Hey munchies!
Welcome if you're new, I'm Alyssia, it's holiday season, and I'm excited!
Thanksgiving is coming up, Christmas is around the corner, and this time of year, most of
us get pretty excited about food.
Eating food, sharing food with others, it's a food-filled season!
So today, I thought it would be appropriate to share some holiday potluck dishes.
I'm bringing you five recipes that are easy to prepare in advance and take with you to
a party or a get-together that you don't have to feel quite as bad about.
And, they are all either vegan or vegetarian with a vegan option.
I kept these recipes plant-based because I like to make sure there's always something
available at a party that everyone can enjoy.
And this way, you know there's always going to be a healthier option.
Let's start with my Holiday Bean Salsa.
For this recipe you will need: red onion, celery, garlic, garbanzo beans, kidney beans,
black beans, baby gherkins, fresh parsley, fresh mint, olive oil, lemon juice and zest,
red wine vinegar, and salt n' pep.
In a mixing bowl, add your olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley,
mint, and salt n' pep.
Whisk to combine your dressing.
Then, add kidney beans, garbanzo beans, black beans, celery, red onion, gherkins, and garlic.
Toss to coat, and that's literally it!
Super easy to prepare, and such a delicious and nutritious bean salsa.
Perfect for a potluck!
Next, we're going to make my Chilled Stacked Salad.
For the base of this salad, you will need: quinoa, red onion, spinach, red apple, celery,
dried cranberries, feta cheese, and pecans.
Layer all of your ingredients, like so, into a trifle bowl.
This makes for a beautiful holiday presentation.
Of course, for a vegan dish, you'll want to omit the feta cheese.
Oh, and we cannot forget the dressing!
For the dressing, you will need: balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup
for vegan), lemon juice, dijon mustard, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and salt.
Simply add all of your ingredients and whisk to combine.
Before guests enjoy, you can add the dressing and toss.
This is such a fun dish to bring because it looks impressive, it tastes delicious, and
it takes no time to prepare.
Alright, now we're going to make my Gingered Fruit Salad.
For this recipe, you will need: kiwi, pineapple, pears, grapes, and pomegranate seeds - or
really, whatever seasonal fruits you prefer - as well as ginger, orange juice, lime juice,
honey (or, again, maple syrup for vegan), and nutmeg.
Into a large mixing bowl, combine your dressing ingredients and whisk.
Then, add the rest of your fruit.
Toss to coat.
So simple and delicious, offering a nutritious and fresh dish with festive fall flavors.
Alright, how about some dessert!
Let's make my Buckeyes!
A Christmas classic.
This recipe is directly from my "Ho Ho Healthy" ebook, so check it out if you're looking for
more healthy Christmas recipes, and you can use the code "POTLUCK" for 10% off any ebook
or package of your choice, this week only!
For your Buckeye filling, you will need: powdered peanut butter, sweetener of choice, natural
creamy peanut butter, and oat flour.
For the chocolate coating, you will need: maple syrup, coconut oil, and cocoa powder,
or you could just use melted chocolate or dairy-free chocolate to keep these vegan.
Add your filling ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix to combine.
Use a cooke scoop to spoon out some of your peanut butter filling mixture and roll it
into a ball in your hands.
Repeat, and fill up a baking sheet lined with parchment and sprayed.
Now, for the coating.
It can help the coating process if you transfer the sheet of peanut butter balls to the fridge
or freezer for a few quick minutes.
In a separate mixing bowl, add your chocolate coating ingredients and whisk to combine.
It should be a nice, smooth consistency, but it could be thicker or thinner depending on
your climate, so feel free to refrigerate or microwave as needed.
Then, use a toothpick to pick up one of your peanut butter balls and dip it into your chocolate
mixture, like so.
And return to your baking sheet.
If you want, you could cover up the little hole on top, but it's not necessary to enjoy
the delicious taste.
Allow to set in the fridge until serving and devouring.
Delicious!
This one is always a guest favorite because it's so easy to pop by the table, grab one,
and go.
Maybe a little too easy...
We're finishing off the menu with a really amazing, impressive, but surprisingly delicious
recipe: my Chocolate Peppermint Silk Pie.
For the filling of this pie, you will need: coconut cream, tofu (If you can get super
firm, that's the best.
Either way, I recommend pressing the tofu to get rid of moisture), cocoa powder, peppermint
extract, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and cacao nibs.
For the crust, you will need: dates, pecans (or any nuts you prefer), and cocoa powder.
Into your food processor, add your cocoa powder and pecans.
Blend it on up!
Once it's a nice crumb consistency, add in your dates.
I like to soak my dates in water overnight so they are extra soft.
Once again, blend until your dough-ball forms.
Perfect!
Next, we're going to grab a springform pie pan, which, if you don't have one, I highly
recommend it for your pie-making needs this holiday season.
Line the bottom with parchment paper, like so, for easy removal.
Add your crust mixture down into the bottom of the pie pan and press it down to flatten
it nice and evenly.
Set aside.
Into your food processor, add all of your pie filling ingredients, except for those
cacao nibs.
Blend it on up!
That tofu is going to give this pie filling a creamy texture, add protein, and keep it
vegan.
Look how smooth!
Pour your filling mixture into the pie pan on top of your crust and spread it out as
evenly as possible.
Then, you can sprinkle on our cacao nibs.
Then, simply transfer to the freezer overnight.
When you're ready to enjoy, allow to thaw for an hour or two in the fridge before popping
it out of the springform pan, slicing, and devouring.
Bam!
Five delicious, nutritious dishes - perfect for a potluck this holiday season.
Thumbs up if you enjoyed, and let me know which recipe you're most excited to try in
the comments below.
All of these recipes are available in the PDF in the description box below, tag me on
social if you try any of them, and remember to check out my "Ho Ho Healthy" ebook and
others at mindovermunch.com/ebooks.
I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Thanks so much for liking, sharing, and subscribing.
And remember, especially when it comes to those holiday parties, it's all a matter of
mind over munch.