Traditional green bean casseroles are laden with cream and butter and topped with oil-fried onions. In this WFPB version, we use a rich and seasoned tofu cream and bake it to a casserole perfection. My simple green bean cooking technique allows you to use fresh green beans and still achieve […]
Salads & Side Dishes
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I love potato salad. My mom made it all the time during the summer months, as a dinner side or a potluck or party dish to pass. It was creamy, loaded with mayo and mustard, and hard boiled eggs. It was one of my favorites. We used to make a […]
“This veggie burger is amazing!” Wait, hold up, why are we talking about a burger on a post about kale? Well, the Veggie Burger at The Kale Cafe & Juice Bar in Daytona Beach, Florida inspired this Lemony Garlicky Kale Recipe. Their kale was so tender and tangy and delicious; […]
What?!? An oil-free dressing?! Dressings and sauces are just one of our favorite ways to jazz up a dish, so an oil-free greek dressing was a must. We developed this recipe for the oil-free dressing back when we shared this recipe for our Greek Salad Bowl, and we repurposed it […]
That first warm day after a blustery Pennsylvania winter has me craving grilled foods. I love grilling season. Sitting on the back deck with a cold beverage while the VegInspiredChef tends to our grilling foods brings such joy to my life. I enjoy the enhanced flavor of grilled veggies on a […]
Rainbow Quinoa Salad I always struggle trying to select my favorite vegan recipe to take to a potluck. I want to be sure that what I bring is sufficient enough for me, in case there are no other options, but also that it shows that vegan food is delish! This […]
How to Prep the BEST Vegan Buddha Bowl Buddha Bowls: trending term, used interchangeably to describe any bowl filled with nourishing plant-based foods. Well, at least that is our definition. We love the VegInspired Buddha Bowl which we fill with grains, greens, fresh veggies, beans (mostly chickpeas), and then drizzle […]
Kale & Kamut Salad – the perfect seasonal dish! Hearty, fallish, and healthy! I know what you are thinking because I am thinking it too! Stuffed on cozy comfort foods and pies, oh so many pies, that you want a healthy and seasonal dish that makes you feel cozy inside […]
Beets and arugula straight from the farm were the inspiration for this dish. Pair those with the hearty, nutty flavor of buckwheat and the amazingly tangy and herbed flavor of the Nuttin’ Ordinary Italian Herb Cashew Cheese, and we had a cozy fall comfort meal that is both healthy and delicious! We […]