Miso Butter Beans and Greens

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, Side Dishes, Vegan Basics

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The addition of miso to simple sautéed butter beans and greens with garlic and shallot creates a dish that’s so savory and flavorful! This mixture can be paired with a whole grain or served over toasted bread for an easy and nutritious meal. There’s really no easier or more nourishing meal starter than some mixture of beans and greens. As a longtime plant-based eater, I’ve come to rely on the duo for protein and a wide array of micronutrients: iron, zinc, and calcium…

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Vegan Wellington with Oven-Roasted Carrots, Lentils, and Walnuts

Pierre Van ZylHolidays, main dish, Main Dishes

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This vegan Wellington is filled with braised lentils, finely chopped walnuts, and a beautiful orange center of tender, oven-roasted carrots. It’s a show-stopping centerpiece for holiday meals, gatherings, and special occasions—and it’s incredibly wholesome, also. The vegan Wellington that I’m sharing today is a true centerpiece for your celebratory table. Yes, we all have festive sides that are plant-based already, or they easily could be. And I know that a lot of people feel as though side dishes are the real highlight of…

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Basic (in a Good Way!) Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, Vegan Basics

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This vegan broccoli tofu stir fry is basic in the best way possible! It’s made with simple ingredients and doesn’t require a cornstarch coating for the tofu. Miso, ginger, and garlic are the predominant flavor notes in this simple, adaptable, and nutritious weeknight recipe. There are some recipes that I made every single week when I was first teaching myself to cook. Broccoli tofu stir fry was one of them. This meal was easy and nutritious. The leftovers kept well, so it fed…

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Vegan Buffalo Chicken Wraps with Soy Curls

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If you’ve been searching for a high protein vegan wrap, then these vegan buffalo chicken wraps are for you! They’re made with soy curls, a form of soy bean that creates authentic, chewy, and wholesome vegan “chicken.” The wraps also feature avocado, carrots, crisp greens, and a perfectly creamy, homemade vegan ranch dressing. At some point a few months ago, my cookbook editor and I ended up in a somewhat lengthy, detailed, and funny conversation about the fact that we love sandwiches. Yes,…

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Meal Prep Cucumber Kimchi Chickpea Lunch Boxes

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If you’re feeling stumped on what to meal prep for lunch, these meal prep cucumber kimchi chickpea lunch boxes will add flavor, texture, and variety to your routine! They feature my kimchi smashed chickpea salad along with spicy marinated cucumbers, rice crackers, and greens. You can enjoy the combination of ingredients in a bowl or pack them up in your favorite lunch box or bento box for a portable meal. For me, vegan meal prep isn’t unique to January, or back-to-school season, or…

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Vegan Swedish Meatballs

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These cozy vegan Swedish meatballs are made with protein-rich tempeh and simmered in a creamy sauce. Served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, they’re a perfect comfort food! Oh, how I love a classic comfort food meal. I’m half Greek, and the home cooks in my life when I was growing up were my mother and grandmother. They did prepare some Mediterranean and traditional Greek dishes. But they both had a real soft spot for classic comfort foods, and they passed that love…

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Classic Vegan French Onion Soup

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, Soups

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This classic vegan French onion soup is deeply savory and flavorful, thanks to patiently caramelized onions. It has a brothy texture and is topped with vegan cheese toasts. The cheese can be homemade, which I give instructions for, or store-bought: the choice is yours! French onion soup is a recipe that requires some time, but the steps are actually very straightforward—and the results are oh-so-worthwhile. I have always loved French onion soup. One of my earliest memories of eating in a restaurant involves…

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Pickled Vegetable and Smoky Tofu Sandwich

Pierre Van Zyllunch, Main Dishes, meal prep, sandwich

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This pickled vegetable and smoky tofu sandwich is high protein and full of smoky and briny flavors. The sandwich includes crisp layers of pickled cucumber slices and carrot ribbons, baked tofu, and creamy, homemade plant-based mayonnaise with cashews. You can make all of the components ahead of time and assemble the sandwiches when you’re ready for a nutritious and satisfying lunch! Two days ago, I shared a recipe for homemade, baked smoky tofu. That tofu is a versatile vegan protein option. You can…

