Easy Vegan Recipes
Easy Vegan Recipes
Easy Vegan Recipes
EASY
Vegan RECIPES
B R E A K FA S T
Carrot Muffins
Makes 1 dozen
teaspoon salt
1 cup raw carrots, grated
1 cup water
1/3 cup sugar or maple syrup
cup mild-flavored oil or vegan butter,
melted
Fluffy Pancakes
Serves 4
teaspoon salt
2 cups dairy-free milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat until a drop of water gently sizzles and pops.
2. Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk in the wet ingredients, being
careful not to over-mix. If there are lumps, allow the batter to sit for a minute so they
can break down.
3. Fill a quarter cup and pour batter onto the skillet. Cook over medium heat. Flip when the
edges begin to dry and bubbles on the top start to pop.
4. Cook for another 1-2 minutes and serve with vegan butter, maple syrup, agave syrup,
or fresh fruit.
1 ripe banana
Vegan butter or mild-flavored oil for cooking
6-8 slices of bread
Nutritional Yeast
This flaky, inactive yeast has a cheesy flavor. Try substituting for parmesan on top of
pasta or pizza, or in any other food to which youd like to add a cheesy taste. Fortified
versions are packed with B vitamins, including vitamin B12, and other essential minerals.
Brands: Bragg, Red Star
Seitan
Made from wheat gluten, seitan is packed with protein and offers a meaty texture when
cooked. Brands: Uptons Naturals, West Soy
Tahini
A calcium-rich, creamy, sesame seed paste often used in Middle Eastern cuisine.
Tempeh
Tempeh is a firm, fermented soybean product. It has a nutty flavor and can take the place of
meat in a recipe. Brands: Lightlife, Tofurky
Tofu
Made from soybeans, tofu is popular in vegetarian recipes because it is high in protein and
calcium, and it easily absorbs flavors in a recipe. It comes in a white block that can be fried,
sauted, steamed, or used in smoothies. Check recipes to see whether you should use a firm
or silken variety.
TVP/Vegan Crumbles
Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) is a dried protein that must be soaked in liquid before
adding to a recipe. Vegan crumbles can be used straight from the package. Both add
a meaty texture to stew, chili, and pasta sauce. Brands: Beyond Meat, Bobs Red Mill,
Gimme Lean, Tofurky
LUNCH
cup water
Hot sauce (optional)
4 hamburger buns
Suggested toppings: lettuce, tomato,
green pepper, coleslaw, red onions
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saut for
5-8 minutes, or until the onion is very soft. Add seitan, and cook until lightly browned,
stirring often.
2. Add the barbecue sauce and water and cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until the sauce
has thickened and been absorbed by the seitan. Add hot sauce to taste if using.
3. Toast the inside of the buns to prevent them from getting soggy, then spoon the seitan
mixture onto the rolls and garnish. Serve hot.
1. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, saut the onion, garlic, and bell pepper in
the olive oil until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the tomato, vinegar, cumin, coriander, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and pepper and
cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the beans and broth and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, covered.
4. Remove bay leaves and serve garnished with parsley.
1. Wrap the tofu in a paper towel, then a clean dish towel. Press by leaving between two
heavy pots for about 10 minutes. Replace the soaked dish towel with another dry towel
and press for another 5 minutes. Chop up the tofu into nonuniform chunks or cubes.
2. Toss tofu in a bowl with the vegan mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice or vinegar, garlic
powder, and cumin. Stir in the celery, pickle, and onions. Season with salt, pepper, and
black salt if using. Use less salt if also using black salt, which adds a great egg-y flavor.
3. Toast bread before assembling your sandwiches and serve with your favorite fixings.
DINNER
Champion Chili
Serves 8
1 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
cup vegetable broth
2 carrots, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 15-ounce cans of beans drained and
rinsed (kidney, black, pinto, etc.), add
a third can of beans if not using vegan
crumbles or TVP
1 cup frozen corn
1 zucchini, chopped
1. If using TVP, start by heating a few teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add the
TVP and toast over medium-high heat, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes. Toasting the
TVP will give the texture a bit more of a bite and keep it from getting soggy. Bring 1 cup of
water or vegetable broth to a boil and pour over the TVP. Set aside.
