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Mushroom Farro Burger
Many vegans, plant based folks, vegetarians, and the culinary adventurous enjoy a good old fashioned mushroom veggie burger. I have had my fair share over the years. Some incredibly tasty. Some more or less forgettable. This vegan mushroom farro burger recipe with tarragon, white beans, eggplant and more hits the mark! I thought for a…
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Herbed Millet Skillet with White Beans and Asparagus
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Beet Poke Bowl
Poke is a very popular traditional dish from Hawaii. The centerpiece of the meal is raw fish (usually tuna or octopus). While there are a variety of approaches to seasoning the fish, many recipes incorporate soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions and sesame seeds. Inspired by this dish, this is an easy, fast, fresh vegan…
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Slow Cooker Vegan Ropa Vieja
This recipe is inspired by the Cuban national dish, ropa vieja. The English translation of ropa vieja is “old clothes”, because the shredded beef and vegetables look like rags. This slow cooker vegan (or vegetarian) ropa vieja recipe uses thin sliced seitan, shredded jackfruit, dry white wine, peppers, red onion, crushed tomatoes, green olives, and…
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Slow Cooker Black-Eyed Peas, Okra and Tomatoes
Inspired by the flavors of the U.S.’s Southern cuisine, this slow cooker stewed vegan black-eyed peas with okra and tomatoes recipe is one of my favorite meals. It’s easy to make and very hearty. Served over a heaping pile of quinoa or brown rice, it’s loaded with protein and fiber. This slow cooker vegan black-eyed…
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Vegan Al Pastor
Inspired by the central Mexican favorite, this easy vegan al pastor recipe works well for jackfruit or soy curls tacos and so much more. Traditionally, al pastor blends the Lebanese technique for making shawarma with Mexican cuisine—chilies, pork, and pineapple. Marinated pork is grilled on a vertical spit, thinly sliced, and served on tacos, burritos,…
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Vegan Truffle Mac and Cheese
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Vegan Slow Cooker Jackfruit Porcini Ragu
This is a revision of a previous vegan slow cooker jackfruit porcini ragu recipe. While it has a few more steps than the original, it doesn’t take much time at all to put together. Each step is essential to creating the flavor of this vegan mushroom ragu recipe. Sautéing the onions and garlic creates a…
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Slow Cooker Vegan Persian-Style Green Bean Stew
Khorake Loobia Sabz (Persian Green Bean Stew) is a traditional dish from Iran, which usually involves beef, green beans, carrots, potatoes, onions, turmeric and tomato paste. This Persian-inspired recipe incorporates many of traditional elements to produce a delicious, slow cooker vegan (or vegetarian) green bean stew. Make sure to only use canned kidney beans in…
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Jackfruit Chickpea Curry Shepherd’s Pie
I’m a huge fan of Madras curry flavored anything. As I considered putting together a new vegan shepherd’s pie recipe, it was very obvious that it be Indian inspired and involve this delicious curry blend (the chickpeas, jackfruit and kale took a nanosecond longer to decide on). Baked in the oven, broiled to crisp up…
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Vegan Greek Spinach Pie
Inspired by Greek spanakopita, this savory vegan spinach pie recipe uses phyllo dough, frozen spinach, silken tofu, raw cashews and more. While you can use dried herbs for this recipe, the fresh marjoram and dill are very nice. Fresh marjoram is like a sweeter, woodsier oregano. The Greeks thought of it as a symbol of happiness.…
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Vegan Pear Galette with Pecans and Fennel
This vegan pear galette recipe is a savory-sweet pastry filled with pears, pecans, fennel bulb, and vegan smoked gouda. The smell of it baking was exquisite. And it filled our home with anticipation. We couldn’t wait to slice and serve it. Two things.. If you enjoy making galettes, you may also enjoy Vegan Cornmeal Galette…
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Vegan Lentil Loaf with Porcini Mushrooms, Walnuts and Cashews
Traditionally, I am not a fan of “loaf” of any kind. I usually find them a bit underwhelming. So, I felt challenged to create one that was flavorful and savory. And this recipe for gluten free vegan lentil loaf with porcini mushrooms, walnuts and cashews does just that. Dried porcini mushrooms bring so much flavor. They…
