Whether you’re a die-hard vegan or a proud meat lover, the following recipes are about to change the way you live forever. (That’s a slight exaggeration, but at the very least, you’ll learn a thing or two about vegan cooking.)
For the carnivorous folks out there, this isn’t as scary as you might think. It’s more than possible to make a vegan meal that’s both delicious and nutritious. Open your mind and check out the following recipes. By the end, you’ll understand how the other side lives.
Everyone Loves This Vegan Meal
You never think about it, but you’ve been eating vegan meals all your life. We’re talking about pasta, minus the cheese. This next recipe is a great entry into the world of vegan eating.
It’s also foolproof. Start by throwing some sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, basil, garlic and a couple tablespoons of vegan parmesan cheese into a food processor to make pesto sauce. Next, boil the pasta of your choice, drain the water, and add in your homemade pesto. Mix it all up, plate it and garnish with a little fresh basil for a tasty effect.
Going To The Capital Of Veganism
If you’re really interested in going full vegan, then you need to get in touch with your inner California, man. What better way than whipping up a scrumptious California Bowl?
This dish is all about the layers. Start by grabbing a bowl and putting down a base of grains—something like cooked barley or quinoa is perfect. Next, pile on a vegan protein option like chickpeas.
Here is where you get creative. Pile your favorite fruits and veggies high in the bowl. To finish it off, top with toasted nuts, seeds, and vegan cheese. Now dig it and feel that California vibe.
You’ll Forget About Meat After This One
You don’t need meat for a delicious meal. If you don’t believe that sentence, then this Spicy Vegan White Pizza will surely change your mind.
Topped with uber flavorful vegetables and herbs like garlic, shallots, paprika, shiitake mushrooms, broccoli rabe and pepperoncini peppers, you won’t even miss the meat.
The real game winner is the truffled cream sauce. Just by blending water, fresh lemon juice, garlic, cooked white beans, white truffle oil, and some salt and pepper, you’ll have a creamy, luscious sauce to top your veggie-loaded pizza.
Ready For A Detox?
If you’re sold on the whole vegan thing, then start your journey off with a nice Detox Slow Cooker Lentil Soup.
Grab your slow cooker and load it with personalized portions of butternut squash, carrots, potatoes, celery, green lentils, yellow peas, an onion, some garlic, veggie broth, and salt to taste.
Cover and cook on high for five to six hours or on low for seven to eight hours. When it’s finished, place the soup in a blender with some olive oil for a nice, creamy end product.
A Vegan Dish With An Asian Twist
A nice heaping pile of soba noodles tossed with thin strips of cucumber and mango, covered in a spicy soy vinaigrette and topped with fresh Thai basil? That’s the perfect vegan meal for summer time. In fact, it’s the perfect vegan meal for any time.
You can eat it warm or cold and the recipe is all too easy. You’ll be done making and eating it before your buddy’s dry hamburger comes off the grill.
