Vegan a Go-Go

Pistou Veggie Soup Serves: 4-6 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes A hearty soup that goes great with crusty garlic bread. Enjoy the aroma of the basil-tomato pesto while you make this excellent dish. 6 cups vegetable broth 1 cup water 1 cup fresh green beans 2 zucchini, diced 1 1/2 [...]

Mushroom Risotto Serves: ~6 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40-50 minutes 6 cups veggie broth 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 to 1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/2 to 1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 shallots or a small onion, diced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine [...]

Epic Strawberries Serves: ~4 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 minutes This recipe brings out so much flavor from the berries. So good, you may not want to share! 1 pound fresh strawberries, halved, quartered or sliced 2 tbs brown sugar or other sweetener 1 tbs balsamic vinegar 1/4 freshly ground black pepper In a large [...]

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes with Minted Grain Salad Serves: 6-8 Difficulty: Easy Cook Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes A great way to serve a healthy salad. Mix this up with any kind of grain that you prefer. 2 cups cooked grain (quinoa, pearl barley, rice, etc…) 1/4 cup diced tomato 1/4 cup diced cucumber [...]

Spicy Sweet Potatoes Serves: 3-4 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 5-8 minutes Cook Time: ~15 minutes Cayenne pepper gives these fries a nice subtle heat! 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 450 [...]

Pumpkin Empanadas Serves: 16 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Pumpkin Filling One 15 ounce can pumpkin 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Dough 1 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 (1/2 ounce) packages dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons) 1/8 teaspoon baking powder [...]

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Eggplant Curry Serves: 4 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Eggplant never tasted better! Even non-eggplant lovers will eat this recipe! 1 large eggplant 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds or ground cumin 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves minced garlic 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon [...]

Green Beans Serves: 8 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes This recipe cooks itself! It's a great side dish and is superb for entertaining and potlucks. 2 pounds fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed 6 tablespoons lemon juice 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1 (16 ounce) can diced [...]

Corn Muffins Serves: ~12 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes These sweet corn muffins can be spruced up in almost any fashion. They're addictively good! 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup cornmeal 1 tbs baking powder 1/2 tsp salt the equivalent of 2 eggs 1/2 cup canola [...]

Cole Slaw Serves: ~14 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes This is a great recipe that can be served warm or cold! 1 medium head cabbage, finely shredded 3 green onions, sliced 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup vegetable oil [...]

Asian-inspired Zucchini and Onions Serves: 3-4 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: ~5 minutes Cook Time: ~10 minutes Extremely quick and full of flavor, this never makes it to "leftovers!" 1-2 tbs vegetable oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 2 tbs teriyaki sauce 1 tbs soy sauce 1 tbs sesame seeds (optional) [...]

Carrot Cake Serves: 8-10 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: ~10 minutes Cook Time: ~1 hour Yummy carrot cake is only an hour away! 3 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1/4 cups milk alternative 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons orange zest 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 [...]

Radishes with Herbed Butter Serves: 6-8 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 Minutes A cool yet elegant snack that will impress your friends. It's easier than you might think! 2 bunches radishes with the tops intact 1 French baguette, sliced diagonally and lightly toasted sea salt to taste herbed butter: 1/4 pound vegan margarine, room temperature [...]

Herbed Fruit Salad Serves: 10 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 2 hours A great way to give fruit salad that extra oomph! Add different types of fruit to make it even better. 4 cups 1-inch chunks honeydew 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves and stems 1/3 cup chopped [...]

Braised Tofu with Mushrooms Serves: 3-4 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes A tasty way to serve up tofu! 3/4 pound tofu 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 tsp minced gingerroot or ground ginger 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 cup mushrooms of choice 1 1/2 vegetable broth 1 [...]

Roasted Potato, Garlic and Pepper Salad Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy/medium Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes A refreshing alternative to traditional potato salad! 8 red potatoes - unpeeled, scrubbed and cubed 2 red bell peppers or one jar of roasted red bell peppers 2 medium heads garlic 2 tbsp olive oil (more or [...]

