Where do you get your protein? It’s the one question vegans get asked more than anything else. We get our protein from our food! It can be found in beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and yes, vegetables. Here, I spill the beans on this macronutrient and share some of my favorite protein-rich plant-based recipes. Where…
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Soy-Lime Seitan Tacos with Mango and Chipotle Aioli
Seitan Tacos, made with a soy-lime glaze and served with mango and chipotle aioli, are highly addictive. (Don’t say I didn’t warn you!) They come together in a flash, so they’re great for dinner on busy weeknights. This vegan recipe is super easy to make. Jenna’s Soy-Lime Seitan Tacos Waaaaaaay back before I gave up…
What is Seitan? (With Vegan Recipes!)
What is seitan? Despite how the name sounds, seitan isn’t food of choice for satanic vegans. Sometimes called wheat meat, it’s actually a versatile meatless food made from wheat gluten. Here I’ll give you the low down on this protein rich, plant-based staple, along with some of my favorite vegan recipes. What is Seitan? As a…
Slow Cooker Seitan Stew
Seitan Stew is a great dinner option for busy work days. Just throw the ingredients in your slow cooker before you leave for work in the morning, and dinner will be waiting for you when you get home! Made with seitan, potatoes, sweet potato, and carrots, think of this vegan recipe as a meatless Irish…
Vegan Chickpea Piccata
Chickpea Piccata with Mushrooms is a delicious dinner dish that’s perfect for special occasions, including birthdays, holidays, and random Thursdays. It’s great for dinner parties and date night, too. This vegan recipe is from The Plant Protein Revolution Cookbook by Robin Robertson. Vegan Chickpea Piccata with Mushrooms The first time I had piccata was at…
Seitan Vegan Gyro with Tahini Sauce
Vegan Gyro – made with seitan, veggies, and tahini sauce all wrapped up in a whole wheat pita –is the perfect lunch! It can enjoyed hot or cold, and it travels well, so it can be packed up and take to the office. This recipe is super easy to make! Vegan Gyro I never had…
Seitan Chimichurri Tacos
Seitan Chimichurri Tacos — filled with seitan, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and chimichurri sauce — have become a Taco Tuesday favorite in my house. But don’t wait until Tuesday to make them, as they’re perfect for dinner just about any night of the week! This protein filled vegan recipe is super easy to make. Seitan…
Seitan Skewers with Chimichurri and Jalapeno Lime Aioli
Seitan Skewers with Chimichurri and Jalapeno Lime Aioli are a fun appetizer for summertime cookouts. You can serve a few of them together with some vegetables for a main course, too. Homemade seitan makes these kebabs extra delicious. This easy recipe is vegan. Seitan Skewers Have you ever made your own seitan? I used to…
French Mustard Seitan
Vegan French Mustard Seitan is a terrific dinner dish for special occasions like date night, birthdays, and holidays. It’s easy enough to make for weeknight dinners, too. In this recipe, tangy mustard sauce perfectly coats cooked seitan. It’s a meat-free version of French Mustard Chicken. Mustard Hater Turned Mustard Lover Growing up, mustard was my enemy. I…
Vegan Slow Cooker Kung Pao
Spice things up with meatless Kung Pao! This recipe from The Vegan Slow Cooker by Kathy Hester is super easy to make. Place all of the ingredients in your crock pot in the morning, and dinner will be ready when you get home from work in the evening! Vegan Kung Pao can be made with seitan,…