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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 Directions Nutrition Information Nutrition Disclaimer More 

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 

Cashew Risotto

Cashew Risotto

Cashew Risotto is a delicious and creamy dish that is easy to prepare! Serve this as a side dish to another entrée or alongside a protein. We prepared ours to pair with roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

Cashew Risotto

  • 1 cup cashews, soaked
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 small shallot, diced
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2-3 scallions, chopped
  • 1-2 Tbs fresh parsley, minced
  • 2 heaping Tbs nutritional yeast

Directions

  1. Begin by boiling some water, enough to cover the cashews in a bowl.
  2. Once the water has boiled, remove from heat, cover the cashews in a bowl with water and allow it to sit for 1-2 hours.
  3. After the cashews have soaked, drain the water and blend in a food processor or blender until creamy and paste-like.
  4. Then, chop the shallot.
  5. Using a medium stovetop pot, set heat to medium-high.
  6. Once hot, add the rice and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Then, add the shallot, seasonings, nutritional yeast, and a heaping spoonful of the cashew paste.
  8. Gradually add the broth to dissolve the cashew paste and continue to cover the rice. Stir continuously.
  9. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  10. Stir occasionally and add more liquid if the rice is too firm.
  11. Continue cooking until the rice is soft and fluffy.
  12. Once done, mix in the fresh parsley, serve and enjoy!

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White Bean & Okra Rice

White Bean & Okra Rice

White Bean & Okra Rice with sautĂ©ed 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 

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 prepare a nutritious and filling meal, this recipe is a great fix on a busy weeknight.

Ingredients

Serves: 4 Time: 35 minutes

Cajun Pasta & Red Beans

  • 1/2 box penne pasta
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 yellow squash, diced
  • 1 can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock 
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground thyme
  • 1/2-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground sage
  • Olive oil for cooking

Directions

  1. Begin by bringing water to a boil to cook your pasta.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare your vegetables while the pasta cooks.
  3. In a large skillet, set heat to medium-high and add olive oil once the pan is hot.
  4. Begin sauteing the onion and garlic for 2-4 minutes.
  5. Then, add in the squash and bell pepper. Cook for 7 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
  6. Add in the seasonings and vegetable stock. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
  7. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, add the pasta and bay leaves, and simmer. Cook until the liquid is fully absorbed
  8. Once cooked, remove the bay leaves, toss the kale into the pan, and stir until wilted.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

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Berbere Sweet Potatoes & Lentils

Berbere Sweet Potatoes & Lentils

Berbere Sweet Potatoes & Lentils, with sautĂ©ed 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 

Ethiopian-Spiced Lentil Vegetable Platter

Ethiopian-Spiced Lentil Vegetable Platter

Ethiopian-Spiced Lentil Vegetable Platter with roasted cauliflower & tomatoes, sautĂ©ed 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 

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