Adventures of a Vegan Military Wife | Plant-Based Recipes and Menu Ideas
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Military spouse & future Healthy Lifestyles Coach. Plant-based since 2005. Addicted to cooking & eating, Oklahoma Sooners football, & hiking with my husband.
Adventures of a Vegan Military Wife | Plant-Based Recipes and Menu Ideas
1y ago
Print Hot Cross Buns
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword hot cross buns, plant based, recipe, vegan
Ingredients
Buns
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup lukewarm non-dairy milk
1 tablespoon date sugar
6 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons milled flax seed
3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup date sugar
2 teaspoons fresh or dried orange zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup currants or raisins
Glaze
1/4 cup date syrup
Frosting
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup water
Instructions
Buns
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Adventures of a Vegan Military Wife | Plant-Based Recipes and Menu Ideas
3y ago
Print Hot Cross Buns
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword hot cross buns, plant based, recipe, vegan
Ingredients
Buns
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup lukewarm non-dairy milk
1 tablespoon date sugar
6 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons milled flax seed
3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup date sugar
2 teaspoons fresh or dried orange zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup currants or raisins
Glaze
1/4 cup date syrup
Frosting
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup water
Instructions
Buns
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Adventures of a Vegan Military Wife | Plant-Based Recipes and Menu Ideas
4y ago
Print Pumpkin Pie Balls
Course Dessert, Snack
Keyword gluten free, no sugar, plant based, pumpkin, pumpkin balls, pumpkin pie balls, recipe, sugar free, vegan
Servings 30 balls
Ingredients
12 Medjool dates
1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz
2 tablespoons milled flax seed
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Coating
1/4 cup date sugar Coconut sugar may work, but I haven't tried it. Do not use cane sugar.
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
Combine dates, pumpkin puree, and mi ..read more
Adventures of a Vegan Military Wife | Plant-Based Recipes and Menu Ideas
4y ago
Print Date Syrup
Keyword date syrup
Ingredients
1 cup Medjool dates pitted
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and process until smooth.Let sit for 10 minutes before processing if using a regular blender.
Store refrigerated for up to two weeks ..read more
Adventures of a Vegan Military Wife | Plant-Based Recipes and Menu Ideas
4y ago
Print Pumpkin Muffins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword muffins, no oil, no sugar, oil free, plant based, pumpkin, pumpkin muffins, sugar free, vegan
Servings 12 muffins
Ingredients
2 tablespoons milled flax seed
6 tablespoons water
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 can pumpkin 15 oz
1 cup date syrup Click here for recipe.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup dried cranberrie ..read more
Adventures of a Vegan Military Wife | Plant-Based Recipes and Menu Ideas
4y ago
Print Tacos al Pastor
Course Main Course
Keyword plant based, recipe, tacos, tacos al pastor, vegan
Servings 4
Ingredients
4 ounces Butler soy curls or 1 pound chopped cauliflower, sliced mushrooms, jackfruit, or other meat alternative
1 can pineapple tidbits drained, reserve 1/3 cup juice
1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce or just 1 chile if you want less spice
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 red onion
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 dates
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano or regular oregano
Instructions
Place soy cu ..read more
Adventures of a Vegan Military Wife | Plant-Based Recipes and Menu Ideas
4y ago
Print Lentil Soup
Course Main Course, Soup
Keyword lentil soup, lentils, no oil, no sos, oil free, plant based, recipe, soup, vegan
Servings 8
Ingredients
8 cups water
1 pound green or brown lentils
1 can diced tomatoes (15 ounces) I like to use fire roasted.
1 tablespoon liquid smoke or smoked paprika
1 red onion chopped
1 carrot chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
2 tablespoons fresh or dried parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a pressure cooker or large pot o ..read more
Adventures of a Vegan Military Wife | Plant-Based Recipes and Menu Ideas
4y ago
Print Cheese Fondue
Course Appetizer, Snack
Keyword cheese fondue, fondue, oil free, plant based, recipe, vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup raw cashews
2 cups non-dairy milk, water, or vegetable broth
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour or cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon kirsch, brandy, or cognac
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg optional
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper optional
1 cup dry white wine
Instructions
Combine all ingredients, except wine, in a high sp ..read more
Adventures of a Vegan Military Wife | Plant-Based Recipes and Menu Ideas
4y ago
Print Chakalaka
Chakalaka is a South African staple, usually served with "pap," which is similar to Southern grits.
Course Main Course
Keyword chakalaka
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
1 red onion diced
1 green bell pepper diced
1 red bell pepper diced
2 chilies (serrano, Thai, etc.), chopped optional
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cayenne optional
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup date sugar
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes quartered
1 bag coles ..read more
Adventures of a Vegan Military Wife | Plant-Based Recipes and Menu Ideas
4y ago
Print Broccoli and Chickpea Pasta with Lemony Tahini Sauce
Course Main Course
Keyword broccoli, chickpeas, garbanzos, lemon, pasta, tahini
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Ingredients
4 cups broccoli florets
2 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzos)
8 ounces whole grain or gluten free pasta
1/4 cup tahini
zest and juice from 1 lemon
2-3 cups vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
black pepper to taste
2 shallots chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Place broccoli and chickpeas on a baking sheet.
R ..read more