What is Intuitive Eating: And How it Helped Me

eating a bowl of oats

I've been talking about intuitive eating for over a year now and I've written about it a lot over the year. But, it occurred to me that I have yet to delve deeper into what is intuitive eating. And so I wanted to share the basics of intuitive eating and also share how changing the way I eat and look at food changed my whole life.Growing up, I had a negative view of my body and food. But if I am being honest, it wasn't even evident to me that things were messed up until very recently. I saw my mom constantly trying diet after diet, picking apart everything about her body and herself and always wishing away those stubborn pounds as if once they disappeared life could finally begin. I thought this kind of living was completely normal and something all women did. But it most definitely is not normal and your life doesn't need to be dictated by food rules or obsession. I remember thinking what is intuitive eating all about when I first came across the concepts and thought there was no way that it was actually possible to live life this way. But it most definitely is something that can be learned, understood and most importantly- put into practice.

What is Intuitive Eating: 

The term intuitive eating first came about in the late 1980s stemming from a movement toward a non-diet philosophy.

It became evident that dieting for the purpose of weight loss could only lead to failure, more weight gain, and lowered self esteem.  The two authors of Intuitive Eating, both Registered Dieticians were the first dieticians to take this broad philosophy and lay down ten principles, named the principles of Intuitive Eating, which addressed how people could move away from diet thinking and move back toward their intuitive wisdom about eating.  The original edition of Intuitive Eating was released in 1995, with a second edition in 2003, an audio book with guided practices for all of the Intuitive Eating principles in 2009, and now the 3rd edition in 2012.  The term, "intuitive Eating" was coined by the authors. (source)

A very important note to make is that Intuitive Eating is an evidence-based mind-body health approach. It is comprised of 10 principles created byEvelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. It has a validated assessment scale with over 90 studies to date! It is a personal process of honouring health by listening and responding to the direct messages of the body in order to meet your physical and psychological needs.To me, Intuitive Eating is a way of life. After dedicating myself to learning and most importantly implementing the 10 principles I was able to repair my relationship to food after about 6-9 months. I am eternally grateful to have found the information contained in the book (and workbook) and to the two amazing dieticians that helped make this movement possible.You can check out the book here and the workbook here.

holding a chocolate truffle

The 10 Principles: 

So what exactly are these ten principles all about? I am going to briefly explain what the principles are and how I've been able to incorporate them into my daily life.

Principle #1: Reject the Diet Mentality

This principle is all about unsubscribing from diet culture. That means ditching the belief that dieting is the way to live your life and the false hope that quick weight loss is possible. It usually means getting a little bit (or a lot) angry at the lies that have been fed to you about dieting. You know, the ones that make you feel like a failure every time you start a new diet and somehow aren't able to measure up or succeed.For me this meant letting go of the idea that weight loss was somehow the be all and end all goal for health. You can read more about health and weight loss in this blog post. It took me a while to unlearn a lot of what I thought I knew about "healthy eating" and forced me to confront a lot of those lies stemming from diet culture. Things like cutting back on foods around certain life events (like going on vacation) so that I could look my "best", eating only at certain times of the day (being scared to eat past 8pm) and pacifying my hunger by drinking tea or water rather than actually nourishing myself.

Principle #2: Honour Your Hunger

Learning to be ok with feeding and nourishing your body and getting comfortable with those first initial signs of hunger is a big one. Often times, we wait until we are near famished and then overeat. When you learn to be in tune with your body a bit more and eat when those initial signs start to pop up is key to help you in rebuilding your relationship to food.I often tried to squash my hunger by pacifying it so that I could go longer in between meals. I would feel bad if I ate too much in between my meals like somehow I was weak. Ignoring the signals of my hunger was not helping me in the long run and so it was important to take a step back, tune in and honour my hunger and fullness.

