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Vegan Dining At Home
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items My Vegan Dining at home lists share all the things I’ve learned about a vegan diet over the years. From vegan pantry staples to recipes by my favorite food bloggers you will find all you need to try out a vegan lifestyle …or simply add more vegetable...
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Vegan Pantry Staples
Vegan Recipes
Vegan Pantry Staples
Raw cashews are used to make many creamy sauces such as Alfredo, macaroni and cheese, and vegan ricotta. It’s a must have for rich, creamy vegan food!
Raw Cashews
Raw almonds are used to make nacho cheese sauce! I use my Vitamix blender and the Vitamix cookbook to make the best vegan nacho cheese!
Raw Almonds
If a seed is sprouted it almost doubles the protein! Sprouted pumpkin seeds are delicious as a high protein snack, on salads, soups, wraps, or baked into treats or granola.
Go Raw® Sprouted Organic Sea Salt Pumpkin Seeds, 14 oz
Hemp hearts are a power punch of protein! I love sprinkling them on avocado toast, salads, soups, or mixed in to any recipe!
Manitoba Harvest® Hemp Hearts Shelled Hemp Seeds, 8 oz
Ground flax is a rare plant based source of Omegas! It also makes the best egg alternative for baking. I add it to my oatmeal as it is cooking as well as my smoothies!
Ground Flaxseed
Brown rice is one of the grains I food prep for my weekly recipes. See my “Recipes” section for ideas on how to incorporate brown rice and other grains into your diet.
Organic Brown Rice Organic
Nutritional Yeast is a must have in any vegan pantry. It is loaded with protein, flavorful, and satisfies the cheese craving. You can sprinkle it on pasta or popcorn and of course it makes the best vegan cheese sauce!
Nutritional Yeast Flakes – Vegan Superfood Nutrition
Quinoa is a nutty grain that is very versatile and packed with protein. You can sprinkle it on a salad, add it to scrambled tofu, put any sauce, soup, or stew on it, or use it in a multitude of recipes. A few of my favorite quinoa recipes are in my “...
How to Cook Fluffy Quinoa Recipe
The ultimate protein source and it’s delicious! This tofu is made from pumpkin seeds and it is soy free. I cut it into strips and cook it in a hot pan with a little oil flipping halfway through. All they need is salt, pepper, turmeric, and nutritiona...
PUMFU The Original
Another delicious , quick, and versatile vegan protein source made from pea protein. I cut it up in spaghetti sauce or add it to scrambled tofu. I also enjoy cooking it in a pan with a little oil with onions and peppers!
Smoked Apple & Sage
This product is delicious and protein packed thanks to its main ingredient, wheat gluten. I buy the bacon when I’m craving a “but”. The strips get nice and crispy! I’ve only seen the bacon in Whole Foods.
Bacon Seitan
This Banza pasta helps mix up the vegan proteins. It is made from chickpea flour. The cards are as high as most wheat pastas but it is delicious and high in protein.
Banza Pasta in Pantry Department
I love this marinara because it does not contain onion or garlic which makes it a very versatile sauce.
Kroger Mountain View Foods
These buckwheat noodles are dark and rich. They are delicious with stir fry veggies and sauce!
Kroger
This product is magic! It can replace eggs in any baked goods. It’s so delicious and cooks just like egg. I make mini frittatas in muffin pan for quick, protein packed breakfasts!
Just Egg® Plant Based Eggs, 16 oz
If you don’t have time to deal with the liquid product you can cook these premade Pattie’s for a delicious “egg” sandwich. I also cut it up and add it to my fried rice to give that extra kick of protein!
Just Egg Folded, plant-based egg, 4 ct, 8 oz
This bread is made with sprouted grains which doubles the protein content! It comes in several flavors such as flax or sesame seed. It is sliced thin and found in the freezer section!
Ezekiel Bread
These fabulous tortillas are made with sprouted grains and full of protein. They are hearty and delicious and crisp up well in the air fryer. We like to use them for black bean avacado tostadas as well as tacos!
Organic Ezekiel 10-inch Sprouted Grain Tortillas 12 Oz
Farro is a grain you can use as a base for most dishes. I find it to be interchangeable with rice. It takes a while to cook so I make it on feed prep day like I do with all my weekly grains. My favorite way to cook it is as farro risotto!
Kroger® Low Fat Farro, 16 oz
Vegan Recipes
I cook brown rice each week on food prep day. The rule for a healthy vegan meal is “A green, a grain, and a protein”! I alternate the grains I cook weekly to keep it interesting!
How to Cook Perfect Brown Rice Recipe
Farro is another grain I mix in to the weekly food prep rotation. Forks Over Knives is another favorite food blogger and they feature many delicious farro recipes!
22 Vegan Farro Recipes You'll Wish You'd Known About Sooner
The rule for a healthy vegan diet is “a grain, a green, and protein” at every meal. Beans and legumes are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and very versatile!
42 Best Vegan Bean Recipes - Sweet Potato Soul
Quinoa is a power punch of protein and versatile. I love these black bean and quinoa meatballs!
Vegan Meatballs
Quinoa is one of my most used vegan pantry staples. Quinoa cakes are an easy, delicious, and protein packed midweek meal. You can make the topping recommended in the recipe but I often rip up lettuce and put it on top with a drizzle of balsamic glaze...
Quinoa Cakes with Tomato-Chickpea Relish
This quiche is one of my husbands favorite brunch dish! It’s so fast and easy and the crust is made with puff pastry. You can put any varieties of vegetables in it. I served it to my dad who is NOT a vegan and he didn’t realize it wasn’t made from eg...
JUST Egg Quiche
I make these eggless egg bites on food prep day! They make a hearty, delicious, protein packed breakfast all week. It also packs a full serving of veggies into the first meal of your day!
Eat Just | Frittata Bites
I love fried rice and you can boost the protein content by adding toasted cashews or “JustEgg” cut up inside. It’s a quick weekday meal that helps clean out the older veggies out of your fridge. I love the addition of black sesame seeds!
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe
Here is a beautiful example of a creamy farro risotto! This recipe would be great for fall, but you could put any vegetables in it!
Farro Risotto with Walnut Cream and Roasted Butternut Squash