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Truffle Gnocchi
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Truffle Gnocchi

Creamy vegan truffle gnocchi with crispy oyster mushrooms—easy, indulgent, and packed with rich umami flavor. Perfect for a restaurant-quality meal at home! I first tried…

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Zucchini Wedges
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Zucchini Wedges

Crispy zucchini wedges are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. Coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked to perfection, these gluten-free wedges are easy…

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Vegan Crab Cakes
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Vegan Crab Cakes

Crispy and flavorful vegan crab cakes made with hearts of palm and chickpeas, seasoned with Old Bay and seaweed for the perfect seafood-like taste. Easy,…

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Creamy Pistachio Butter 💚 📝INGREDIENTS   Creamy Pistachio Butter 💚 📝INGREDIENTS   * 2 cups raw or roasted unsalted pistachios shelled * 1-2 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil or grapeseed oil) optional, for creaminess * pinch of salt optional * 1-2 tsp maple syrup optional, for sweetness 👩‍🍳INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prepare Pistachios: If using raw pistachios, you can lightly toast them in a dry pan or oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes to enhance their flavor. Let them cool slightly.
 2. Blend: Add the pistachios to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until the pistachios break down into a crumbly texture.
 3. Scrape and Blend: Stop the blender/processor occasionally to scrape down the sides. Continue blending until the pistachios turn into a creamy butter (this can take 5–10 minutes, depending on your machine).
 4. Adjust Texture: If the butter is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil at a time and blend until smooth.
 5. Flavor (Optional): Add a pinch of salt for a savory touch or a small amount of maple syrup for sweetness. Blend again until fully incorporated.
 6. Store: Transfer the pistachio butter to an airtight jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 weeks. #pistachiobutter #pistachio
Tofu Chicken 🌱 📝Ingredients * 1 block (14 o Tofu Chicken 🌱 📝Ingredients * 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu (freeze and thaw for best texture) * 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) * 1 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil * 1 tbsp nutritional yeast * 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky flavor) * 1/2 tsp onion powder * 1/4 tsp black pepper * Optional: 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning for a “chickeny” aroma * 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder (for a crispy coating) 👩‍🍳Instructions 1. Prepare the tofu: Freeze your tofu overnight and then let it thaw completely. Squeeze out excess water by pressing the tofu between your hands or using a tofu press. The freezing process changes the texture, making it chewier and more “meaty.”
Tear the tofu into irregular strips or chunks to mimic the texture of shredded chicken. 
2. Marinate the tofu: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and poultry seasoning (if using).
Add the tofu strips to the marinade, gently tossing to coat each piece evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15–20 minutes (the longer, the better—up to a few hours). 
3. Coat the tofu: Sprinkle the cornstarch or arrowroot powder over the marinated tofu and toss lightly to create a thin, crispy coating. 
4. Cook the tofu: * Pan-frying: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil and cook the tofu strips in a single layer for 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy. * Baking: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the tofu strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through. * Air-frying: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the strips in a single layer and air-fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway. 
5. Serve and enjoy: Serve the tofu strips in wraps, on top of salads, in stir-fries, or as a high-protein snack on their own. They’re great with dipping sauces like BBQ, ranch, or vegan honey mustard. #tofurecipe #tofuchicken #tofurecipes #veganchicken #veganrecipes #vegantiktok
Chocolate Avocado Pudding 🥑🍫 🥑Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Pudding 🥑🍫 🥑Ingredients: * 2 ripe avocados * ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder * ¼ cup maple syrup (or to taste) * ¼ cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy) * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * ⅛ teaspoon salt * Optional: ½ teaspoon espresso powder (enhances the chocolate flavor) 👩‍🍳Instructions: 1. Blend: Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. 2. Process: Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. 3. Taste & Adjust: Add more maple syrup for sweetness or a splash more milk for a thinner consistency. 4. Chill (Optional): For best flavor and texture, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. 5. Serve: Enjoy as is or top with fresh berries, coconut whipped cream, or chopped nuts. #veganpudding #veganchocolatepudding #avocadopudding #chocolateavocadopudding #vegandessert #veganrecipes
