adventures in plant-based eating
Think going vegan means you have to give up favorites like burgers & fries, pizza and mac & cheese? Think again? All-American vegan recipe alternatives to these dishes not only exist, but are equally tasty and often much better for you. Here are just a few of the vegan recipe ideas you’ll find:
Move over baked potatoes, smashed potatoes are the new kid in town! Baked smashed potatoes are an easy vegan recipe that will have your taste buds singing your praises. For this vegan recipe, I chose to top my smashed potatoes with a tangy, herby chimichurri sauce – one of my favorite summertime condiments.
Hosting a vegan brunch with a gluten-free friend? A gluten-free vegan breakfast can be daunting, but this vegan pancake recipe is here to save the day (and make you look like an amazing vegan chef and terribly thoughtful friend as well)! This vegan pancake recipe uses oat flour to keep it gluten-free and the banana, chocolate & walnut theme makes it fun and flavorful. Banana pancakes never looked better, right?!
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Pinterest Description/Meta Description: Vegan tacos just got a little bit yummier! These battered cauliflower vegan tacos have all the delights of a fish taco without the fish! The cauliflower lends itself to that satisfying crunch, while the purple cabbage slaw, fresh tomatoes and sliced avocado make for a colorful, healthy vegan dinner.
Looking for the ultimate vegan comfort food? These Baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings are sure to hit the spot, whether you’re prepping pre-game food or just having Friday-night wing night.
Keep it simple with one of my easy vegan recipes! This recipe for creamy tomato soup is made even healthier by adding plenty of veggies, split peas and lentils. This soup is a one-pot wonder and is easily made with staples you probably already have in your kitchen.
Looking for some vegan appetizers suitable for a crowd? How about these homemade soft pretzels with an easy vegan cheese sauce? I’m not one to brag, but this vegan cheese sauce is the best! It’s made with creamy cashews, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, red onions and jalapenos for a perfect spicy bite. Want to make this vegan appetizer even more simple? Make the soft pretzels into soft pretzel bites and get snacking even sooner!
Make your salad sing with this roasted garlic salad dressing recipe! Roasting garlic transforms it from pungent to sweet and creamy. Combine this with the wonderful flavor of roasted shallots, champagne vinegar, lemon juice and Dijon mustard for this easy, homemade salad dressing recipe.
This Vegan No Chicken and Biscuits is an easy way to introduce this creamy comfort food to your table in a cruelty-free manner. Featuring a cauliflower soup base and stocked with savory vegetables, this vegan soup is a healthy alternative to traditional chicken and biscuits. This vegan No Chicken Soup is accompanied by Minimalist Baker’s Best Damn Vegan Biscuits for a real, Southern comfort food inspired meal.
Roasted pepitas (or roasted pumpkin seeds) are a staple in my house. With one simple recipe, we have a topping for everything from vegan tacos, to soups to salads and desserts. In this post, I’ll talk about the nutritional benefits of pumpkin seeds as well as sharing a simple method of how to make roasted pumpkin seeds at home.
