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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:24:00 +0000
Butter Chickpeas – 8 Ingredients, 30 Minutes
This is an 8-ingredient, 30-minute 1 Pan dump-and-done Indian butter chickpeas recipe. It's packed with butter chicken sauce flavor, uses tender chickpeas as the protein instead of chicken. No sautéing! Just add to pot, simmer and done. Glutenfree Soyfree Nutfree
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Murgh makhani, aka butter chicken, is a popular curry in a creamy tomato sauce. Traditionally, the sauce is made using cream and butter for creaminess, but in this vegan version, coconut milk is doing that work.
The resulting dish, with toothsome chickpeas in a spiced creamy tomato sauce, is just as decadent and satisfying without any animal products.
This version is super simple. It uses just 1 pan, no sautéeing step, just add everything to the pan and simmer! A few ingredients, chickpeas, tomato purée, some spices, coconut milk and garlic.
You can use other beans if you don't like chickpeas, like white beans or kidney beans, or seitan or soycurls even crisped-up baked tofu. It's all about that sauce!
For a baked version of the sauce, try my baked tofu makhani, for a complex flavored sauce try my whole roasted cauliflower with butter sauce, for a large batch instant pot butter sauce, see my cookbook!
Why You'll Love Butter Chickpeas
- rich, spiced tomato curry sauce with hearty chickpeas
- easy, 30-minute, one-pot meal
- only 8 ingredients, not counting salt and sugar
- dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free
More Vegan Butter Chicken Sauce Recipes
- Butter Chicken Ramen
- Indian Butter Tofu Paneer
- Instant Pot Vegan Butter Chicken with Soy Curls
- Vegan Butter Chicken Lasagna Bake
- Butter Chicken Bao
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Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:59:00 +0000
Harissa Cauliflower with Tahini Dill Dressing (30 minutes)
Harissa cauliflower over creamy hummus and drizzled with sweet-and-savory tahini dressing is a show-stopping entree. You can adjust the heat to suit your tastes, so don't worry if spicy food isn't your thing.
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This is a simple cauliflower, hummus, and tahini combination, is absolutely flavorful. Cauliflower is marinated in harissa and herbs and roasted to perfection, ten served over hummus, topped with tahini sauce and pumpkin seeds.
You can also make wraps with this caramelized, delicious harissa cauliflower, tahini dressing, and some chopped, crunchy veggies. Add some hummus to the wrap, along with lettuce, cucumbers and onion.
You can either bake the cauliflower or cook it in a skillet. I cooked in a skillet for the video, because I shot this video in summer, and turning on the oven just makes the kitchen too hot. I have both methods listed in the recipe, so you can choose what works best for you.
I use spicy harissa paste, but you can use mild, if you find the heat too much. You can also use harissa spice blend, if you don't have harissa paste. Just mix the harissa spice with a little bit of lemon juice and two tablespoons of chopped red pepper and use.
Why You'll Love Harissa Cauliflower
- spicy, flavorful, caramelized cauliflower with creamy hummus and tahini dressing
- sweet tahini dressing contrasts with the spicy cauliflower flavor
- 30-minute meal
- naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free
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Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:04:00 +0000
1-Pot Tofu Eggplant Curry with Onion Cardamom Coconut sauce
Rich, cumin, black cardamom scented Indian Tofu eggplant curry. Spicy crispy eggplant and tofu with Onion Coconut cardamom sauce. serve with naan, flatbread or rice. Gluten-free
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Whole spices when toasted and added to a creamy sauce, add layers of flavor to the dish. Some spices are stronger when the sauce is just made and hot, others show up more as the sauce sits. Every times you eat this curry, it will surprise you! Use whatever spices you have as the sauce has a ton of flavor overall.
This is an adapted recipe from Mughlai recipes that I've been experimenting with lately. I had a bunch of eggplant left, so I fixed this eggplant and tofu curry.
I pan fry the tofu and the eggplant that have been coated in cornstarch and fragrant spices, so that they get crisp. The texture improves immensely when it is crisped up either in the skillet or baked and then added to the sauce.
The eggplant works amazingly crisped up and paired with this sauce! You can use other veggies instead like cauliflower, sweet potato, zucchini.
