From Plant Protein Pasta Salad Bowl to Tofu Chick’n Nuggets: 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 recipe creations from our bloggers!

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1. Five Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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This Five Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese by Joni Marie Newman gets its cheesiness from a nutritional yeast-filled sauce, a tofu ricotta-like mixture, vegan cream cheese, shredded vegan cheese, and walnut parmesan sprinkles. Yep, that’s five! If you are looking for an unbeatable “cheesy” comfort dish, here you are.

2. Plant Protein Pasta Salad Bowl

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This Plant Protein Pasta Salad Bowl by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler is easily one of the quickest and tastiest meals you will pull off all week – swapping the traditional thick sauce gluten pasta dish for a lighter and super nourishing weeknight meal.

3. Blueberry Almond Crumb Tart

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I love that this tart is not only easy to make but it’s delicious and filling! This Blueberry Almond Crumb Tart by Kristen Genton is not too sweet, but just sweet enough and is packed with nutty almond flavor and loaded with blueberries.

4. Easy Black Bean Burger

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This Easy Black Bean Burger by Caroline Doucet is a simple veggie burger that’s nutritious, yet delicious! The black bean patty is high in protein thanks to the beans, nuts and seeds. It’s also filled with fiber due to the beans, vegetables, whole wheat bread and again, the nuts and seeds. It’s flavored with smoked paprika, garlic and onions to give you a BBQ flavored burger, without any BBQ sauce. Make a few batches and keep them in the freezer for easy weeknight dinners!

5. Stir-Fry Veggie Lettuce Wraps With Ginger-Garlic Tofu

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This Stir-Fry Veggie Lettuce Wraps With Ginger-Garlic Tofu by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez is almost too good to be true. Once sautéed in flavorful ginger garlic sauce, the veggies are mixed with small bits of spicy tofu cooked in soy sauce, more ginger and garlic, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil. This savory, sweet, and spicy mixture is then added to crisp cups of lettuce, creating an Asian-inspired taco that is tangy and deliciously unexpected.

6. Skillet Raspberry Cornbread

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A sizzling hot skillet makes the edges crispy and golden and the inside soft and crumbly.  Added raspberries and a sugar crust lend just the perfect amount of sweetness in this Skillet Raspberry Cornbread by Crissy Cavanaugh!

7. Tofu Chick’n Nuggets

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Crispy, extremely flavorful, vegan chicken nuggets made from tofu. ThisTofu Chick’n Nuggets by Taavi Moore is layered with flavor and crunch. The trick to an ultra flavorful tofu nugget? Marinate that soybean block overnight.

8. Chickpea Quinoa Meatball Subs

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This Chickpea Quinoa Meatball Subs by Shanika Graham-White is truly something special and is the perfect rendition of the traditional New York Marinara Sub. Loaded with savory, spicy and sweet flavors, these ‘meatball subs’ made from only veggies are moist, flavorful, and tender; wrapped in a toasted pretzel hot dog bun and topped with melted vegan mozzarella. This dish is the perfect meal for lunch or dinner for the entire family on any given day.

9. Swiss Chard and White Bean Grilled Sammie

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This Swiss Chard and White Bean Grilled Sammie by Heather Poire is just as comforting as a grilled cheese but packed full of healthy ingredients. A grilled sandwich is so much better than one that is not and this tasty creation is the embodiment of summer comfort food perfected.

10. Spicy Roasted Chickpea Spread Sandwich

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This Spicy Roasted Chickpea Spread Sandwich by Emily Brees is the perfect, creamy addition to any sandwich. The fiery roasted chickpeas are seasoned with cayenne and lemon and then blended with some sundried tomatoes for a delightful flavor combination.

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 wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Unfortunately, dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer, and has many side effects. 

For those interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend purchasing one of our many plant-based cookbooks or downloading the Food Monster App which has thousands of delicious recipes making it the largest vegan recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

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

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