10 Vegan Recipes That Went Viral Last Week: Fresh Green Falafels to Sweet Potato Pancakes!

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. Fresh Green Falafels

Source: Fresh Green Falafels

These Fresh Green Falafels by Julie Zimmer make an easy weeknight dinner!

2. Mummy Halloween Brownies

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These Mummy Halloween Brownies by Hayley Canning not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also add a fun and eerie element to your Halloween celebrations.

3. Sweet Potato Pancakes

Source: Sweet Potato Pancakes by Mitch and Justine Chapman

These vegan sweet potato pancakes are unbelievably soft, fluffy, and tender! They’re made with less than 10 ingredients and come together in under 30 minutes! Plus, they’re a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes from the holidays.

4. Sweet Rice with Nuts and Jujubes

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Yaksik is a sweet dish made of steamed glutinous rice with dried fruits and nuts, such as jujubes (Chinese red dates), chestnuts, and pine nuts, mixed with honey, oil, and soy sauce. Also called yakbap, which translates to “honey rice,” from the word yak, the traditional word for honey, and bap, meaning “rice.” This Sweet Rice with Nuts and Jujubes by JP Park and Jungyoon Choi is a dish that is a traditional sweet that is always served during holiday feasts, weddings, and other festivities.   Excerpted from The Korean Cookbook © 2023 by Junghyun Park and Jungyoon Choi. Photography © 2023 by Jinju Kang. Reproduced by permission of Phaidon. All rights reserved.

5. Grilled Chicken of the Woods Sandwich

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Chicken of the Woods is a mushroom also known by its fancy name, Laetiporus. This Grilled Chicken of the Woods Sandwich by Wicked Healthy is a bright orangey-yellow shelf mushroom with a texture similar to chicken and a soft, lemony scent. In this awesome sandwich, these tasty mushrooms are cooked in a cast iron skillet with seasoning until golden and crispy before being baked in the oven. You can assemble the sandwich any way you like — with vegan cheese, onions, greens, etc… You’ll be amazed by just how chicken-like this sandwich tastes.

6. 10-Minute Protein-Rich Pumpkin Hummus

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This 10-Minute Protein-Rich Pumpkin Hummus by Serena Poon excellent to whip up when you’re looking for a creative way to use up extra pumpkin!

7. Grilled Tofu Satay Skewers with Rice Noodle Salad

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These Grilled Tofu Satay Skewers with Rice Noodle Salad by Annabelle Randles are served on a bed of rice noodle salad and topped with a rich and creamy peanut sauce—a mouthwatering combination for a thoroughly satisfying meal. To save time, you can press the tofu in the fridge up to one day ahead.

8. Healthy Balsamic Mushrooms

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Sautéing mushrooms is great because it’s quick, easy, and so flavorful. Certainly, this Healthy Balsamic Mushrooms by Hannah Sunderani is as simple as they come. You need only 5 ingredients for these ultra lush and full-bodied healthy balsamic mushrooms. These mushrooms are umami flavored, creamy and lightly tangy. It makes for a great side dish, or top on toast and comforting dishes like baked potatoes and risotto.

9. Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Roasted Sriracha Chickpeas

Source: Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Roasted Sriracha Chickpeas

Fresh and crunchy, this Crunchy Broccoli Salad with Roasted Sriracha Chickpeas by Annabelle Randles is packed with plant goodness. It’s tossed in my flavorful Asian-style dressing and topped with spicy roasted chickpeas and creamy avocado. Allowing the salad to rest for half an hour while you roast the chickpeas helps the vegetables soak up the flavors of the dressing.

10. One-Pan Mushrooms With Noodles

Source: One-Pan Mushrooms With Noodles

The rice noodles in this recipe are sautéed with mushrooms in an umami sauce until the sauce has reduced. This One-Pan Mushrooms With Noodles by Sami Berger is an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in less than 20 minutes and is made in just one pan, making clean-up a breeze. It’s savory, substantial, and it’s sure to earn a spot in your weekly meal rotations.

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