Before getting into the REAL stuff *heart eyes* – the recipes, let’s quickly have a word about the first word – ‘Vegan’.
Veganism is a way of life that has animal love/life at heart. It through all means, puts in efforts to care for and not harm animals in any way. It is built on the themes of right to and freedom of life and with the purpose of
While you must have heard of this very term in context of food, it today, stretches beyond that. Shoes, candles, soaps, belts, bags, clothes, and for all things more, use of animals, animal skin or flesh or in any way for human needs (well, wants*!) is a no no.
Among all, vegan diet nearly gains the most buzz. An absolute trend these days! It basically avoids consumption of any animal or anything coming from animals. To name some:
- Butter
- Cream
- Milk (cow or goat’s), other dairy products
- Cheese (cow or goat’s)
- Eggs
- Honey
- Beef
- Pork
- Lamb
- Meat
- Chicken
- Duck, other poultry
- Fish
- Crabs
- Clams
- Shrimps
- Lobster, other seafood
- Gelatin
Now, don’t let this list scare you. Common reasons for people to not take the Vegan road are the “limited options”, “less tasty” and more. But it’s not quite so. (Trust me!)
While veganism limits many of your usual everyday eats, but that doesn’t AT ALL means you have to stop having these. No because there are alternatives. YES! And so many! Some perfect alternatives others even better!
Now that we are clear and hopefully convinced with the idea of going the Vegan Way, scroll through some of the yummiest recipes, divided according to what suits what season.
SUMMER
Roll with It!
Handpicked by Hued: Vegan Rice Paper Rolls with Sriracha & Soy Sauce Tofu and Peanut Sauce
By the Magic Hands of: Brittany Mueller / I love Vegan
Course: Main – Lunch / Dinner
Star Ingredient(s): Vegan Rice Paper Rolls
Time: 45 mins (total)
Flavor / Mood: Refreshing, Crispy, Hot-Sweet Sauce
Pop Punch
Handpicked by Hued: Vegan Blueberry Coconut Popsicle
By the Magic Hands of: Demeter / Beaming Baker
Course: Snacks
Star Ingredient(s): Blueberry, Coconut
Time: 5 mins
Flavor / Mood: Coconutty, Creamy, Refreshing
Lemon Love
Handpicked by Hued: Light and Fresh Lemon Tiramisu
By the Magic Hands of: Constanze / Seitan Is My Motor
Course: Dessert
Star Ingredient(s): Lemon
Time: 15 mins (Prep) + 20 mins (To Cook)
Flavor / Mood: Fresh, Light, Zippy
FALL
Squash Splash
Handpicked by Hued: Butternut Squash Risotto
By the Magic Hands of: Losune / Simple Vegan Blog
Course: Main
Star Ingredient(s): Butternut Squash
Time: 5 mins (Prep) + 30 mins (To Cook)
Flavor / Mood: Flavorful, Easy
Oh my Gourde!
Handpicked by Hued: Gooey Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
By the Magic Hands of: Kaylie / Purely Kaylie
Course: Snack / Dessert
Star Ingredient(s): Pumpkin, Cinnamon
Time: 15b mins (Prep) + 35 mins (To Cook)
Flavor / Mood: Sweet, Warm, Spice
Sweet and Spice, and everything nice!
Handpicked by Hued: Apple Spice Baked Vegan Donuts
By the Magic Hands of: Nisha Vora / https://rainbowplantlife.com/
Course: Dessert
Star Ingredient(s): Apple, Cinnamon, Cardamom
Time: 50 mins (Prep) + 10 mins (To Cook)
Flavor / Mood: Woodsy, Light, Sweet Spice
WINTER
Slip a Sip
Handpicked by Hued: Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup
By the Magic Hands of: Tania / The Cook’s Pyjamas
Course: Main- Soup
Star Ingredient(s): Barley, Veggies
Time: 15 mins (Prep) + 1 hour (To Cook)
Flavor / Mood: Creamy, Luscious
Something Hot for the Cold
Handpicked by Hued: Nashville Hot Cauliflower Bites
By the Magic Hands of: / Vegan Richa
Course: Appetizer
Star Ingredient(s): Cauliflower
Time: 5 mins (Prep) + 30 mins (To Cook)
Flavor / Mood: Peppery Hot, Crispy
Burst of Warmth
Handpicked by Hued: Hot Chocolate Bombs
By the Magic Hands of: Alison / Keeping The Peas
Course: Dessert
Star Ingredient(s): Chocolate (of course!)
Time: 20 mins (Prep) + 40 mins (To Set)
Flavor / Mood: Warm, Sweet, Festive
SPRING
Spring Goddess Sandwich (Name says enough!)
Handpicked by Hued: Herby Chickpea Salad Sandwich
By the Magic Hands of: Sylvia Fountaine / Feasting At Home
Course: Main – Lunch
Star Ingredient(s): Chickpea, Carrot, Avocado
Time: 20 mins (Prep) + 20 mins (To Cook)
Flavor / Mood: Light, Crunch
Garlic Gala
Handpicked by Hued: Delicious, Buttery Garlic Confit
By the Magic Hands of: Maria / Food by Maria
Course: Appetizer
Star Ingredient(s): Garlic
Time: 10 mins (Prep) + 30 mins (To Cook)
Flavor / Mood: Garlicky, Creamy
Lavender Dreams
Handpicked by Hued: Vegan Lavender Aquafaba Meringues
By the Magic Hands of: Valeria / Very Vegan Val
Course: Dessert
Star Ingredient(s): Lavender
Time: —
Flavor / Mood: Sweet, Floral, Dreamy
To all the newbies contemplating trying a vegan diet and to all the vegans bored and in need to spice things up, these recipes are super easy to follow and not only look but also taste heavenly. They are sure to make you, your tummy, taste buds and of course the animal collective jump with joy!
Living a vegan life isn’t as hard, and even if does seem so at first, imagine and remember the duty you are fulfilling, the change you are bringing, and the lives you are saving. The rewards and satisfaction is much much higher than the first few ‘this is hard’ and ‘I give up’. After that, you’ll automatically fall in love with the idea and of course these finger-licking recipes and all that the vegan cuisine and lifestyle has to offer.