Principle #3: Make Peace with Food

Ultimately this principle is all about giving yourself unconditional permission to eat. When you tell yourself you shouldn't have a certain food, subconsciously you are actually setting yourself up for feelings of deprivation, cravings and binges. When you allow yourself to eat all the foods, you remove a lot of the sexiness around that food, thus making you less likely to overeat and binge later on.I was probably most scared of this principle because I feared that if I let go of the apparent control I had around food I would end up eating everything. Here is the thing, in the beginning I did overeat, I allowed myself to eat foods that I had once deemed forbidden and went a little overboard. But, truly those thoughts faded and I was left feeling very unemotional about food. Food actually lost a little bit of its appeal. The novelty wore off and I become aware that there is plenty of food around, so the feeling to overeat dissipated.

Principle #4: Challenge the Food Police

That voice in your head that declares you are either a "good" or "bad" person based on what you eat is not your friend. Food doesn't have a moral compass attached to it and eating a piece of cake doesn't make you a bad person.The food police is something that gets stronger and stronger with each new diet you try. I was guilty of doing this a lot. I judged who I was as a person based on what was on my plate and worse, I did it to others as well. I didn't do it out loud, but in my head, I did judge other people based on what they were eating.

Principle #5: Feel Your Fullness

Learning to listen to those cues from your body that tell you you're full and no longer hungry is something that is often lost. There are many reasons it is lost which can be due to our busy lives and just not being connected to our bodies. When you first begin to notice those signs of fullness, it is important to notice them so that you can stop eating before becoming too full and possibly feeling sick. This isn't a rule, like stop eating when your full, rather it is a cue to notice and helps you connect to your body on a deeper level.This was another important lesson for me to discover. It helped me to slow down when I was eating, and to begin to notice when I've had enough food. It's ok to not eat everything on your plate (in fact its useful- hello leftovers) and it is also ok to have more food if you need it. The key thing it listening to your body and tuning in. Ultimately, I learned to listen and honour my fullness which led to a deeper respect for my body.

reaching for a chocolate truffle

Principle #6: Discover the Satisfaction Factor

Dieting has definitely taken away the thought and feeling of satisfaction around food. Food is and should be a pleasurable experience. There is so much more to food than just macros, calories and nutrients. It also has the opportunity to bring people together, to create memories and to bring joy to our lives.I discovered that when I allowed myself to eat what I really wanted, no questions or judgement required, as I found more pleasure from food. It also meant that I ate less of it often times. Along with getting pleasure from food and realizing that it was a good thing, I also discovered the pleasure of eating in an environment that was conducive for me.

Principle #7: Cope with Your Emotions Without Using Food

One of the biggest a-ha moments happened when I realized that emotional eating was often a sign that something in my life required more of my attention. It meant that I was neglecting self-care practices and using food to cope with those unresolved emotions.It helped me realize that emotional eating wasn't the problem. It was actually a gift that helped me to realize I turn to food as a way to cope with feelings and thoughts that actually needed my attention. When I realized this, it took away so much of the comfort I felt when I did eat emotionally and overeat and it helped me realize that I needed to make self-care a real priority.

Principle #8: Respect Your Body: 

This principle is all about learning to accept your genetic blueprint. Not everyone is going to look like the images that you see online, in magazines or on TV and that is ok.I have always had a problem with the way my body looked from a young age. I fought the way my body was shaped through years of dieting, restriction and ultimately bingeing. When I stopped fighting my body, embraced intuitive eating and I noticed the first signs of my body changing, I felt discomfort. But I stayed on course and worked through those feelings. You can read more about self love after weight gain here.

Principle #9: Exercise- Feel the Difference 

Shift your focus to how it feels to move your body rather than solely looking at it from a calorie burning or weight loss perspective.What I noticed while implementing this principle was that what I enjoyed from a workout is different that what someone else may enjoy and thats ok. For so long, I tried to just do the exercises that I thought I had to do to lose weight and tone up. The problem with that is that because I didn't enjoy it, I didn't do it. When I changed this to finding what I enjoyed, it helped me stick with it and not because I felt like I had to, but because I wanted to.

