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  • Vegan Stuffed Zucchini with Italian Herb Risotto

    Vegan Stuffed Zucchini with Italian Herb Risotto

    This is a delicious vegan stuffed zucchini boats recipe with herb risotto rice. It’s almost too perfect. Because let’s get real here, zucchini loves fresh basil 💚 This recipe makes ~6 stuffed zucchini boats. Try to select medium zucchini that are all roughly the same size, so they cook through at the same rate. It…

  • Vegan Tofu Pot Pie

    Vegan Tofu Pot Pie

    When I was growing up, my mom’s close friend was vegan. In the 1980’s, this was uncommon in the U.S.’s Midwest. She was a wonderful role model–compassionate, kind, and giving. And she’d often shared recipes with my mom. It didn’t take long for her savory vegan tofu pot pie recipe to become a staple in…

  • Vegan Tofu Quiche with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Arugula

    Vegan Tofu Quiche with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Arugula

    This was one of UVK’s first recipes. It’s been through several revisions over the years, but this is by far, the best of them all. A vegan quiche recipe with tofu, chickpea flour, sun-dried tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, arugula and a little plant based parmesan? Yes please! A few things… This recipe for vegan tofu quiche…

  • Vegan California Benedict with Portobello Mushroom

    Vegan California Benedict with Portobello Mushroom

    Stanford Inn by the Sea in Mendocino, California is an incredible vegan resort. Of course, one of the best parts is going to Raven’s Restaurant for one of their legendary meals. It’s always absolutely delicious. And this vegan portobello benedict recipe is inspired by Raven’s Restaurant’s Portobello Benedict and by classic California Eggs Benedict. There’s…

  • Vegan Stuffed Red Peppers with Chickpeas and Rice

    Vegan Stuffed Red Peppers with Chickpeas and Rice

    This is an easy vegan stuffed red bell peppers recipe with brown rice, chickpeas, turmeric, lemon juice, cilantro, mint and more. It’s partly inspired by UVK’s Golden Beet and Couscous Salad with Slivered Almonds and Currants and to some extent, it’s inspired by elements of Indian cuisine. This dish is easy to make, tastes amazing,…

  • Smoky Gnocchi with Sweet Corn, Collard Greens and Tempeh Bacon

    Smoky Gnocchi with Sweet Corn, Collard Greens and Tempeh Bacon

    Inspired by the U.S.’s Southern cuisine, this recipe for vegan smoky gnocchi with corn, collard greens, and tempeh bacon is savory and hearty! It’s quite lovely in the summer, but really, it works for any time of year. Is it the way fresh basil interacts with the smoky notes of the tempeh bacon? Or the…

  • Vegan Tortellini with Almond Ricotta

    Vegan Tortellini with Almond Ricotta

    This vegan tortellini recipe uses store bought wonton wrappers, almond ricotta, and a few staple items, like fresh parsley and garlic powder. It takes some time to wrap the tortellini, but the rest is pretty straight forward. I included for a simple garlic butter and grape tomato sauce, but you could also dress your pasta…

  • Vegan Cheesy Grits

    Vegan Cheesy Grits

    This recipe for vegan cheesy grits first came out several years ago. It was embedded in another recipe, which was a shame. It is so creamy and delicious, and felt like it deserved it’s own post. You can enjoy them for breakfast, as a savory meal, or as a gluten free side dish. It tastes…

  • Vegan Italian Herb Risotto

    Vegan Italian Herb Risotto

    This is a delicious recipe for vegan herb risotto with fresh basil, oregano, parsley and nutritional yeast. It’s easy and uses simple ingredients, but it isn’t super quick. It takes time to stir, ladle, and stir some more. But, it’s worth it to end up with a super creamy, savory vegan herby risotto! When it…

  • Za’atar Chickpea Pita

    Za’atar Chickpea Pita

    This is one simple vegan chickpea pita recipe. You’ll have to mix the ingredients for the za’atar chickpeas the night before, because they need time to marinate. Other than the marinating time, this recipe is quick and easy. No air fryer for the marinated chickpeas? No worries. Below are two alternatives for preparing the chickpeas…

  • Vegan Sauerkraut Goulash

    Vegan Sauerkraut Goulash

    Segedinský Guláš is a pork and sauerkraut stew that’s popular in Central Europe, especially in Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Inspired by this dish, this vegan sauerkraut goulash recipe is savory, creamy and sour in all the right ways. Vegan goulash with sauerkraut and seitan seasoned with paprika? Yes please! I love how the…

  • Tex-Mex Vegan Black Bean Sloppy Joes

    Tex-Mex Vegan Black Bean Sloppy Joes

    Inspired by Tex-Mex flavors, this easy vegan (or vegetarian) black bean sloppy joes recipe uses canned beans, smoked paprika, ancho chili powder, jalapeños and more. They are absolutely delicious. And, best of all, they cook up fast! In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have a simple, hearty bean meal. They taste great with a little…

