VEGAN RECIPES

Sweet Potato Miso Pasta

Looking for meal-prep friendly pasta recipe? Look no further!

Ingredients.

1 16-ounce packet pasta
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1 yellow onion, sliced into wedges
1 medium sweet potato, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
Drizzle of olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 (14-ounce) packet silken tofu
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mellow (white) miso, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
¼ cup nutritional yeast
¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
½ cup basil leaves, chopped, for garnish

Method.

1. Preheat the oven to 450ºF.

2. Cook the pasta according to the packet directions until al dente.

3. Place tomatoes, onion, sweet potato, and garlic in a large rimmed baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 30 minutes, or until the sweet potato is fork tender, stirring every 10 minutes. Squeeze the garlic from the outer skins.

4. Transfer the baked tomato mixture to a blender. Add the tofu, vinegar, dissolved miso, nutritional yeast, and red chili flakes. Blend until smooth. Heat the sauce in a large saucepan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the desired amount of sauce over the pasta for serving. Garnish with basil.

Enjoy!

August 5, 2022 by VEGAN RECIPES 0

Uzbek Palov and Plov Osh

​6 servings.

Ingredients.

2 packets of extra firm tofu, drained and pressed.
3 cups of medium grain rice.
1/4 cup olive oil for frying
1 cup julienned carrots
2 medium size onions
2 tbsp cumin seeds
2 whole heads of garlic
1 tbsp of tomato paste
2 long dry chillies
Handful of slivered almonds
Handful of sultanas or raisins
1 cup of cooked garbanzo beans
salt to taste
Large cast-iron (dutch oven) or bigger

Method.

1. Wash the rice until clear, cover with cold water and let it soaks for an hour.

2. Pressed the tofu to release all the liquid. Pat dry and break it in 1 inch chunks or cut it in cubes.

3. Slice onions into thin rings or half-rings.

4. Clean heads of garlic.

5. Heat oil in the dutch oven on high flame, deep-fry the tofu until golden-brown. Fry the onions until golden, stir to prevent onion from burning. Add the tomato paste. Add the carrots, stir. Add 1 tbsp of cumin and dry chili. Then add the sultanas. Stir.

6. Lower the heat to medium, pour 3 cups of hot water, add salt and let it simmer for 20 min. Add garbanzo beans.

7. Turn heat to high. Drain rice, place it on top the tofu and veggies, in one layer, stick the garlic and whole chillies, slivered almonds in it, and carefully pour boiling water over it (place a spoon or ladle on top of the rice to keep the rice in place). Cover the rice with about 1 inch of water, let it boil. Add 2 tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of cumin. As the water on top of the rice boils, make sure it boils evenly. You can you the back of the spoon to make holes around the rice to allow even boiling. Keep in eye on the rice while it’s boiling. Water will reduces completely.

8. Reduce heat to very low, cover tightly with the lid and let it steam 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Carefully mix rice with tofu and carrots. Pile the plov on a large plate. serve with garlic, chilies and thinly sliced tomato-sweet onions-chili-salt salad.

Enjoy!

August 5, 2022 by VEGAN RECIPES 0

CRUNCHY CHICKPEA AND BASIL TOMATO PASTA

serves 4

Ingredients.

1/2 lb rotini pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion finely diced
5 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp dried basil
pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp coconut sugar
2 tsp vegan butter
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup water
2 heaping handfuls of spinach
1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
1/2 punnet button mushrooms quartered
crispy chickpeas for garnish
extra basil for garnish

Method.

1. Heat the olive oil over high heat then Saute the onions, and mushrooms stirring frequently for about three minutes. Add the garlic. Stir to combine. Cook an additional two minutes. Add the basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine. Add the butter. Stir, cook for about a minute.

2. Add your tomatoes and water. Then Allow sauce to simmer for 10 minutes to up to one hour. Add your fresh basil and spinach right before serving.

3. While the sauce is simmering. Cook your pasta according to package instructions and once cooked add to your pot of sauce. Mix well.