Principle #10: Honour Your Health- Gentle Nutrition

By leaving the nutrition portion until the end of the program, you realize that healing your relationship to food and your body truly is the most important thing.This taught me that one meal, one day of eating foods that aren't as nutrient dense won't make or break me. It isn't an all or nothing thing when it comes to nutrition and it doesn't need to be super serious either. What you eat consistently over time is truly what matters the most.

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I would love to hear about your thoughts on intuitive eating, what does it mean to you?

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Dia
December 5, 2024
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Jaclyn
November 14, 2024
Hi Laura, Thank you so much! I'd recommend using goat cheese instead. Hope you enjoy :)
Laura
November 12, 2024
This looks wonderful! I am thinking of making it our Thanksgiving appetizer. Is there a cheese alternative that would work well? (I love blue cheese but some in our group don't.) Many thanks! Laura
Kaitlyn
November 11, 2024
Really good muffins! I didn’t have coconut flour so replaced with oat flour.
Cind johns
November 2, 2024
Delicious! We ordered this dish at our favourite restaurant and I was hoping to replicate it at home. This recipe does not disappoint. Thanks
Gabrielle
October 15, 2024
Loved the salmon and the mayo, but I didn’t feel the coconut rice really added anything and my kids did not enjoy it, so next time I will make it with either plain rice or sushi rice, but it has definitely made it into the rotation of favorites. Thanks!
Penn-Handler
October 14, 2024
I haven’t tried this yet but have had this combination and know it’s a winner. Love the suggestion of slicing them up for a salad with a vinaigrette! Stunning! Thank you!!
Del Rae M Curry
October 12, 2024
I've prepared this tart several times and found that reducing the fat for caramelizing the onions works wonders. Initially, I stuck to the recipe, but later, I decided to use just butter and skip the oil, resulting in a less greasy pastry. Additionally, turning the garlic into a paste and spreading it on the pastry base seemed to even out the flavor beautifully. This tart reminds me of French onion soup....wonderful!
KElli fox
October 7, 2024
After I tasted them I thought, they'll never last long enough to put them in the fridge. I can't put into words how good these are. I try a lot of recipes, this is my all time favorite. Thank you
Elizabeth roberts
October 2, 2024
Hey! I made some slight modifications to the original recipe, but it came out ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I cubed up the squash, tossed it in olive oil with some seasonings, and took whole garlic cloves and made confit while the squash was roasting together in the oven. I took onion and caramelized it, and boiled the cashews with seasoning and a ton of salt while everything else was doing its thing. The salty cashew water was the water I used to blend up my sauce. I took some bone in skin on chicken thighs, seared the skin crispy in a ripping hot pan, flipped it and turned the heat down, melted butter and put the squash sauce in the pan for it all to cook together. Since I used cast iron, I put it in the oven on convection til the chicken was cooked and served it over pasta. I knew I'd love this but my husband was a huge fan too. We didn't use pumpkin seeds but I did put spinach in the sauce with the pan to cook in the oven with the chicken. 11/10
Jaclyn
October 2, 2024
Hi Stephanie, You can use a stove top method for cooking the rice, I indicated where to find this in the tips section (the link for that recipe is here: https://www.holisticfoodie.com/recipes/cilantro-lime-chicken-and-rice-bowls). Enjoy!
Stephanie Frederickson
October 2, 2024
hi! any advice for cook time when not using a rice cooker? i don’t have one but i want to make this for dinner tonight. thanks so much!!
Jaclyn
September 28, 2024
Hi Peter, You don't need to remove the skin from delicata squash, just give it a good rinse and scrub. Enjoy!
Peter
September 27, 2024
Hello. Are you removing the skin from the squash first? Thanks.
wiki Bhai
