vernaalissa 1. Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients:
- 250g spaghetti (or preferred pasta)
- 200g mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup coconut milk or cashew cream
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté garlic for a minute, then add mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Stir in coconut milk, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss the pasta in the sauce, mix well, and serve hot.
2. Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 zucchini (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix quinoa with the roasted vegetables.
- Top with avocado slices and serve as a warm or cold salad.
3. Vegan Lentil Curry
Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Sauté onion and garlic in a pot until soft. Add curry powder and turmeric, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve with rice or naan.
4. Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen berries
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- Toppings: granola, fresh berries, chia seeds, coconut flakes
Instructions:
- Blend the frozen banana, berries, and almond milk until smooth.
- Pour into a bowl and decorate with granola, fresh berries, chia seeds, and coconut flakes.
5. Vegan Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then pour into the pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool before serving.
Enjoy these healthy and flavorful vegan dishes! 🌱