Chocolate Avocado Pudding 🥑🍫 🥑Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Pudding 🥑🍫 🥑Ingredients: * 2 ripe avocados * ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder * ¼ cup maple syrup (or to taste) * ¼ cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy) * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * ⅛ teaspoon salt * Optional: ½ teaspoon espresso powder (enhances the chocolate flavor) 👩‍🍳Instructions: 1. Blend: Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. 2. Process: Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. 3. Taste & Adjust: Add more maple syrup for sweetness or a splash more milk for a thinner consistency. 4. Chill (Optional): For best flavor and texture, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. 5. Serve: Enjoy as is or top with fresh berries, coconut whipped cream, or chopped nuts. #veganpudding #veganchocolatepudding #avocadopudding #chocolateavocadopudding #vegandessert #veganrecipes
Creamy cashew garlic dip 🧄🌱 #veganrecipes # Creamy cashew garlic dip 🧄🌱 #veganrecipes #vegandips #cashewrecipe #cashewdip #vegansauce #vegansauces #vegansides #creamysauce #easyveganrecipes
A delectable high-protein chia pudding that is not A delectable high-protein chia pudding that is not only nutritious but also incredibly easy to prepare 🌱🍓🥝 #chiapudding #highproteinchiapudding #highproteinbreakfast #veganbreakfast #chiapuddingrecipe
Vegan Cuban Picadillo 🌱 #veganpicadillo #vegan Vegan Cuban Picadillo 🌱 #veganpicadillo #veganrecipes #vegancubancuisine #vegancubanfood #vegandinnerideas #veganrecipes
Roasted Purple Sweet Potato - a superfood contribu Roasted Purple Sweet Potato - a superfood contributing to longevity as seen on Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones💜 #purplesweetpotato #purplesweetpotatoes #liveto100 #liveto100secretsofthebluezones #centenarians #veganrecipes #longevitydiet #healthyrecipes
Roasted Purple Sweet Potato 🍠 #purplesweetpot Roasted Purple Sweet Potato 🍠 #purplesweetpotato #purplesweetpotatoes #liveto100 #liveto100nutrition #veganrecipes
Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters 🍫🍓 #ch Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Clusters 🍫🍓 #chocolateclusters #strawberryyogurtclusters #chocolatecoveredstrawberries #vegandessert #veganrecipes #plantbasedrecipes #vegansnack #frozensnack #veganfrozensnack #strawberrydessert
Yummiest Chia Pudding 🤍 #chiapudding #proteinc Yummiest Chia Pudding 🤍 #chiapudding #proteinchiapudding #veganchiaseedpudding #proteinbreakfast #veganbreakfast #healthybreakfast
Cuban Congri (Rice and Black Beans) 🌱 INSTRUCT Cuban Congri (Rice and Black Beans) 🌱 INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat a large pan (or medium pot) over medium heat and drizzle with oil. 2. Add the diced red onion and sauté until golden and fragrant. 3. Stir in the sliced green bell pepper and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until softened. 4. Add the drained black beans, cumin, and salt. Mix well to combine. 5. Stir in the rinsed jasmine rice, ensuring the grains are well coated. 6. Pour in the water or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. 7. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking. 8. Once the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, add the black bean sauce for a rich black color and deeper flavor. Mix thoroughly. 9. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and serve warm.
 #congri #cubancongri #cubanrice #cubanblackrice
The famous Cuban Congri ( rice & black beans) IN The famous Cuban Congri ( rice & black beans) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat a large pan (or medium pot) over medium heat and drizzle with oil. 2. Add the diced red onion and sauté until golden and fragrant. 3. Stir in the sliced green bell pepper and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until softened. 4. Add the drained black beans, cumin, and salt. Mix well to combine. 5. Stir in the rinsed jasmine rice, ensuring the grains are well coated. 6. Pour in the water or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. 7. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking. 8. Once the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, add the black bean sauce for a rich black color and deeper flavor. Mix thoroughly. 9. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and serve warm. #congri #blackbeansandrice #riceandbeans
Simple Baked Apples Recipe 🍎🍏Healthy snack i Simple Baked Apples Recipe 🍎🍏Healthy snack idea ✨

