation will be. I opened the fridge today and saw a huge pot of brown rice. I knew there was a rice bowl in my future. The Rice Bowl Supports a Plant-Based Lifestyle I grew up … Read More

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