-
Smoky Lentil Sauerkraut Buns
While I put this vegan smoky lentil sauerkraut buns recipe together, I had a few things on my mind–kapustníky, pirozhki, and bierocks (or runzas). All are somewhat similar. And yet, they possess distinct differences, whether it’s their shapes, preparation (baked or fried), fillings, or even their size. Each proved to be quite inspirational. In the…
-
Vegan Potato Rolls
This is an easy vegan potato rolls recipe with all-purpose flour, turbinado sugar, dry active yeast, vegetable shortening and more. They’re moist, slightly sweet, and buttery. The smell as they bake in the oven… wow. And they’d make a great edition to your dinner table or holiday spread (Easter, Thanksgiving and more). This recipe makes…
-
Wintry Three Bean Salad
After the holidays, I find myself on the prowl for something less rich to eat. I just know that I’ve eaten a lot of X, so now, I’m in the mood for Y. And that’s where this wintry vegan recipe for three bean salad with green beans, chickpeas, cannellini beans, fennel seed, thyme, citrus juice,…
-
Tempeh Marinade with Garlic, Thyme, and Hungarian Paprika
This easy savory garlic thyme tempeh marinade recipe has reduced sodium soy sauce, stone ground mustard, Hungarian sweet paprika, and more. The first time I cooked up it up, we just ate it right out of the skillet. It never made it to our plates. But if you have more restraint that we did, this…
-
Vegan Cucumber Mint Sandwiches
Inspired by Thai flavors, this is an easy recipe for vegan cucumber mint sandwiches with almond butter, cilantro, jalapeño slices and pickled red onion. It hits all the right notes–salty, sweet, bitter, sour and spicy. And it takes very little effort to make, which couldn’t be more fitting for summer. At Chez UVK, I often…
-
Roasted Baby Carrots with Leeks, Lemon Zest and Parsley
Looking for an easy veggie side dish? Well, look no further than this recipe for vegan roasted baby carrots with leeks, lemon zest and parsley. It proves once again that simple can be very tasty! This recipe makes ~4-6 servings. A few things… These roasted baby carrots are great for Easter or spring holiday spreads…
-
White Bean Hummus with Roasted Garlic and Crispy Sage
One of my friends has an allergy to peas and lentils. Due to this, he cannot eat chickpeas without consequences. For years, he had to forego hummus. As it became in vogue to make hummus out of everything, his world started opening up. And so with this in mind, I put together this easy white…
-
Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes with Apple Cinnamon Topping
This is an easy vegan buckwheat pancakes recipe with an apple cinnamon topping. The pancakes use everyday kitchen pantry staples. The topping uses green apples, cinnamon, ginger, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Together, it’s heavenly! But even if you skip the topping and just make the hotcakes, you’ll find they’re are fluffy, nutty and moist.…
-
Vegan Chicken and Rice Soup
This is a Mexican-inspired vegan chicken and rice soup recipe with soy curls, cilantro, jalapeño, carrots and more. It’s hearty, warming and comforting. Plus, as an added bonus, it is a great way to use up leftover cooked rice. This recipe makes ~4-6 servings. A few things… Vegan Chicken and Rice Soup 2 cups water…
-
Slow Cooker Vegan Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens
Across the U.S., but particularly in the South, there’s a tradition of eating black-eyed peas and collard greens on New Year’s Day to bring good luck. The peas represent good luck, health and plenty. The greens symbolize the green of currency, and are meant to bring financial gain in the year ahead. Looking for a…
-
Vegan Beet Pierogi
When there’s a chill in the air, it’s time to make pierogi! And this is a delicious vegan (or vegetarian) beet pierogi recipe with potatoes, caramelized onions and fresh dill. It takes time to execute, but if the weather outside is frightful, why not make a dish that’s oh so delightful? Enjoy these dumplings for…
-
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.…
-
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…
-
Vegan Tater Tot Hotdish
Inspired by the classic dish from the U.S. Upper Midwest, this easy vegan tater tot hotdish recipe has ground seitan, a flavorful homemade mushroom sauce and frozen mixed vegetables. It’s one hearty, savory seitan casserole that keeps you coming back for more. Across the U.S.’s Upper Midwest, hotdishes are commonly served at potlucks, family gatherings,…
-
Vegan Black Bean Dip
This is an easy homemade vegan black bean dip recipe with canned blacked beans, onions, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, liquid smoke, chili powder, cumin and more. It’s a two step process–sauté the onions, garlic and jalapeño and then, combine all the remaining black bean dip ingredients in a blender. That’s it. This recipe makes ~2…
-
Vegan Croutons
This is a quick, easy vegan croutons recipe with olive oil, stale bread cubes, salt and black pepper, but there’s a lot of room to personalize it. You can use any stale bread you want, and vary how you’d like to season them. These DIY skillet croutons make an awesome crunchy topping for salads, soups…
-
Mango Hand Roll Sushi
Many Americans are familiar with maki sushi. It is shaped like a long cylinder, is sliced, and then, eaten with chopsticks. Temaki sushi, or hand roll sushi, is cone shaped, and can be eaten by hand. Inspired by Japanese temaki, this is an easy vegan mango hand roll sushi recipe with cucumber, red bell pepper,…
-
Smoky Roasted Chickpeas
This is an easy vegan smoky roasted chickpeas recipe with smoked paprika, garlic powder, soy sauce, hot sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke and olive oil. The process is easy–mix everything together, marinate, and then, roast the chickpeas in the air fryer or oven. Enjoy these smoky chickpeas as a snack, topping for salads, inside wraps,…
-
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.…
-
Grilled Tofu Skewers with Red Peppers and Mushrooms
This is an easy recipe for vegan grilled tofu skewers with a soy sauce marinade, mushrooms and red bell peppers. Loaded with garlic, ginger and scallions, the marinade is very flavorful. Overall, it’s a simple, tasty dish for summer. This recipe makes ~5 skewers. A few things… This grilled tofu skewers recipe tastes delicious on…
-
Vegan Cold Beet Soup
Inspired by Lithuanian Saltibarsciai, this easy vegan cold beet soup recipe has cucumbers, scallions, lemon juice, cashews, horseradish and fresh dill. It’s a very tasty creamy vegan cucumber beet soup recipe! Traditionally, Lithuanian cold beet soup uses buttermilk or kefir, and is topped with hard boiled eggs. For this inspired vegan version, we’ll be using…
-
Grape Cucumber Couscous Salad
With flavors inspired by Spanish white gazpacho, this easy vegan grape cucumber couscous pasta salad recipe is simple and refreshing. It’s got nice texture and flavor. The toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, but also work really well with the sherry vinegar. The green grapes, cucumbers and herbs make it taste very fresh. And the…
-
Vegan Loose Meat Sandwich with Lentils and Mushrooms
Raised in the U.S.’s Midwest, I couldn’t deny giving loose meat sandwiches a vegan overhaul. UVK’s vegan loose meat sandwich recipe uses lentils and mushrooms. And thus, it’s more of a loose “lentil meat” sandwich recipe. What is a loose meat sandwich? Originating in Iowa, it’s a sandwich filling that’s loose like a sloppy joe,…
-
Vegan Poppy Seed Dressing
This easy vegan poppy seed dressing recipe is sweet, tangy, and a bit savory. All it takes is a mixing bowl and a whisk. Two things… This recipe make ~2/3 cup. Keep stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I’ve always used it within 2-3 days, but at all times, use your best judgment…
Vegan recipes: All in good taste
Get recipes! Receive an email alert when a new recipe comes out.