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  • 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…

  • Vegan Breakfast Casserole

    Vegan Breakfast Casserole

    When I was in my single digits, my mom made an incredible breakfast casserole. It probably only happened two or three times, but it left an impression. It was absolutely not vegan. In the preceding decades, I have often thought about that dish. So, today, I bring you this vegan breakfast casserole recipe with silken…

  • Brown Rice Salad with Avocado, Cucumber and Wakame

    Brown Rice Salad with Avocado, Cucumber and Wakame

    Lately, I’ve been eating seaweed more often. I love how it adds umami. As I contemplated putting together recipes for spring and summer, I knew the line up needed to include it. So, here we are with a vegan brown rice salad recipe with avocado, cucumber, wakame and a simple tahini dressing. Giving off sushi…

  • Vegan Dill Dip

    Vegan Dill Dip

    This is an incredibly simple, creamy vegan dill dip recipe with silken tofu, raw whole cashews, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon juice and more. It goes well with chopped veggies, like cucumber slices, carrot sticks, celery sticks, radish, etc. It also pairs very nicely with chips. Using mostly vegan pantry staples, it’s easy…

  • Thai Style Tofu Tacos

    Thai Style Tofu Tacos

    If you love Thai flavors, this is the vegan tofu tacos recipe for you! After marinating the tofu in Thai red curry, soy sauce and garlic, you either bake or grill it. Then, you add to a tortilla, and top with cucumber cabbage slaw, Thai basil, crushed roasted cashews (or peanuts) and serrano peppers. It’s…

  • Thai Red Curry Tofu or Tempeh Marinade

    Thai Red Curry Tofu or Tempeh Marinade

    Originally, I was just going to fold this Southeast Asian inspired vegan Thai red curry tofu or tempeh marinade into this recipe. And while it’s excellent in those tacos, it can also be incorporated into your favorite salads, sandwiches, or even as a stand alone main. It’s great for any season. You can cook it…

  • 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…

  • Vegan Tofu Burger with Indian Spices and Green Peas

    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…

  • Vegan Soba Noodle Salad

    Vegan Soba Noodle Salad

    I go through ingredient obsessions. And for me, the ingredient of the moment is buckwheat. In the past months, I’ve explored using it in many recipes. So, without further adieu, I share with you this delightfully creamy, super easy, cold vegan soba noodle salad recipe with shiitake mushrooms, asparagus and a ginger tahini dressing. It…

  • Grilled Tofu Skewers with Red Peppers and Mushrooms

    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…

  • 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…

  • Kale Tofu Salad with Spicy Tamari Dressing

    Kale Tofu Salad with Spicy Tamari Dressing

    For awhile, I debated titling this vegan kale tofu salad recipe either “Crunchy Tofu Salad” or “Super Seedy Tofu Kale Salad”. A generous helping of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds create a delightful texture that’s crunchy and satisfying. And they pair so nicely with the hot chili oil tamari dressing, the marinated baked…

  • Vegan Stuffed Shells with Tofu Ricotta, Spinach and Fennel

    Vegan Stuffed Shells with Tofu Ricotta, Spinach and Fennel

    This is an easy, baked vegan stuffed shells recipe with tofu ricotta, spinach and fennel bulb. It’s garlicky, savory and totally nut free (no cashews, no almonds). And best of all, they are super delicious and easy to make. It makes 24 jumbo shells or ~4-6 servings. A few things… This recipe for vegan stuffed…

  • Sriracha Tofu Salad

    Sriracha Tofu Salad

    This is a delicious, easy vegan sriracha tofu salad recipe has a lot of versatility! For a protein-packed meal, enjoy it solo. Or fill a tortilla with it with additional cucumber slices and fresh cilantro to make a tasty sriracha tofu wrap. Maybe add some cold orzo pasta? And enjoy a Thai-inspired tofu orzo salad.…

  • Tofu Enchiladas with Mushrooms and Sweet Corn

    Tofu Enchiladas with Mushrooms and Sweet Corn

    This recipe goes out to the hermetically sealed silken tofu that’s been living in my pantry for a year. It’s dutifully sat on the shelf ready for action. There’s a number of UVK silken tofu recipes that this bad boy could have been used in (creamy polenta, cheesy grits, Greek spinach pie, etc), but instead,…

  • Vegan Tofu Ricotta Cheese

    Vegan Tofu Ricotta Cheese

    Since the 80’s, my family has been making lasagna with tofu. Back then, we just smashed up the tofu with our hands, and then, used it. As the years have gone by, I’ve stepped up my game. This vegan tofu ricotta recipe is still really easy to do, but packs a little more flavor than…

  • Vegan Tofu Pot Pie

    Vegan Tofu Pot Pie

    When I was growing up, my mom’s close friend was vegan. In the 1980’s, this was uncommon in the U.S.’s Midwest. She was a wonderful role model–compassionate, kind, and giving. And she’d often shared recipes with my mom. It didn’t take long for her savory vegan tofu pot pie recipe to become a staple in…

  • Vegan Tofu Quiche with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Arugula

    Vegan Tofu Quiche with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Arugula

    This was one of UVK’s first recipes. It’s been through several revisions over the years, but this is by far, the best of them all. A vegan quiche recipe with tofu, chickpea flour, sun-dried tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, arugula and a little plant based parmesan? Yes please! A few things… This recipe for vegan tofu quiche…

  • Vegan Cheesy Grits

    Vegan Cheesy Grits

    This recipe for vegan cheesy grits first came out several years ago. It was embedded in another recipe, which was a shame. It is so creamy and delicious, and felt like it deserved it’s own post. You can enjoy them for breakfast, as a savory meal, or as a gluten free side dish. It tastes…

  • Vegan Calzones with Zucchini and Tofu Ricotta

    Vegan Calzones with Zucchini and Tofu Ricotta

    Calzones… delicious, hot pizza pockets from Italy. Even though they take a bit of time to make, this recipe for vegan calzones with zucchini and tofu ricotta is easy to execute, hearty, and oh so tasty. I love to serve them with some marinara or pizza sauce on top. Total yum! For this vegan calzones…

  • Ginger Miso Slaw

    Ginger Miso Slaw

    Dry roasted almonds, crunchy chow mein noodles, marinated tofu, fresh celery and crisp napa cabbage make this vegan ginger miso slaw recipe. It works well for summer or really any time of year. It’s a great Asian-inspired plant based salad for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. A few things… Discover additional UVK recipes,…

  • Marinated Grilled or Baked Tofu

    Marinated Grilled or Baked Tofu

    Whether the tofu is sliced or cubed, this grilled or baked marinated tofu can be used on sandwiches, on salads, in tacos, in burritos, on pizza, in a grain bowl, in vegan sushi, or whatever your imagination can come up with!

  • Vegan Creamy Polenta with Roasted Vegetables

    Vegan Creamy Polenta with Roasted Vegetables

    Sometimes, I think I should have called this blog, “The Hearty Vegan Kitchen”. It’s probably taken already, but I want to think it rings true for nearly all the recipes that can be found here. And this recipe for creamy vegan polenta made with silken tofu and served with roasted vegetables is no exception. Plus,…

  • Vegan Feta

    Vegan Feta

    If you’re looking for a homemade vegan feta recipe with tofu, this is it. It’s salty, acidic, and a touch herbaceous. While using extra firm tofu helps cut down on the fat, there’s also plenty of protein, texture and flavor. This faux feta cheese works well in salads. Or serve it as part of a…