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Vegan Jamaican Jerk Seitan (with Other Plant Protein Options)

July 30, 2021 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Here’s an easy recipe for vegan Jamaican jerk seitan that you can switch up using beefy-style plant protein, tofu, and others. This skillet dish is light and lovely, like an ocean breeze, even if not totally authentic. It’s a feast for the eyes and a treat for the palate, with its sweet and savory notes.

Serve it straight from the skillet and let everyone make their own plates, or construct individual bowl servings as shown in the accompanying photos. Either way, this lovely vegan jerk dish is delicious served with coconut rice and garnished with mango, avocado, and cilantro.

Jamaican-Inspired Easy Jerk Sauce

July 30, 2021 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Jerk sauce is one of the few sauces for which I haven’t found a bottled equivalent that I absolutely love, so here’s a way to easily make it in the kitchen. I’ll be the first to admit that this Jamaican-inspired super-easy jerk sauce isn’t quite authentic, but it does have the right flavor notes — sweet, savory, citrusy, and spicy.

You can take almost any kind of plant protein, sauté until golden, stir in this sauce, and it’s completely transformed. Try it with seitan, tofu (or baked tofu), soy curls, plant-based chicken, or plant-based beefy-style chunks or strips. This makes about 1 cup, which is enough for an average recipe, or about 1 pound plant protein.

Quick Vegan Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

July 29, 2021 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Making these vegan chili-stuffed sweet potatoes is a quick route to a satisfying dinner. If you don’t have the time to bake the sweet potatoes (though their flavor and texture do benefit from the slow oven treatment), microwaving them is completely fine. Both options are presented here.

The bean chili in this recipe is super-easy, made with canned beans and tomatoes, a jar of salsa, and a couple of seasonings. You can choose between plant-based beefy ground or quinoa for the protein boost in addition to the beans.

Easy Vegan Mushroom Gravy

July 27, 2021 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Vegan mushroom gravy is so easy to make, enhancing weeknight meals as well as special occasion fare. It’s a fantastic choice when you want something comforting that doesn’t take long to make.

Use most any variety of common mushrooms: This recipe is great with cremini (aka Baby Bella), oyster, portobello, shiitake, or the most common variety, white mushrooms. This gravy is extra-good when combining any two varieties. Learn more in this site’s Guide to 9 Common & Offbeat Culinary Mushrooms.