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RECIPES: Vegetarian/Vegan

I have been cooking a lot more vegan meals lately. I am obsessed with tofu. I swear I could eat it every day.
Some new ones you might like:
www.loveandlemons.com

Roasted Cauliflower Tacos - Love and Lemons

A creamy avocado lime sauce fills these roasted cauliflower tacos with bold flavor. This recipe is healthy, delicious, and easy to make!
www.loveandlemons.com www.loveandlemons.com
www.noracooks.com

Sheet Pan Vegan Chik'n Burritos

The filling for these vegan chik'n burritos is made on a sheet pan, making this recipe an easy weeknight meal that will please everyone! No fake meat.
www.noracooks.com www.noracooks.com
wellvegan.com

Coconut Crusted Tofu with Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe - Well Vegan

Complete with a savory marinade and a decadent, sweet chili cream sauce, this Coconut Crusted Tofu tastes just like a tropical beach vacation.
wellvegan.com wellvegan.com
www.noracooks.com

Vegan Swedish Meatballs

This easy Vegan Swedish Meatballs recipe smothers homemade vegan meatballs in a rich and ultra-creamy gravy. Served over fluffy mashed potatoes, it’s perfect for comforting family dinners!
www.noracooks.com www.noracooks.com
www.thissavoryvegan.com

Hoisin Cauliflower & Coconut Rice Noodles

This Hoisin Cauliflower & Coconut Rice Noodles recipe is better than takeout! Coconut rice noodles are topped with cauliflower & sprouts.
www.thissavoryvegan.com www.thissavoryvegan.com
 
joyfulheartdesigns said:
I made this Melting Afghan Chickpea Curry a few days ago and we all LOVED it!! Nagi creates wonderful recipes :lovey3:

Edited to add that I used chicken broth, coconut oil, and ground cinnamon instead of the sticks ;)

www.recipetineats.com

Melting Afghan chickpea curry

Afghani chickpea curry inspired by Afghan Sufra in Lakemba. You will be amazed how meltingly creamy the chickpeas are!
www.recipetineats.com www.recipetineats.com
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I had tofu and chick pea curry last night- first time I ever had curry ever! I'll have to try this recipe too
 
faerywings said:
I had tofu and chick pea curry last night- first time I ever had curry ever! I'll have to try this recipe too
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Chris, while looking around the forum I discovered this post. In the late 1970's while living in England we met new friends from India, who introduced us to our first curry. Theirs wasn't vegan, but chicken. We fell in love with curry dishes. While in England we bought and used Bolst curry powder. After moving back to the US, we tried American curry powder! Whoa, it was awful, compared to the Bolst. For the best curry ever I highly recommend you try Bolst curry powder. We only used mild, as neither of us liked spicy hot foods. Later, after my husband passed, I went plant based and made my curry using Bolst curry powder and Butler Soy Curls. Due to salicylate sensitivity, I can now only eat curry occasionally, so a friend who buys Bolst sends me some of hers. It's costly, so perhaps you can find someone to share it, and the cost, with. I don't have any at the moment, or I'd send you a sample.
 
Thanks for the tip on the Curry powder. Mark loves curry and is always on the lookout for the "best" curry powder! Just today Mark told me he went into a local indian market, and one of the gals there gave him her opinion of the best.
 
So after a few more times, I am enjoying curry a little more, but it's not my favorite flavor profile.

I made these recently and both were amazing:
iheartvegetables.com

Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl

This vegan egg roll in a bowl is packed with protein, veggies, and all the best egg roll flavors! It’s great when you want a healthy meal that tastes even better than takeout!
iheartvegetables.com iheartvegetables.com

veggiedesserts.com

Vegan Thai Noodle Bowl with Air Fried Tofu

This Thai Tofu Noodle Bowl has crispy air fried tofu, with rice noodles, veggies and tasty Thai peanut sauce.
veggiedesserts.com veggiedesserts.com
 
faerywings said:
So after a few more times, I am enjoying curry a little more, but it's not my favorite flavor profile.

I made these recently and both were amazing:
iheartvegetables.com

Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl

This vegan egg roll in a bowl is packed with protein, veggies, and all the best egg roll flavors! It’s great when you want a healthy meal that tastes even better than takeout!
iheartvegetables.com iheartvegetables.com

veggiedesserts.com

Vegan Thai Noodle Bowl with Air Fried Tofu

This Thai Tofu Noodle Bowl has crispy air fried tofu, with rice noodles, veggies and tasty Thai peanut sauce.
veggiedesserts.com veggiedesserts.com
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I haven't even had breakfast yet! Now I'm so hungry after checking those recipes out. Yummy!