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Slow Cooker Vegan Italian Beef
This easy slow cooker vegan Italian beef recipe combines shredded young jackfruit and thinly sliced seitan with a super savory au jus loaded with red miso, reduced sodium soy sauce, onions, garlic, and Italian herbs and spices. Slow cooked in a crock pot for hours, it makes such a delicious plant based filling for vegan…
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Vegan Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Lentils and Breadcrumbs
Maybe you aren’t vegan, but someone you love is and they are coming over for a holiday dinner? Well, making this recipe for vegan stuffed portobello mushrooms with lentils and breadcrumbs says, “Hey, I thought of you, and wanted you to have something delicious to dine on at this gathering.” If this is you and…
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Vegan Black Bean Burritos with Avocado Mango Salsa
This easy vegan bean burrito recipe is simple, fast and delicious. Lime, fresh mango, cilantro, avocado and fire-roasted green chiles create a fresh sweet-sour salsa. Stewed black beans with ground cumin and smoked paprika provide a savory, hearty counterbalance. Enjoy wrapped in a tortilla, and yum! This recipe makes ~4 burritos. These simple vegan burritos…
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Slow Cooker Middle Eastern Eggplant Chickpea Stew
This vegan eggplant chickpea stew recipe is inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine—pomegranate molasses, saffron, cardamom, and more. It smells absolutely heavenly while it’s cooking! The flavor is warming, slightly tangy, and comforting all at once. And it tastes delicious served over a bed of fluffy couscous or short grain brown rice. Pomegranate molasses is a common…
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Slow Cooker Tempeh Sauerkraut Stew
This is an easy recipe for vegan slow cooker smoky tempeh sauerkraut stew with liquid smoke, smoked paprika, caraway seeds and more. One of my favorite parts is the way the it smells, as it simmers. It’s smoky, savory goodness! And there’s really nothing like kraut and potatoes, so serving this stew over a pile…
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Herbed Black-Eyed Pea and Cannellini Bean Salad with Garlic Toast
This is an easy, delicious vegan recipe for herbed black-eyed pea and cannellini bean salad with fresh dill, mint, parsley and chives. Serving it over garlic toast is absolutely divine. It’s like one big, buttery crouton begging for this delicious salad to live on top of it. I love the contrast between the warm, crisp…
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Gnocchi with Cannellini Beans, Spinach, and Tomatoes
When I am tight on time, this gnocchi and white beans recipe is one of my favorite quick vegan dishes. It is fast, easy, and hearty. And it has…drum roll…8 ingredients, including the salt and the optional vegan parmesan! Sometimes, simple is best, and leave it to this recipe for gnocchi with cannellini beans, spinach…
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Slow Cooker Cajun Kidney Beans and Rice
Taking inspiration from Louisana’s Cajun cuisine, this slow cooker vegan kidney beans and rice recipe involves stewing the beans, green peppers, celery, and onion with a bit of smokiness, a bit of heat, and a lot of savory flavor. I love it on top of some short grain brown rice, but you could also have…
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Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas with Harissa Dressing
This vegan harissa chickpeas and carrots recipe works well roasted in the oven or cooked out on the grill. I’ve included directions for how to do either method. No matter how you do it, I love the way the harissa dressing mingles with the carrots, red onions, chickpeas and garlic. Served on a bed of…
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Sun-Dried Tomato Chickpea Burgers
This is a delicious vegan sun-dried tomato chickpea burger recipe with canned chickpeas, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, wheat berries, prepared horseradish and more. It’s savory, flavorful and super garlicky. It makes 4 chickpea burger patties. A few things… Discover additional UVK recipes, like Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Italian White Bean Burgers, Vegan Tofu Burger with Indian…
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Creamy Chickpea Salad
This is an easy recipe for creamy vegan chickpea salad that’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or even as a snack on crackers. All you do is a bit of chopping and stir everything together in a bowl. And the ingredients are common vegan pantry items, like plant based mayo, dijon, nutritional yeast, pepperoncini (or dill…
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