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Delicious plant-based meal ideas for vegetarians and vegans, or anyone cooking during the meat shortage.
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Kristen AikenHead of Life and CommerceLOADINGERROR LOADING
Environmentalists have been urging us to eat less meat for years now, since it’s clear that cutting back on meat consumption is crucial to fighting climate change. And as the coronavirus pandemic brings about meat shortages, it seems like an especially wise time to be a vegetarian.
But many people are taking things one step further and making vegan recipes during the pandemic, cutting out all animal-based foods like eggs and milk, which have been tough to find in grocery stores lately. As we try to make do with available ingredients and also boost our health at a time when self-care is paramount, adopting a vegan diet (or at the very least, eating a few vegan meals every week) is a reasonable option.
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But if you’re not used to eating vegan, prepare for your grocery list to look a whole lot different. Forget staples like butter and eggs, because you’ll be replacing them with cashews, healthy oils and specialty vegan substitutes.
Vegan recipes are like all the others ― there are lots of amazing ones, but lots of stinkers, too. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites to take the guesswork out of it. Just make sure you read the ingredients carefully before making your grocery list to ensure you have everything you need on hand. Many foods you think may be vegan actually aren’t, so it’s important to stick to the recipe.
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Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Pasta
Minimalist Baker
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Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
Minimalist Baker
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20-Minute Tofu Stir-Fry
Minimalist Baker
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Easy 3-Step Peanut Soba Noodle Bowl with Tofu and Broccoli
Healthy Happy Life
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Easy Lentil Tacos with Cashew Queso
Connoisseurus Veg
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Easy Vegan 1-Pot Mac And Cheese
I Love Vegan
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Vegan Collard Green Burritos
Minimalist Baker
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Creamy Red Pepper Alfredo Pasta
Chocolate Covered Katie
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Easy Vegan Miso Soup
I Love Vegan
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Easy Vegan And Tofu Black Bean Enchiladas
I Love Vegan
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Easy Peanut Butter Curry Chickpeas
Healthy Happy Life
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Easy Lemon Broccoli Pasta
Connoisseurus Veg
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Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
Chocolate Covered Katie
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The Best Damn Vegan Nachos
Minimalist Baker
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Easy Garlic Butter Pasta
Healthy Happy Life
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Classic Vegan Chili (Stove Top or Instant Pot)
Connoisseurus Veg
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Creamy Vegan Garlic Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes
Minimalist Baker
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Vegan Spinach Pesto Pasta
Yup, It's Vegan!
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10-Minute Garlic Sesame Noodles
Yup, It's Vegan!
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Vegan Dessert Recipes
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