  • Vegan Cheesy Potato and Bacon Pierogi

    Vegan Cheesy Potato and Bacon Pierogi

    This homemade vegan cheesy potato and bacon pierogi recipe is rich in flavor. Hello tempeh bacon! They have no prepackaged vegan cheese products and are totally nut free. All it takes is some basic plant based staple pantry items to put these together. Similar to the Vegan Mushroom Sauerkraut Pierogi recipe, we’ll walk through the…

  • Vegan Pierogi Dough

    Vegan Pierogi Dough

    This is an easy vegan pierogi dough recipe with no eggs or sour cream. It does the trick with basic pantry staples (all-purpose flour, water, canola oil and salt). Once you finish following the directions of this recipe, you’ll be ready to add vegan pierogi fillings, like Vegan Potato and Onion Pierogi, Vegan Mushroom and…

  • Slow Cooker Vegan Cabbage Rolls with Sauerkraut Tomato Sauce

    Slow Cooker Vegan Cabbage Rolls with Sauerkraut Tomato Sauce

    Inspired by Slovak holubky (or halupki), this recipe for slow cooker vegan stuffed cabbage rolls with sauerkraut, tomato sauce, brown rice and tempeh bacon is packed with savory, sour flavors. They’re absolutely delicious! I’ve never met a cabbage roll that didn’t require effort to put together. If you’re gonna make these bad boys, you need…

  • Homemade Seitan

    Homemade Seitan

    This is one easy homemade seitan recipe with vital wheat gluten, red miso, soy sauce, nutritional yeast and more. You mix some seitan ingredients in a bowl and then, you simmer it in a pot. You slice it up, and incorporate it into your favorite recipes. I tend to use this vegan wheat meat recipe…

  • Chickpea Millet Loaf

    Chickpea Millet Loaf

    This vegan chickpea millet loaf recipe is perfect for fall, winter, Thanksgiving, holidays or any time you’re craving savory plant based comfort food. It’s absolutely delicious on its own, smothered in roasted garlic gravy or topped with some homemade bbq sauce. And if you have leftover chickpea millet meatloaf, slice it and enjoy it on…

  • Vegan Calzones with Zucchini and Tofu Ricotta

    Vegan Calzones with Zucchini and Tofu Ricotta

    Calzones… delicious, hot pizza pockets from Italy. Even though they take a bit of time to make, this recipe for vegan calzones with zucchini and tofu ricotta is easy to execute, hearty, and oh so tasty. I love to serve them with some marinara or pizza sauce on top. Total yum! For this vegan calzones…

  • Vegan Grilled BBQ Soy Curls Quesadillas

    Vegan Grilled BBQ Soy Curls Quesadillas

    This is a super easy vegan BBQ soy curls quesadillas recipe with green peppers, red pepper, red onion and a healthy amount of gooey plant based cheese sandwiched between two flour tortillas and grilled to perfection. Serve them with vegan classic coleslaw. So good! This recipe makes ~4 quesadillas. A few things… Discover other UVK…

  • Gnocchi with Pesto and Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

    Gnocchi with Pesto and Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

    Whether you make your gnocchi from scratch, buy your gnocchi prepackaged, or use a gluten free variety, it is always absolutely delicious. So why deny yourself gnocchi in summer? Surely, we can figure out a way to use summer’s bounty to enjoy those delightful dumplings. Thus, I bring you this vegan pesto gnocchi recipe with…

  • Marinated Grilled or Baked Tofu

    Marinated Grilled or Baked Tofu

    Whether the tofu is sliced or cubed, this grilled or baked marinated tofu can be used on sandwiches, on salads, in tacos, in burritos, on pizza, in a grain bowl, in vegan sushi, or whatever your imagination can come up with!

  • Vegan Beet Chorizo Burgers

    Vegan Beet Chorizo Burgers

    Over the years, I’ve tasted a lot of plant based chorizo. Some good, some very good. With warm thoughts of homemade vegan chorizo, I set out to create a tasty, grillable beet burger recipe that’s perfect for summer. You can also choose to bake them any time of year. There are no beans, no soy,…

  • Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich with Kalamata Olive Tapenade, Avocado, Tomato & Arugula

    Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich with Kalamata Olive Tapenade, Avocado, Tomato & Arugula

    This easy vegan grilled portobello mushroom sandwich recipe is incredibly simple and flavorful. If you love olives and mushrooms, it’s the vegan olive tapenade and mushroom sandwich you’ve been waiting for! It’s savory, salty, and perfect for summer grill season. This recipe makes 4 sandwiches. Choose portobello mushrooms that are large enough to be sandwich…

  • Vegan Chili Mac and Cheese

    Vegan Chili Mac and Cheese

    This vegan chili mac and cheese recipe has a delicious butternut squash and cashew cheese sauce that’s loaded with nutritional yeast, and a spicy, and smoky black bean chili with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Add the cooked macaroni, and it’s the perfect hearty vegan meal for any time of year! On top of it’s…