Category: Vegan Recipes

How To Make Vegan Lentil Burgers

Lentils are edible legumes that are rich in iron and are a great source of protein. In this recipe, lentils will form the base of patties for vegan lentil burgers. You can serve them with salsa, potato fries, or vegetable salad. This recipe makes ten patties.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz lentils (boiled)
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 medium carrot (grated)
• 1 small beet (grated)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
• 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
• 2 scallion (chopped)
• 1 tsp lime or lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

Instructions:

Divide the boiled lentils.
Keep half of the boiled lentils in a mixing bowl.
Place half of the boiled lentils in a food processor and puree it.
Add the pureed lentils back into the mixing bowl.
Add other ingredients – breadcrumbs, grated carrot and beet, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cilantro, and scallion.
Season with lime zest, lime juice, cumin powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
Mix well.
Form patties from the mixture.
The mixture should make ten patties.
Put them in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Set a frying pan over medium flame.
Add olive oil and heat it.
Fry the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until browned.
Serve with salsa or serve in a sandwich.
Enjoy!

How To Make Vegan Lentil Burgers
Images – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SacpOrLFG6g

Vegan Whipped Cream Recipe – Coconut Milk Whipped Cream

This homemade, super-easy to make vegan whipped cream is a coconut-based substitution for the classic whipped cream. It only takes a few minutes to prepare this recipe, but you’ll love it! Serve it with your favorite berries, fruits, or vegetables, and enjoy healthy eating. You can also use it for preparing a vegan cake or any dessert.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans coconut milk (chilled)
• 4 tbsp powdered sugar
• 2 cups mixed berries (optional)

Instructions:

Spoon the white, thick cream from the canned coconut milk to separate it from the liquid.
Place the cream in a mixing bowl.
Beat the cream using a handheld electric mixer.
Add powdered sugar while continuing to beat the mixture until smooth.
Add mixed berries.
Serve and enjoy!

Tips and ideas:

You can use vegan whipped cream for vegan cakes or desserts.

You can also use it for fruit or vegetable salads.

Vegan Whipped Cream Recipe - Coconut Milk Whipped Cream
Images – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuxhT8lYc2E

Vegan Blueberry Whole Wheat Pancakes Recipe

Enjoy a healthy breakfast with this vegan blueberry whole wheat pancakes recipe. These vegan pancakes are easy to prepare. You can customize your pancakes by putting vegan chocolate bits or blueberries on top. You can serve them with vegan butter, honey syrup, or maple syrup. This recipe makes ten pancakes, perfect for you and your kids at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp raw sugar
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp applesauce
• Pinch of ginger
• Cooking spray
• Blueberries (optional)

Instructions:

This recipe makes ten pancakes.

In a large mixing bowl, add whole wheat flour and baking powder. Add raw sugar, cinnamon, salt, and ginger to taste.
Whisk to combine.
Add almond milk and applesauce.
Whisk to combine.
Add water if you need more moisture.
Continue to whisk until you achieve the desired consistency.

Set a frying pan over medium flame.
Spray some olive oil and heat it.
Get 1/3 cup from the mixture and put into the frying pan.
You may add blueberries for added flavor.
Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips and ideas:

You can place vegan chocolate bits or blueberries on top of the pancakes.

Serve vegan pancakes with vegan butter or honey syrup.

Vegan Blueberry Whole Wheat Pancakes Recipe
Images – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=893JoiCtlAw