Green Pea Soup Serves: 4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes This soup made me fall in love with peas all over again. So quick and easy, it'll soon be a staple in your home! 2 tbsp vegan margarine 2 medium shallots, finely chopped 2 cups veggie broth 3 cups frozen [...]

Sweet Mash Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes This is a fun twist on mashed sweet potatoes. Leave it chunky-style for texture! 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup vegan margarine (optional) 1/2 cup applesauce, or as needed 2 tbsp brown sugar [...]

Indian Dahl with Spinach Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes This dish is hearty enough to be a complete meal! Serve with naan and basmati rice to complete the theme. 1 1/2 cups split red lentils 3 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tbs [...]

Zucchini Cobbler Serves: 18 Difficulty:  Easy/medium Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour This should be called "I can't believe it's not apple cobbler." 8 cups peeled, chopped zucchini 2/3 cup lemon juice 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1 [...]

Roasted Vegetable Soup Serves: 3-4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Roasting vegetables brings out so many flavors. This soup is simple yet extremely tasty! 1 medium onion 4 plum or roma tomatoes 1 medium red bell pepper 1 zucchini 1 medium carrot 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic [...]

Easy Mulled Cider Serves: 10-12 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes You won't believe what an orange peel and three little cloves will do to two quarts of cider! 1 large orange 3 whole cloves 2¾ cups orange juice 8 cups apple cider/juice ¼ cup raisins 1 cinnamon stick Peel the [...]

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Coconut Rice Serves: 4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: ~30 Minutes This rice has a very light flavor and pairs well with other curry-flavored veggies or tofu. 1 cup rice, rinsed 1/4 cup diced onion 1 can (14oz) coconut milk 1/4 cup water 2 slices fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons curry powder [...]

Peanut-Butter Noodles Serves: 4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes This great-tasting dish is so easy and quick to make! It's the total package! 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons peanut butter 1 1/2 tablespoons sweetener (agave nectar, sugar, etc…) 2 [...]

Easy Greens Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes This recipe is a great way to get more greens in your diet. Yay Greens! 1 tablespoon veggie oil 1 tablespoon vegan margarine 4-8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced ~1.5 lb fresh greens 1 cup veggie broth salt and pepper Melt the [...]

(Black) Bean Soup Serves: 6 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes This is the best black bean soup recipe I've come across that wasn't served to me in a restaurant! 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1-2 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons [...]

Spicy Potato Wedges Serves: 3-4 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20-25 Minutes These potatoes have some kick! Make sure there's enough to share because you won't be able to stop eating them! 2 tbs vegetable oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp seasoned salt 4 medium-sized potatoes, cut into [...]

Chocolate Pudding Cake Serves: 9-12 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes Pudding and cake. 'Nuff said. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk alternative 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2/3 cup packed brown sugar [...]

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Caramelized Rosemary Pears Serves: 6-8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Hints of rosemary and pepper highlight this wonderfully sweet and flavorful dessert. Enjoy with a scoop of soy ice cream. 2 tablespoons vegan margarine 5 pears (about two 14.5 oz cans), cut into wedges 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon [...]

Rosemary Foccacia Serves: 10-12 Difficulty:  Medium Prep Time: ~45 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes This amazing bread can be customized in so many ways; it's a great recipe to have on hand. Impress your friends/family when you tell them the bread is homemade! 1 tablespoon sugar or agave nectar 2 cups warm water 1 tablespoon [...]

Stuffed Zucchini Serves: 6-8 Difficulty:  Medium Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Have a lot of zucchini? This recipe is a great way to use it up in a tasty and interesting way. INGREDIENTS: 4 zucchini, halved 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 (8 ounce) package button [...]

Quinoa Tabbouleh Serves: 6-8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes (Cooling time: 30 min to 1 hr) This tasty salad could easily be the main course! It's a great way to showcase quinoa in a familiar recipe. 2 cups veggie broth or water 1 cup quinoa 1 pinch salt 2 tbs [...]

Peach Melba Serves: 6-8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  10 minutes 1 16-ounce can of peach halves or 4 fresh peaches (pitted and halved) 2 pints non-dairy vanilla ice cream Raspberry sauce (see below) Place 1-2 peach halves in each dish. Scoop non-dairy ice cream on top and drizzle with raspberry coulis. Serve immediately. Notes Raspberry [...]

