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Tag: Vegan Spring Recipes

  • Lemon Linguine with Green Peas and Carrots

    Lemon Linguine with Green Peas and Carrots

    This is an easy vegan creamy lemon linguine recipe with green peas, carrots, silken tofu, raw whole cashews, garlic, and more. You blend a sauce, boil some noodles, sauté some carrots and stir it all together. Pretty straight forward. This dish makes ~4-8 servings. A few things… Please enjoy! Check out other UVK recipes, like…

  • Blueberry Compote with Rosemary, Orange Zest and Vanilla

    Blueberry Compote with Rosemary, Orange Zest and Vanilla

    I have fond memories of going to IHOP as a child. There was something really special about the syrup caddy. How could there be more flavors than just original maple syrup?! As I matured my tastes for sweets greatly dissipated, but I still enjoy fresh fruit from time to time. With that in mind, I…

  • Herby Chickpea Salad

    Herby Chickpea Salad

    Layered textures and flavors make this vegan recipe for herby chickpea salad with basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, celery, cucumber, sunflower seeds and more. The chickpeas are marinated in lemon juice, garlic and dried herbs overnight. When they’re done, you mix everything together. It’s delicious on sandwiches, on a bed of arugula, on crackers–whatever you think…

  • Beet Nigiri Sushi

    Beet Nigiri Sushi

    This recipe looks deceptively simple, but it does require some knife skills. You have to be able to gently slice your cooked beets into very thin rectangular strips. The thin slice is key for allowing the marinade to sufficiently do the job, but it’s also essential for balancing the beet slice on top of the…

  • Snap Pea Salad with Radishes, Carrots and Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing

    Snap Pea Salad with Radishes, Carrots and Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing

    Perfectly suited for spring, this is a super easy snap pea salad recipe with radishes, carrots, arugula, red onions and a homemade vegan honey mustard dressing. This salad is flavorful, fresh and makes an excellent side dish. This recipe makes ~4-6 servings. Two things… Delicious plant based flavor can be easy to accomplish! Discover other…

  • Green Pea Soup with Spinach and Vegan Pistachio Pesto

    Green Pea Soup with Spinach and Vegan Pistachio Pesto

    Recipes really evolve over time. Sometimes, I have an idea for something, but the way it shows up in it’s final form is quite different. And this easy green pea soup recipe with spinach and vegan pistachio pesto is exactly that. If I told you how it started out on my notebook page, you might…

  • Quinoa Salad with Basil, Berries and Butternut Squash

    Quinoa Salad with Basil, Berries and Butternut Squash

    Recently, I finished reading Finding Ultra by Rich Roll. The book focuses on how he became dependent on alcohol, found his way to sober, and turned to whole foods veganism and ultra endurance sports to change his life. At the very end, Rich provides some of his favorite recipes. This recipe for vegan quinoa salad…

  • Tofu Sushi Rolls with Asparagus, Avocado, Cucumber and Vegan Wasabi Mayo

    Tofu Sushi Rolls with Asparagus, Avocado, Cucumber and Vegan Wasabi Mayo

    I like plant based sushi rolls to taste like something. I need sauces that are going to highlight the filling in the best ways. So using wasabi mayo, I put together this delicious vegan tofu sushi roll recipe with asparagus, avocado, and cucumber. Think of it as an AAC roll, but up a notch. This…

  • Curried Cauliflower Soup

    Curried Cauliflower Soup

    Inspired by the flavors of India, this is a vegan curried cauliflower soup recipe with potatoes, green peas, carrots and coconut cream. One of the chief ingredients is madras curry powder, which is a personal favorite. If you love curries, I hope you’ll find this soup is warming, nourishing and has a tasty flavor to…

  • Lemon Puffs with Almond Ricotta

    Lemon Puffs with Almond Ricotta

    This is an easy vegan recipe for lemon puffs with homemade almond ricotta, garlic and store bought pastry. They’re refreshing, light and savory, and work well as an appetizer or snack. And while they look a bit fancy, that’s just the power of microgreens (they make everything look fancy). These babies are super simple to…

  • Roasted Baby Carrots with Leeks, Lemon Zest and Parsley

    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…

  • Savory Vegan Bread Pudding with Leeks and Rainbow Chard

    Savory Vegan Bread Pudding with Leeks and Rainbow Chard

    Is bread pudding a side dish or a main course? Is it a casserole for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Basically, it is all of these things! I’ve eaten this savory vegan bread pudding recipe with leeks and rainbow chard for breakfast and enjoyed it with a salad for dinner. It would make a great addition…

