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11/03/2024

These Vegan Cheesy Biscuits couldn't be any easier to throw together in one bowl. Ready in 20 minutes, they complement any meal or make a great snack. Can be gluten-free with the substitution of GF flour. Recipe ⬇️

Photos from Zardyplants's post 11/01/2024

It's World Vegan Day! We've made so many delicious vegan recipes over the years. It's our way of helping the world with our own set of skills. Every animal-free meal you have helps make a kinder, cleaner, and safer planet that we all live on.

These are some of our most popular recipes! We've got vegan chicken and dumplings, soy curl bacon BLT wraps, vegan chocolate flourless cake, seitan steak, sheet pan BBQ tofu, and vegan gnocchi soup. These and so much more can be found on our blog. Hope you all have some great meals using our recipes!

11/01/2024

Vegan Jalapeño Poppers are an easy-to-make vegan appetizer loaded with cream cheese, cheddar, chives, and topped with panko breadcrumbs (all vegan and plant-based of course!). All you have to do is mix the filling, load the jalapeño halves and bake for the most delicious appetizer or snack ever! Air fryer instructions also included. Recipe ⬇️

10/31/2024

This Vegan Mug Brownie is possibly the easiest and fastest dessert there is. It's so rich and chocolatey, plus it has the best brownie texture. Just grab your favorite microwavable mug and mix up all the ingredients in it. Then put it in a microwave and in minutes you have a decadent fudgy vegan mug brownie! Recipe ⬇️

10/30/2024

This creamy, refreshing, and delicious Vegan Chicken Salad is a quick and easy meal you can make for yourself, your family, or even a barbecue or potluck. It’s gluten-free, oil-free, and ridiculously tasty in a sandwich or with some fresh vegetables! Recipe ⬇️

10/29/2024

Meaty, salty, and savory, this delicious Vegan Salami is easy to make at home without any fancy equipment. It makes the perfect addition to any sandwich, vegan charcuterie board, pizza, or just a delicious snack with crackers. Recipe ⬇️

10/28/2024

Miso Mushroom Pasta is a creamy, savory dish that's loaded with flavor and super easy to make. Just sauté mushrooms in a pan and then make your sauce. With a little bit of coconut (substitutions available) and the right pasta noodles, this creamy pasta recipe comes together in just 15 minutes! Recipe ⬇️

10/27/2024

Easy, sweet, salty, and super garlicky, these Vegan Garlic Noodles might just become your new favorite go-to meal. With just 5 ingredients and no oil or dairy, this dish is quick and easy, coming together in just 15 minutes. Recipe ⬇️

10/26/2024

This easy Butter Bean Stew is a great way to take canned beans and turn them into an amazing meal. It's ready in 30 minutes, it's an easy dinner that will give you leftover for the next day or so! Recipe ⬇️

Photos from Zardyplants's post 10/25/2024

This super tender, sweet and tangy Vegan BBQ Chicken is made from soy curls and it’s unbelievable! Super hands off, this 3 ingredient recipe is the perfect vegan protein for any sandwich, salad, or meal. It also works great for meal prep! Recipe⬇️

Photos from Zardyplants's post 10/24/2024

Soft and chewy (or bake slightly longer for crisp), these Vegan Almond Butter Cookies with Coconut (optional) are delicious and super easy to make. A classic drop cookie requiring no dough chilling, this recipe is the same with gluten-free flour OR all purpose flour. Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/gluten-free-vegan-chewy-almond-butter-cookies-with-coconut/

10/23/2024

Crispy, chewy, and super delicious, these Vegan Bang Bang Cauliflower Wings are a super easy app, side, or even an entree when served with rice. The cauliflower can be breaded or plain with the sauce--both ways are delicious and easy--cook in the oven or air fryer! Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/vegan-bang-bang-cauliflower/

10/22/2024

This Apple Protein Shake is a great way to refuel after a workout or just enjoy as a healthy treat. With crisp, sweet apples, this recipe is a refreshing way to get in your plant-based protein powder. It tastes like fall and it's only a 6 ingredient smoothie! Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/apple-protein-shake/

10/21/2024

This Vegan Sausage Pasta is one of our favorite go-to quick vegan dinner recipes. It’s satisfying, easy to make, loaded with flavor, and tastes super indulgent. Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/entrees/vegan-sausage-pasta/

