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Category: Vegan lifestyle
Ready to fully embrace a plant-based life? You’re not alone: The number of people exploring a vegan diet is increasing—for health, environmental, and ethical reasons.
Consider this your vegan menu planner, with hundreds of delicious, tried-and-true recipes so you can follow a vegan lifestyle in any situation—whether you’re cooking at home, making on-the-go eats, or planning the ultimate vegan party dish.
Expand your vegan cooking repertoire with these vegan recipes that explore new flavors and textures.
Spicy Shirataki Noodles
Spicy Shirataki Noodles (SERVES 4 | 30 MINUTES OR LESS) This supper dish is based on Thai drunken noodles. 1 Tbs. gluten-free, low-sodium tamari sauce 2 ½ Tbs. lime juice 1 Tbs. light-brown sugar 2 tsp. sriracha sauce 1 Tbs. grapeseed oil 2 Tbs. chopped jalapeño chile 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.) 1 onion,…
Cucumber Quinoa Salad
Cucumber Quinoa Salad (SERVES 12 | 30 MINUTES OR LESS) Crisp, cool cucumbers provide a delightful crunch to this fresh and simple salad. This recipe makes a big batch for multiple weekday lunches, supper sides, or as a party dish. 1 ½ cups quinoa ½ cup pine nuts 1 English cucumber, peeled and finely diced…
Sweet Potato Quesadillas
Sweet Potato Quesadillas (SERVES 4 | 30 MINUTES OR LESS) This fork-and-knife quesadilla is great topped with salsa and guacamole. 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.) 3 cups grated sweet potatoes 1 small jalapeño chile, chopped 2 tsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. dried oregano…
Thai Chik’n Pizza
Thai Chik’n Pizza (SERVES 8 | 30 MINUTES OR LESS) Prepared vegan Chik’n Strips make short work of this delightfully spicy pizza that will become a family favorite. ¼ cup natural salt-free peanut butter 1 Tbs. tamari sauce 1 Tbs. sambal oelek or other Asian chili paste 1 Tbs. sugar 2¼ tsp. tamarind concentrate 1…
Fettuccine with Basil-Tomato Sauce
Fettuccine with Basil-Tomato Sauce (SERVES 6 | 30 MINUTES OR LESS) There’s no better way to showcase the ripe, juicy flavor of tomatoes than this simple sauce. Seeding the tomatoes (health benefits) takes only a minute or two and makes all the difference because it keeps the sauce sweet—the seeds can be slightly acidic—and prevents…
Eggplant Stir-Fry with Green Beans and Cashews
Eggplant Stir-Fry with Green Beans (health benefits) and Cashews (SERVES 4 | 30 MINUTES OR LESS) Eggplant stir-fries are Asian favorites. Serve this hearty, saucy dish over steamed rice. Sauce: 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce 2 tsp. light-brown sugar 1 ½ tsp. black bean sauce with garlic, optional 1 ½ tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar 1…
Vegan Panini
Chickpea, Beet, and Apple Vegan Panini (SERVES 4 | 30 MINUTES OR LESS) Never had raw beet in a sandwich? This vegan panini will have you hooked. 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas, or one 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 Tbs. vegan mayonnaise 1 Tbs. lemon juice 1 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon 8 slices…
Green Pasta Primavera
Green Pasta Primavera (SERVES 6 | 30 MINUTES OR LESS) Tossing cooked pasta with puréed, toasted pine nuts and pasta water creates a delicious cheese like coating for the noodles. ½ cup plus 3 Tbs. pine nuts ¼ cup olive oil, divided 1 Tbs. lemon juice 8 cloves garlic, minced (3 Tbs.) 2 medium leeks,…
Vegetable Paella with Tofu
Vegetable Paella with Tofu (SERVES 6) Traditional paella pans are round, shallow, metal pans that let the rice and vegetables cook evenly without getting mushy. A wok will do the job just as well: The wide mouth lets liquid evaporate, so the rice cooks and the other ingredients steam rather than boil. 2 Tbs. olive…