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  • One-pan beef stew with vegetable mash

    One-pan beef stew with vegetable mash

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    Recipe tip

    Make it vegan:

    Vegan squash stew

    Start from step 2 and fry the mushrooms in the oil with rosemary instead of thyme. Omit the carrots and replace with 320g chunks butternut squash, 2 x 400g drained cans chickpeas and 1 tbsp smoked paprika. Cook for 40 mins. Serve with the mash.

    Nutrition

    Per serving: 471 kcals, fat: 10g, saturates: 1g, carbs: 70g, sugars: 15g, fibre: 16g, protein: 17g, salt: 1g

    Good to know: vegan, healthy, low cal, low fat, folate, vit c, fibre, 5 of 5-a-

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  • Fiery Tamarind-Ginger Sauce

    Fiery Tamarind-Ginger Sauce

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    Fiery Tamarind-Ginger Sauce

    • Makes
      3/4 cup (approx)
    Author Notes

    This is a favorite condiment from my childhood. Served as an accompaniment, it can make a meal go from bland to peppy with just a tiny dollop. I consider it almost medicinal given the vital role ginger, renowned for its healing qualities, plays in the recipe. Its aromatic pungency marries beautifully with the tart and mildly sweet tamarind base. Green chillies bring balance and pack quite a healthy bite. This sauce makes a wonderful addition to Asian-inspired meals and barbecues. Whisk in some vegan mayonnaise to cut down the heat a bit and fold into roasted potatoes.

    *Note: Dried tamarind and asafetida can be sourced from your local Indian store. —Kala Ganapathy

    Ingredients

    • 100 grams

      dried tamarind*


    • 4

      inch piece, fresh ginger root, grated fine


    • 6-7

      Thai green chilies, chopped fine (deseed and adjust quantity based on heat tolerance)


    • 1/4 teaspoon

      asafetida (optional)*


    • 1/2 teaspoon

      molasses or brown sugar to taste


    • 2 teaspoons

      coconut, rice bran or sunflower oil


    • 1 teaspoon

      black mustard seeds


    • 1/2 teaspoon

      ground turmeric


    • salt to taste

    Directions
    1. Place the tamarind in a bowl. Cover with hot water and set aside to soften. Once the water is cool enough to handle, extract the pulpy juice by squeezing the fruit. Discard the fibre and set the juice aside.
    2. Add 1 tsp. oil to a pan and place over medium heat. Drop in the mustard seeds and cover. The seeds should start popping shortly. As soon as the popping begins to slow down, take the pan off the heat and throw in the remaining ingredients.
    3. Cook on medium heat until the sauce starts to thicken and the chilies have softened. Taste to adjust seasonings. Bottle the sauce and top with the remaining oil. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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  • Candy Corn Chex Mix

    Candy Corn Chex Mix

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    Candy Corn Chex Mix

    • Makes
      approximately 7 cups
    Author Notes

    This addictive sweet and salty mix combines the flavors of cinnamon caramel with the fun fall additions of candy corn, salted pecans and pretzels. It uses a seemingly unlikely ingredient, brown rice syrup, to ensure that there is enough syrup to fully coat all the cereal and pretzels while at the same time keeping it from being overly sweet. It can even be vegan and gluten-free if you want. —Couldn’t Be Parve

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups

      corn chex


    • 1 cup

      salted pecans


    • 3/4 cup

      brown sugar


    • 6 tablespoons

      brown rice syrup


    • 1 teaspoon

      cinnamon


    • 3/4 cup

      butter or margarine


    • 1 teaspoon

      vanilla extract


    • 1/2 teaspoon

      baking soda


    • 1 1/2 cups

      candy corn


    • 3/4 cup

      pretzel nuggets (if making the mix gluten-free use chopped gluten-free pretzels in place of the nuggets)

    Directions
    1. Preheat the oven to 300. Place the chex and pecans in a large bowl. Combine the brown sugar, brown rice syrup, cinnamon, and margarine in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for one minute and stir to combine. Microwave for two more minutes and stir again. Microwave for two more minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in the vanilla and baking soda. Pour the hot caramel over the chex and stir well until all the chex is coated.
    2. Spread the chex mix out on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, or until slightly browned. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and let cool. Once the chex mix is cool stir in the candy corn and pretzel nuggets. Store in an airtight container.

