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6 Vegan Recipe Substitutes to Celebrate World Vegan Month

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6 Vegan Recipe Substitutes to Celebrate World Vegan Month
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Nelly Ezz
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World Vegan Month was established in 1994 to commemorate the forward movement of the veganism ideology. With a continually growing understanding of how much of a strain human life is putting on planet Earth, people are beginning to recognise that giving up animal-based products is a relatively simple way to reduce this strain. All over the globe, celebrations and festivals are being held for World Vegan Month to help bring together vegans and let them share diet tips and ways to replace animal-based products. We’re honouring this month by serving some tasty, vegan meal options. Check out these six easy and delicious vegan recipe substitutes that are just like the real deal.  

 

  1. Vegan Lentil Bolognese

via Rainbow Plant Life

Rich and robust, the plant-based Lentil Bolognese is hearty, filling, and flavoured. Just substitute regular minced meat with cooked lentils in your bolognese sauce and add it to your favourite pasta. You can add any lentils, but brown or black is the best for this recipe. This simple, nourishing vegan meal is one that the whole family will enjoy and will quickly become one of your go-to vegan meals!

 

  1. Vegan Mushroom Tacos

Well Plated 

Vegan mushroom tacos are just something else. Because of the mushroom’s impressive flavour-soaking abilities, this recipe works wonders when substituting beef or chicken tacos fillings. Portobello mushrooms work best, but if you can’t find them, regular mushrooms will do. Vegan tacos are full of flavour when made with marinated portobello mushrooms, cilantro dressing, smashed avocado, pickled onions, and roasted peppers. 

 

  1. Vegan Quinoa Meatballs

via Kidspot

You can go all out with this vegan quinoa meatball recipe with no eggs, flour, or breadcrumbs. Instead of using meat, you can choose to boil, clump, and pan-sear seasoned tri-coloured quinoa for a flavourful light dish. This easy recipe can be sided with a tomato chickpea relish for a delicious, healthy, and flavorful vegan dinner that is also gluten-free. 

 

  1. Vegan Burritos 

via Running on Real Food

A great and healthy substitute for meat in a burrito is kidney beans or any kind of beans. Beans are hearty, filling, and delicious once they soak up a perfectly seasoned sauce. You can substitute the minced meat with a mix of veggies and beans to create a wholesome filling that goes well with fresh corn, peppers, tomatoes, avocados, rice, and sauce. This burrito hack is a definite flavour bomb that ticks all the right boxes!

 

  1. Vegan Alfredo Pasta

via veggies don’t bite

Any white cream base can be substituted with pasta water, non-dairy milk like almond, and a hint of corn starch or pureed cashews. Once you get the perfect consistency and flavour from your seasonings, add any pasta and vegetables you like to the mix. This twist works best with sauteed mushrooms, lemon zest, and herbs. Plus, you can make the whole meal in under 30 minutes!

 

  1. Vegan Wings

via Seitan Society 

This one might sound like a stretch but hear us out. Anything fried tastes similar, right? The breading and sauce are the trick, so this substitute works better than you think. Just pass on those chicken wings and smother cauliflower florets in flour and buffalo sauce, and we promise you won’t regret it. Cauliflower’s texture is excellent when deep fried and can work wonders once drenched in any creamy sauce like buffalo or ranch. 

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