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View recipe →: Miso Butter Tofu Skewers Vegan BBQWho says vegans have to miss out on summer BBQ! Be the envy of the party with these incredibly umami, juicy, decadent, and easy to prepare miso butter tofu skewers. It can sometimes get awkward for vegan quests at a BBQ gathering, it’s like what do y’all eat, grilled lettuce? Well, first of all, grilled…
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View recipe →: Vegan Lentil Meatballs and SpaghettiHearty, savory, and not just meatless but also fake-meat-less! Made with only wholesome plants that are nourishing to your body and every bit as much satisfying to your taste buds. When it comes to comfort food, there are few things that can match a steamy, hearty bowl of spaghetti and meatballs but let’s face it,…
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View recipe →: Pesto Risotto with Miso Butter Mushrooms Vegan Dairy FreeThis vegan pesto risotto is like a symphony in your mouth – creamy, velvety risotto, herby pesto, buttery umami mushrooms, crispy spiced chickpeas, and the bursting flavors of balsamic roasted cherry tomatoes on the vine. Vegan pesto is one of those dishes that help you see just how magical plant ingredients can be. With no…
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View recipe →: Vegan Bibimbap – Korean Mixed Rice Bowl with VegetablesGot any vegetables lying around? Here’s a quick and simple recipe to turn them into a scrumptious and satisfying mixed rice bowl – or Korean bibimbap. Whenever I’m in a Korean restaurant, bibimbap is always my go-to. Warm, steamy and aromatic rice mixed with all kinds of colorful and juicy veggies and a big dollop…
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View recipe →: Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings with Vegan FillingsThe ultimate easy lazy quick version of dumplings! No need to mix flour or make dough but you get the same satisfaction. Bonus perk, they’re completely Gluten Free! Rice papers are such a perfect “cheat” to make easy dumplings. No need to mix flour, knead the dough, then roll out the wrappers, simply dip rice…
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View recipe →: Chinese Style Braised Tofu Balls Vegan Gluten FreeTurn your tofu into these umami, soft, savory, and “meaty” tofu balls braised in a refreshing and nourishing broth. This is definitely one of the most comforting meal I’ve ever made. Bite into the tender but firm tofu balls, your teeth will be greeted with the delightful crunch from the vegetables in them, slurp up…
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View recipe →: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Vegan Crab Cakes with Tofu Tartar SauceThese melt-in-your-mouth vegan crab cakes are oceanic and savory with subtle sweetness, tender but not mushy, and charged with superfoods benefits! The trick to a convincing vegan crab cake is using the perfect crab meat substitute. For this recipe, Lion’s Mane is the star of the show. This magical mushroom is a true wonder of…
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View recipe →: Easy Vegan Kewpie Mayonnaise with Silken TofuThis super easy vegan mayonnaise is silky, creamy, velvety, and tastes super similar to Kewpie mayo! It’s made of 100% whole food plant ingredients, high in protein, without any oil or raw eggs. To be honest, I never liked the idea of raw eggs in traditional mayonnaise, I mean raw eggs whipped with an insane…
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View recipe →: Whole Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower with Whipped Tofu Feta, Crispy Chickpeas & ChimichurriTurn cauliflower into your next holiday centerpiece dish! This whole roasted cauliflower is super easy to make yet packed with layers of textures and flavors, high in plant protein, and gluten-free. Cauliflower is literally magic, they can be turned into just about anything and have! This is a dish that fully celebrates cauliflower and compliments…
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View recipe →: Vegan Gimbap Classic KimbapWhat makes a perfect Gimbap roll? It’s the right balance of sweet and savory flavors, complexity of different textures, but also the shape – the perfect concentric circles of rice and fillings! But first, what is Gimbap? Gimbap, sometimes also spelled as Kimbap, is a Korean dish made with steamed white rice and dried seaweed, which is…
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