Whether you have just gone vegan or have been vegan for years, you’ve probably realized that not all vegan alternatives are created equally. Vegan recipes are also often rather hit or miss. If you are trying to spice things up and put something new on the table, try these 5 awesome vegan recipes.
5. Melanie McDonald’s Easy Vegan Butter
Mass produced vegan butter isn’t always great. A Virtual Vegan has a ton of vegan recipes, and her butter is ready in 10 minutes. Triple the batch -- it freezes nicely, but only lasts in the fridge for about two weeks.
Ingredients
- flour/meal
- unsweetened non-dairy milk
- nutritional yeast
- salt
- apple cider vinegar
- olive oil
- coconut oil
- turmeric (optional)
Follow the link to her blog for instructions.
4. Dana’s Lentil and Eggplant Lasagna
Dana from the Minimalist Baker has this amazing recipe for lasagna that’s not only healthy and vegan, but also simple, which is a rare find for eggplant lasagna. Use a macadamia ricotta if you have don’t care for tofu or soy.
Ingredients
- eggplants
- sea salt
- olive oil
- jar of marinara sauce
- water
- red lentils
- block of extra firm tofu
- lemon juice
- nutritional yeast
- fresh basil
- dried oregano
- black pepper
- vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
Follow the link to her blog for instructions.
3. Gena’s All Purpose Cashew Cream
For a great alternative to whipping cream or a great ingredient for soup, dip, casseroles --or just about anything else you like a little cream in-- try this cashew cream from The Full Helping. It may seem daunting at first, but it’s really pretty easy. Not to mention delicious.
Ingredients
- raw cashews
- water
- salt
- lemon juice
- garlic
- paprika
- onion powder
- vanilla extract
- maple syrup
- cinnamon
- ginger
- cardamom
Follow the link to her blog for instructions.
2. Chipotle Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos with Roasted Cranberry Pomegranate Salsa
If you’ve been missing out on your favorite Mexican meals, miss no longer. With a dozen varieties of tacos, Bustle has a way to fix all your cravings. But first, try these from the Half Baked Harvest.
Ingredients
- live oil
- sweet onion
- garlic
- sweet potato
- salt and pepper
- quinoa
- diced tomatoes
- chili powder
- chipotle chilies in adobo
- smoked paprika
- cumin
- brown sugar
- cayenne
- black beans
- lime
- cilantro
- four tortillas, corn tortillas, or hard shell tacos
- avocado
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- cotija cheese
- cranberries
- jalapeno (optional)
- pomegranate
Follow the link to her blog for instructions.
1. Edible Perspective’s Vanilla Peanut Butter Chunk and Chocolate Crunch Ice Cream
To top it all off, here’s an ice cream recipe that will blow your mind. Seriously. It’s almost better than the real thing. Plus you’re getting some of that protein you’ve got to keep up with.
For the ice cream mixture:
- coconut milk
- coconut sugar
- vanilla bean
- vegan dark chocolate chips
- coconut oil
- peanut butter
- dry roasted peanuts
- pure maple syrup
Follow the link to her blog for instructions.