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  • Chocolate Chia Pudding

    Chocolate Chia Pudding

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    Chocolate Chia Pudding

    Photo by jodiburke
    • Serves
      1 serving
    Author Notes

    This is so tasty you won’t be feeling guilty!! And when you use real raw cacao – it has nutritional benefits – not that that gives you the excuse to eat it all the time or tons of it. To think that healthy, nutritional things can actually be really tasty and easy to make – well makes life more fun I think!! 🙂 This is raw and vegan – but you wouldn’t know it!! – See more at: http://www.jodiburke.com/recipes/chocolate-chia-pudding/#sthash.h8McggmW.dpuf —jodiburke

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons

      Chia seed in 1 cup water and let soak for at least an hour – the longer the better as the softer the seed becomes but it will work with an hour. It will become gelatenous and I did add a little more water to mine as it got a bit too thick, add up to 1/2


    • 3 tablespoons

      raw Cacao Powder


    • 4 tablespoons

      Agave (or Honey or Brown Rice syrup)


    • 1 piece

      (or you can also use 2 Bananas or 1 peeled Mango) – the fruit will make it a little more sweet than the Avocado so you can always cut the sweetener back a tbsp


    • 1 teaspoon

      Vanilla

    Directions
    1. Once the Chia has soaked for at least an hour, throw all ingredients into a Vitamix or Blender and blend until smooth
    2. If you are going to serve it right away, throw in 2-3 ice cubes to make it cooler.
    3. Yes that is the Cashew Whip added on top and that is tasty!!
      What I had for breakfast today was the pudding with the Cashew Whip and a cut up Banana, Blueberries and Strawberries
      Yummy – what a great way to start the day!!!
      Hope you enjoy it and please feel free to share this!!
      With Gratitude
      Jodi

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  • Chilled spicy tahini noodle bowl

    Chilled spicy tahini noodle bowl

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    Chilled spicy tahini noodle bowl

    Photo by Elina
    • Prep time
      20 minutes
    • Cook time
      20 minutes
    • Serves
      4
    Author Notes

    A simple vegan weeknight dinner perfect for warmer days. The creamy, savory, and slightly tangy sauce really brings the dish together. Feel free to sub any fresh vegetables you have on hand. —Elina

    Ingredients
    • For the bowl

    • 400 grams

      Dry udon noodles


    • 1 pound

      Firm tofu


    • 250 grams

      Mung bean sprouts


    • 4

      Mini persian cucumbers


    • 2 tablespoons

      Canola oil


    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    • Spicy tahini sauce

    • 4 tablespoons

      Tahini


    • 2 tablespoons

      Soy sauce


    • 2 tablespoons

      Rice vinegar


    • 1 teaspoon

      Sugar


    • 1 teaspoon

      Tobanjan (chili bean sauce)


    • 1 tablespoon

      Toasted sesame oil


    • 4 tablespoons

      Water

    Directions
    1. Mix together all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Blanch the mung bean sprouts and drain in a colander, thinly slice the cucumbers
    2. Pat dry the tofu and cut it into 12 slices. Heat up the canola oil in a frying pan and fry the tofu until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 7 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper to taste
    3. Boil the udon noodles according to package instructions, drain, and chill it with running water. Drain well and divide it among four bowls. Pour two tablespoons of the sauce over each bowl of noodles before arranging the tofu and vegetables on top, and evenly pour the rest of the sauce over the bowls

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  • Easy Cauliflower Tacos

    Easy Cauliflower Tacos

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    These easy vegan cauliflower tacos with chili powder, red onion and creamy avocado garnish are perfect for taco night.

    Updated on September 19, 2023

    Photo: Caitlin Bensel


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    Ingredients

    • 6 cups cauliflower florets

    • 1 medium red onion, sliced

    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

    • 2 teaspoons chili powder

    • ½ teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt

    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

    • 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice

    • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed

    • 1 small ripe avocado, cut into 16 wedges

    • Sliced radishes and chopped fresh cilantro for topping

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

    2. Toss cauliflower, onion, oil, chili powder, salt and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until deeply brown in spots and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; add lime juice and toss to coat.

    3. Divide the cauliflower-onion mixture evenly among tortillas (about 1/2 cup per tortilla). Top each with 2 avocado wedges. Top with radish slices and cilantro, if desired.

    Equipment

    Parchment paper

    Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2021

    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    331 Calories
    20g Fat
    38g Carbs
    7g Protein
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings Per Recipe
    4
    Serving Size
    2 tacos
    Calories
    331
    % Daily Value *
    Total Carbohydrate
    38g
    14%
    Dietary Fiber
    11g
    39%
    Total Sugars
    5g
    Protein
    7g
    14%
    Total Fat
    20g
    26%
    Saturated Fat
    3g
    15%
    Vitamin A
    479IU
    10%
    Sodium
    477mg
    21%

    Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

    * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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  • No-Cook Black Bean Salad

    No-Cook Black Bean Salad

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    The dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.