September 20, 2024
These gluten-free buckwheat pancakes sound absolutely delightful! The combination of nutty buckwheat with sweet, roasted peaches is such a great idea. It must make for a hearty and flavorful breakfast.
Elizabeth
September 19, 2024
WOW!!! I have made this recipe about 4 times in the last month! She is so good at combining flavors! The sweet in the rice and salmon, the sour with the pickled cucumbers, and the umami of the Sriracha mayo is fantastic! I also have never been able to cook salmon well (it's always soggy or overcooked). Broiling it with the yummy marinade gives it the perfect texture while keeping the salmon medium rare inside. I really recommend trying this recipe!
Elizabeth
September 19, 2024
This recipe is SOOOOOOO GOOD!! The sauce is amazing, the right amount t of heat with the peppers, and the meat marinade is delicious!! I even took the leftovers and added it to a spinach and arugula salad, made the sauce again to put on top and it was great! This will be a weekly staple for my family!
Jaclyn
August 20, 2024
Hi Chelsea, Step two clearly states when to add the milk. I also discussed in the tips section about when to use milk and when not to, depending on the type of yogurt you're using. Were you using a non fat yogurt or a full fat yogurt?
Chelsea
August 20, 2024
Your recipe has milk in the ingredients but it’s not mentioned in the method. This is an mis and I believe why mine didn’t turn out very well.
Jaclyn
August 13, 2024
Hi Angela! I'm so glad you enjoy the recipe and have found ways to make them your own. The maple sugar sounds like a great substitute. These cookies are definitely on the thinner side, but delicious nonetheless. Thanks for sharing your feedback and I'm so happy you'll be making these lots :)
Angela
August 13, 2024
This cookie recipe is absolutely one of the best paleo/gluten free cookies I've ever made. The browned butter makes the recipe, that is such a genius touch!!! The only change I made to make it almost fully paleo was I subbed maple sugar for the white sugar. It gave it more of a maple flavor (naturally) but I thought it was still really good. Just a note from my experience: even though I chilled the dough for an hour and I used 2 tbsp per cookie like the recipe called for, the cookies spread out very flat when I baked them. I also had to bake them twice as long, about 16 minutes. They tasted great but they were very fragile and fell apart quite easily because they were so thin. So I tried doing some with just 1 tbsp of dough per cookie and those turned out way better! They baked properly in about 10 minutes and they held their shape really well. So going forward I will always make smaller cookies because this recipe is a winner and I will be making these a lot!
Tom
August 9, 2024
Looks great! Where did you find such small chicken thighs?
Melissa
July 18, 2024
Amazing recipes! Thanks for sharing this
Richard kell
July 18, 2024
You have got it exactly right, wow well done. I used 2tsp Manuka honey to sweeten the onion mixture at 20 mins in. Your pics are excellent, NOT overcooked. Ext virg olive oil is my everyday 'do-all'. Only point beginners must attend to is add the Gruyere as late as possible and plenty of it! Sublime, sexy, wonderful!
Blackavar
July 13, 2024
A really nice flavour and easy to make. I make a lot of chicken dishes with heavy, big flavours and this came out very flavourful but more subtle. It was tremendously enjoyable. Thanks for sharing it!
Sway
July 7, 2024
Hi, Great recipe. Could you please add the nutritional information? :) Thanks!
Karen Petterson
June 9, 2024
this was great tasting ! thanks for sharing!
Tawnya
April 18, 2024
This is one of my favorite recipes ever!!! I make this often & always make a double batch so I can have leftovers. I'll eat this for days, the flavor is so incredible. I like a lot of hoisin & ginger in mine.
Jaclyn
April 3, 2024
Hi Jen! For this, I serve with crackers and veggies such as carrots, radish and cucumber. I also included figs in the photo, but I'd stick to veggies and crackers for this. It can be made in advance and kept in the fridge, I'd recommend storing it separately from the dukkah topping. It tastes best at room temperature so leave it out for 20 minutes or so prior to serving and drizzle with the olive oil and top with dukkah then. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