Use either baby eggplant or Japanese eggplant to make this curry. Some eggplants have more seeds, so choose the type that you prefer.
Why You'll Love Tofu Eggplant Curry- delicious, North Indian flavors with no meat
- crispy tofu and eggplant
- rich, tomato-based curry sauce
- easy to make in just one pan!
- gluten-free with soy-free option and nut-free option
More Vegan Mughlai Recipes
- Vegan Navratan Korma (Vegetables with luscious White Korma Sauce)
- Gobi Mussallam
- Kasuri Malai Murg (tofu and chickpeas in fenugreek sauce).
- Vegan Shahi Chicken Korma
- Vegan Methi Malai Paneer
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Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:04:00 +0000
Smoky Skillet Lasagna with Crispy, Bacon-y Lentils (one pot)
Crispy, smoky lentils on top of lasagna noodles in a creamy sauce make this smoky skillet lasagna totally addictive.
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This is a simple weeknight skillet lasagna with creamy, smoky sauce topped with lentils that have been crisped up in a skillet and coated with spices, soy sauce, and maple syrup to give them an incredible, bacon-like flavor. They make an amazing topping on this creamy pasta! And everything is cooked in just 1 Skillet!
You can make a big batch of these smoky lentils and use them over pastas, salads, bowls, and whatever other dishes you like.
I love skillet meals! Try my various skillet pastas and lasagnas and my skillet enchilada.
Why You'll Love Smoky Skillet Lasagna
- crispy lentils have rich, bacon-y flavor
- creamy pasta with a delicious sauce
- one-pot meal
- ready in under an hour
- nut-free with gluten-free and soy-free options
More Vegan Skillet Lasagna Recipes
- Meaty Vegan Skillet Lasagna
- French Onion Skillet Lasagna
- Vegan Pesto Skillet Lasagna
- Spinach Alfredo Skillet lasagna
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Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:56:00 +0000
Easy Cajun Buffalo Soy Curl Wraps (30 minutes)
Buffalo Cajun wraps! Cajun + Buffalo sauce is a must try with soycurls or other protein! Add to wraps or burrito or tacos, top with crunchy veggies and vegan ranch. 30 minute weeknight meal.
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Easy meal combinations come from days i fix meals in a hurry. These are super simple wraps made with four-ingredient buffalo cajun soy curls are super delicious. Cajun seasoning with Buffalo sauce is a match you have to try. Use your favorite Cajun blend or make cajun spice.
I use a store-bought vegan buffalo sauce, but you can also make your own.
This recipe is versatile! You can use other types of vegan protein, like seitan or shredded tofu or other vegan chicken substitutes, if you don't want to use soy curls.
Why You'll Love Buffalo Cajun Soy Curls
- 4-ingredients without sacrificing flavor
- ready in 30 minutes
- amazing combination of buffalo sauce and cajun spice!
- Naturally nut-free with soy-free and gluten-free options.
More Ways to Use Soy Curls
- Butter Chicken Bao
- Vegan Chicken Florentine
- Vegan Chicken Kondattam
- Vegan Coconut Curry Chicken
- Vegan Chilli Chicken
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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:02:00 +0000
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies (gluten-free, soy-free, grain-free)
One-bowl strawberry cheesecake cookies are a delicious way to make the most of summer's sweet strawberries! They're crispy on the outside, creamy and soft inside, and topped with a crunchy crumb topping.
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These are a fantastic summer cookie with a base of almond flour and topped with thinly-sliced strawberries, cream cheese, and the same cookie dough mixture on top to act like crumb topping, along with brown sugar to crisp it up. Strawberry Cheesecake in cookie form!
It has an amazing mix of textures! The crispy edges of the cookie, the soft cookie in the middle, the tender berries, some vegan cream cheese to balance out the flavor and the crunchy crumb topping.
You can use other fresh or dried fruits in this cookie, as well. Use dried fruit for a longer shelf life, like dried mangoes or apricots, freeze dried berries etc. omit the cream cheese for longer shelf life.
Why You'll Love Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
- crisp on the outside, tender on the inside cookies with a creamy-crunchy cheesecake topping
- protein-packed cookies
- easy to make in under an hour
- naturally dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and grain-free!!
More Vegan Cookie Recipes
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