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Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Pasta

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, Recipes, Soy-free, Vegan

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This vegan sun-dried tomato pesto and pasta is a game changer. It’s so savory and hearty that it’s almost more reminiscent of bolognese than pesto! Unlike most pesto recipes, it calls for cashews rather than pine nuts or walnuts. A splash of warm tomato soaking water ensures that the pesto has a rich, yet non-oily texture. I’ve served this pasta to so many friends, and I’ve found that it’s a true crowd-pleaser. Umami bomb. That is the first and most important thing that…

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Vegan Broccoli Melts

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, Recipes, Vegan Cheeses

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These vegan broccoli melts are delightfully cozy and satisfying, while also being wholesome. The melts are made with homemade vegan mozzarella cheese and tender, garlicky broccoli. They’re perfect for lunch or as part of a casual dinner. There aren’t too many things that I love more than a recipe involving toasted bread and melted cheese. Vegan grilled cheese is always an option, of course. So are my vegan tempeh meatball subs, which to this day are a recipe creation that I’m proud of….

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20 Healthful Cabbage Dinners and Sides 

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, Recipes, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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I love the versatility and incredible nutrition of cabbage! These 20 healthful cabbage dinners and sides will help you to incorporate this humble and inexpensive vegetable into more of your meals. I get so excited when I read about, think about, or prepare any recipe with cabbage. Yes, cabbage. Within the vegetable kingdom, I know that cabbage isn’t always greeted with as much excitement as some of its neighbors. Even among crucifers, cabbage is unflashy. It seems to receive less attention than broccoli,…

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Vegan Farro Bowl

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, No Oil, Recipes, Soy-free, Vegan

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This vegan farro bowl is a wholesome, flavorful, and filling meal that can be prepared ahead of time for a busy schedule. It’s full of nutrient-dense plant-based ingredients, including vegetables, grains, and legumes. Pickled red onion and a lemony tahini dressing add bright flavor, while chopped pistachios add crunch! This recipe was originally going to be titled “fall farro bowl.” I couldn’t help but laugh as I started to write about it on December 14th. In fairness, I did actually make it and…

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Vegan Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, gravy, Holidays, main dish, Main Dishes, mashed potatoes, protein, Recipes, tempeh, Vegan

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This vegan salisbury steak with mushroom gravy is made with nutritious, satisfying tempeh. It’s an entirely homemade, plant-based version of the classic American comfort food dish. This is a hearty and cozy meal that’s perfect for winter and also a great option for the holidays. I have a soft spot for American comfort food classics. Specifically the types of recipes that have, and could, end up as TV dinners. The reason for this may be that I ate a lot of TV dinners…

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Moroccan-Inspired Butternut Chickpea Stew

Pierre Van Zylbutternut squash, chickpeas, easy, Gluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soy-free, stew, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This hearty, nutritious butternut chickpea stew is seasoned with Moroccan-inspired spices and has a kiss of sweetness from golden raisins. It comes together in a single pot and is easy to meal prep or freeze. Serve it over couscous, quinoa, millet, or another whole grain for a complete and flavorful meal! Weeks ago, just as fall was beginning in earnest, I made this Moroccan-inspired butternut chickpea stew. I had plans to go to a friend’s place for dinner and had offered to bring…

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Protein-Packed Vegan Breakfast Pinwheels

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, Main Dishes, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan

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These vegan breakfast pinwheels are protein-packed, thanks to refried beans and vegan egg, which is made with silken tofu and chickpea flour. They’re a great make-ahead option for breakfast or lunch on-the-go. Plus, they’re smoky, savory, and delicious! I know there’s been a lot of breakfast content lately, but there’s one more idea that I have to share. These vegan breakfast pinwheels were created thanks to two other, recent breakfast recipes. One of those was a simple recipe for smoky, vegan refried beans,…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Vegan Meal Prep

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, Recipes, Vegan

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Devoting a few hours of time each week to vegan meal prep can make your life more nutritious, organized, and a lot tastier. This beginner’s guide tells you everything you need to know, from planning to storage. Plus, it includes more than 20 vegan meal prep recipe ideas to get you started! For the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing more about my meal prep process. On any given week, I might meal prep my dinners, lunches, or breakfasts. Most weeks, I prep…

