Honestly, I was too tired to cook anything that would take longer than 15 minutes. So, I decided that a vegan teriyaki “chicken” stir fry might be a good idea. This dish is incredibly delicious, with the pop of sweetness coming from the sliced red bell peppers to the tender and juicy tofu chunks that were fried over high heat. …
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Stir-Fried Rice With Vegan “Chicken”
Got rice and vegetables begging to be cooked up? Fried rice with vegan “chicken” is a no-brainer. Using ingredients you love and have, this recipe is insanely flexible, affordable, and accessible. The main ingredients for this recipe include cooked rice, soy sauce, and tofu.…
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Blistered Green Beans Recipe
Blistered, golden, and juicy – that’s the goal for this easy blistered green beans recipe. It’s time to crank up the stove and get it sizzling hot for your frozen green beans. For this recipe, I used Trader Joe’s frozen French green beans.…
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Better Than Chipotle’s Sofritas Recipe
I know, that title is bold. Let me explain – I am a huge fan of Chipotle and it’s my favorite place to eat when I want something quick, plant-based, and customizable. Paired with brown rice, black beans, mild salsa, corn, perfectly made guac, and a bed of lettuce, there’s nothing better than a Chipotle veggie rice bowl.…
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Vegan Cheese Sauce With Broccoli
Growing up, my favorite thing to eat was steamed broccoli drenched in cheese sauce. It was the late 80s – early 90s and money was tight, so it was basically cheese sauce in a bag that was quickly warmed up and plopped onto overly boiled frozen broccoli.…
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Vegan Avocado “Chicken” Salad Recipe
If I am going to have a salad, it has to be worth eating. Meaning, there should be more than just a bed of wilted greens. In my opinion, here are a few elements to the perfect, balanced salad: Variety of textures A balance of fats, carbs, and proteins Fresh ingredients An assortment of vegetables In this recipe, I am combining my infamously tender and tasty tofu “chicken” recipe with fresh, plant-based ingredients.…
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Easy Roasted Carrot Red Lentil Soup
With only five, affordable ingredients, I was able to whip up a wonderful puree with a depth of natural sweetness pulled from the roasted carrots. This morning I was thinking about a hearty, thick soup, using whatever I had in the fridge.…
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Vegan Picadillo Recipe
Picadillo, also known as “carne molida” was a staple growing up. It’s a simple dish, using affordable, popular ingredients including potatoes, ground beef, tomato sauce, seasonings, olives, and oil. There are different variations of the dish, across countries and even from household to household. …
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Vegan Mushroom Chili Sin Carne
Slightly sweet, smoky, and bold – just exactly how I love my chili. This chili will give you the textures and flavors of your traditional chili con carne, but without the meat. We’re going sin carne here. Besides, a little challenge never hurt anyone at Plant Based And Broke.…
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Easy Vegan Lentil Meatballs
Guess who has lots of lentils hanging out in the pantry, begging to be used? ::raises hand:: It was time to use them and get my fiber and protein back on track, so I decided to go for a delicious, not-so-much chopping, easy vegan lentil meatball recipe to serve over a huge pile of whole wheat pasta.…
