Ugly Vegan Kitchen

Edamame Kale Slaw with Orange Sesame Dressing

Inspired by Asian flavors, this is an easy, refreshing vegan kale slaw recipe with edamame, red cabbage, toasted almonds, carrots, red pepper, and an orange sesame dressing. To match it’s tasty flavor, it’s got a texture that’s also very satisfying. Depending on whether it’s the main course or a side salad, this recipe serves ~2-4.…
Roasted Chickpea Kale Salad with Vegan Ranch Dressing

This is a delicious roasted chickpea kale salad recipe with a homemade vegan ranch dressing. The chickpeas contribute a smoky bacon flavor. The dressing is creamy, acidic, savory and salty. And the massaged lacinato kale, crunchy veggies and sunflower seeds bring freshness and texture. Overall, it’s a satisfying, totally vegan, ranchy bacony salad that hits…
Vegan Marinara Sauce

Is marinara sauce vegan? Most of the time! When in doubt, read the label or ask. Marinara sauce is usually pretty simple, and this easy vegan marinara sauce recipe stays true to that ethos. Because marinara sauce uses few ingredients, it’s important to pick quality ones. If using canned tomatoes, try brands like Pomi, Mutti…
Chickpea Curry

Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. This is an easy vegan chickpea curry recipe with garam masala, lite coconut milk, fresh ginger and more. It is flavorful, hearty and comes together fast. It is by no means authentic, but it is strictly plant based. When my partner went up for seconds, I knew I had a…
Zesty Pesto and Artichoke Ricotta Vegan Lasagna

Having experimented with vegan artichoke ricotta for the recipe for Carrot Artichoke Tortellini, I decided it might be worthwhile to whip up a summer lasagna that incorporated it, as well. As such, this is a recipe for vegan lasagna without tofu and without cashews. Garden tomatoes, fresh basil, and a tasty, zesty pesto. The pesto’s…
Cucumber Cantaloupe Salad

Light and refreshing, this is the perfect cucumber cantaloupe salad recipe for warm days. Fresh cantaloupe, crisp cucumber, mint, lemon, and rich macadamia nuts, it’s the perfect cookout side or works well as a cooling side dish on a lazy, hot evenings. The best parts… the way mint works with cantaloupe, the refreshing cucumber mingling…
Southwestern Jackfruit Pizza

Sweet corn made so much sense for this vegan jackfruit pizza recipe. I couldn’t help but think about my run-in with a European Domino’s Pizza menu a few years ago. My husband said, “Europeans eat corn on pizza?” I said, “I guess so.” As an American, this seemed novel, and well, very American, because corn…
Chipotle Lime Jackfruit

This vegan chipotle lime jackfruit recipe is quick, easy and super tasty. It’s got the perfect balance of acid, sweetness, savory flavors and smokiness. And best of all, this simple vegan recipe for chipotle chili lime jackfruit can be used in tacos, nachos, burritos, enchiladas, or even as a vegan pizza topping! For this…
Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Inspired by Cajun cuisine, this hearty vegan black-eyed pea soup recipe is easy to prepare, cooks up fast, and tastes absolutely fantastic with a piece of cornbread on the side. It can be enjoyed year around. It makes 4 servings. For this recipe, you can use a prepared Cajun seasoning blend. In the past, I…
Grilled Beet Salad with Tarragon, Carrot and Red Onion

Grilling beets? Yes, please! It’s a great solution for when you want beets in warmer temperatures, but you don’t want to heat up your kitchen. I learned how to do it back in 2018, and back then, it inspired this vegan grilled beet salad recipe with tarragon, parsley, carrots, red onions, and more. After some…
Coconut Tofu Soup

This vegan coconut tofu soup recipe is inspired by the Thai soup, tom kha. While tom kha soup is totally delicious, it isn’t always vegan. It often has chicken or fish sauce in it. This vegan coconut soup has dulse seaweed and fake chicken broth. Some of the elements remain the same as traditional preparations. In…
Spicy Black and White Bean Burgers

