Top Daily Recipes: French Lentil and Beet Salad to Italian Rice Salad!

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1. French Lentil and Beet Salad with Garlicky Walnuts

Source: French Lentil and Beet Salad with Garlicky Walnuts

Boiled green lentils tossed with crunchy carrots and a biting Dijon dressing is an iconic French side dish to eat alongside a piece of poached salmon or chicken. But it often looks like a stodgy brown mess. This French Lentil and Beet Salad with Garlicky Walnuts by Phoebe Lapine dresses up those drab legumes with all the colors of the spring rainbow: pink radishes, green sugar snaps, and garnet (or golden) roasted beets. The latter can be roasted a few days in advance to save time, and you can do the rest of the chopping and whisking while the lentils cook. The salad is finished with a little Italian flair—balsamic vinaigrette and torn basil. Garlicky walnuts add crunch, and if you’re angling for another carb companion, add shaved parmesan or ricotta salata.

2. The Whole Enchilada Casserole

Source: The Whole Enchilada Casserole

All the warm, comforting flavors of enchiladas, layered up with jalapeño queso, topped with vegan cheese and baked until golden and bubbling. We’re talking tangy, spicy, smoky, cheesy, not super authentic but ultra delicious! This The Whole Enchilada Casserole by Melanie McDonald takes a little time and involves a few steps—but it’s all super easy—such as turning on the oven, pressing a button on the blender and assembling your tasty, lasagna-esque layers like a boss. You can even make the queso, the enchilada sauce and the filling up to three days in advance. Then put it all together at a later date or assemble the whole thing, cover tightly and pop it in the fridge or freezer for another day.

3. Rustic Cassoulet With Veggie Sausage

Source: Rustic Cassoulet With Veggie Sausage

This Rustic Cassoulet With Veggie Sausage by Plant Tribe usually calls for an abundance of different types of meat, of course this version is totally plant based. It’s a warm and comforting meal, full of seasonal vegetables and delicious smoked sausage. Perfect for big gatherings!

4. Savory Chickpea Pancakes

Source: Savory Chickpea Pancakes

These Savory Chickpea Pancakes by Harriet Porterfield are made with chickpea flour, which is naturally gluten-free, full of protein, super delicious, and usually pretty cheap compared to other gluten-free flours. These are so tasty and could easily be made into a couple of big pancakes rather than mini ones, you could even fold them over and stuff them like an omelet.

5. Gluten-Free Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Potatoes

Source: Gluten-Free Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Potatoes

Who doesn’t crave the comforts of vegan mashed potatoes and gravy during the winter months? This Gluten-Free Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Potatoes by Robin Browne has all the feels of regular gravy except it’s totally vegan. The gravy is herb-packed, creamy, and rich in flavor.

6. Cajun Caesar with Blackened Chickpeas

Source: Cajun Caesar with Blackened Chickpeas

If you’re a Caesar salad fanatic, prepare to be blown away! This Cajun Caesar with Blackened Chickpeas by Megan Sadd has spicy Cajun dressing and blackened chickpeas that elevate this meal from beloved classic to showstopper status. Crunchy romaine and creamy avocado perfectly balance the heat, while the chickpeas taste like crisp, chewy flavorbombs. Feel free to serve this dish at a party, and it was devoured even faster than the truffle mac ‘n’ cheese. Bottom line—this salad is a must try!   Reprinted with permission from Vegan Yum by Megan Sadd, Page Street Publishing Co. 2020. Photo credit: Megan Sadd

7. Italian Rice Salad

Source: Italian Rice Salad

This Italian Rice Salad by ThePlantbasedSchool is adapted from delicious Italian “insalata di riso” and it’s the perfect summer dish, easy to prepare in advance, and bring with you for a picnic outdoors or on the beach. This Italian rice salad is a fulfilling meal that is nutritious, light, crunchy, colorful, and refreshing. To make it extra healthy and fulfilling the recipe uses brown rice, colorful vegetables, and delicious smoked tofu.

8. Orzo Soup with White Bean Balls

Source: Orzo Soup with White Bean Balls

The Orzo Soup with White Bean Balls by Wholesome LLC in this soup are what make it! The soup itself is a delicious flavor, but the bean balls are what take the cake! This Orzo Soup with White Bean Balls is perfect for a chilly day and will impress anyone you serve it to!

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