  • Asparagus Potato Salad with Fresh Dill and Horseradish

    Asparagus Potato Salad with Fresh Dill and Horseradish

    This easy recipe for vegan asparagus potato salad with fresh dill was an excuse to use horseradish. I love sneaking it into soup or a veggie burger recipe. And as I considered what to make for April, I thought, “Let’s make potato salad with horseradish!” Horseradish and fresh dill taste awesome with potatoes and asparagus.…

  • Vegan Poppy Seed Dressing

    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…

  • Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

    Strawberry Spinach Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

    Often, I write down recipe ideas, and come back to them later. This month felt like a good time to circle back and look for inspiration. And there within all the scribbled notes was this little gem. What could be more delightful than an easy vegan recipe for strawberry spinach pasta salad with poppy seed…

  • Beet Risotto

    Beet Risotto

    This vegan beet risotto recipe is a delightful blend of elements of Slavic borscht and Italian risotto. It’s flavorful and delicious. And while beauty is never a high priority, I cannot deny how lovely magenta vegan beetroot risotto looks! As I’ve mentioned in other vegan risotto recipes, making risotto takes time and vigilance. It’s not…

  • Green Bean and Radish Salad

    Green Bean and Radish Salad

    This is an easy vegan green bean and radish salad recipe with barley, pistachios, and a very tasty orange-mint vinaigrette. Between the chewy grains, crisp veggies, and crunchy roasted nuts, there’s a lot of nice things happening with the texture. It instantly asserts itself as a spring salad. It’s light, and yet, filling and satisfying.…

  • Avocado Cucumber Carrot Sushi with Sweet Chili Sauce

    Avocado Cucumber Carrot Sushi with Sweet Chili Sauce

    This recipe for vegan (or vegetarian) avocado cucumber carrot sushi rolls with sweet chili sauce is the perfect summer meal. It’s flavorful, refreshing, crunchy and loaded with a sweet garlicky sauce. It uses one of my favorite condiments, Mae Ploy Sweet Chilli Sauce, which you can find all over the U.S. at major grocery stores.…

  • Shiitake Mushroom Sushi Rolls

    Shiitake Mushroom Sushi Rolls

    Some years ago, I had vegan sushi in San Francisco at Cha-Ya, a vegan sushi restaurant. Being raised vegetarian and spending most of my adult life as a vegan, I had never had sushi. Needless to say, it was so good! Since that time, I’ve become a big fan of veggie sushi rolls. And thus,…

  • Vegan Paella with Artichokes and Green Olives

    Vegan Paella with Artichokes and Green Olives

    Paella is a rice dish that originated in Valencia, Spain. Saffron, a spice derived from crocus flowers, is one of the main seasonings. In addition to making the rice yellow, it has a distinct flavor that’s a bit like honey. It’s very expensive, but it doesn’t take much of it to flavor a dish. And…

  • Vegan Cauliflower Leek Soup

    Vegan Cauliflower Leek Soup

    This easy vegan cauliflower leek soup recipe cooks up fast! Many cauliflower soups are super creamy or very cheesy. This soup is neither. It has a light broth that’s savory, sour and herbaceous, which perfectly compliments the cauliflower and leeks. There’s no coconut milk, no cashews, no potatoes, and no vegan cheese. It’s simple and…

  • Asparagus Salad with Walnuts, Farro and Lemon Vinaigrette

    Asparagus Salad with Walnuts, Farro and Lemon Vinaigrette

    The best parts of this herby farro asparagus salad recipe are the texture and the flavor! It’s crisp from the lightly steamed asparagus, crunchy from the walnuts, and chewy from the farro. The lemon vinaigrette is a tasty combination of citrus and freshness from the basil. Together, it’s a very satisfying and filling vegan asparagus…

  • Vegan Stuffed Zucchini with Italian Herb Risotto

    Vegan Stuffed Zucchini with Italian Herb Risotto

    This is a delicious vegan stuffed zucchini boats recipe with herb risotto rice. It’s almost too perfect. Because let’s get real here, zucchini loves fresh basil 💚 This recipe makes ~6 stuffed zucchini boats. Try to select medium zucchini that are all roughly the same size, so they cook through at the same rate. It…

  • Vegan Brussels Sprout Soup with Potatoes

    Vegan Brussels Sprout Soup with Potatoes

    I might be someone that has mistakenly called a Brussels sprout, a “brussel sprout”. I had no idea those tiny cabbages were named after Brussels, Belgium! Regardless of how you’ve said it, maybe we can agree that they can be absolutely delicious? And this recipe for vegan Brussels sprout soup with potatoes attempts just that!…