Sometimes its tough to be vegan. Finding good recipes can be like a treasure hunt, and then sometimes a recipe you thought was vegan winds up containing hidden ingredients that definitely arent on the acceptable foods list!So we decided to make your day a little bit easier by providing five of our fave vegan recipes!
If you arent a fan of eggs but love a good brunch, this potato and kale vegan quiche is perfect. Not only is it vegan, its also gluten free!Instead of egg, garbanzo bean flour and nutritional yeast create a base for the filling.Yellow onion, minced garlic, chopped kale, and waxy potato add color and texture, while salt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice give it flavor and zest. The crust is our gluten-free pie crust mix, blended with coconut oil and ice water.This recipe requires about 45 minutes to prep, an hour to cook, and 10 minutes to cool. Then dig in!
Though chili is typically considered a fall or winter dish, this spicy vegan farro chili makes a great meal no matter what time of year it is. Earth Day, anyone?Lets face it, we all know a good bowl of chili is a good bowl of chili, especially when youre hit with a craving that cant be satisfied with anything else.This chili only takes about 15 minutes of prep and then needs to simmer for about an hour or so. If you have a Philips Multi Cooker, it makes preparing this chili all the easier!The best part is its so loaded with yummy veggies like zucchini, yellow squash, corn, yellow onion, tomatoes, andred kidneybeans, you dont even realize theres no meat. Organic farro gives it additional texture, and spices like garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper give it plenty of traditional chili flavor.
How about a spring roll, sanswrapper? This millet spring roll salad is a light and tasty lunch chock full of tangy Asian flavors and healthy fiber. Hulled millet gives this salad texture as well as a slightly sweet flavor, along with brown sesame seeds for a bit of crunch.Veggies like carrots, green cabbage, red bell pepper, and baby corn add tons of nutrition, and green onions, cilantro, salt, basil, and mint add loads of flavor. The dressing is made using rice wine vinegar, lime juice, Sriracha chili sauce, soy, and toasted sesame oil, as well as garlic and brown sugar.We bet your mouth is watering just thinking about it!
Lets face it. Giving up cheese and dairy can be one of the biggest obstacles in the life of a vegan. Especially if your choice is due to some kind of intolerance and not completely of your own volition.Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food for many, and sometimes a good cheese sauce is essential for the meal you want to serve. Whatever the reasoning, you do have alternatives, and delicious ones at that. Starting with this vegan cheese sauce made with nutritional yeast and unbleached white all-purpose flour.If you have a gluten sensitivity, you can also make this sauce usinggluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour,a bit of water, dried mustard, your preferred butter substitution, and sea salt.
Of course, whats a good meal without dessert, right? These classic chocolate chip cookies are perfect as a sweet finish, and they are not only vegan but gluten free. They use a base of gluten free 1-to-1 baking flour and baking soda, along with gluten free egg replacer.Brown sugar, vanilla extract, evaporated cane sugar, and salt give these cookies flavor, but the vegan chocolate chips are what make them decadent and without rival in the vegan cookie department.These little beauts only take about 20 minutes of prep time and 10-12 minutes of cook time. Then you can sprinkle them with large flakes of sea salt, let cool, and serve to all of your favorite people.There you have it. Our top 5 vegan recipes, highlighting a little something for everyone. Enjoy!