10 Vegan Recipes That Went Viral Last Week: Meatballs to Creamy Tomato Soup!

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. Meatballs

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These amazing Meatballs by Olga Kouloufakos truly embody what a meatball should be. Crafted with exceptional ingredients, like mushrooms, oats, and walnuts, they maintain their perfect shape, boast an incredible texture, and delight the taste buds like no other.

2. Creamy Tomato Soup

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This Creamy Tomato Soup by Julie Zimmer is simple to make but what you get is a symphony of fall flavors. To ensure creaminess, use a stand up blender and not a hand-held or stick blender.

3. Depression Era Cake

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What’s fab about this Depression Era Cake by Gabrielle St. Claire, is everything! It’s quick, easy, affordable features minimal ingredients, is rich with flavor, history, buttery soft, has a lil less sugar, features coffee, is perfect for any season, any occasion, you can top with whatever you like or serve plain, and it’s just so good!

4. Indian-Spiced Cauliflower

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This Indian-Spiced Cauliflower by Taavi Moore is tender and hearty cauliflower flavored with Indian spices. Super easy, simple, and the perfect weeknight dinner.

5. Wholegrain Vanilla Fig Cake

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This Wholegrain Vanilla Fig Cake by Namita Tiwari is an incredibly delicious cake with loads of fig bits in every bite. The crust comes out to be a beautiful brown and the crumb is super soft. It’s pretty simple to make and doesn’t have that many ingredients. It’s also pretty healthy! Serve this delicious Vanilla Fig Cake with tea and coffee or snack on it during your midday slump––it’s fantastic!

6. Cajun Lentil Étouffé

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Today we’re taking things down south for some comfort and heartiness. Root vegetables signify a time period where our bodies yearn to ground down and essentially stock up for the winter. Ayurveda calls this time of year Vata season. Try to include more root vegetables into your diet during Autumn and embrace the qualities of Fall by practicing grounding activities such as meditating and physically grounding (walking barefoot outside). A good start is making this Cajun Lentil Étouffé by Trudy Geneus — it’s delicious and perfect for Fall.

7. Cozy Pot Pie With Black Eyed Peas

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A comforting vegetarian pot pie that’s packed with vegetables, including celery, carrots, mushrooms and potatoes. This Cozy Pot Pie With Black Eyed Peas by Caroline Doucet also has black eyed peas for a good dose of protein and fiber. Perfect for a cozy family dinner during colder months.

8. Grilled Zucchini Sticks 

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These Grilled Zucchini Sticks by Lenia Patsi are very delicious! They are made with minimal ingredients so they’re pretty easy to make. Eat them fresh out of the oven for maximum enjoyment.

9. Tostadas de Tinga

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Bold, spicy, and full of flavor, try thisTostadas de Tinga by Mitch and Justine Chapman made plant-based! Tender jackfruit is cooked down in spicy tomato salsa and served atop a crispy corn tortilla. And don’t forget fresh toppings like lettuce, crema, queso, and avocado!

10. Cinnamon Rolls

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These Cinnamon Rolls by Barbara Zackey are a dream come true! Easy to prepare the night before for a slow morning or bake and freeze until the perfect moment arrives. These homemade & delicious vegan cinnamon rolls are sticky, soft, sweet & plant-based!

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