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Vegan Pasta Bake with Ricotta

Pierre Van Zylcasserole, comfort food, Gluten-free, Main Dishes, pasta, Recipes, Vegan

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This delicious vegan pasta bake uses vegan ricotta cheese to create layers of creamy, comforting goodness. It’s a cozy, baked pasta dish that you can make with homemade staples, and it’s the epitome of wholesome comfort food! This vegan pasta bake is proof of how helpful it is to have homemade staples in the fridge and freezer. The pasta bake came about when I was testing out that 20-minute marinara sauce that I shared on Saturday. I had tested a few batches, as…

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Vegan BLT Sandwich with Homemade Mayo

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This vegan BLT has it all: crispy tempeh bacon strips, juicy summer tomatoes, and the best, homemade vegan mayo. It’s a plant based spin on the classic sandwich that you’ll want to make again and again! Now that I’ve shared the homemade vegan mayo that I can’t stop making, it’s time to share the BLT sandwich that I’ve been hooked on this summer. BLTs were one of my favorite sandwiches growing up. I’ve tried many approaches to veganizing them. I’ve made vegan BLTs…

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Rice & Bean Collard Wraps

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegan

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These vegan rice & bean collard wraps can be meal prepped for easy, make-ahead lunches. They feature my favorite, nutritious trio of foods, grains, beans, and greens! Barbecue sauce is a perfect accompaniment for dipping or drizzling. I made these rice and bean collard wraps so many weeks ago that it feels odd to be posting about them now! I’m still thinking about what a great little lunch they were, though. I don’t need to do anything special to rice and beans in…

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Vegan Feta Pasta

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This vegan feta pasta is a dairy-free version of the famous, viral baked feta pasta recipe. It uses a homemade feta vegan made with tofu in place of regular feta. It’s high in protein, nutritious, and so easy to make! One of the last recipes that I prepared in my last apartment was this vegan feta pasta. I watched baked feta pasta go viral on social media in 2020 and 2021. I loved the looks of the dish. It was creamy, fresh and…

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Vegan Sheet Pan Gnocchi

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Meals, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This vegan sheet pan gnocchi is an easy, hands-off dinner that is bursting with color and flavor. Roasting the vegetables and gnocchi separately ensures that the gnocchi stays nice and crispy. I joke a lot about how often I default to pasta for dinner. But what about gnocchi? Gnocchi is so good, so fast, and it’s filling and comforting in the same way that pasta is to me. But I just don’t think to buy or cook it as often. This vegan sheet…

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Vegan Chickpeas à la King

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This vegan dish of chickpeas à la King is cozy, comforting, and quite nostalgic for anyone who’s a fan of the traditional chicken recipe! It’s super quick and easy to make, and you can serve it over rice, toast, or whatever you like. I ate quite a few Stouffer’s frozen dinners growing up, and I loved them. I loved them specifically because they presented me with the classic, all-American comfort food dishes that my mom and grandmother didn’t tend to cook at home….

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Spring Vegan Pasta Primavera

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Soy-free, Vegan

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This vegan pasta primavera is lemony and creamy, yet light. It’s a perfect celebration of fresh, green spring produce, and it can be adapted for other seasons of the year, too. It has been blustery and brisk this week. It’s also that time of year when the heat stops coming up in the morning in my apartment in spite of the fact that it’s 40 degrees in the morning. Springtime in New York City can be a chilly season. All the more reason…

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Warm Winter Squash Bowl

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soy-free, Vegan

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This warm winter squash bowl is grounding, nourishing, and wholesome. It combines sweet, roasted winter squash with gently steamed kale and a slightly spicy harissa tahini dressing. Here we are, perched on the cusp of spring. But as is always the case where I live at this time of year, we’re flirting with a few spring-like days while also having a foot firmly planted in winter. I know it’s an unpopular opinion, but I don’t hate winter one bit. Right now I’m actually…

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25 Nutritious Vegan Quinoa Recipes