4. Add to your bowl, and garnish with crunchy chickpeas and fresh basil. ENJOY!!!

August 3, 2022 by VEGAN RECIPES 0

Chunky Asian Guacamole

Ingredients.

​3 large ripe avocados, flesh removed and mashed
1/2 cup finely diced cucumber
1/2 cup finely diced red capsicum
2 spring onion, finely sliced
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup roughly chopped coriander
juice of 1 large lime
2 cloves garlic, finely grated or crushed
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
2 tablespoons tamari
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Topping ideas:
Diced chives
Diced capsicum
Sesame seeds
Chilli flakes
Diced nori strips

Method.

Add all ingredients into a large bowl and mix to combine. Top with any or all suggested toppings and serve with vege sticks or/and wholesome crackers or eat by the spoonful.

August 2, 2022 by VEGAN RECIPES 0

Bean Curry with Roasted Potatoes​

Flavorful Bean Curry with Roasted Potatoes – This hearty, protein-packed vegan curry is the perfect easy one-pot meal for a healthy dinner! We have it with creamy beans, aromatic spices, and rich coconut milk. Making this gluten-free, high-fiber dish both nutritious and delicious. You can easily serve it with the crispy roasted potatoes. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner or a wholesome, budget-friendly meal, this spicy, homemade curry is a must-try!

​Serves 5

Ingredients.

For the potatoes:
15 baby potatoes
Drizzle of olive oil, or squeeze of lemon juice
Salt to taste

For the curry:
1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil, or vegetable broth
1 large yellow onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 5.3-ounce carton non-dairy yogurt (cashew, coconut, or almond)
1 15-ounce can tomato purée
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 15-ounce cans beans, drained, and rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus more for serving
Chopped cilantro

Method.

1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.

2. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until just fork tender. Drain. Toss with olive oil, or lemon juice and roast for about 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Salt to taste.

3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, garlic, and ginger for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.

4. Add 3 tablespoons yogurt and stir to combine.

5. Add the chopped tomatoes, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened, stirring frequently.

6. Add 1 cup water, tomato purée, and maple syrup. Mix to combine. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.

7. Stir in the beans and simmer until warmed through. Add the remaining yogurt, lime juice, and salt to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Enjoy.

August 1, 2022 by VEGAN RECIPES 0

Saucy Edamame and Veggie Stir Fry⁣

Serves 4-6⁣⁣

Ingredients.

1/2 white onion, finely chopped⁣⁣⁣
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped ⁣⁣⁣
8 oz chopped mushrooms⁣⁣⁣
3 cups edamame⁣⁣⁣
3 large handfuls of kale⁣⁣⁣
1/2 cup cashews, chopped⁣⁣⁣
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped⁣⁣⁣

Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened. ⁣⁣⁣

sauce⁣⁣⁣
5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed⁣⁣⁣
2 tbsp sesame oil⁣⁣⁣
3 tbsp rice vinegar ⁣⁣⁣
1/2 cup reduced sodium tamari (GF soy sauce)⁣⁣⁣
1 1/2 tsp ginger powder⁣⁣⁣
2 tbsp maple syrup⁣⁣⁣
1 tsp corn starch + 2 tbsp water (mix together)⁣⁣⁣

Add all sauce ingredients together and whisk to combine.⁣⁣⁣

rice⁣⁣⁣
1 1/2 cups white rice⁣⁣⁣
3 cups water⁣⁣⁣
3 tbsp coconut oil⁣⁣⁣
Salt to taste ⁣⁣⁣

Cook rice as instructed, toss coconut oil after fully cooked. Salt to taste and Enjoy!

July 31, 2022 by VEGAN RECIPES 0

Classic Spaghetti And Ziti

I used cavatappi for this​ Cheesy Buttercup Squash pasta recipe! Cavatappi are like elbow macaroni pasta, but longer and spiralised! ⁣Serves 4-6⁣

Ingredients.

