Learning to cook without animal products can be difficult. But getting creative can allow for some tasty dishes.
For those who choose the vegan lifestyle, learning to cook quite the change. Without the option of animal products (meat) or byproducts (milk, cheese, eggs), some of your favorite foods may no longer be an option. But no need to worry, here are some great recipes to try in your new vegan-life.
Asian Coleslaw
PREP TIME: 30 Minutes
READY IN: 30 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 5 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
DIRECTIONS
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.
- In a large bowl, mix the green cabbage, red cabbage, napa cabbage, red bell peppers, carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Toss with the peanut butter mixture just before serving.
Avocado Tomato Salad
PREP TIME: 30 Minutes
READY IN: 30 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Hass Avocados from Mexico, diced small
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 3 tablespoons sweet onion, diced small
- 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt to taste
- 1 head baby red romaine lettuce, trimmed and left as whole leaves
- 1 medium head frisee, washed and chopped
- 1 bunch watercress, washed and chopped
DIRECTIONS
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, gently mix, and season with salt to taste. If preferred, add more cilantro and fresh lime juice to taste.
- Refrigerate for thirty minutes prior to serving.
- Just before serving, toss salad with romaine, frisee and watercress. Season to taste with salt and fresh black pepper. Serve immediately.
Churros
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes
COOK TIME: 10 Minutes
READY IN: 20 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 quarts oil for frying
- 1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
- Heat oil for frying in deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pipe strips of dough into hot oil using a pastry bag. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
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