Jen
April 3, 2024
I’m goin to make this for my book club, I’m curious to know what fruits and veggies are on the board (picture) also can i make this a few days prior?
Jaclyn
April 1, 2024
Hi Sue! Thanks for the review. There is quite a bit of butter from puff pastry, plus melted cheese so it can be a bit heavy. Sometimes, I'll blot the top of it with paper towel to remove any excess oil. If you make it again, I hope you enjoy it better the second time :)
Sue
April 1, 2024
Followed the recipe. It was ok. Perhaps a bit greasy. Used smoky gouda. Might try again…just a bit disappointing.
Jaclyn
March 26, 2024
Hi Alison! The light orange and pink things are beets, I used candy cane and orange beets in addition to regular ones. In the opening paragraph I explained you can use any variety of beets. I also have photos of regular beets as well :)
Alison Stroebel
March 26, 2024
But there are more items on your photo plate than are in the recipe. What are the light pinky/ orangey things? They not on your ingredient list. 😩😩
Ann
March 16, 2024
This is delicious and can be used with so many things. Thanks.
Nell
March 10, 2024
Hello! Ive recently been sent down the dairy/gluten free path. Not gonna lie its not ideal. I adore food and cooking and all things food. In a very sort space of time ive tried one million + recipes, the thing is, nothing comes close to your tahini sea salt cookies. Theyr ethe most sublime thing of all time, even pre cutting every out if have thought so. Its not too dramatic To call them my saviour. In fact without them i may have lapsed. Thank you a thousand times…. I’ll continue spreading the word and try and chill on how many im ploughing through.
julie
March 9, 2024
I made this today and it's delicious. Saving it for a healthy bedtime snack.
Teresa vargas
January 31, 2024
loved it!!
Lori Haskings-Barber
January 24, 2024
This was yummy and the instructions were easy to follow and even when I didn’t follow them I was able to save the sauce
Franklin Cardiovascular
January 4, 2024
Hello Jaclyn, Your slow-roasted salmon with citrus and fennel recipe is a culinary revelation! The method of slow roasting to achieve that perfectly juicy salmon, combined with the bright, bold flavors of the marinade, is a testament to your skill and creativity in the kitchen. I particularly appreciate the focus on simplicity and the infusion of fresh, vibrant ingredients which elevate the dish to a new level of deliciousness. Thank you for sharing this, and keep those flavors coming!
Jaclyn
January 2, 2024
Hi Georgia! Each can is 400ml.
Georgia Morgan
January 2, 2024
Your coconut cream matcha green tea ice cream you say 3 cans ? What size can ? Thank you
Mark Bono
December 18, 2023
I was looking for an appetizer for the holiday, made this for my wife tonight as a dry run. It was awesome!!
Daniel
December 6, 2023
Hello Jaclyn, I understand it when you say, "...I know how hard it is (for women especially) to look in the mirror and hate what they see". I also understand the historical targeting of women's bodies to be thin from the promotion of whale bone corsets to Spanx "shapewear". But, as a man currently using incognito mode to Google the phrase "how to love yourself when you hate your weight" (because I'm too self-conscious and embarrassed to have it in my search history) let me just say a lot of us men had parents and other toxic influences that passed along the same warped motto, "look good = feel good". I'm just beginning my journey to self love. I have no doubt it will be HARD AF, but so is looking in the mirror everyday and hating what you see. Thanks for the article - lots of takeaways to start on!
Jaclyn
December 4, 2023
Thank you so much for sharing Kim! I'm happy to hear you loved it :)
Kim
December 3, 2023
Made this for Thanksgiving and a holiday get together and it was so wonderful! 😋 Definitely my new favorite!
Lyana
November 27, 2023
Love it !! Thanks
shirlee
November 8, 2023
You don't happen to know what the calories are for this blueberry oat bar do you?
Koe James
October 24, 2023
