Category: Lunch
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Tteokbokki Inspired Gojuchang Pasta Sweet and Spicy
A super easy one-pan recipe and a great way to turn the beloved Korean street food into a satisfying meal! Have you ever had Tteokbokki? Tteokbokki is a very popular Korean street food made of soft, chewy rice cakes, stir fried in a sweet and spicy gojuchang sauce and simmered with ramen noodles, fish cakes,…
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Kimchi Pancake Kimchijeon Vegan and Gluten-Free
Golden crispy on the exterior and soft and chewy on the inside, this kimchi pancake is one of my top comfort dishes but now even better – because these are vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein! Kimchi pancake, or Kimchijeon, is a beloved classic Korean dish, it’s a savory pancake filled with fermented napa cabbage and other…
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Onigirazu Sushi Sandwich with Glazed Tofu Vegan GF
Use this easy folding hack to make the easiest version of onigirazu, aka rice sandwich or rice ball! The filling possibility is endless and I used purple rice, homemade kewpie mayo, sweet and spicy glazed tofu, veggies, and chips for this one here. Show me a life-changing hack you never knew existed but now can’t…
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Miso Glazed Eggplants Japanese Nasu Dengaku
No you do not hate eggplants, you just need to try a different cooking method! Seared, glazed, and baked to perfection, these miso glazed eggplants are bursting with umami juicy flavors and so tenderer they just melt in your mouth. Eggplant is one of my absolute favorite vegetables growing up, they have such an amazing…
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Vegan Crunch Wrap Supreme with Lentil Taco “Meat”
Taco bell who?! Make this superior and satisfying crunch wrap supreme at home and enjoy as many as you want knowing every bite you take is good for your health! I wouldn’t say these crunch wraps are the perfect copycat of Taco Bell’s because they’re way better! Golden crispy shell, savory and hearty lentil mushroom…
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Cucumber Sushi Roll
These cucumber sushi rolls take a summery spin on traditional sushi and are extra crunchy, refreshing, and fun to make and eat! A light meal that doesn’t sacrifice nutrition or flavor. This is what I call “a full meal in a bite”. You get loads of veggies, fiber, vitamins, protein, healthy fat, and whole grain…
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Mini Tofu Quiche Vegan Crustless Quiche Muffins
These crustless mini tofu quiches are the yummiest “eggy” bites ever! They’re golden, tender, firm enough to hold their shape but still jiggly and silky inside. Trust me, you do not need commercial vegan egg products for this! While I’m more than happy to see more and more vegan alternatives, I prefer natural whole food ingredients on…
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Easy Crispy Rice Paper Dumplings with Chili Oil Dip
Literal little satisfaction bombs – these pan-fried rice paper dumplings are golden crispy on the outside and filled with savory, juicy, and umami fillings inside. Everything used is naturally vegan and gluten-free. There are few heat-intensive recipes I’m willing to make in the current over 100°F weather, and these rice paper dumplings are definitely one…
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Pineapple Sweet and Sour Tofu with Cashews
Convert the most stubborn tofu haters with this dish! Crispy fried tofu coated in a sweet, sour, and sticky sauce, mixed with juicy pineapples, crunchy bell peppers and hearty cashews. I call this dish the “rice killer” because you’ll want to wolf down as much fluffy, steamy rice as you possibly can with this lush…
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Rainbow Summer Rolls with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce
The most colorful, appetizing, refreshing and delicious meal you can make with minimum amount of cooking – summer rolls! All ingredients can be prepared raw and you can go wild with colors. Summer rolls, or Gỏi cuốn, is a Vietnamese dish traditionally consisting of pork, prawn, vegetables, and other ingredients wrapped in Vietnamese bánh tráng,…
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Iced Udon Chilled Broth Noodles
A cooling summer version of your winter comfort meal, this udon noodle soup brings all the rich umami flavors but with a refreshing iced broth. You won’t break a sweat cooking or eating this dream boat, I meant dream bowl 😉 I am obsessed with noodles of all kinds but especially udon! I love the…
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Cold Sesame Noodles Chinese Takeout Style But Better!
A perfect summer meal, rich, creamy, aromatic, and still refreshing. It’s super quick and easy to throw together, no fuss and barely any heat needed! Not to be dramatic but a lot of times I would order Chinese takeouts just so I could get the cold sesame noodles as a side. The sesame paste and…
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Vegan Japchae – Korean Sweet Potato Glass Noodle Stir-Fry
Packed with fresh vegetables and chewy glass noodles, this dish is savory, umami, slightly sweet, and naturally gluten-free. Plus, there’s very little cooking involved! Japchae literally means “mixed vegetables” in Korean – and as advertised, lots of colorful vegetables are used. However, the star ingredient is the Korean sweet potato glass noodles! They’re chewy, bouncy,…
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Miso Butter Tofu Skewers Vegan BBQ
Who 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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Vegan Lentil Meatballs and Spaghetti
Hearty, 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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