Wholesome Dishes I Create When I Lack Motivation to Cook (Vegan)

Recipes

VEGAN EGG ROLL IN A BOWL

Ingredients:

• 16 oz vegan beef style crumbles (or crumbled tofu/tempeh)
• 3-4 cups shredded cabbage (or 14 oz coleslaw mix)
• 1 grated carrot
• 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
• Minced garlic, to taste (I opted for 4 cloves)
• 1 tsp minced or grated ginger (ginger paste works too)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• Sliced scallions, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in oil over medium-high heat until onion turns translucent (around 3-5 minutes).
2. Add vegan beef or tofu crumbles and sauté until browned.
3. Incorporate cabbage, carrot, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Mix well.
4. Add 1/2 cup water, reduce heat, cover, and let it steam for approximately 10 minutes until cabbage wilts.
5. Adjust flavors by adding more soy sauce if needed. Optional: spice it up with black pepper or chili paste. Stir in the toasted sesame oil.
6. Serve as-is or over rice/noodles. Top with scallions and enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA SALAD

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (15 oz) black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp minced red onion
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or ACV

Instructions:

1. Cook quinoa in a rice cooker or on the stove.
2. Combine all dressing ingredients and mix with vegetables and beans. Finally, fold in the cooked quinoa.
3. Can be served cold or gently warmed.

ROASTED VEGETABLE ORZO

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orzo
• 1 tbsp vegan butter/olive oil
• 2 cups vegetable broth (substitute chicken-style if preferred)

Instructions:

1. Toast orzo in butter until golden brown.
2. Add vegetable broth and simmer until liquid is absorbed.
3. Let it sit, fluff with a fork, and savor the dish!