Delicious! Used cooked andouille and seared for a shorter time - and collards for the greens - it was amazing - thank you
Jaclyn
October 10, 2023
Hi Angela! You can omit the tapioca flour here and add more AP flour (1/4 cup). Just be sure to use the spoon and level method when measuring for the best results. Please let me know how they turn out :)
Angela
October 10, 2023
Hi, recipe looks great! Just wondering if I use AP flour, do I still also need the tapioca flour, or can I sub the tapioca flour also for AP flour, or leave that measurement out? Just want to be sure I get the measurements right when I sub in AP flour. Thanks!
Dawnie
October 5, 2023
Thank you for a wonderful tasty recipe. Loved the flavour of the sage (from our garden) and I paired it with baby spinach also from our garden. So delicious, quick and easy. Oh and filling! 😋 Yum
Libby Evans
October 3, 2023
Jaclyn
September 25, 2023
Hi Kimberly, I'm not sure what you mean by the taste is off as I'm not there to try it myself. You can always try adding more salt, lemon juice or nutritional yeast to taste. If it needs to be creamier, you can try adding a splash of milk (oat, soy or regular) as well. I hope that helps :)
Jaclyn
September 25, 2023
Hi! Yes, you could prepare them a day in advance and then reheat them to serve them warm. I have tried them cold, but personally prefer them warmed slightly.
Kimberly
September 24, 2023
I made the roasted butternut squash sauce with nutritional yeast and sunflower seeds as your son has a cashew allergy; the taste is off... I'm not sure what to do to correct it. Any ideas?
September 23, 2023
Can these be prepared in advance ( earlier in day)? Served warm or cooled?
Pam Licht
September 15, 2023
Thank you so much for this article. I love tofu but I’m still trying to learn how to use it. I tried the air fryer method but it came out very dry and rubbery. I did spray it with olive oil and spiced it. Maybe frozen tofu isn’t appropriate for air frying. I’m trying to cut back on oils but I’ll try your way! Thank you again ‼️
Jaclyn
September 12, 2023
Hi Bridgette! Yes, you can use regular all purpose flour. Enjoy :)
Bridgette
September 5, 2023
Can you just use regular flour ?
Kelly
August 21, 2023
My husband and I really enjoyed this! I had to sub thick spaghetti but otherwise followed the recipe. Such a fun, different pasta recipe!
AnneMarie
August 20, 2023
This is a delicious decadent cake! Do much like a flourless chocolate torte. Only subs I made was a flax egg, and solid heavy coconut cream for the coconut butter. Definitely keep this recipe!
Aisha
May 21, 2023
This is the one! I don’t know how many of these I’ve tried, but this one nailed it! Used dried dill and Kewpie Mayo and it was so good. I found you at last!
Alyssa
April 7, 2023
SO YUMMY!!! I've finally made a good baked oats with following your recipe :'). I didn't add the maple syrup or banana, instead a banana flavoured GoGoSqueeze lol! I believe adding the egg is the game changer, thank you for sharing!
Jaclyn
March 27, 2023
Hi! That would be psyllium husk powder.
Anon
March 13, 2023
Psyllium husk or psyllium husk powder?
Peggy
February 28, 2023
Thank you so much for this article. I will be 65 on March 4th and have have a struggled with my weight since age 8, my parents divorce. I have had disordered eating, anorexia, & BDD just to name a few. I have gained 45pounds in 2 years after leaving a toxic marriage of 30 Years. I am also embarking on a journey of self exploration & I am enough and not let the scales define my day or life.
Kristin
February 15, 2023
This is a game changer! I always throw my tofu in the freezer when I buy it… but rarely remember to thaw it on time. And have always soaked it in hot water the sink, it takes f o r e v e r. Giving this a try right now - thank you!
Justine Louise
January 24, 2023
These turned out so good! I am excited to have quick and easy breakfasts that are not toast and bagels. Thanks for such a great recipe!
Jaclyn
January 13, 2023
Hi Venetia! LOL, they definitely flatten a bit on the bottom as they cook, but that's kinda part of the charm I suppose haha
Venetia
January 13, 2023
How do you keep the ball shape? Mine turned out like turkey igloos !!
Jaclyn
January 8, 2023
