7 Easy Vegan Recipes to Try
Being a vegan doesn’t mean boring food; many fruits and vegetables are available to make exciting and mouthwatering vegan dishes. We sometimes think that the vegan meal is limited because of the
proteins that they remove from their diet, but all of these are replaced with natural alternatives. Eliminating all by-products of animals from the diet, other dietary forms are used to replenish the missing protein. Vegans are what they eat, healthy and spontaneous meals made from nature’s purest. There are many variations of vegan meals to try from; from a simple coconut and banana smoothie to a fulfilling curry tofu dinner. Here are 7 simple and easy vegan recipes worth giving a try.
APPLE GRANOLA PEANUT BUTTER WRAPS
This is a light and healthy gluten-free snack, and a great way to start the day. An amazing breakfast option, as the granola provides the necessary supplements to give natural energy to carry out your daily tasks. The wraps provide an excellent source of nutrients with at least 2 grams of dietary fibers. The apples and peanut butter give a refreshing and creamy filling that tastes amazing mixed with granola and wrapped in a tortilla.
ALL YOU WILL NEED:
1 tortilla (corn tortillas are best for gluten-free diet)
2 tbsp peanut butter
½ thinly sliced apple (apple of your choice)
A handful of gluten-free granola
1 tbsp oil
PREP TIME: 2 minutes
COOK TIME: 5 minutes
HOW TO PREPARE:
* Place sliced apples in a bowl, add the granola and mix evenly.
* Smother your tortilla in peanut butter goodness and top it off with your apple slices and granola mix.
* Carefully wrap the now filled tortilla.
* Heat oil to medium in a pan and lightly cook on each side until brown.
STRAWBERRY OATMEAL BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
Another breakfast option, this smoothie is packed with flavor and energy boosters. Strawberries provide a sweet and nutritious with a great amount of vitamin C. This smoothie helps with promoting a
healthy digestive system and metabolic rate throughout your day. This smoothie is filling and great for starting off the day as the oats make the smoothie thick and rich in antioxidants that are good for your heart.
ALL YOU WILL NEED:
1 cup soy milk
½ cup rolled oats
14 frozen strawberries, sliced
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp white sugar
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 minute
SERVES: 4
HOW TO PREPARE:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend for about a minute or until as smooth as you desire. Pour into glass and serve.
COOL SEASON FRUIT BOWL
Fruits bowls are the classic way to refresh with a variety of different fruits. The variation of fruits provides a natural energy boost which makes you feel refreshed without artificial flavoring.
The Cool Season fruit bowl is a light midday snack that will have you up and running again in no time, providing high nutrient fruits like apricots and pineapples which are considered super foods.
ALL YOU WILL NEED:
2 firm/ripe pears (cored and diced)
2 small oranges (seeded and sectioned)
1 cup seedless grapes
½ cup dried apricots (chopped)
2 cups pineapple chunks (can or freshly cubed)
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp lemon juice
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 minute
HOW TO PREPARE:
* Combine lemon juice and maple syrup, mix thoroughly.
* Add all fruits to a bowl, cover with lemon and maple mix and coatevenly.
* Place in refrigerator to cool, serve when chilled.
SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEAN CHILI
This dish is packed with natural flavors as it features blackbeans which are an excellent source of legumes. Black beans are known to help with digestive health with special support for our colons as well. The sweet potato is a very tasty and fulfilling balance to the black bean powerhouse. This is a great recipe for dinner, as it provides a big source of dietary supplements, proving to be an excellent way to end your day.
