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25 Spring Recipes for 2025
March 16, 2025

25 Spring Recipes for 2025

Springtime cooking is a celebration of freshness, renewal, and vibrant flavors. With farmers’ markets brimming with crisp vegetables, sweet berries, and fragrant herbs, it’s the perfect season to embrace lighter, healthier dishes. The warmer weather invites outdoor grilling, picnics, and fresh salads bursting with seasonal …

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Okra Curry (Bhindi Masala)
August 28, 2023

Okra Curry (Bhindi Masala)

Okra Curry, or Bhindi Masala, is an Indian dish that is easy to prepare and nutrient-rich. Okra is packed with Vitamin C and Vitamin K and is rich in antioxidants. We baked the okra in this recipe, but you could also try a pan sear …

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Silken Tofu Rice Bowl
August 18, 2023

Silken Tofu Rice Bowl

Silken Tofu Rice Bowl is a delicious & versatile dish that can be served hot or cold. You can mix up the vegetables and try a variety of toppings for this easy meal!

Ingredients

Serves: 3-4

Silken Tofu Rice Bowl

  • 1 package silken tofu, cubed
  • 1 cup rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 Tbs soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly julienned
  • 1 cup broccoli crowns
  • 3-4 mushrooms, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stove top.
  2. Carefully remove the tofu from its packaged, drain & cube.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare your vegetables and stir fry them in sesame oil until tender. Lightly season with soy sauce and black pepper.
  4. Then, prepare a sauce for the tofu by combining the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, chili flakes, scallions, and rice vinegar in a bowl.
  5. Combine the sauce with the silken tofu.
  6. Serve the rice with the cooked vegetables and tofu – either cold or hot.
  7. Top with sesame seeds, sriracha, thinly sliced cucumbers, or cooked edamame if desired.
  8. Serve and enjoy!

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Mushroom & Shishito Noodles
July 19, 2023

Mushroom & Shishito Noodles

Mushroom & Shishito Noodles cooked in a coconut basil sauce. A delicious noodle dish that is easy to prepare. For this recipe, we used pink oyster mushrooms, but you can substitute for shiitake or pioppino. Ingredients Serves: 4-5 Time: 45 minutes Mushroom & Shishito Noodles …

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Roasted Beets & Tomatoes
June 2, 2023

Roasted Beets & Tomatoes

Roasted Beets & Tomatoes are delicious as a side dish or appetizer, or you can serve them over grains and beans for a complete protein! We included a recipe for our rice, beans & greens. Try topping with creamy, herby cheese either dairy or non-dairy. …

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Lentil Pasta Sauce
May 17, 2023

Lentil Pasta Sauce

Lentil Pasta Sauce is a delicious, low-carb, and protein-rich alternative to a meat pasta sauce. This recipe is easy to prepare and serves well over your favorite type of pasta.

Ingredients

Serves: 4-5 Time: 50-60 minutes

Lentil Pasta Sauce

  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 small yellow squash, diced
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • Optional topping: fresh basil, crushed red pepper, nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Begin by preparing your vegetables.
  2. In a large skillet, set heat to medium-high. Once hot, add the olive oil.
  3. Cook the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Then, add the zucchini and squash and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Next, add the mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the lentils, seasonings, and 3 cups of water to the vegetables. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 to 60 minutes.
  8. Finally, stir in tomato sauce and tomato paste until well incorporated.
  9. You may simmer again for another 20 minutes until the sauce is quite thick, or serve as is.
  10. Top over pasta or spaghetti and optional toppings, and enjoy!

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Ethiopian-Spiced Lentil Vegetable Platter
April 20, 2023

Ethiopian-Spiced Lentil Vegetable Platter

Ethiopian-Spiced Lentil Vegetable Platter with roasted cauliflower & tomatoes, sautéed mixed vegetables with chickpeas, and creamy, spicy lentils. This well-balanced dish is rich in flavor, aromatics, and spice. We tried our hands at making Berbere using Holy Cow Vegan’s spice blend recipe, and used that …

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Roasted Beets with Couscous & Greens
March 29, 2023

Roasted Beets with Couscous & Greens

Roasted Beets with Couscous & Greens is a delicious vegetable platter, or these components can make for easy side dishes. You can swap out the grains for quinoa, rice, or orzo and try using an assortment of greens. You may also substitute the beans for …

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Roasted Jerk Cauliflower
February 22, 2023

Roasted Jerk Cauliflower

Roasted Jerk Cauliflower is a delicious and easy recipe that pairs well with our steamed cabbage or rice and red beans. Inspired by Jamaican-style jerk chicken, this plant-based recipe is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

Serves: 4-5 Time: 35-40 minutes

Roasted Jerk Cauliflower

  • 1 head cauliflower, florets

Cauliflower Batter

  • 1/2 c. unsweetened, non-dairy milk (we used oat)
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 Tbs nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt

Jerk Sauce

  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 tsp dried ginger
  • 5-6 whole allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1-2 peppercorn seeds
  • 1/4 c. soy sauce
  • 1/4 c. tomato sauce
  • 1-2 Tbs agave nectar
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Whisk together all the cauliflower batter ingredients.
  3. Dip the florets in the batter and spread them out evenly onto the baking sheet, leaving some space between the florets.
  4. Place the cauliflower in the oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes, flipping the florets halfway through.
  5. Meanwhile, create the jerk sauce by adding all the ingredients to a blender and blending until smooth.
  6. Once the cauliflower is cooked, toss it with the jerk sauce and garnish with chopped scallions.
  7. Save any left over jerk sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use for other recipes or serve with greens.

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Steamed Cabbage
February 20, 2023

Steamed Cabbage

Steamed Cabbage is a delicious and easy side dish to add to any meal. Try it with beans and rice or a protein. For a larger batch, simply double the recipe below. Ingredients Serves: 3-4 Time: 15-20 minutes Steamed Cabbage Directions Nutrition Information Nutrition Disclaimer …

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