1. Creamy Coconut Curry Lentils
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions: First, rinse lentils thoroughly and set aside. In a pot over medium heat, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in coconut oil until fragrant. Add curry powder, stirring for a minute. Then, pour in lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Finally, garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
2. Zesty Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions: To start, combine cooked quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and almonds in a large bowl. Next, pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat evenly. Serve chilled.
3. Hearty Vegan Chili chili-stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10-15 minutes.