INGREDIENTS * organic apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala) * 1/2 cup water (optional) * cinnamon or sugar (optional) INSTRUCTIONS * Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
 * Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottom intact to create a small “bowl”, or leave them intact.
 * Place the apples in a baking dish and add water to the bottom for extra moisture (optional).
 * Sprinkle cinnamon or sugar on top (optional).
 * Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the apples are tender.
 * Serve warm as-is or with optional toppings. #bakedapples #easysnack #easysnackideas #bakedapples🍎
Vegan Breakfast Scramble 🌱 INGREDIENTS    * Vegan Breakfast Scramble 🌱 INGREDIENTS    * 1 shredded potato * 2 breakfast patties (Beyond or Morningstar) * 8 oz Just Egg or 200g tofu scramble * shredded cheese (smoked gouda is my favorite)
 Garnishes * green onions optional * microgreens optional INSTRUCTIONS   * Preheat a pan and drizzle some oil. Spread the shredded potato in a thin layer on the pan. Stir occasionally until golden and crispy.
 * Preheat another pan and place the frozen breakfast patties on the pan (no oil necessary). Cook on both sides and crumble them, or keep whole if you prefer to do so, and set aside on a plate until everything else is cooked)
 * Once the patties are cooked, add the tofu scramble and mix. Add the cheese and the potato and mix well. * Serve warm with green onions or microgreens. #veganbreakfast #tofuscramble #veganscramble
Yummy Vegan Pancakes 🥞 🍽️ INGREDIENTS Yummy Vegan Pancakes 🥞 🍽️ INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp almond flour 2 tbsp whole wheat flour 100 ml almond milk 1 tbsp cashew butter 1 tbsp vegetable butter (I use Smart Balance original) - optional 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp maple syrup - optional 👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a medium-large bowl, mix the almond flour, whole wheat flour and the baking powder. 2. Add the butter to a small bowl and microwave for 10 seconds to melt it or melt the butter in a bowl over boiling water. 3. In a separate small bowl, add the cashew butter, and pour in the melted butter. Mix well to obtain a smooth texture. If the texture is too thick, add some milk and mix. 4. Pour the cashew butter & butter mix over the flour, add the milk and mix well. You should get a smooth, creamy texture – not too thick and not too liquid. 5. Preheat the pan and pour the batter on the pan using the spoon or ladle, no oil needed. Cook on medium heat until you see small bubbles on the surface of the pancakes. 6. Use the silicone spoon to flip the pancakes. Cook until golden. 1-2 minutes on the pan should be sufficient to cook the inside and get a perfect golden shade. 7. Repeat the process until you run out of batter. 8. Serve with maple syrup, fruits, caramel or chocolate syrup. #veganpancakes #vegandessert #veganbreakfast
Easy Tofu Scramble Recipe 💛🌱 🍽️ INGRED Easy Tofu Scramble Recipe 💛🌱 🍽️ INGREDIENTS 1 pound firm tofu (I use Nasoya) 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (I use homemade almond milk) 🧂Seasoning 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 tbsp turmeric (for color) 1 tsp salt 1 dash black pepper 1 tsp paprika optional 👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the pan on medium, add oil (I use avocado oil – it is the healthiest choice for high temperatures). 2. Strain the water tofu comes in and squeeze the tofu block to get rid of the additional water. 3. Cut the tofu into smaller pieces or place the tofu block on the pan directly, then use the potato masher to crumble it. 4. Add the turmeric, salt, black pepper, and nutritional yeast to the pan and mix. Let cook for another 5 minutes and stir to avoid sticking. 5. Add the milk and mix. 6. Garnish with parsley or green onions. Enjoy! #tofuscramble #veganbreakfast #tofurecipes
Easy Dinner/ Lunch Idea 🥔🌱 Ready in 15 minut Easy Dinner/ Lunch Idea 🥔🌱 Ready in 15 minutes! #easydinnerideas #veganrecipes #easylunchideas #easyvegandinner #easyveganmeals #easyveganrecipes #potatorecipes
The best and easiest cashew mayo 🥙 #cashewmayo The best and easiest cashew mayo 🥙 #cashewmayo #veganmayo #veganmayorecipe #veganrecipes
Easy, high protein snack that will keep you full f Easy, high protein snack that will keep you full for a few hours! 🫛 Ready in just 2 minutes. #edamame #highprotein #veganprotein #vegansnack #easyvegansnacks #wholefoodsplantbased
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