Vegan Quinoa Salad with Fresh Vegetables

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper …

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Vegan Ground Beef Tacos

Ingredients:

  • 16 oz lentils or chickpeas (for ground "beef")
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • Corn tortillas
  • Toppings of choice (e.g., shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, salsa)

Instructions:

  1. In a food processor, pulse your choice …

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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Optional toppings: fresh berries, shaved chocolate, coconut flakes

Instructions:

  1. In a food …

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Vegan Frozen Christmas Dessert

Ingredients:

  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk (refrigerated overnight)
  • 2 cups chopped fresh fruit (berries, mango, peaches) or thawed frozen fruit
  • 2 cups diced fruit (bananas, pineapple, apples) or thawed frozen fruit
  • Zest and juice of 2 limes
  • Zest and juice of 2 oranges
  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons
  • 3 …

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Low Calorie Vegan Bean Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons …

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Tunisian Bread - Vegan

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (around 110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil + more for brushing
  • sesame seeds for topping (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast …

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Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups non-dairy milk (almond milk or soy milk)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • Optional toppings: fresh fruit …

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Vegan Gluten-Free Burger

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 can black beans or chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup almond flour or oat flour
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water (flax egg …

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Vegan Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Rockcrok

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium eggplant, cubed
  • 1 medium zucchini, cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil …

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Hot Vegan School Lunch for Kids (Nut-Free) - Yummy Beans and Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dry brown or white rice
  • 2 cups cooked pinto or black beans (or 1 can drained and rinsed)
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime …

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