Daily Top Recipes: Filling Khajur-Kāju Smoothie to Creamy Carbonara with Tempeh “Bacon”!

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1. Filling Khajur-Kāju Smoothie

Source: Filling Khajur-Kāju Smoothie

This thick and creamy concoction is made with dates, cashews and plant milk. The sweet dates give this Filling Khajur-Kāju Smoothie by Anusha Moorthy Santosh a rich, caramel flavor. Growing up in the Middle East, I was familiar with many varieties of dates, and I remember having chilled glasses of jellab at Lebanese restaurants. The first time I had a date smoothie in a small restaurant in Mumbai, it transported me back to my childhood days of jellab. With the heat and humidity on high in the city, this drink was the much-needed cooler. It was refreshing and downright delicious and is now a summer staple in my house.   Credit: Reprinted with permission from Vegan Treasures of India by Anusha Moorthy Santosh. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Anusha Moorthy Santosh.

2. Creamy Carbonara with Tempeh “Bacon”

Source: Creamy Carbonara with Tempeh “Bacon”

This is like if Carbonara and Alfredo sauce had a vegan baby with less calories. Carbonara is traditionally made with egg yolks, pancetta, parmesan, and sometimes peas, while Alfredo sauce is typically a heavy cream-and-cheese-based sauce. This Creamy Carbonara with Tempeh “Bacon” by Sarah Ottino combines the creaminess of Alfredo sauce with the meaty flavors of Carbonara sauce to get a rich, decadent dish. Topped with tempeh bacon crumbles, this pasta is bursting with warm comfort-food flavors that you won’t want to miss out on!

3. Creamy Traditional Lebanese Hummus

Source: Creamy Traditional Lebanese Hummus

This Creamy Traditional Lebanese Hummus by Ruth Grindeland is a smooth and creamy dip.

4. Minced Sunflower Seeds

Source: Minced Sunflower Seeds

These Minced Sunflower Seeds by Lenia & Dimitra are the perfect alternative to vegan bolognese or minced meat. It’s great on pasta or in lasagna. Delicious, easy, and great for when you don’t have plant-based meat on hand.

5. Oatmeal Latté

Source: Oatmeal Latté

A creamy, hearty breakfast of this latté is a wonderful start to the day! This Oatmeal Latté by Natasha Minocha is a healthy shot of caffeine without any refined sugar! Yum!

6. 4-Ingredient Chocolate Covered ‘Honeycomb’ Candy

Source: 4-Ingredient Chocolate Covered ‘Honeycomb’ Candy

This “honeycomb” is surprisingly quick and easy to make in addition to being the perfect treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. Coating the vegan honeycomb in chocolate will make it taste so unbelievably similar to a candy bar. This sweet is also great for mixing into ice cream and sprinkling over cupcakes and cakes. Check out this 4-Ingredient Chocolate Covered ‘Honeycomb’ Candy by Holly Jade!

7. Deviled Tomatoes

Source: Deviled Tomatoes

These Deviled Tomatoes by Helyn Dunn are a perfect alternative to deviled eggs. The tomatoes are stuffed with a nutrition-packed variation of hummus. It tastes so much like the filling of a deviled egg, you will be surprised! They are a breeze to make and look beautiful on any holiday table or any time! These deviled tomatoes are so fun to make––you have to try them!

8. Deviled Veggs

Source: Deviled Veggs

Introducing deviled “veggs”! The secret to holding the soy cream, tofu, and sour cream all together is agar agar, which gives the white portion a gelatin-like texture. When you make these Deviled Veggs by Chris Bartis, stick as close as you can to this recipe, use the whitest ingredients you can find. Serve these at a party and they’re guaranteed to blow the minds of all your guests.

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