This is an easy, spicy vegan black bean burger recipe with white beans, black beans, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, oats and sweet corn. It’s gluten free, nut free and soy free. These satisfying vegan black and white bean burgers work well out on the grill or baked in the oven. This recipe makes between…
Chipotle Tempeh Kebabs

I love chipotle peppers—their spiciness and their smokiness. And, this delicious recipe for vegan grilled tempeh kebabs with chipotle peppers highlights them perfectly. They bring so much to this spicy tempeh marinade. When it comes to cooking with tempeh, there seems to be a debate on whether to steam it or not. I have found…
Chipotle Bean and Barley Salad

I revised this vegan chipotle bean and barley salad recipe for simplicity. Let’s just say that I’ve made it a number of times since I first published it, and I realized, it can be simpler to make. What’s not to love about that?! It still possesses the flavors of the original bean and barley salad.…
Vegan Classic Coleslaw

This creamy vegan coleslaw recipe is super quick. All you need to do is chop some veggies, add everything to a bowl and mix it together. If you buy a package of tricolor coleslaw mix from your grocer’s produce department, it becomes even quicker! Outside of any sweetener in the plant based mayo, the vegan…
Vegan Shells and Cheese

Inspired by Velveeta Shells and Cheese, this is an easy baked vegan shells and cheese recipe with carrots, nutritional yeast and vegan cheese. Much like the beloved boxed cheesy pasta, the vegan cheese sauce is blended until it’s aerated, creamy and smooth. Unlike Velveeta Shells and Cheese, these vegan cheesy shells are baked and topped…
Cauliflower and Olive Salad

While I used Castelvetrano olives in this cauliflower and olive salad recipe, feel free to substitute other olives. Castelvetrano olives are well-known for their mild flavor, so if you prefer a stronger olive presence, go with a bolder olive. If you have trouble tracking down Castelvetrano olives, you may consider substituting Manzanilla green olives. It…
Vegan Pozole Rojo

Years back, I had a bowl of vegan pozole rojo at a restaurant in Santa Cruz, California. And while it was not a bad bowl of soup, it felt like it could be a better bowl of soup. Since that time, I’ve thought about it on and off. And today, felt like the day to…
Grilled Peach Salad

Growing up in the US’s Midwest, I was spoiled every summer with peaches from Southern Illinois. They were bigger than a softball and incredibly juicy. So sweet, so perfect. If you could stand to turn on the oven, they made such an incredible peach-raspberry cobbler. But this post isn’t about dessert, it’s about making an…
Grilled Pomegranate Molasses Tempeh Kebabs

Inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, this recipe for vegan grilled pomegranate molasses tempeh kebabs is very tasty. It is easy to execute, even if it takes a little patience waiting for the tempeh to marinate! This recipe makes ~3-4 grilled tempeh kebabs. A few things… Please enjoy this vegan grilled tempeh kebabs recipe! And check…
Vegan Hominy Chili Bake

Who doesn’t love a vegan chili cornbread casserole? This casserole’s cornbread crust is moist and sweet. The hominy chili filling is smoky, spicy, and very easy to make. Baked in the oven for ~25 minutes, and it’s a delicious vegan hominy chili bake recipe that will keep everyone coming back for more. This is not…
Potato Swiss Chard Soup

This is an easy, delicious recipe for vegan potato leek soup with Swiss chard. It’s perfect for a cool rainy day, or after a day of hard work. I have to admit… we ate the entire pot of this potato chard soup in one sitting. No leftovers is definitely the sign of a good meal!…
Artichoke, Fennel and Farro Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

This is an easy recipe for vegan artichoke, fennel and farro salad with lemon vinaigrette. It’s super tasty for lunch, a light meal, or as a side dish. Enjoy it right after mixing it together or after it’s chilled in the refrigerator. A few things… Enjoy! And check out more UVK recipes, like Asparagus Salad…
Tofu Scramble

I grew up eating Fantastic Foods Tofu Scrambler. During college, I couldn’t always afford it. So, I started making my own vegan recipe for tofu scramble from scratch. Sometimes, I would throw in a little oatmeal, as a nod to the old Fantastic Foods’ mix. Since then, I still make my own tofu scramble,…