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soy-free, Vegan

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Rich in protein, folate, fiber, zinc, and iron, quinoa is one of the most nutritious staple foods available to plant-based eaters. These 25 nutritious vegan quinoa recipes demonstrate how versatile and delicious quinoa can be. You’ll find options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! When I had been vegan for only a few weeks, I started to notice a lot of recipes that called for quinoa. The grain was completely new to me. I had never heard of it before, never seen it or…

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Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Vegan

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This creamy vegan mushroom pasta is the best, easy winter meal! Cashew cream makes this luxurious, dairy-free mushroom sauce possible. Pair with your favorite pasta for a comforting dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes. At the start of last week, which now feels like an entire lifetime ago, I made this creamy vegan mushroom pasta. It was one of the fastest, tastiest meals I’ve made at home in a while. Mushrooms are one of the ingredients most often used to create “meaty” textures…

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Cozy Vegan Cauliflower Gratin

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Holidays, Main Dishes, No Oil, Recipes, Sides, Soy-free, Vegan

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This cozy vegan cauliflower gratin is pure comfort food with a wholesome twist. Cauliflower is baked with a creamy, cashew-based sauce and crispy breadcrumbs. It’s a perfect dish for sharing and an easy make-ahead option for the holidays. “Gratin” is one of those words that immediately brings coziness to mind. I think of food bubbling out of bakers that have just been pulled from the oven. I think of melted cheese and crisping bread crumbs. I’m transported to winter months and the comfort…

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15 Wholesome Vegan Butternut Squash Recipes

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sides, Small Plates, Small Plates & Sides, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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Mildly sweet and nutty butternut squash is one of many reasons that I look forward to fall produce every year. Here are 15 wholesome vegan butternut squash recipes that celebrate this versatile and nutritious ingredient! There’s nothing that makes me more excited for fall cooking than the site of winter squashes piling up at farmers markets. There are many wonderful varieties to choose from, but butternut squash will always be a favorite. Butternut squash is so versatile. As I was rounding up the…

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Chickpea Burrito Bowls

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, No Oil, Recipes, Soy-free, Vegan

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These vegan chickpea burrito bowls are easy to meal prep and so delicious! They feature chickpeas that have been seasoned with salsa for fast flavor. Top them with my creamy cashew queso sauce for a vibrant and filling meal. With the arrival of fall, I’ve been getting into a routine of meal prep at home. I’m batch cooking soups, baking plenty of muffins and baked oatmeal for breakfasts and snacks, and remembering to make at least a couple homemade dressings each weekend. With…

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7 Protein-Packed Tofu Scramble Recipes

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, Gluten-free, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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Tofu scramble is the ultimate high-protein vegan breakfast! It’s a quick and adaptable meal that can be modified in countless ways. Here are seven of my go-to, protein-packed tofu scramble recipes. I’m all about breakfast this month, as back-to-school season kicks off. For me, September isn’t just about the literal return to school—though I do get excited to watch my friends’ kids enter new grades. Early fall is all about getting back to business. It’s a time to refocus. I’m hoping that the…

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Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce and Easy Pasta

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, No Oil, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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Cauliflower Alfredo sauce turns a nutritious crucifer into the base of a delightful, creamy dairy-free pasta sauce. You can store it or use it to make an easy vegan Alfredo pasta with spinach. The pasta dish features prebiotic foods, which may benefit digestive health. Hi friends! Thank you for the kind responses to Sunday’s post. I’m happy to say that a new oven has been installed and inspected and deemed safe to use. Speaking of that, I’ve moved into the dessert phase of…

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Lentil Tahini Wraps

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, No Oil, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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These lentil tahini wraps are a simple, tasty, and nourishing plant-based lunch! They incorporate nutritious vegetables and legumes, and they’re easy to customize. Feels like a while since I’ve checked in—because it has been! I’m just back from a really special week with my oldest friend and her family. I got away at a moment when I needed to get away. And the little escape was exactly what I needed to recharge, regroup, and feel like myself again. This is one of many…

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Vegan Tempeh Meatball Subs

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegan

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These vegan tempeh meatball subs are made with protein-packed, savory tempeh meatballs and a creamy cashew mozzarella sauce. A plant-based spin on classic comfort food. Cashew mozzarella and tempeh meatballs are the two homemade “basics” I’ve been most excited about lately. So I guess it was only a matter of time before both found their way into a saucy, melty, savory tempeh meatball sub. It’s hard to do justice to how delicious and satisfying these subs are. The tempeh meatballs are deeply savory…