    Updated on September 19, 2023


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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion

    • 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted and roughly chopped

    • ¼ cup cilantro leaves

    • ¼ cup lime juice

    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

    • 1 clove garlic, minced

    • ½ teaspoon salt

    • 8 cups mixed salad greens

    • 2 medium ears corn, kernels removed, or 2 cups frozen corn, thawed and patted dry

    • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed

    Directions

    1. Place onion in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside. Combine avocado, cilantro, lime juice, oil, garlic and salt in a mini food processor. Process, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth and creamy.

    2. Just before serving, combine salad greens, corn, tomatoes and beans in a large bowl. Drain the onions and add to the bowl, along with the avocado dressing. Toss to coat.

    Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2018; updated March 2023

    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    322 Calories
    16g Fat
    41g Carbs
    11g Protein
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings Per Recipe
    4
    Serving Size
    2 cups
    Calories
    322
    % Daily Value *
    Total Carbohydrate
    41g
    15%
    Dietary Fiber
    13g
    46%
    Total Sugars
    11g
    Protein
    11g
    21%
    Total Fat
    16g
    21%
    Saturated Fat
    2g
    12%
    Vitamin A
    3894IU
    78%
    Vitamin C
    45mg
    50%
    Folate
    260mcg
    65%
    Sodium
    407mg
    18%
    Calcium
    113mg
    9%
    Iron
    4mg
    21%
    Magnesium
    79mg
    19%
    Potassium
    1238mg
    26%

    Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

    * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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  • Carrot Cake Cookies

    Carrot Cake Cookies

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    Carrot Cake Cookies

    Photo by chocolatea
    • Makes
      24
    Author Notes



    These are barely sweet cookies and very adaptable. They’re really pleasantly light without any mix-ins, heartier with nuts, and a bit more decadent with chocolate!


    Gluten free and vegan if using coconut oil! —chocolatea

    Ingredients

    • 2

      bananas, mashed (1 cup)


    • 2

      carrots, grated (1 cup)


    • 1/4 cup

      butter or coconut oil, melted


    • 1/4 cup

      sugar or other sweetener


    • 2 teaspoons

      vanilla extract


    • 1 cup

      oats


    • 1/2 cup

      almond flour


    • 1/2 cup

      brown rice flour


    • 2 teaspoons

      baking powder


    • 1/2 teaspoon

      salt


    • 1 tablespoon

      cinnamon


    • 1 teaspoon

      ground ginger


    • 1 cup

      toasted nuts, dried fruit chocolate chips, or a combination (optional)

    Directions
    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Toast nuts if using.
    2. Mix together banana, carrot, butter sugar and vanilla.
    3. Add oats, flours (can sub 1 cup wheat flour if desired), baking powder, salt, and spices. Add nuts/fruit/chocolate if using.
    4. Form tablespoons into balls and flatten. Bake 12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

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  • Banana Buckwheat Pancakes

    Banana Buckwheat Pancakes

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    Banana Buckwheat Pancakes

    • Serves
      1
    Author Notes

    Sometimes I just want to eat a stack of pancakes, and I want them to be healthy enough that I can eat the stack without feeling super guilty/like a blob. These delicious gluten-free, optionally vegan pancakes do the trick! —Erika

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup

      buckwheat flour


    • 1/4 cup

      oat flour


    • 1/2 tablespoon

      ground flax seed


    • 1/2 teaspoon

      baking powder


    • 1/4 teaspoon

      baking soda


    • 1/8 teaspoon

      salt


    • 3 tablespoons

      plain or soy yogurt


    • 5 tablespoons

      almond milk


    • 1/2 tablespoon

      maple syrup


    • 1/2 teaspoon

      vanilla


    • 1/2 teaspoon

      cinnamon


    • 1 piece

      medium banana, sliced


    • 1/2 tablespoon

      olive oil, optional

    Directions
    1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes while you make the batter.

      Whisk together the flours, flax seed, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and oil, if using. Mix until smooth (there is no gluten in this batter, so no worries about over-mixing and creating tough pancakes). Batter should be thick, but if you like thinner pancakes, add an additional tablespoon or two of milk. Fold in sliced bananas.

    2. Nudge a few drops of oil around a large frying pan with a spatula to grease the pan. Let heat for a minute, then add batter, ¼ cup at a time (batter should sizzle when it hits the pan). Cook for about 2 minutes on each side (the first pancakes will take the longest to cook) and serve warm, with lots of maple syrup, additional bananas, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.

    Writer and baker/blogger/photographer living in Houston, transplanted from the Bay Area. I admire vegans, lust after New York and have an insatiable passion for pancakes.

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