Category: Lunch
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Vegan Spanakopita with Tofu Feta
Golden, crispy, flaky layers for days filled with savory, refreshing, aromatic herbs, spinach, and tangy tofu “feta”, these vegan spanakopita triangles as good as any spanakopita I’ve had before! Spanakopita is a traditional Greek dish made with phyllo pastry and spinach filling. It’s basically a savory spinach pie that’s typically served as a snack or…
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Kimchi Pancake Vegan Gluten Free
Kimchi pancake, or Kimchijeon, is a beloved classic Korean dish. It’s a savory pancake filled with fermented napa cabbage and other veggies, golden crispy on the exterior and soft and chewy on the inside. I’m on a quest to not only veganize all of my favorite dishes but also to make them all gluten-free! Technically…
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Rice Paper Cheung Fun
Make this classic dim sum dish with the greatest ease. All of the satisfaction but none of the fuss. Cheung Fun, or 肠粉, also known as steamed rice noodle rolls, is a dim sum dish originated from Guangdong, China. Traditionally, it’s made of rice noodle, each layer steamed separately, rolled up, and filled with either…
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Avocado Silken Tofu Salad – No Cooking
A completely no-cook no-heat recipe! This easy breezy salad is so dreamy velvety in texture, high in plant protein and healthy fatty acid, with a refreshing ginger garlic dressing that unlocks all the flavors and your appetite. The hottest days call for the coolest recipes, and this one is it. It’s so easy to put…
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Purple Yamitsuki Kyabetsu Japanese Addictive Cabbage
Refreshing, crunchy, savory, and aromatic, this simple cabbage dish is worth its name – addictive! Yamitsuki Kyabetsu, aka Japanese additive cabbage salad is an iconic izakaya dish. It’s light and fresh, and yet packs so much umami and savory flavors on top of the delightfully crunchy mouthfeel. I can easily eat half head of an…
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Vegan Miso Soup Authentic Japanese Method
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the hardest to make perfect. Take miso soup for example, it is an absolutely iconic dish in Japanese cuisine and an integral element to a complete Japanese meal, for me anyway. And yet I have had soooo many disappointing miso soup orders at restaurants, fancy or small. So in this…
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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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