The Vegan Atlas

A Guide to Sesame Seeds (+ Tahini and Sesame Butter)

October 28, 2020 By Taylor Jasmine Leave a Comment

Here’s a quick guide to sesame seeds and how to make the most of them, from sweets to savories, with recipes and tips — plus tahini and sesame butter.

These tiny seeds, relished in Middle Eastern, Chinese, Japanese, and African cuisines, among others, are worth more than their weigh in usefulness in the kitchen and nutritional value.

The flavor of sesame seeds is mildly nutty, intensifying when ground into a paste (tahini) or into a seed butter. Sesame seeds are also expressed into oil. Light sesame oil isn’t as commonly available as dark (or toasted) sesame oil. The latter is used in Asian cuisines and imparts a delectable flavor and depth.

Vegan Meat Lovers Pizza — Made with Plant-Based Proteins

October 25, 2020 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Vegan meat lovers pizza might sounds like a contradiction, but made with easy swaps of plant-based proteins and cheese, it will satisfy eaters of all persuasions!

“Meat Lover’s Pizza” is a menu option at restaurant chains and local pizzerias alike, so it’s really, as they say, a thing. This is a prime example of how easy it is to veganize meaty recipes. Why use cruel, earth-destroying animal foods when you can make the same thing better with all the plant-based options available today?

To make this vegan meaty pizza super hearty, use these plant proteins. Many of these can be found in well-stocked supermarkets.

Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (with a Butternut Option)

October 23, 2020 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Vegan pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are a classic fall treat. Whether made with fresh sugar pumpkin, canned pumpkin, or even butternut squash, watch them disappear quickly.

Truth be told, if I had to choose between pumpkin and butternut squash for baked goods, I almost always opt for the latter. They’re both a bit of a pain to deal with, but butternut is just a little less so, in my opinion, and more widely available. But yes, sugar pumpkin is more than fine!

See our tips on prepping and baking winter squashes so that your don’t lose your mind or ruin your knives.

25+ Awesome Vegan Recipes for Using Plant-Based Ground

October 22, 2020 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Whether using Beyond, other vegan products, or DIY, this roundup of hearty recipes with plant-based ground presents a slew of tempting options.

With so many ground meat alternatives on the market, there’s absolutely no reason to use the animal product. Switching to plant based is one of the single best ways to reduce your environmental footprint. And it’s kinder to animals and your heart.

Explore these delicious recipes for using plant-based ground from around the web. Some use packaged plant-based ground products; other are DIY using tempeh and other protein foods. Thanks to the creative bloggers who have participated in this roundup for permission to feature their recipes and photos.

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