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  • 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,…

  • Lemon Mint Potato Salad

    Lemon Mint Potato Salad

    Inspired by Arab Salad (or Israeli Salad), this recipe features many of its hallmark ingredients–tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and more. But then, it takes a detour. In the end, this vegan lemon mint potato salad recipe tastes refreshing, loaded with satisfying textures and absolutely delicious! Summer heat can be brutal on fresh…

  • 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…

  • Chickpea Millet Salad with Fresh Herbs and Pumpkin Seeds

    Chickpea Millet Salad with Fresh Herbs and Pumpkin Seeds

    This is the best vegan chickpea millet salad recipe to serve for lunch, dinner or as a cookout side. The combination of the fresh herb dressing, the hearty grains, the satiating chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes and crunchy pumpkin seeds make this one simple, satisfying millet salad. Make sure to let the cooked millet and the…

  • Asian Orzo Pasta Salad

    Asian Orzo Pasta Salad

    Inspired by Asian flavors, this recipe for vegan orzo pasta salad with sesame ginger dressing tastes great warm or cold. After having time to sit overnight in the fridge, I thought it tasted even better. It uses few ingredients. It works well for a cookout, picnic, road trip cooler, camping trip, simple meal, or lunch.…

  • Carrot and Beet Salad with Fresh Dill and Roasted Pistachios

    Carrot and Beet Salad with Fresh Dill and Roasted Pistachios

    This is an incredibly easy vegan carrot and beet salad recipe with fresh dill, apple cider vinegar and roasted pistachios. I’ve made it a few times for guests. Every time, someone asks, “Is this on your blog?” And I say, “No, I keep leaving it out, because how many beet salads can one blog have?”…

  • Lemony Greek Wheat Berry Salad

    Lemony Greek Wheat Berry Salad

    This Greek-inspired, vegan Mediterranean wheat berry salad recipe is chewy from the wheat berries, crunchy from the orange pepper and cucumber, salty from the kalamata olives and vegan feta, satisfying from the chickpeas and possesses a flavorful lemon oregano vinaigrette that keeps you coming back for more! And best of all, this Mediterranean wheat berry…

  • Grilled Sweet Potato Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing

    Grilled Sweet Potato Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing

    This is a revised vegan grilled sweet potato salad recipe with a creamy curry dressing, celery, currants and cilantro. While many of the components are exactly the same and the technique hasn’t changed, the dressing has been altered. The key ingredient is no longer madras curry powder, but garam masala instead. It’s so good with…

  • Grilled Okra with Curry Spices

    Grilled Okra with Curry Spices

    This vegan grilled okra recipe combines three of my favorite things—grilling, okra, and curry spice seasoning! Best of all, it is incredibly easy, quick to make, and flavorful. It makes an awesome side dish to any cookout or summer meal. To pull this off, I used a disposable aluminum sheet pan, lined it was non-stick…

  • Kale Farro Salad

    Kale Farro Salad

    Bursting with fresh Italian flavors, this vegan kale farro salad recipe has a simple dressing with fresh oregano and juicy grape tomatoes. It is quick, easy and makes a delicious side, lunch, or light dinner. It’s perfect for summer or any time you want a hearty grain salad with minimal effort. A few notes… ・Not…

  • Rosemary Lentil Walnut Burgers

    Rosemary Lentil Walnut Burgers

    This is an easy vegan lentil walnut burgers recipe with bulgur, sherry vinegar, rosemary and more. They’re hearty, savory and oh-so-good topped with sautéed mushrooms. You can enjoy them year round, whether you grill them on the bbq, pan fry them on the stove, or bake them on a lightly greased cookie sheet in the…

  • Black Bean Avocado Salsa

    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…

  • Asian Sesame Noodle Salad

    Asian Sesame Noodle Salad

    Some people are allergic to peanuts, and some people just don’t like them. I’m one of the latter. So, I put together this recipe for a nutty vegan Asian sesame noodle salad with almond butter, cucumber, carrots and more. This easy recipe for Asian sesame noodle salad is satisfying, and great for any time of…

  • Mushroom Farro Burger

    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…

  • Artichoke Potato Salad

    Artichoke Potato Salad

    This quick, easy vegan artichoke potato salad recipe is positively delicious. The entire recipe came together in less than 30 minutes. You steam baby potatoes, cool them down, make a dressing and combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. And thanks to the fresh dill and parsley, it tastes really fresh. This simple potato…

  • Vegan Al Pastor

    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,…

  • Vegan Broccoli Pasta Salad with Fresh Italian Herb Dressing

    Vegan Broccoli Pasta Salad with Fresh Italian Herb Dressing

    When I was a kid, my mom would let me pick a salad from the deli counter at our local grocer every week. I almost always picked the same one with broccoli. It was on my mind as I put together this recipe for vegan broccoli pasta salad with black olives, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and…

  • Balsamic Potato Salad with Fresh Basil, Cherry Tomatoes and Wheat Berries

    Balsamic Potato Salad with Fresh Basil, Cherry Tomatoes and Wheat Berries

    This delicious vegan recipe for balsamic potato salad with fresh basil, ripe cherry tomatoes, arugula and wheat berries tastes like summer. The wheat berries add a hearty chewy quality to an otherwise pedestrian balsamic potato salad. All together, it is easy side dish to make, and so tasty! It makes ~4-6 servings. A few things……

  • Sun-Dried Tomato Chickpea Burgers

    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…

  • Cucumber Cantaloupe Salad

    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…

  • Grilled Beet Salad with Tarragon, Carrot and Red Onion

    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…

  • Spicy Black and White Bean Burgers

    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

    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…

  • Vegan Classic Coleslaw

    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…