45 Easy Vegan Recipes: Cauliflower Tacos & More!
These cauliflower tacos with breaded cauliflower, refried beans and silky Yum Yum sauce are all about one thing: big flavor!
Prep: 10min
Total: 40min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: Taco
Nutrition Facts: servingSize Taco, calories 157 calories, Sugar 3.3 g, Sodium 270.2 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Saturated Fat 0.9 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 recipe Crispy Breaded Cauliflower
- 15-ounce can vegetarian refried beans (or Easy Refried Black Beans or Homemade Refried Beans)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 2 limes (1 for the cabbage & 1 to serve)
- 3 tablespoons Yum Yum Sauce (using vegan mayo, or substitute Chipotle Sauce)
- 8 corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instruction:
- Make the Crispy Breaded Cauliflower (about 40 minutes total; use the remaining time to complete the steps below.)
- If using purchased refried beans, mix with 1/2 teaspoon cumin and a pinch or two kosher salt to taste. (Or, you can make our Refried Black Beans but for this recipe we preferred using storebought so we could focus on the cauliflower!)
- Thinly slice the cabbage, enough for 2 cups. Mix it with 2 tablespoons lime juice and a pinch or two of salt. Allow it to stand at room temperature until serving.
- Make the Yum Yum Sauce.
- Warm the tortillas, or char them by placing them on grates above an open gas flame on medium heat for a few seconds per side, flipping with tongs, until they are slightly blackened and warm.
- Chop the cilantro for a garnish.
- To serve, place refried beans in a tortilla, top with cabbage, breaded cauliflower, Yum Yum sauce, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges to spritz prior to serving. (If you have leftover cauliflower, you can reheat them in a 350F oven for 10 minutes, flipping once.)
23 Lazy Vegan Recipes
Are you in hurry? Or just don’t feel like spending time in the kitchen? If so, here is a carefully selected collection of 32 Lazy Vegan Recipes that won’t require much time or effort to whip up.
Prep: 5min
Total: 20min
Yield: 2
Ingredients:
- fresh veggies
- pasta
- grains
- herbs
Instruction:
- Pick out a few recipes to try this week.
- Take inventory of what you have.
- Make a shopping list.
- Cook and enjoy!
Vegan Recipes: Creamy Vegan Pasta
This creamy vegan pasta is the perfect weeknight meal and one of our favorite vegan recipes!
Prep: 10min
Total: 18min
Ingredients:
- Creamy vegan pasta sauce
- 2½ cups small shell pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 5 cups broccoli florets (chopped stems, and leaves)
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- lemon wedges (for serving)
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instruction:
- Make the sauce.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package, cooking until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped broccoli stems and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add the broccoli florets and leaves and a splash of water or vegetable broth. Cover and turn off the heat. Allow the broccoli to steam for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender but still bright green. Add the pasta, then stir in ¾ of the sauce, adding more broth if the sauce is too dry.
- Season to taste with more salt, pepper and lemon juice, as desired, and portion into bowls. Divide the remaining sauce onto each bowl. Top with the pine nuts and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
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FAQ
What is vegan for beginners?
Eating vegan means only consuming foods that come from plants. In other words, vegans eat fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds, and they avoid all meat (including fish), dairy products, eggs, and honey.
What should a vegan eat when broke?
Vegetable curries with rice and tofu, creamy or broth-based soups, vegetable stir-fries, sandwiches, veggie & bean chilies, pasta dishes, and salads are all examples of tasty and affordable vegan meals.
What is the most popular vegan food?
grains (pasta, bread, rice, couscous, bulgur, millet, quinoa, and so much more) – it’s always best to choose whole grains! legumes, nuts, and seeds (chickpeas, black beans, and other beans are a great source of plant-based proteins! Nuts and nut butters are packed with nutrients.
What should I have for dinner vegan?
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