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Braised Sprouts & Tomatoes

Braised Sprouts & Tomatoes

Braised Sprouts & Tomatoes with kale is a delicious side dish that is easy to make. This pairs well with protein and herby grains. We served this dish with rice and great northern beans cooked in vegetable stock. Ingredients Serves: 3-4 Time: 30 Minutes Braised 

Carrot Cashew Curry Dip

Carrot Cashew Curry Dip

Carrot Cashew Curry Dip is a delicious, creamy, easy dip to make for a potluck. Serve with crudité or pita, or try it out as a spread! Ingredients Carrot Cashew Curry Dip Directions Nutrition Information Nutrition Disclaimer More Deliciousness If you’re looking for even more 

Lentil Pasta Sauce

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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Cauliflower Chickpea Veggie Soup

Cauliflower Chickpea Veggie Soup

Cauliflower Chickpea Veggie Soup is a nutrient-rich, low-carb dish that is easy to prepare and perfect to enjoy in the spring or any time of year. Serve with crackers or fresh toasted bread if desired. Ingredients Serves: 5-6 Time: 35 minutes Cauliflower Chickpea Veggie Soup 

White Bean & Okra Rice

White Bean & Okra Rice

White Bean & Okra Rice with sautéed vegetables makes for a delicious and easy cajun-inspired dish, an easy complete protein. For this recipe, we added a package of minced tempeh, which is completely optional and could be substituted for ground beef or turkey. Ingredients Serves: 

Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Curry

Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Curry

Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Curry with chickpeas, green peas, kale, onion, carrot, and mushrooms served over rice. This delicious plant-based dish is rich in nutrients and protein and is easy to prepare! See below the ingredients for substitutions. For a grain-free option, serve with shredded red cabbage or lentils instead of rice.

Ingredients

Serves: 4-5 Time: 45 minutes

Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Curry

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
  • 2 cups kale, shredded
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 3-4 mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 (14 oz) can lite coconut milk*
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
  • 1 Tbs red curry paste
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 Tbs olive oil
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, lime/lemon juice, sriracha, chopped dry roasted peanuts

*Lite coconut milk is a low-fat alternative. You may also substitute for unsweetened, unflavored soy or nut milk, cow’s milk (for non-vegan), or you may dilute regular coconut milk with water (i.e. 2/3 cup coconut milk + 1/3 cup water for a recipe that calls for 1 cup)

Directions

  1. Begin by preparing your vegetables
  2. In a large skillet, set heat to medium-high. Once hot, add the olive oil.
  3. Begin sautéeing the sweet potato once you see vapors from the pan, indicating the oil is hot enough. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Next, add the onion and cook for 3-5 minutes before adding the carrots.
  5. Cook the vegetables together for 5-7 minutes, then add the green peas, chickpeas, and mushrooms. Continue stirring together until all the vegetables are lightly tender.
  6. Next, add the seasonings and curry paste and stir for 1 minute before adding the tomato sauce and coconut milk.
  7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, covering with a lid and turning heat to low for 10 minutes.
  8. Then, add the kale and cook until lightly wilted. Remove the pan from heat.
  9. Serve over rice; if desired, top with a squeeze of lime or lemon juice and minced cilantro.

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Cajun Pasta & Red Beans

Cajun Pasta & Red Beans

Cajun Pasta & Red Beans is a quick and easy dish that can be modified easily for a gluten-free option using gluten-free pasta. Try this recipe with andouille sausage or a plant-based meat alternative! If you’re low on ingredients or don’t have much time to 

Berbere Sweet Potatoes & Lentils

Berbere Sweet Potatoes & Lentils

Berbere Sweet Potatoes & Lentils, with sautéed vegetables, makes for a delicious and rich meal packed with protein and nutrients. We used Holy Cow Vegan’s spice blend recipe for this recipe, but you can try purchasing some if you live near any international food markets 

Red Bean & Tempeh Cassoulet

Red Bean & Tempeh Cassoulet

Red Bean & Tempeh Cassoulet is a hearty plant-based one-pot dish that is easy to make and absolutely delicious. Try substituting the tempeh for another plant-based option, such as Impossible Beef. Kidney beans are rich in nutrients, fiber, and protein!

Ingredients

Serves: 4-5 Time: 50 minutes

Red Bean & Tempeh Cassoulet

  • 1 can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 package tempeh, minced
  • 2/3 cup tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Dash of salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 heaping Tbs minced fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbs olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the tempeh, onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper, and drain and rinse the beans.
  3. Mix the bread crumbs and parsley in a small bowl and set aside for later.
  4. In a large skillet, set heat to medium-high. Once hot, add the olive oil.
  5. When the oil is hot, begin sautéeing the tempeh and onion. Cook together for 5 minutes.
  6. Next, add the garlic, carrot, and bell pepper and stir for another 5-7 minutes.
  7. Then, add the beans, seasoning, bay leaves, vegetable broth, and tomato sauce. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  8. After the vegetables have simmered, take about 1/2 cup of the mixture and transfer to a blender or food processor and purée.
  9. Return the purée to the skillet and mix together well.
  10. Remove the skillet from heat, top evenly with the breadcrumb mix, place in the oven, and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.
  11. Once the cassoulet is done, take it out of the oven, serve & enjoy!

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Mushroom Noodle Stir-Fry

Mushroom Noodle Stir-Fry

Mushroom Noodle Stir-Fry using dehydrated mushrooms, mixed vegetables, and a simple stir-fry sauce with optional protein. Mix and match with different vegetables or try out different proteins with this dish. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free noodles such as rice or edamame noodles. Ingredients Mushroom