Orange Julius Serves: ~4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  10 minutes We almost couldn't get a picture for this recipe because we kept drinking it! Traditional Orange Julius 6 oz concentrated orange juice 1 cup soy milk 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 8-9 ice cubes Add all ingredients to a blender and [...]

Sweet Potato Pineapple Curry Serves: 4-6 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  10 minutes Cook time:  20 minutes Sweet and savory, this hearty curry will be a new favorite. Feel free to adjust to your liking! 1 teaspoon oil 1/4 cup red curry paste 2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce (optional) ~2-3 sweet [...]

Ginger Carrots Serves: 8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  20 minutes Ready in:  5 minutes Enhance your candied carrots with a little spice. 2 pounds baby carrots or 2 pounds peeled and sliced carrots 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup vegan margarine 3 tbs brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp grated fresh ginger Steam [...]

Thai Rice Salad Serves: 8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  20 minutes Ready in:  20 minutes This is a nice cool side for a those hot summer days. 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 lime, juiced 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil (optional) 4 cups [...]

Greek Potatoes Serves: 6 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  20 minutes Cook time:  35 minutes Those who don't like kalamata olives may change their minds after trying them in this flavorful recipe. 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup whole, pitted kalamata olives 1 1/3 cups [...]

Bean Taco Filling Serves: 8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  10 minutes Cook time:  10-15 minutes This extremely easy and versatile bean recipe eliminates any excuse to eat out. Use this for tacos, burritos, and even bean dip. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (14.5 ounce) [...]

Crock Pot Lentil Soup Serves: 8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  ~10 minutes Cook time:  8 hours Crock Pot + Lentils = Yum! Use your own favorite lentil soup recipe for an easy meal you can start in the morning for a hearty dinner after work. 1 lb lentils, sorted and rinsed 1 quart veggie broth [...]

Breakfast Bars Serves: 8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  10 minutes Cook time:  45 min plus cooling time 1 tbs oil plus more for pan 1 ¼ cups rolled oats ½ cup dried cherries, cranberries or raisins ¼ cup ground flax meal ¼ cup pecans, coarsely chopped 2 tbs pistachios, coarsely chopped ¼ tsp salt ½ [...]

Grilled Polenta with Mushrooms Serves: 4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  ~10 minutes Cook time:  20 minutes Don't be afraid of polenta.  This recipe is a good introduction to the seductive powers of cornmeal! 1 18-oz tube precooked polenta, cut into 12 slices ½ tsp olive oil 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about ½ cup) 2 [...]

Chap Chae Serves: 4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  20 minutes Cook time:  ~10 minutes Korean food holds a special place in my heart. Try this noodle dish with or without tofu. 4 ounces cellophane noodles, soaked for 20 minutes covered in hot water 2 tablespoons oil 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 onion sliced 2 [...]

Soft Pretzels Serves: 12 Difficulty:  Easy/medium Prep time:  30 minutes to 1 hour (plus one hour of rise time) Cook time: 8-10 minutes Freshly baked pretzels taste best right out of the oven. These are addictive and easier than you'd think! 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/8 teaspoons [...]

Corn and Radish Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing Serves: 8 Difficulty: Easy Prep time: ~10 minutes This salad is perfect for a warm spring day. Sweet with a little spicy kick! 4 cups fresh corn kernels 6 medium radishes, sliced thin ½ cup coarsely chopped parsley ¼ small red onion, sliced thin salt and [...]

Sweet and Sour Veggie Stir-Fry Serves: 4 Difficulty: Easy Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: ~15 minutes Thai-inspired stir-fry makes for a hearty meal good enough to entertain guests. Easy to prepare ahead of time, this recipe is a quick and easy meal! 2 tablespoons oil 4 shallots, sliced thinly 3 cloves garlic, minced 9 [...]

Jamaican Spiced Black Bean Burgers Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Prep time: 8 minutes Cook time: ~10 minutes These burgers are so easy and taste so great, you'll be making them for breakfast, lunch and dinner! 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 1/4 cups chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 habanero pepper, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons [...]