⁣500g cavatappi or pasta of choice⁣
⁣1 buttercup squash, halved + seeds removed⁣
⁣1/4 cup nutritional yeast ⁣
⁣1/4 tsp nutmeg⁣
⁣1/2 tsp garlic powder⁣
⁣pinch cayenne (optional)⁣
⁣oat milk, as necessary for thinning sauce⁣
⁣1 red onion⁣
⁣1 bell pepper⁣
⁣4 handfuls spinach⁣
⁣3 tbsp vegan butter, divided⁣
⁣salt + pepper, to taste ⁣

Method.

⁣1. Brush squash with 1 tbsp melted vegan butter & season. Roast in a preheated oven at 400 for 45 minutes (until soft and cooked)⁣
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⁣2. Scoop out flesh and add to a high speed blender with nutritional yeast, nutmeg, garlic powder, cayenne and a generous pinch of salt + pepper. ⁣
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3. ⁣Add oat milk, a little at a time. Blend until smooth. Add oat milk as necessary for thinning the sauce. ⁣
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⁣4. Cook pasta in a pot of boiling and salted water until nearly cooked. ⁣
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⁣5. In a frying pan, cook veggies in vegan butter. Season. Add spinach last and cook until just wilted. ⁣
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⁣6. Drain pasta and reserve a little cooking water. ⁣
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⁣7. Add pasta and sauce to pan with veggies and stir to coat. Cook for a minute or two until everything is hot. ⁣

⁣8. Top with more nutritional yeast and enjoy!⁣

July 31, 2022 by VEGAN RECIPES 0

Vegan Hushpuppies

Ingredients.

6-8 cups of cooking oil ⁣
2 cups of corn meal ⁣
1/3 cup of all purpose flour ⁣
1/2 tbs of sugar ⁣
1/2 tsp of baking powder ⁣
1/2 tsp of corn starch ⁣
1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper ⁣
1/2 tsp of garlic powder ⁣
2-3 Pinches of salt ⁣
1/3 cup of finely chopped green onions ⁣
1 cup of cream-style corn ⁣
1/2 cup of plant-based milk ⁣

Method.

1. Pre-heat the oil to 350-375 degrees in pan or skillet. ⁣

2. In a mixing bowl, add all dry ingredients and mix well. ⁣

3. Add your green onions, corn and milk. Mix well. ⁣

4. Using a 1/2 inch scooper or spoon, drop batter in the oil. ⁣

5. Fry until the hushpuppies are golden brown ⁣

6. Place on a paper towels to absorb excess oil. ⁣

Enjoy warm!

July 29, 2022 by VEGAN RECIPES 0

Vegan Meatball Subs

Ingredients.

​1 pack plant based patties
1 baguette, halved
400g marinara sauce
vegan parmesan

Method.

1. Empty the plant based patties mixture into a bowl & add water as specified on pack. Let it sit for 5mins.

2. Mix together and roll into balls with your hands.

3. Heat the sauce in a pan and add meatballs. Cook until heated through.

4. Toast baguettes and top with meatballs and vegan parmesan.

ENJOY!

July 28, 2022 by VEGAN RECIPES 0

Nacho Party Tray

Ingredients.

1/2 tbsp olive oil
320gr vegan mince
1/4 cup canned diced tomato
1 can black beans
1/4 cup corn
3/4 cup salsa
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground coriander seeds
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp cumin
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp tapioca flour mixed with a bit of water

Method.

1. Heat up the oil in a pan and cook your mince according to the instructions.

2. Add all the spices/herbs and the tomato paste. Stir well and cook for 2-3 mins.

3. Add the black beans, tomatoes, corn and salsa. Cook for a further 5 mins.

4. Add the tapioca flour to make the sauce a bit thicker.

5. Pour on top of corn tortillas chips.

Topped with:
sour cream
guacamole
fresh jalapeños
spring onions + diced brown onion
extra corn
fresh diced tomato

ENJOY!

July 28, 2022 by VEGAN RECIPES 0