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From Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles to Flourless Chickpea Brownies: 10 Vegan Recipes that Went Viral Last Week!

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 recipes creations from our bloggers!

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1. Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles

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Date caramel is a great kind of vegan caramel. It takes only a few minutes to whip up, dip in chocolate and top with flaky sea salt for these Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles by Ciarra Siller. A simple little treat. Feel free to keep these in your freezer and then defrost a few at a time for about 15 minutes before devouring them. Reprinted with permission from Vegan Chocolate Treats by Ciarra Siller, Page Street Publishing Co. 2020. Photo credit: Ciarra Siller

2. Herb Cauliflower Fritters

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What’s fab about these Herb Cauliflower Fritters by Gabrielle St. Claire is everything! It’s packed with cauliflower, fresh herbs, involves a handful of ingredients, packs tons of flavor, perfect for any season, great for entertaining!

3. Flourless Chickpea Brownies

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These Flourless Chickpea Brownies by Maggie Wescott are fudgy and packed full of delicious chocolate flavor. These protein-packed brownies make a healthy dessert or snack any time of the day! Chickpeas are a fairly neutral-flavored bean and once combined with all the other ingredients there isn’t a hint of bean anywhere. These brownies are dense and fudgy, with the perfect amount of sweetness from the maple syrup and dark chocolate.

4. Quick Chickpea Quinoa Salad

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Whether you are searching for a healthy and quick lunch to take to work or just trying to put dinner on the table without having to spend lots of time in the kitchen, we’ve got you covered with this Quick Chickpea Quinoa Salad by Nikki and Zuzana. It feels so perfectly satisfying and nourishing, thanks to the fresh peppers, herbs, grains, and legumes.

5. Red Lentil Tikka Masala

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Everything about this Red Lentil Tikka Masala by Kristen Genton is wonderful. The flavors are on point, the texture on point, the satisfaction on point … everything! Red lentils are cooked in a creamy, spicy sauce that will delight your palate and keep you full. Plus, it cooks in just 30 minutes! Such a delicious and filling meal––you have to try it!

6. Masala Mushroom Bhuna: Indian Spicy Sauteed Mushrooms

Source: Masala Mushroom Bhuna: Indian Spicy Sauteed Mushrooms

This Masala Mushroom Bhuna: Indian Spicy Sauteed Mushrooms by Rinku Bhattacharya takes just 15 minutes to make, but it tastes like it has been slow-cooked for hours. It’s made using a slow-cooking technique called kasha or bhuna, which is cooking without water. This dish applies the same method without the wait time and the result is tender, spicy mushrooms that are ready to be served with rice or flatbread.

7. Hungarian Paprikash

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This Hungarian Paprikash by Lena Novak is cozy and delicious. It’s perfect for chilly nights when you want something hearty.

8. Fruit-Sweetened Apple Muffins

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It’s apple season, so I hope you’ll get the chance to bake these muffins with all your freshly picked apples. Try out these Fruit-Sweetened Apple Muffins by Caroline Doucet!

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