A funny story about our first curry with our new friends from India. We had several other people with us, and we were going to have our food outside, picnic style. I was helping my friend in the kitchen getting everything ready to go. The husband walked in and he asked her if everything was ready. She replied that it was. I spoke up and said, we forgot the cutlery. He looked at her sort of funny, as I opened a drawer and started taking out the cutlery. She smiled, and added it to one of the containers. After we were at our location, food on the table, and every one seated, she began to dish out the rice and curry. The cutlery was just lying in a heap on the table, and hubby, I, and our sons, grabbed our forks and spoons. That's when I noticed no one else was using cutlery, they were making little mounds with their fingers of rice and curry then eating it. I had no idea that's the way curry is eaten in India! I then understood their looks in the kitchen, when I mentioned bringing the cutlery. We had many a laugh over that through the years. And, I never did get the hang of eating with my hands!! :giggle4:
 
faerywings said:
I am so glad this thread is still going :)
Way back when it first started, I hadn't even met Tom yet. He is officially moving in here today since he and my DD haven't had any luck finding a house or apartment before their wedding in September.
I am stocking up on some vegan ingredients and quick meals for him but I know I'm going to come back to this when I need to make actual dinners.
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This thread is making me hungry and is making me giggle!

Fast Fwd to August 2025: What a difference (or lack thereof) a couple of years makes.
Caitlyn andTom have been married for almost a year. They still live here because the housing prices in NJ are insane.
I buy 4-5 blocks of tofu a week and it is now one of my favorite foods. I cook vegan recipes more often than not, but I don't think I could ever give up eggs and dairy.

But my attitude towards tofu did a 180°- yum yum yum!
 
faerywings said:
This thread is making me hungry and is making me giggle!

Fast Fwd to August 2025: What a difference (or lack thereof) a couple of years makes.
Caitlyn andTom have been married for almost a year. They still live here because the housing prices in NJ are insane.
I buy 4-5 blocks of tofu a week and it is now one of my favorite foods. I cook vegan recipes more often than not, but I don't think I could ever give up eggs and dairy.

But my attitude towards tofu did a 180°- yum yum yum!
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Amazing how time is flying! My granddaughters are both still living at home because prices are insane here in rural NC as well. I have sensitivity to soy, so have to take it easy with tofu, although I love it, especially tofu recipes from Chuck, Brand New Vegan. I'm with you, Chris, on the eggs and dairy, especially cheese.
 
for vegan recipes I love Dora's Table; Nora Cooks; Hello Nutritarian; and I just recently found Broccoli Mum.
The other day I had a craving for a hot fudge sundae. I made one with nice cream and the recipe: https://happyhealthymama.com/no-sugar-added-vegan-chocolate-fudge-sauce.html
I only used 8 dates and used dark chocolate, no sugar added vegan chocolate chips - it really turned out good and it hits the spot if you are eating something decadent....
 
@tanteva Some of the healthy recipes we have been enjoying:


dishingouthealth.com

Quinoa and Veggie Power Bowls

Quinoa Power Bowls with Maple Chipotle Brussels and Smoky Butternut Squash are perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinner.
dishingouthealth.com dishingouthealth.com

plantbasednews.org

Tofu And Apple Skewers

If you're needing a vegan BBQ main dish that's packed full of flavor, try these plant-based tofu and apple skewers.
plantbasednews.org plantbasednews.org

peasandpoppies.com

Chickpea Salad Wraps

Discover our Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Wraps packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and zesty flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes.
peasandpoppies.com peasandpoppies.com

peasandpoppies.com

Chickpea Salad Wraps

Discover our Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Wraps packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and zesty flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes.
peasandpoppies.com peasandpoppies.com

This one was really good but might not be what you are looking for with carbs and fats. I used 2 potatoes, a can of navy beans, fake chicken broth, and vegan cream.
food52.com

One-Pot Butternut Squash Stew with Fresh Mozzarella

Food52 Site.
food52.com food52.com
 
Apple and tofu sounds great. But I never tried making tofu skewers. Won't the tofu just crumble when you try to put a stick through it?

It's been years since barbequed anything. Not a fan of outdoor cooking I know I'm weird.
 
tanteva said:
Apple and tofu sounds great. But I never tried making tofu skewers. Won't the tofu just crumble when you try to put a stick through it?

It's been years since barbequed anything. Not a fan of outdoor cooking I know I'm weird.
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I use a George Foreman grill. We have had mice living in the outdoor grill for years now and no one has the heart to move them out so we can use it.:giggle4:

I use extra-firm tofu and press it well. I cut it into 1" cubes and haven't had the tofu crumble. I had some leftover tahini and maple syrup sauce left over from a different recipe and that was delish as a dip. Made rice with extra red peppers to go with it.
 
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