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Nidhi Staff answered 3 weeks ago
Here are some easy and delicious vegan recipes for beginners to try. These recipes use simple ingredients and are perfect for anyone new to vegan cooking:
1. Vegan Banana Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Mash the banana in a bowl and mix it with plant-based milk and vanilla extract.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until smooth.
Heat a non-stick pan, pour the batter, and cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook the other side.
Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruits.
2. Chickpea Salad Wrap
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
2 tbsp vegan mayo or tahini
1 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped red onion
Lettuce leaves or tortilla wraps
Instructions:
Mash the chickpeas slightly in a bowl.
Add vegan mayo, mustard, paprika, celery, and onion. Mix well.
Scoop the mixture onto a lettuce leaf or tortilla wrap, roll it up, and enjoy!
3. Vegan Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, etc.)
1 block firm tofu, cubed
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
Cooked rice or noodles
Instructions:
Heat sesame oil in a pan and sauté garlic and ginger.
Add cubed tofu and stir-fry until golden.
Add mixed vegetables and soy sauce. Cook until tender.
Serve over rice or noodles.
4. Lentil Curry
Ingredients:
1 cup red lentils
1 can coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Sauté onion and garlic in a pot.
Add lentils, curry powder, turmeric, coconut milk, and vegetable broth.
Simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Serve with rice or flatbread.
5. Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
2 slices of whole-grain bread
1 ripe avocado
Salt, pepper, and chili flakes (optional)
Lemon juice
Instructions:
Toast the bread slices.
Mash the avocado and mix it with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Spread the avocado mixture on the toast and top with chili flakes.
6. Vegan Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Ingredients:
200g pasta (spaghetti, penne, etc.)
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic.
Add crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Mix the pasta with the sauce and serve.
These recipes are beginner-friendly, nutritious, and packed with flavor!