Meatless Monday: 10 Must-Try Vegan Dishes Going Viral

Sometimes recipes are a huge hit, and last week these recipes were just that. They all went viral, gaining massive attention and interest across the internet. They include a bit of everything, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes!

Check out these 10 vegan recipes from our Food Monster App that all went viral last week!

1. Sausage Rolls 

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Say hello to everyone’s favorite party food, the sausage roll..but in this case, the vegan sausage roll by Holly Jade. These delicious rolls are vegan, gluten-free, taste absolutely divine and packed full of flavor.

2. Spaghetti a la Caesar  

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This Spaghetti a la Caesar by Kim Sujovolsky takes creamy pasta to a whole other level AND it’s choc-full of nutrition. Especially protein and calcium.

3. Double Chocolate Chip Cookies 

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Soft and chewy Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies – the perfect cookie by Fabio Gallo for chocolate lovers. This recipe is using strong espresso, which blends perfectly with the chocolate flavors, but you could also use regular coffee or replace the coffee with water.

4. Roasted Winter Vegetables with Almonds and Olives

Source: Roasted Winter Vegetables with Almonds and Olives

Roasted Winter Vegetables with Almonds and Olives are a welcome change the usual ‘roasted vegetables’ you often get offered. The addition of the olives and almonds adds flavor, texture, freshness and depth to a normally pretty dull gluten-free, vegan dish by Julia Shannahan. Flaked almonds have a crunch and taste that is paired perfectly with the cauliflower, sprouts, carrots and parsnips. The umami saltiness of the olives add another dimension.

5. Banana Nut Muffins 

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There’s something to be said about Banana Nut Muffins being the best breakfast item ever for people on the go. Not only are they delicious, but they are easy to grab, easy to eat, and easy to share. Not to mention, you can totally add chocolate chips to make them even more irresistible than they already are. Kristen Genton put together these wonderful muffins that could be your next breakfast.

6. Sweet Hot and Spicy Soup

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Sweet Potato soup with a spicy kick is just what you need on a cold winter or fall night. This Sweet Hot and Spicy Soup by Gabriela Lupu is filling and chalk full of delicious, dynamic flavors that complement each other quite beautifully!

7. Chocolate Sunflower Protein Cookies 

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Sunflower seeds add a surprise texture to these softly crunchy chocolate chip cookies. Bake a few dozen of these Chocolate Sunflower Protein Cookies by High Protein Vegan, Ginny McMeans for your cookie jar and your tummy.

8. Spinach and Tofu Ricotta Puff Pastries 

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These Spinach and Tofu Ricotta Puff Pastries by Kim Sujovolsky are flaky, soft, pillowy, and so full of flavor.

9. Portabella Mushroom Gyro

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Big fat marinated portabellas are what dreams are made of. Dripping with flavor and nestled in spinach, just add the best white sauce ever to this Portabella Mushroom Gyro made by High Protein Vegan, Ginny McMeans.

10. Coconut-Crusted French Toast 

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Want to know a simple way to increase the natural sweetness in fruit without adding extra sugar? Caramelize it! Not only is this caramelized pineapple delicious in conjunction with this tropical take on French toast by Marisa Alvarsson, it’s great with oatmeal, on chia puddings and even added to salads!

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental well-being, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, and prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

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• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
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• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep

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