and they’re scrumptious!
A few years ago, going vegan was all the rage. Everywhere you look, there’s bound to be one new YouTuber who declared they’re banishing meat. But it’s more than just a flitting trend, such lifestyle shift becomes compelling due to many reasons including animal rights, environmentalism, and serves multiple health benefits.
By omitting meat and dairy products, studies have shown an increase in energy, lower cholesterol levels, and fewer migraines. Not to mention, it also renders a significant impact on your carbon footprint for meat and dairy consumption is responsible for 60 percent of all agriculture greenhouse emissions. That’s immense great news!
Though implementing the change can be overwhelming, and if you’re planning on dipping your toes first, there’s no better time than now to try. To celebrate World Vegan Month, we’re sharing some mouthwatering recipes that will surely make you miss meat a little.
Lentil Bolognese
credit: Feasting At Home
There’s this big misconception that vegan food would taste like grass. Oh no, you’d be surprised how flavourful veggies could be and how closely their texture could resemble that of real meat. Like this hearty Lentil Bolognese pasta that is crafted out of lentils, hemp seeds, carrots, and celery. Delicious, nutritious, and satiates your craving for critter, going vegan now suddenly seems less daunting.
Nabe With Mushroom Dashi
credit: bon appetit
Many assume going vegan would take a toll on the wallet, but guess what? It’s actually not that expensive at all. Adopting the lifestyle doesn’t equal shopping at the organic aisle or using the purest Himalayan salt, but rather omitting meat completely. One example of budget eating is this fridge clean-out nabe with mushroom dashi. Ingredients are simple, and cooking steps are a breeze too.
Wholewheat Maple Cinnamon Buns
credit: Jamie Oliver
The biggest struggle every vegan has is to cook without eggs. When cooking ingredients are already scarce, having limited knowledge of vegan dishes doesn’t really help. Especially at times when you’re salivating over dessert, particularly cakes and pastries. Well, tell you what, Jamie Oliver has cracked the code with his wholewheat maple cinnamon buns that are egg and dairy free!
Sweet Potato And Peanut Curry
credit: BBC Good Food
Perhaps your biggest fear of going plant-based is missing out on the many cuisines that you love. Hotpot no longer feels the same without the pork, plant patties sandwiched between buns just taste off, and the minced meat is essentially the essence of a lasagne. It’s a big change, but the bright side is that don’t necessarily taste bad. Flavors can still be a ten, like this sweet potato and peanut curry.
Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese With Broccoli
credit: Forks Over Knives
Who says vegan food is not comforting? Take this butternut squash mac and cheese for instance. You’ll be so glad it’s made from all the goodness so that you won’t feel sinful when taking the next bite. It tastes exactly like the same thing, no, even better than the recipes you used to swear by. This one wins by his sauce which is blended with savory nutritional yeast, garlic, and white wine vinegar.
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