2. In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion
and cook for about 2 minutes. Next add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, jalapeo (if
using), chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
and allow to cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the broth, soaked TVP or vegan crumbles (if using), carrots, and bell pepper.
Cover and turn down heat. Simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add the beans, corn, and zucchini and simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
5. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with rice or pasta and top with vegan sour cream,
if desired.
Meatloaf
Serves 4-6
1 teaspoon horseradish
1 teaspoon salt
Glaze
cup ketchup or tomato paste
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
SNACKS/SIDES
Serves 4
1. Preheat oven to 400oF. Place the potatoes on a large baking sheet and toss with a
tablespoon of the olive oil. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Roast for about 15
minutes, while preparing the rest of the ingredients. This step will form a nice skin on
the potatoes.
2. Coat a large baking dish or cast-iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Arrange the
lemon slices and 1/3 of the rosemary in a single layer on the bottom of the dish or skillet.
3. In a large bowl, combine the remaining olive oil and rosemary with the lemon juice,
garlic, salt, and pepper; add the green beans and toss to coat. Using tongs, remove the
green beans and arrange them on top of the lemon slices. Remove the potatoes from
the oven and arrange along the edge of the dish or skillet on top of the green beans.
4. Place the vegan chicken in the same bowl as the olive oil mixture and coat thoroughly.
Place the chicken onto skillet and pour any of the remaining olive oil mixture over the top.
5. Roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until the green beans are tender, but still bright, and
the chicken is golden brown around the edges. Place a piece of the roasted chicken on
each serving plate and divide the green beans and potatoes equally. Top with the lemon
slices and serve hot.
10
Serves 6
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup celery, diced (optional)
cup red onion, chopped (optional)
cup parsley or chives, finely chopped
1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, then carefully add the chopped potatoes.
Cook for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft enough to be pierced with a fork,
but not at all mushy. Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside to cool completely.
2. Separately, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small
bowl and mix well to combine.
3. When the potatoes are fully cooled, place them in a large bowl with the celery, onion,
and parsley or chives. Mix gently to combine. Add the mayonnaise mixture and toss to
coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Adjust seasoning before serving.
pound pasta
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider
vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut butter or tahini
1. Cook the pasta until al dente (cooked through, but still slightly firm). After draining the
pasta, use the hot stockpot to cook your sauce.
2. Combine the mustard, lemon juice, soy sauce, and peanut butter (or tahini) in the
stockpot over low heat. Add the garlic powder, paprika, and nutritional yeast, whisking
to combine. Slowly add the dairy-free milk, a little at a time, until it reaches your desired
thickness. Add salt and adjust to taste.
3. Add the vegan cheese if desired and cook until cheese is completely melted. Turn off
the heat and add the pasta, tossing to coat all the noodles.
DESSERT
Serves 6-8
2 cups flour
teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
12 ounces dairy-free chocolate chips
/3 cup raisins
cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
1
Holiday Stuffing
Fudge Brownies
Makes 20 brownies
Cake
cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup dairy-free milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
cup sugar
1 teaspoons baking powder
Cake
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a cupcake tin by placing baking liners into each of the
cups.
2. In a small bowl, slowly mix the oil, vinegar, and vanilla into the dairy-free milk, allowing it
to curdle. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and
salt.
3. Pour the liquid mixture over the flour mixture and stir gently, being very careful not to
over-mix. Once combined, spoon the batter into each of the lined cupcake cups, filling
each about two-thirds of the way full.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes
out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes in the tray. Once cool
enough to touch, remove from the tray and cool the rest of the way on a cookie rack.
Buttercream Frosting
1. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream. Start by whipping the vegan
butter with an electric mixer or by hand until slightly soft and smooth. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add the full 4 cups for a sweeter and stiffer frosting.
2. Mix in the vanilla, salt, and a little bit of the dairy-free milk until your desired consistency is reached. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the completely cooled cupcakes in
whatever fashion you like and enjoy.
14
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil ( cup can be substituted with apple sauce for a
more cake-like brownie)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
(optional)
cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Pumpkin Pie
Serves 6-8
Most recipes and photos by Chef Gwendolyn Mathers of Miss Kitchen Witch.
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