10 Vegan Recipes That Went Viral Last Week: Crispy Miso Tofu to Leeky Tuscan Minestrone!

When everyone’s got their eyes on a recipe, you know it must have something special that you will want to try! That’s the case for these 10 vegan viral recipes that went viral last week. They’re some of the best, and trust us when we say that you don’t want to miss out on these incredible viral recipe creations from our bloggers!

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1. Crispy Miso Tofu

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This high protein recipe can be enjoyed as a flavorful appetizer, a delicious addition to a stir-fry, or as a satisfying main course alongside your favorite sides. Try out this Crispy Miso Tofu by Olga Kouloufakos!

2. Whole Wheat Sesame Crackers With Hummus

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For those who love to make everything from scratch and want an effortless recipe, you’ll love these Whole Wheat Sesame Crackers With Hummus by Gabrielle St. Claire! The ingredients are minimal, and you can modify the shape and size. You can even opt out of the smudge of sugar in the recipe. They pair well with hummus but you can serve it with whatever you like, and they can easily be made in bulk!

3. Tahini Lentil Carrot Salad

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Beautiful, healthy, crunchy and creamy, this Tahini Lentil Carrot Salad by Cameron Keller is one of those incredibly tasty side dishes that you’ll be coming back to time and time again. Not only is it’s super healthy and whole-foods based, plentiful in lentils, carrots, tahini and pistachio, but it’s very easy to make ahead of time and store in the fridge – a win for the meal prep’ers out there.

4. Spicy Curry Vegan Meatballs and Orzo

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If you have ever had Jamaican curry, you know it’s spicy! Embrace the heat with this Spicy Curry Vegan Meatballs and Orzo by Shanika Graham-White, a tender vegan meatball mixture simmered in a sauce of hot peppers, veggie stock, garlic, and coconut milk. This is the meatiest vegan dish on Earth!

5. Rosemary Black Pepper Focaccia

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Hello, bread lovers! Did you know it’s super easy to make your own crispy at the edges and fluffy in the middle focaccia? It’s true! Basically, it’s a simple yeast dough that’s been flattened out, dimpled, and topped with herbs and whatever else your heart desires. The combination of fresh rosemary and black pepper in this Rosemary Black Pepper Focaccia by Abby Thompson gives this focaccia a really hearty and fall-like taste to it. It’s perfect for pairing with soup or spreading with vegan butter and eating alone.

6. Umami Hakka Noodles

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The best way to describe Indo-Chinese food would be Chinese food adapted to Indian tastes. In India, it is referred to as simply “Chinese food.” It is a uniquely South Asian phenomenon, and dishes like gobi manchurian, and dishes such as this Umami Hakka Noodles by Anusha Moorthy Santosh, manchow soup, etc., are very Indo-Chinese.

7. Orange Chick’n

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This tofu chick’n has a crispy exterior with a divine sticky orange sauce coating. This Orange Chick’n  by Llyod Rose is sweet and spicy and very addictive. The orange zest is truly the ingredient that makes this dish special with high notes of citrus. I remember when I created this recipe, I made it for three days straight for others to try because it was just too good. I promise if you made a top five list of all the recipes inside this book, this Orange Chick’n would make the list!  Reprinted with permission from Crazy Good Vegan by Lloyd Rose. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Sarah Kermalli.

8. Quiche

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This Quiche by Dominique Ebra is perfect for brunch and to share with friends

9. Leeky Tuscan Minestrone

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The greens on leeks are often discarded, but with a little tender loving care, they can be equally as scrumptious as the white stems. This wildly delicious Leeky Tuscan Minestrone by Carleigh Bodrug allows both parts of the leek to shine, with the greens browned in the oven for an unexpected crispy topping. Seasonal vegetables provide the perfect base to this thick, creamy soup that is meal-prep- and freezer-friendly. Image Credit: Shahad Odah, Foodie’s Flare

10. Cinnamon Roll Cake

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This Cinnamon Roll Cake by Haley Gallerani has all of the delicious flavors of a cinnamon roll, but it is much easier to make in cake form. Put away your rolling pin!

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