Hi Michele. You add it in step #2 just to season the chicken a little.
Michele Baptiste
January 8, 2023
At what point did you add the kosher salt?
Kerry
January 7, 2023
I love these recipes, cant wait to start cooking! Thank you for sharing!
jukitchen
January 7, 2023
wow, these pancakes look so delicious and yummy. I just love this recipe. thanks for sharing this wonderful article with us.<a href="https://jukitchen.com/best-breville-juicer/">jukitchen</a>
Laura
December 23, 2022
Thank you for this recipe. I modified it a bit because I wanted to have it for breakfast. I only used 1 1/2 tsp of sugar and used oat flour in place of AP flour. I omitted the chocolate chips and topped with an all fruit jam after it finished cooking. Delicious and nutritious. Love it!
Lisa kinnaird
December 10, 2022
Am going to make your Thai Meatballs in Red Curry Sauce!!
Gary And Debbie Houck
November 30, 2022
Great stuff!
Tyra
November 19, 2022
I replaced the chorizo with the impossible sausage, and it was still delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Jaclyn
November 14, 2022
Thank you so much for sharing Jeanette! Aren't easy meals that look fancy the best ;)
Jaclyn
November 14, 2022
Thanks Alexandra! My husband loves it too and he loves his cheese lol.
Jaclyn
November 14, 2022
Thanks so much for sharing Josh! It's such a great weeknight meal. Enjoy it tonight :)
Josh
November 14, 2022
This recipe slays... since you've posted, I've made variations on it at least four times. Going to make it again for dinner tonight.
Alexandra bull
November 10, 2022
Made this recipe for my boyfriend and I on Halloween! It is the perfect fall dish. It is easy to make vegan, nut & gluten free if you use gluten free pasta and do the sunflower seed substitute. My non-vegan boyfriend loved it so much they have asked me to make it again! It is so creamy & has the perfect crunch with the sage and pumpkin seeds.
Bev
November 2, 2022
Very easy, directions are clear, like recommended product names. Making this for dinner. Pre-dinner tasting fantastic flavours♥️♥️
jaclyn
September 21, 2022
Hi Marnie! You could use about 3 to 4 tablespoons of nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
Marnie
September 21, 2022
Hi, how much nutritional yeast would you suggest instead of cheese?
Jeanette
September 21, 2022
Absolutely LOVE this recipe - it's delicious (especially for those that like a hint of spice)!! My finance and I are obsessed and it's become part of our weeknight recipe rotation. It has a limited number of ingredients, it's quick to make/cook, but despite all of that - looks and tastes like much more time was spent! Thanks for the great recipe Jaclyn!
Matt
September 3, 2022
Do these burgers taste at all like beef? Thank you.
Grant
September 1, 2022
Just tried your recipe. Holly Hanna..... was that good! I know how to cook but you must try this one. I'm new to the this way of cooking but now I'm a believer. Keep them coming and I'll be trying them. Thanks ! G
Shafia
August 2, 2022
This was delicious!!! It takes some prep time but each portion is packed with flavour! Will definitely make again ❤️
Cristina
July 31, 2022
I made this yesterday and HOLY MOLY it hit the spot!!! It’s been so hot and muggy out here, so I was craving something light, cool, and filling. This recipe did not disappoint. The flavor of the peanut sauce was delicious. It had been a while since I prepared something with such color and flavor, which made eating it that much better. I will definitely make this again and try your other recipes too!! 😍🙏🏻❤️
Jaclyn
July 25, 2022
Hi Henrik! Thanks for letting me know you made them. Depending on the size of your food processor, it can be a lot to pulse all at once, so maybe working in batches is better. I'm glad you liked them and they firmed up for you :) Enjoy the rest!
henrik bechmann
July 25, 2022
Yep, they firmed up nicely. I'm freezing four, and looking forward to having the other four, dressed with sauerkraut, pickles, mustard, vegan mayo, onions, banana chiles, and maybe even ketchup. Yum!
henrik bechmann
July 25, 2022
Well I ended up baking them for 23 minutes (@400F). They're delicious! A bit soft, but I'm hoping they'll firm up when they cool. Texture is good too. Thanks for this!