ALL YOU WILL NEED:
3 large sweet potatoes
6 tsp of extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp of chili powder
4 tsp of Cumin
1 tsp ground chipotle chili
1 tsp salt
2 cups of water
1 canned diced tomatoes
1 15 ounces canned black beans
4 tsp lime juice
4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 30 minutes
HOW TO PREPARE:
* Heat large saucepan over medium heat
* Add onions to saucepan, allow to brown then add potatoes
* Add garlic, chili powder, salt, chipotle chili and stir
* Add water, allow to simmer
* Add beans, tomatoes and lime juice and stir. Increase heat to high and allow to simmer
* Cook until sauce has reduced
* Remove from heat and stir in cilantro
MEDITERRANEAN SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are an excellent form of natural starch. The Mediterranean flavor adds a punch to the dish as it gives a spicy and decadent burst of spices to the mix. The dish is brought together with a rich, creamy sauce that can be topped off with diced cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, and lemon juice or chili garlic sauce.
ALL YOU WILL NEED:
4 medium sweet potatoes
½ tbsp olive oil
1 15oz (425g) can of chickpeas
½ tsp of each cumin, coriander, cinnamon and paprika
FOR THE GARLIC HERB SAUCE YOU WILL NEED:
¼ cup (60g) Hummus or Tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
¾ -1 tsp dried dill
3 cloves garlic, minced
Water or unsweetened almond milk
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
HOW TO PREPARE:
* The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees. Rinse, scrub and cut potatoes in half to reduce baking/cooking time.
* Add the chickpeas (after rinse and drained) with all herbs and olive oil in a pan lined with foil. Rub some olive oil on potatoes and place face down in the same pan or you can choose separate pans.
* While the potatoes and peas are cooking, time to prep the sauce. Add all sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk. Add the water /almond milk to thin. (You can also prepare parsley and tomato topping by combining with lemon juice and allowing it to marinate)
* Once the potatoes and chickpeas are cooked thoroughly, remove from oven and flip potatoes right side up. Top it off with sauce and serve as desired.
PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
These symmetrical little squares are an awesome dessert after a good dinner or just for a snack. The peanut butter fudge is packed with loads of nutrients to boost system immunity and gives natural energy. A creamy and light snack filled with natural sugars and provides a yummy taste for your taste buds. Good for kids and adults and even non-vegans will enjoy this delicious snack.
ALL YOU WILL NEED:
½ cup natural nut butter (peanut butter is the option here)
2 tbsp coconut oil, softened
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
¼ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt, for flavor
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
FREEZE TIME: 30-40 minutes (until firm)
HOW TO PREPARE:
* Combine all ingredients in bowl, stir thoroughly
* Pour fudge into container lined with parchment paper
* Place in freezer to set
* Remove from freezer and let sit for 5 mins
* Use a sharp knife to cut into cubes.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE – DIPPED COOKIE DOUGH BITES
It’s not technically “dough,” but it’s made from chickpeas, almond butter, and oats. These bites are enriched with sources of dietary fibers and proteins with a healthy dosage of natural fats.
The delicious chocolate-dipped bites are an awesome snack or dessert, increasing mood and metabolic rate. All ingredients are from healthy sources, perfect for the vegan diet.
ALL YOU WILL NEED:
1 ½ cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tbsp molasses
1 tbsp agave nectar or honey
4 tbsp almond butter
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1-2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ginger
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/3 salt
½ cup uncooked oats
1/3 cup raisins
¾ vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp coconut oil
HOW TO PREPARE:
* Combine chickpeas, nectar, almond butter, molasses, vanilla, spices, baking soda and salt in food processor until smooth
* Empty contents in bowl, mix in oats and raisins to form dough
* Form dough into small balls and place on baking sheet lined withfoil
* Place in refrigerator until firm
* Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil, stir until smooth
* Remove balls from refrigerator and let sit for 5 minutes
* Dip balls in melted chocolate and rest on baking sheet
* Place in refrigerator unit firm.
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
FREEZE TIME: 25-30 minutes
A vegan diet is pretty simple and filled with a surplus of nutrients from all different food groups. The beauty of these recipes is that they replace what the vegans remove from their diets with food that is of greater or equal in nutritional values. The recipes are pretty simple and easy to do, with ingredients we have lying all around.