Ingredients Extra Firm Tofu Nutritional Yeast Oregano Italian or other Herb Seasoning Red Onion Bell Pepper Baby Bella Mushrooms Spinach or Kale Jalepeรฑo Minced Garlic Salt Apple Cider Vinegar Baby Spinach Pasta Shells Tomato Sauce Black Pepper Red Chili Powder Cinnamon Cumin Powder Steps For Savory Filling: Chop 1/3 large red onion, 1/2 large bellContinue reading “Vegan Stuffed Shells”
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Vegan Pesto
Did you know that pesto is just nuts + greens + garlic + seasoning? So simple! Ingredients Choose any soft nut – pine nut, walnut, or pistachio Choose greens – basil, spinach, kale Garlic is a must! Olive oil Steps I chose a handful of walnuts + 2 cups spinach kale mix + 3 clovesContinue reading “Vegan Pesto”
Vegan Ricotta + Olive Flatbread
Ingredients Whole Wheat Naan Vegan Tofu Ricotta Olive Tamponade Grape Tomatoes White Beans Olive Oil Garlic Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Italian Seasoning Black Pepper Salt Steps Preheat oven to 400ยบF Prepare Tofu Ricotta (Recipe here) Bake naan for 2-3 minutes each side at 400ยบF Allow naan to cool for a couple minutes as it willContinue reading “Vegan Ricotta + Olive Flatbread”
Vegan Grilled Caprese Sandwich
This is a toasty, crispy, creamy, Italian-style grilled “cheese” sandwich with tomatoes and greens. Ingredients Tofu Garlic Nutritional Yeast Parsley Oregano Salt Lemon Oat Milk Olive Oil Mixed Greens Steps Make cheesy spread by adding ingredients to a food processor: ~10oz extra firm tofu (about 2/3 of a typical block of tofu) + 2 TbspContinue reading “Vegan Grilled Caprese Sandwich”
Vegan “Alfredo” Pasta
Ingredients Tofu Garlic Nutritional Yeast Parsley Oregano Salt Lemon Oat Milk Olive Oil Crushed Red Pepper Spinach Penne Pasta Water Steps Cook penne in salted boiling water In a food processor add sauce ingredients: ~10oz extra firm tofu (about 2/3 of a typical block of tofu) + 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast + 2-3 cloves garlicContinue reading “Vegan “Alfredo” Pasta”
Vegan Stuffed Crust Pizza
Yesterday was National Pizza Day so of course in honor of all food that is holy, I made pizza. This is the easiest quickest yummiest vegan pizza that I have ever had! At first glance, this process looks long and taxing but is not and you can have your pizza within the hour. Baking timeContinue reading “Vegan Stuffed Crust Pizza”
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 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”
