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]]>Are you looking to bring more plant-based eating into your diet? Looking for veggie options that are comforting and kid-friendly? We have got you covered. We scoured the internet and we are sharing some of our favourite finds.
These family-approved vegetarian and plant-based pastas will warm up a winter evening! Our families love these and we hope that yours will too! click through to the Instagram profiles to find the recipes. Be sure not to forget out Grilled Vegan Garlic Bread that is ready in 5 min with 3 simple ingredients!




A severe dairy allergy does not keep elizabethshealthylife fom enjoying creamy style pasta! Not when you can have this Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Pasta instead! The kids will love it!

Easy, quick, cheap and fall-inspired. This comforting pasta from cookingforpeanuts a lot to offer! The flavours go together like a blanket and a good book!

Imagine this rigatoni in a rich, savoury tomato sauce from earthofmariaa on the table for dinner! ! You only need a few simple ingredients and the result is incredibly delicious and packed full of flavour.

This delicious creamy penne with radicchio and butter beans from betterfoodguru makes an easy meal that you can make in 30 minutes and have leftovers for lunch!

Warning! Comfort food alert! This creamy pumpkin pasta from veganleonora is super smooth, packed with flavour and sooo creamy

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]]>Whether it’s the middle of a heatwave and you’re looking for a recipe that doesn’t involve any cooking, or it’s the middle of a deep freeze and you’re longing for a taste of summer, this recipe will satisfy all tastebuds. It’s super simple to make it into a vegan recipe, low-carb, keto, Whole30, or anything your heart desires with just a few easy substitutions. No matter which way you choose to top it, the homemade tzatziki is the key to this gorgeous Mediterranean flavour.
If you’re still looking for inspiration for meals for the rest of your busy week, search no further. We have you covered with our weekly “What’s for Dinner” round-ups!
Light and easy dinner full of flavour!
Grate 1 large cucumber onto a paper towel
Squeeze liquid out of cucumber
Combine yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, dill, and garlic.
Add in grated cucumber and taste to adjust seasonings. Set aside
Chop remaining vegetables into medium-sized cubes
On a plate, spread one pita with tzatziki sauce
Top pita with chopped vegetables, quinoa or rice (if using & chickpeas)
Sprinkle with feta cheese
wrap and enjoy!
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]]>Everyone just grabs a bowl and adds in only the ingredients they like, what could be simpler? Incredibly, this meal can suit even the most difficult of diets. Without any extra cooking, this is the perfect recipe for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, paleo, or whole30 diets.
Easy to make, easy to please, this is truly a win-win! Be sure to add it to your weekly meal plan. Get more ideas for meal planning here. Want a whole week of build-your-own dinners to add to this Burrito Bowl Recipe? Done!
A healthy, simple, and low-carb dinner that can be customized to suit everyone's tastes!
Finely chop the onion and mince garlic cloves.
Add to frying pan with cooking oil, and sautee until lightly browned.
Add ground meat, or meatless mince, and taco seasoning to the frying pan and cook thoroughly.
While meat is cooking, prep other ingredients.
Chop bell papers, avocado, and tomatoes.
Grate cheese.
Rinse and drain black beans.
Lay out all ingredients (meat, cheese, beans, vegetables, sour cream, and sriracha). Everyone can customize their own burrito bowls with ingredients to be vegan, vegetarian, keto/low carb, as they like!
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]]>This vegan stock recipe uses all your veggie scraps and skins, which makes me feel super eco-friendly. As I’m going about my days (and weeks), I collect up leftover scraps from onions, carrots, celery, peppers, garlic, asparagus, and most other veg (as long as they are not cruciferous), in a freezer bag or air-tight container and save it until my next soup day. Yes skins, greens and all. I’ll also throw in any veggies that have been neglected and aren’t their freshest for eating on their own.
I’ve laid out 3 ways you can make your vegan stock; on the stovetop in a big ol’ stockpot like your mama used to do, in an instant pot, or in a slow cooker. My personal fave is the slow cooker. I find it brings out the best flavour, without hogging your stove and heating up your house all day long. But regardless of which way you do it, you’ll end up with a yummy stock that you can make into a yummy soup.
Enjoy!
No more store-bought stocks and broths. This versatile recipe makes the richest vegan soup stock or bone broth, plus uses all the leftover scraps you have from other recipes!
Roughly chop veggies into large pieces, leaving skin on.
Add veggies to your stockpot, instant pot, or slow cooker.
Add bunches of fresh herbs – whole – to the pot.
Fill your stockpot, instant pot, or slow cooker to the maximum water level.
Add in whole peppercorns and coarse sea salt.
Cover stockpot with lid and bring the contents to a boil.
Let it boil for 5-8 minutes, then reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat.
Leave to simmer for up to 8 hours for maximum flavour.
Stir and sample 2-3 times over the entire cooking period, adding fresh-ground salt and pepper to taste.
Lock lid and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
Release pressure manually.
Cover with lid and set to cook on low for a minimum of 8 hours. Can do up to 12 or 24, depending on your slow cooker's functions.
Remove from heat and strain solid contents through a strainer, catching liquid in a secondary container.
Discard solids. Use broth immediately for soup, store in the fridge or freezer for future use.
While each of these 3 cooking options offer a decent stock, my preferred method will always be the slow cooker. I find it offers the most rich flavour, without occupying my stove, and heating up the house all day.
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We all know that kids eat more when they’ve been involved in the creation. Healthy comfort food for the win! This will quickly become a family favourite in your weekly meal plan.

This gorgeously creamy pasta will satisfy any carb craving in a light and healthy way! Simple substitutions can turn this recipe into a delicious and creamy vegan pasta dinner!
This dish is flexible for any kind of pasta; white or whole-wheat pasta, gluten-free pasta, the choice is yours!
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