Category: Vegan & Vegetarian

Mexican-Inspired Pasta Salad with Black Beans, Corn & Lime

Colorful, fresh, and packed with plenty of texture, this Mexican-inspired pasta salad combines tender pasta with black beans, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and a bright lime-cumin dressing. It is the kind of salad that works equally well as a summer side dish or a light vegetarian lunch. Bring it …

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Easy BBQ Pulled Mushrooms

Easy plant-based recipe win filled with barbecue flavour Whether you have access to a grill or not, chances are you crave that meaty barbecue flavour from time to time. While ribs are of course the classic barbecue kings, there are plenty of delicious non-meat options for barbecue-sauce lovers who are vegetarian, trying to cut back …

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Tofu and Butternut Squash Pasta Shells

Kid-friendly stuffed pasta shells your family will love Most kids love pasta, but it can get boring. Try these tofu and butternut squash-stuffed pasta shells for a new family favourite. Tofu and Butternut Squash Pasta Shells Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 45 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients: Directions: Tips: www.newscanada.com

Golden Coconut Orange Rice

A rice dish with a healthy flare This quick and easy to prepare dish is sure to be a crowd-pleasing side or standalone meal in your home. Plus, several of the ingredients, including turmeric and 100% orange juice have properties that can support your health. Golden Coconut Orange Rice  Preparation time: 5 minutesCooking time: 20 minutesServes: 4 – …

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Grilled Portabella and Poblano Tacos

Grilled Portabella and Poblano Tacos by Isabella Boucher of Crumb: A Food Blog In these tacos, strips of meaty grilled portabella join up with grilled onions and poblano peppers, and then get a quick toss with smoky chipotle powder and tangy lime juice to create a taco filling so flavourful and satisfying that even the …

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Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts: Easy Oven Recipe

Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts are one of the simplest vegetable side dishes to make well. With nothing more than olive oil, salt, black pepper, and a hot oven, the little cabbages develop deeply browned cut sides, crisp outer leaves, and tender centers. The biggest difference between ordinary roasted Brussels sprouts and really good ones is …

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Din Tai Fung–Style Cucumber Salad: Easy Copycat Recipe

Crisp cucumber rounds, fresh garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and a glossy drizzle of chili oil come together in this easy copycat inspired by Din Tai Fung’s popular cucumber salad. The salad looks simple, and that is part of its appeal. The cucumbers stay cool and crunchy while the dressing delivers a combination …

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Vegan Coconut Kefir Banana Muffins

These mouth-watering muffins made with shredded coconut and banana are just what you need to perk up your taste buds in the morning. “Dairy-free coconut milk kefir lends that slight tanginess you’d normally get from buttermilk, along with a delicious coconut flavor. You’d never know these tender muffins were vegan!” says Michelle Pennock, executive chef …

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Crispy Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Lemon

Roasted broccoli is one of the easiest vegetable side dishes to make, but a few small details can mean the difference between beautifully browned florets and broccoli that turns soft and steamy in the oven. High heat, plenty of space on the pan, and thoroughly dried broccoli are the keys to getting those crisp edges. …

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No-Bake Vegan Cheesecakes with Coconut and Pineapple

Most vegan cheesecake recipes out there call for soaking cashews overnight and whirling them in a food processor to get that sought-after creamy texture. But you can skip that time-consuming step with a prepared plant-based spread. “I love our plant-based plain coconut cream cheese-style spread,” says Michelle Pennock, executive chef for the President’s Choice test …

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