Vegan Black Bean Avocado Brownies

These were literally thrown together and I even had run out of baking powder (did not know that could happen) so I improvised. These still turned out amazing and just as good as when I have made them in the past. Adapted from @ambitiouskitchen Ingredients Black Beans Avocado Ground Flaxseed (for flax eggs*) Coconut OilContinue reading “Vegan Black Bean Avocado Brownies”

Tofu Scramble

Ingredients Tofu Sweet Peppers Red Onion Cilantro Serrano Peppers Turmeric Nutritional Yeast Salt Pepper Cumin Red Chili Powder Coriander Powder Garlic Oil Steps Heat oil (I used avocado) on medium heat Add 2 tsp chopped garlic and 2 tsp chopped green chilis or green chili paste to the oil (this infuses it with flavor). MixContinue reading “Tofu Scramble”

Vegan Banana Muffins

Ingredients Whole Wheat Flour Almond Flour Baking Soda Baking Powder Salt Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oil Oat Milk Vanilla Extract Flax Eggs (1 flax egg = 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp warm water, let stand 15 minutes) Bananas Optional: cocoa powder, chocolate chips Steps Sift dry ingredients: 1 c whole wheat flour + 1/2Continue reading “Vegan Banana Muffins”

Vegan Gnocchi Stew

Ingredients olive oil onion celery garlic all-purpose flour broth or water coconut milk or other nondairy milk mushrooms white beans gnocchi vegan cheeze shreds spinach parsley other optional items: broccoli, cauliflower, okra, vegan sausage salt pepper cumin oregano cayenne garlic powder turmeric Steps Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a pot or dutch oven onContinue reading “Vegan Gnocchi Stew”

Vegan Vegetable Lasagne

The same ingredients can be used for traditional lasagne casserole or for lasagne roll ups Ingredients Whole Grain Lasagne Pasta Olive oil Eggplant Zucchini Sliced Black Olives Tofu Ricotta Marinara Sauce other optional vegetables: broccoli, cremini mushrooms, spinach seasoning: salt, pepper, cumin powder, oregano or Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder Steps CookContinue reading “Vegan Vegetable Lasagne”

Vegan Chilaquiles

I LOVE nachos but chilaquiles are a step above. These vegan chilaquiles are incredibly tasty and easy to make! Ingredients cashews chopped canned tomatoes (I used the type in green chilis for extra flavor) canned adobo sauce with chipotle peppers cilantro onion garlic black beans shiitake mushrooms (this is the “shredded chicken” for the chilaquiles)Continue reading “Vegan Chilaquiles”

Samosa Sandwich

Samosa filling in a sandwich! Quick and simple meal. I do not like or eat peas except in samosas and this sandwich. Ingredients Potato Yellow Onion Peas Cumin seeds Cumin powder Red chilli powder Turmeric powder Salt Daiya vegan slices Green chili chutney (optional) Bread (Good grilling bread is essential. I like Kroger bakery breads,Continue reading “Samosa Sandwich”

Vegan Manicotti with Tofu Ricotta

Manicotti is the one cheesy-filled treat I having been craving since becoming vegan. I actually had never even tasted manicotti until I was in Junior High. My best friend lived two houses down from me and her mom always made a point of inviting me over for dinner when she made manicotti since it wasContinue reading “Vegan Manicotti with Tofu Ricotta”

Vegan Tofu Ricotta

Ingredients Extra Firm Tofu Olive oil Nutritional Yeast Oregano or Italian Seasoning Garlic cloves (or garlic powder) Salt Lemon juice Oat milk (can use other non-dairy milk, broth, or even water) Optional: spinach, parsley or cilantro Steps Break up a 14-16 oz. block of tofu with hand and place into a food processor Add 1Continue reading “Vegan Tofu Ricotta”