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Vegan Caribbean Papaya Stew
Stoba is a popular stew from Curacao, which may include green papaya, beef, pork tail or goat. Also popular in Aruba and Bonaire, it is a hearty mainstay on the ABC islands. Taking inspiration from Curacao’s stoba, I put together a vegan papaya stew recipe that is rich in flavor and hearty. While some recipes…
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Kidney Bean Succotash
Lima beans are my least favorite vegetable. If they are in front of me, I will eat them, because they are food. And in my opinion, food should never be taken for granted or wasted. But, for the most part, I avoid lima beans. So when I decided to put together a summer vegan succotash…
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Herbed Millet Skillet with White Beans and Asparagus
When I was growing up, my mother was a big fan of millet, which meant it made frequent appearances at our dinner table. Thanks in part to the gluten free movement, millet is more popular in the U.S. today, but I’d say we’re still far from from apex millet. For the uninitiated, millet is slightly…
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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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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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Black Bean Avocado Salsa
This is an easy vegan black bean avocado salsa recipe with cherry tomatoes, canned black beans, lime juice, apple cider vinegar and more. It’s the perfect answer to the question, “What should I make for lunch?” A crowd-pleasing dip for chips. An awesome topping for a baked sweet potato. A delicious filling for a tortilla…
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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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Seitan Wheat Berry Chili
This is a revised vegan seitan chili recipe with wheat berries, canned pinto beans, jalapeño and more. Now, it uses less ingredients and is a little more efficient to put together. But I promise, it is just as hearty and delicious as the original! And it still tastes amazing loaded up with toppings, like avocado,…
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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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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 vegan herbed bean salad recipe to live on top of it. I love the contrast…
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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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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.…
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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…
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White Bean Jackfruit Chili
As the kiddos go back to school, I can’t help but think of chili. It tastes great on it’s own, or loaded up with vegan sour cream, scallions, avocado, or with a bit of shredded plant based cheese. For the contrast in textures, I like a few crushed tortilla chips in mine. So, here’s a tasty…
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Roasted Parsnip Soup
Parsnips taste a bit like carrots, but a hint earthier. When they’re roasted, they get sweeter and possess a starchy texture. They’re a delicious addition to many soups, so why not make them the star? Thus, UVK brings you this easy vegan roasted parsnip soup recipe with potatoes, apples, garlic, onion, dried rosemary and more.…
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Vegan Tofu Burger with Indian Spices and Green Peas
At the beginning of the year, I purchased a copy of Plant-Based India by Dr. Sheil Shukla. Let me just say, there’s a reason this cookbook was voted one of the best of 2022 by the New York Times. It is incredibly good! There isn’t a recipe that isn’t a showstopper. And after cooking out…
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Vegan Granola Bars
If you love vanilla chai, this homemade no bake vegan granola bars recipe with maple syrup, almond butter, rice krispies, quick oats, cinnamon and more is for you! They don’t take a lot of effort, but they’re really good. They work well as a snack, as nourishment on a hike, toted along on a camping…
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Vegan Guacamole
When I first moved to California, I went through a guacamole phase. I’d make a big bowl of vegan guac, and we’d eat it for dinner with tortilla chips. Yep, that was dinner. And now, I’m going to share that vegan guacamole recipe with you! This avocado dip is super easy. You mash up the…
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Vegan Cranberry Sauce
This is an easy vegan cranberry sauce recipe with frozen berries, maple syrup, a cinnamon stick, ground ginger and vanilla extract. Tart and sweet, it’s the perfect cranberry compote for holiday celebrations, whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas or more. Use any leftovers as a condiment for sandwiches or enjoy it on top of pancakes or waffles.…
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Vegan Halušky with Stewed Sauerkraut and Tempeh Bacon (Vegan Strapačky)
Halušky is enjoyed across Central and Eastern Europe. The term can refer to the thick, soft noodles or potato dumplings themselves, or to the dish containing them. Slovak Strapačky is a halušky dish with stewed sauerkraut, and bacon. Inspired by Slovak strapačky, this is a delicious recipe for homemade vegan halušky potato dumplings with stewed…
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Roasted Fennel and Beets
Whether you enjoy this as a warm side dish or as a cold salad, this is a flavorful, easy vegan roasted fennel and beets recipe with sherry vinegar, orange juice and zest, walnuts and dried cranberries. It’s great for the fall, winter, holidays and more. This recipe makes ~4 servings. A few things… Discover more…
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Sweet Corn Salad with Tomatoes, Basil and Bulgur
This is an easy recipe for vegan sweet corn salad with tomatoes, fresh basil and bulgur. The flavor is bursting with summer’s bounty! It’s one fresh, tasty corn and bulgur salad that’s perfect for lunch or as a side dish. It’s super simple to make. You boil some water and add it to the bulgur.…
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26 Great Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
When I started this blog in 2017, I had no idea that it would become what it is today. Then, as now, my biggest concerns have been pursuing delicious flavor, and making easy vegan “ugly food” or vegan comfort food. I want to thank you for supporting Ugly Vegan Kitchen (UVK) along the way. As…
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Cherry Bruschetta
Originating in Italy in the 15th century, bruschetta is grilled bread rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, and often topped with tomatoes and fresh herbs. Inspired by summer stone fruit, I put together this easy vegan cherry bruschetta recipe with fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic reduction, olive oil and garlic. Savory and slightly sweet,…
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