10/20/2024

This Vegan Chickpea Florentine Pasta is a creamy, savory, cheesy, tangy pasta meal that comes together in just 30 minutes and only uses one pot! Loaded with veggies and protein-packed chickpeas, this light and saucy pasta is also super satisfying and delicious. Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/vegan-chickpea-florentine-pasta-30-minute-one-pot-meal/

10/19/2024

Creamy, protein-packed Vegan Puttanesca Pasta is the perfect busy weeknight dinner. A dish that the whole family can enjoy, this delicious vegan pasta dish only takes 30 minutes and one pot to make. Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/vegan-puttanesca-pasta/

10/18/2024

Creamy, sweet, tangy and deliciously cheesy, this Vegan Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is a super easy, crowd pleasing appetizer. This feels-fancy appetizer is stuffed with vegan cranberry sauce or jam/preserves and vegan brie that gets super gooey and melty and is then encased in crispy + flaky store-bought puff pastry. Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/vegan-baked-brie-in-puff-pastry/

10/17/2024

Ultra moist and fluffy, these Vegan Lemon Poppyseed Muffins are the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert! They are perfectly sweet and full of lemon flavor with a super tender crumb--and they’re really easy to make too! Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/vegan-lemon-poppyseed-muffins/

10/16/2024

These sweet little Vegan Snickers Bites are ridiculously easy to make and involve no baking and barely any labor. These vegan chocolates are the perfect treat for adults and children alike--and anyone can make them regardless of cooking experience. Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/vegan-snickers-bites/

10/15/2024

This Sweet Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Air Fryer Toasted Sandwich is a warm and gooey treat you need to try! It's such an easy recipe that is ready in just minutes. Just pop the sandwich in an air fryer basket and you've got the perfect comfort food. Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/peanut-butter-chocolate-banana-air-fryer-toasted-sandwich/

10/14/2024

These delicious and easy Vegan Cranberry Muffins are loaded with tart fresh cranberries (option for dried), a hint of orange, and chocolate chips. They take just 5 minutes to mix up and are the perfect breakfast, dessert, or snack in fall and winter. Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/breakfasts/vegan-cranberry-muffins/

10/13/2024

Packed with flavor and fun to make, this Vegan Shawarma Bowl is the customizable bowl of your lunch, dinner, or meal prep dreams. Loaded with homemade Vegan Shawarma (gluten-free!), hummus, pickled red onions, harissa, and other goodies--you can build a bowl (or do it in a flatbread!) according to your tastes. Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/vegan-shawarma-bowl/

10/12/2024

This simple 3-ingredient vegan manicotti is cozy, delicious, and easy to make. Customize it any way you like, but this veganized classic is family friendly and comfort food at its best. Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/vegan-manicotti/

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Are you a mushroom lover? Mushrooms are super versatile for vegan recipes yet are sold almost everywhere! There are a lot of different things you can do with mushrooms, so we decided to make a list of over 50 Vegan Mushroom Recipes for you to try. From dips to vegan risotto, pasta, soup, and more, we’ve got you covered. Find the recipes here: https://zardyplants.com/lifestyle/compilations/the-best-vegan-mushroom-recipes/

10/11/2024

Move over store-bought vegan chicken replacements, these Seitan Chicken Nuggets are AMAZING and taste BETTER than composite chicken alternatives, and even better than meat products. Super packed with protein with simple ingredients, these chicken nuggets are super easy to make, freeze well, and create an easy snack or meal to feed even the pickiest of eaters. Recipe: https://zardyplants.com/recipes/seitan-chicken-nuggets/

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This Vegan Peanut Butter Mug Cake is the perfect treat for any sweet tooth! Ready in just 5 minutes, this recipe uses on...
It's World Vegan Day! We've made so many delicious vegan recipes over the years. It's our way of helping the world with ...
Vegan Salami for a Plant-Based Snack!
This Apple Protein Shake is a great way to refuel after a workout or just enjoy as a healthy treat. With crisp, sweet ap...
Sweet Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Air Fryer Toasted Sandwich
Super Tasty Vegan Shawarma Bowl
Making Crispy Butter Beans in an Air Fryer
Try This Broccoli Pasta Sauce For a Super Easy Dinner!
Vegan Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup
Super Easy Coffee Milkshake
Pasta with Zucchini and Mushrooms for Dinner!
Vegan Birria Tacos

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