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15-Minute Teriyaki Tofu Noodle Bowls

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Vegan

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These teriyaki tofu noodle bowls come together in only fifteen minutes, thanks to Nasoya’s Plantspired TofuBaked. They’re high protein, nutritious, and flavorful. You might want to double the miso chili sauce: it’s addictive! The last year has really taught me how to use my favorite store-bought products wisely and effectively. Like many people, I developed a case of serious cooking fatigue in quarantine. Relying on a few grocery store staples (OK, more than a few) helped me to avoid feeling overwhelmed. It gave…

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20 Wholesome Vegan Sweet Potato Recipes

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soy-free, Vegan

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Baked, roasted, mashed, or steamed, a sweet potato can be the star of any meal! Here are 20 wholesome vegan sweet potato recipes that showcase the versatility of this tasty, nourishing root vegetable. I have never met a sweet potato I didn’t like. I’ll eat sweet potatoes baked, steamed, fried, mashed, or hashed. I love them in salads, burgers, tacos, soup, and even dessert. If you have a sweet potato on hand, you have the foundation for plant-based a meal. I can’t tell…

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25 Nutritious Vegan Chickpea Recipes

Pierre Van ZylBreakfast, Gluten-free, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipes, roundup, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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You can create so many fast, flavorful vegan meals with a humble can of chickpeas! Here are 25 of my favorite, nutritious vegan chickpea recipes for lunches, satisfying snacks, and weeknight dinners. I always tell my nutrition clients that, if you have a can of chickpeas in the pantry, you’re about halfway to a nutritious meal. I can’t think of a legume that I rely on more often in my own cooking. I’ve never been more grateful for chickpeas than I have been…

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Simple Tempeh Meatballs

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, meatballs, No Oil, Recipes, Sides, Small Plates, Vegan

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These vegan tempeh meatballs are simple to make and incredibly versatile. They’re also packed with plant-based protein! Use them for an instant protein boost in any grain bowl or pasta dish. There’s no easy comfort food meal that I turn to more regularly than spaghetti and meatballs. In fact, I’ve frequently joked that my 2020 was sponsored by Gardein meatballs (it really wasn’t, but it could have been). I had more dinners of Gardein meatballs, pasta, and marinara than any other food. These…

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Creamy Mushroom Spinach Orzo

Pierre Van ZylMain Dishes, mushrooms, one pot, orzo, Quick & Easy, quick and easy, Recipes, Soy-free, spinach, Vegan

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This creamy mushroom spinach orzo is a fast, one-pot recipe for busy nights! It’s plant-based and features cashew cream in place of dairy. Spinach and mushrooms add texture and nutrition to the recipe. I made this creamy mushroom spinach orzo a couple of weekends ago, and I fell in love with the recipe right away. It was a welcome reprieve from my cooking slump! The recipe is greatly inspired by Sheela Prakash’s one-pot mushroom and spinach orzo for The Kitchn. Prakash is an…

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Lentil Tomato Pasta Stew

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soups, Soy-free, Vegan

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This one-pot lentil tomato pasta stew is so cozy, hearty, and comforting! It’s also packed with plant-based nutrition from vegetables and legumes, and it’s easy to make gluten-free. New York City has been visited by a couple snowstorms in the last few weeks. Not to mention the customary 20- and 30-something degree temperatures of February. It’s a very good time for stew. I can’t think of a better cozy bowl to dive into than this lentil tomato pasta stew. This recipe came about…

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Vegan Savory Chickpea Cobbler

Pierre Van ZylGluten-free, Main Dishes, Recipes, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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This vegan savory chickpea cobbler is the ultimate plant-based winter comfort food dish! Made with chickpeas, a rustic biscuit topping, and a flavorful sauce built from an umami-rich broth. It’s safe to say that comfort food has been my desire and my cooking style for most of the past year. But even putting pandemic circumstances aside, these deep winter months are the time when I crave vegan comfort food more than ever. Enter savory cobbler. This savory chickpea cobbler is everything I want…

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