Quick Pasta with Spices and Vegetables

A simple, quick pasta with spices and vegetables that can be served hot or cold. You can mix and match the kinds of spices and vegetables based on this customizable recipe. For a hot pasta dish, you may want to stir fry the vegetables while the pasta is cooking. You can also add the raw…

Creamy Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

A thick, creamy red pepper sauce made with roasted bell peppers and coconut milk. A hearty, savoury sauce for pasta with a cheesy taste. This sauce is delicious and also healthy! To make this sauce, there are three steps. Sauté vegetables, blend the creamy sauce, then mix everything together with spices and simmer until thick….

Easy Meaty Vegan Burgers

I have tried a variety of veggie burger recipes, and although there are many delicious vegan options for burgers, not every veggie burger tastes meaty like ground beef. If a meaty taste is unappealing, this is not the recipe for you. But if you are looking for the type of burger that you wouldn’t guess…

Noodle Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

Noodle stir fry with peanut sauce is a quick way to make a delicious and healthy meal. You can use any kind of noodles. Rice noodles or spaghetti work very well in this recipe. The sauce has a robust peanut flavour.  Easily make the sauce spicier or milder according to your preferences. With this rich…

Sweet Potatoes with Guacamole Recipe

When you want to make an easy one-dish meal or side dish that does not require much work, consider this sweet potatoes with guacamole recipe. This is an easy and simple dish that is filling and healthy. Sweet potatoes are nutritious. They contain vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre, which are all good for you (https://time.com/5498125/are-sweet-potatoes-healthy/). For…

Mild Coconut Curry

If you like mild, non-spicy curry, you will enjoy this mild coconut curry recipe. It is easy, quick, and healthy. For this curry dish, you will need: Mixed vegetables Juice from half a lemon Garlic powder Onion powder Onion flakes Garlic Yellow curry powder Coconut milk Cooked rice, noodles, or potatoes This is a low…

Hummus Potato Skins

Hummus potato skins are healthy, delicious, and easy to make. These vegan potato skins taste familiar, yet unique. The smoky onion and garlic topping is slightly sweet and a bit spicy. The potato skins are non-greasy and dairy-free. The hummus provides protein, so the potato skins are filling.  Perfect as an appetizer, these also make…

The Easiest Curry

I always thought curry was a spice that was made of one thing…the curry plant or something. Many years after I first heard of curry, I learned that curry powder is a spice blend. With my limited knowledge of curry, I’m not sure if the blend for this recipe is typical, but I found it…

Thai Peanut Noodle Stir Fry

For a quick noodle dish that is easy and delicious, try Thai peanut noodle stir fry. This is an easy one-dish meal that comes together in less than half an hour. In this particular stir fry dish, I used carrots, onions, peppers, and broccoli. You can use any vegetables you like. Bok choy works nicely….

Bean, Chickpea, and Lentil Chili

If you are looking for a meaty dish that is unique and familiar at the same time, try bean, chickpea, and lentil vegan chili. This chili is hearty, filling, and meaty. The unique blend of spices provides a non-traditional flavour, without making the chili too different.  Bean, chickpea, and lentil vegan chili is a low…

Spaghetti and Vegan Meatballs with Vegan Alfredo Sauce

I like Alfredo sauce. Rich, cheesy, and full of flavour, Alfredo sauce is perfect for spaghetti, fettuccini, or macaroni. Vegan spaghetti with meatballs and Alfredo sauce is a robust and filling main dish. Vegan Alfredo Sauce To make a rich vegan Alfredo sauce, start by soaking half a cup of raw cashews for at least…

Seasoned rice with guacamole salsa

Are you looking for something simple, quick, and tasty? Seasoned rice with guacamole salsa is an easy and health option. Customize the salsa ingredients to your liking. If you are not a fan of tomatoes, leave them out. Use red, green orange, or  yellow bell peppers – or all of these! For mild salsa, use…

Lemon Garlic Pasta with Coconut Soy Curls

If you enjoy pasta but would like something unique and different, lemon garlic pasta with coconut soy curls is surprisingly simple. This pasta dish is unique and satisfying. Meat eaters and vegans will enjoy the crunchy coconut soy curls; they are very meaty, and healthy, too. The slight sweetness of coconut compliments the lemon garlic…

Coconut Curry

Curry dishes are versatile and tasty. Coconut curry is one of my favourites. This particular dish tastes like a vegan version of butter chicken. It is made with soy chunks for the meat, which are quick and very easy to prepare. A variety of vegetables can be used in this type of coconut curry dish….

No Beef Stir Fry

I used to make a ground beef hamburger stir fry before I was vegan, and now I have discovered a healthier, easier option – vegan no beef stir fry. It uses dehydrated soy mince, also called textured vegetable protein or TVP. This vegan no beef stir fry can be made with any variety of vegetables…

Low Sodium Spaghetti Primavera

If you are looking for something different that is quick and easy to make, while also being healthy and delicious, try low sodium spaghetti primavera. This is a fresh-tasting pasta dish that is filling and satisfying. This spaghetti primavera has no added sodium; ideal for those who are on a low salt diet or for…

Ginger Soy Curls and Vegetables Stir Fry

If you are looking for a vegan ginger beef recipe, try these ginger soy curls. They are crispy and chewy, just like your favorite meaty Chinese food. Chef’s Notes Start by adding rice to a rice cooker, and everything else can be prepared while the rice is cooking. Ginger Soy Curls Soy curls are easy…

Cauliflower Noodle Bowl Stir Fry

A noodle bowl is a quick and simple meal that is easily customizable. A combination of vegetables, noodles, and sauce is warm, filling, and tasty! This cauliflower noodle bowl is made with peanut orange sauce that is a little spicy, a little sour, and a little sweet – a winning combination! Make leftover pasta more…

Vegan Meatball Stroganoff

This vegan meatball stroganoff is healthy and savoury…a perfect dish for cold days. Chef’s notes For these meatballs, I use my Spaghetti with Veggie Meatballs recipe (meatball recipe and stroganoff sauce recipe inspired by the Gentle Chef), but I added textured vegetable protein. See this vegan meatballs recipe for details about meatballs with soy mince….

Spaghetti with veggie meat balls

Spaghetti with lentil bolognese and veggie meatballs is a flavourful and filling main dish. These veggie meatballs are flavourful and have an excellent meaty texture. They hold their shape, even when cooked in sauce or reheated. The lentil bolognese sauce is thick and meaty, low in sodium, and very tasty. This pasta is hearty and…

Soy Curls and Vegetables with Cauliflower Sauce

Like a spicy Alfredo sauce. Soak soy curls in vegetarian chicken broth and steam cauliflower. Meanwhile, fry onions, carrots, and peppers. Add soy curls. Stir fry with vegetables and keep adding broth as needed. Add sauce and broccoli near the end of cooking. Add more broth as needed until the sauce is the right texture….