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From Sweet and Spicy Cauliflower To Deviled Potato Bites: Recipes That Went Viral Last Week!

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Summer is officially here! With warm weather comes tons of creative recipes and ways to recreate some iconic dishes to suit your plant-based lifestyle. Our bloggers really showed us how to have a good time in the sweet summer sun this week with these amazing recipes! You’ll want to throw on an apron and call up your friends because these recipes are bound to inspire you for your next cookout. The best part? All of these recipes can be found on our mobile app, Food Monster!

1. Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower

Keep it simple with this oven-roasted side dish of Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower. Cauliflower florets are tossed in an irresistible sweet and spicy marinade and baked until tender. This is one of those recipes you can keep on hand, in the back of your mind. When you see cauliflower on sale. When you have cauliflower that’s on the verge of going bad. Or, if you’re a huge fan of cauliflower.

2. Mini Veggie Cucumber Wraps With Avocado Hummus

Deliciously refreshing, these Mini Veggie Cucumber Wraps With Avocado Hummus are the perfect appetizer or light snack for a hot spring or summer day. They are composed of thinly sliced cucumber filled with grated raw vegetables, and are nicely complemented with an avocado hummus spread. Once you’ve tried these, you can try changing up the stuffing. Cashew cheese, guacamole, black beans, or chopped tomatoes, would all work just as well!

3. Chocolate Cream Pie

What could be better than a hazelnut-almond shortbread crust layered with decadent chocolate filling and topped with airy whipped coconut cream? We can’t think of anything! This Chocolate Cream Pie is silky, sweet, crunchy, and deliciously addicting! Don’t eat it all in one sitting though, when left in the refrigerator, this pie only gets better with time!

4. Creamy Lentil Bolognese and Potato Bake

This deliciously layered Creamy Lentil Bolognese and Potato Bake seem like it would take forever but you will be surprised by how easy it is to whip up! Simply cook the lentil bolognese, slice the potatoes and eggplant, and layer them all on top of each other with plenty of sun-dried tomato paste, herbs, and spices. Once everything is layered, sprinkle a generous amount of almond-Parmesan on top and bake in the oven until brown. Yum!

5. Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks

This recipe for Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks takes time, not that much, but I will say the end result is crispy crunchy goodness! Totally gluten free and of course, vegan!

6. Bondas: South Indian Sweet Potato Fritter

These sweet potato Bondas are soft, well-seasoned mashed sweet potatoes that are dunked in a chickpea batter and fried to crisp perfection. The crunch on the outside combined with the soft savory inside make this dish irresistible. They are a perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal.

7. Plant-Powered Muscle ‘Milk’

This Plant-Powered Muscle ‘Milk’ was created with one main goal in mind: to replenish. Whether you are refueling after an intense workout session or looking for a meal that will supply you with nutritious energy to last you for hours this green “milkshake” will do the trick!

8. Veggie Lasagna with Eggplant and Cashew Cheese

This substantial Veggie Lasagna With Eggplant and Cashew Cheese is full of the warmth and comfort of a true classic. Rich with tomatoes, carrots and leeks, the sauce blends sweet and savory notes into this deep and decadent dish. Creamy cashew cheese and eggplant offer smooth texture and flavor, leaving everyone craving for seconds!

9. Crispy Sweet Potato Sandwiches

World’s greatest sandwich isn’t a term anybody should throw around lightly and yet, these Crispy Sweet Potato Sandwiches can truly hold the title. They look like fast food patties on the outside, but on the inside, they’re soft and tender. Made from rice and sweet potato and coated in herbed breadcrumbs, then fried until crispy, they’ll satisfy all your crunchy sandwich cravings. Top with traditional fare like pickles, lettuce, and ketchup or get creative with your own toppings.

10. Hearty Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Instant Pot Soup

A hearty, flavourful lentil soup recipe for the Instant Pot. Let this Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup sit for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to blend. Refrigerate until later or reheat to serve. Serve with a crusty roll and a side salad. It is well worth the wait.

11. Authentic Spanish Gazpacho

This Authentic Spanish Gazpacho is “soupendous!” Full of garlicky flavor, it’s the perfect cold soup to eat on a hot summer day when you want something light and refreshing.

12. Adzuki Bean and Kale Hummus With Sweet Potato Chips

Chips and dip get a healthy and even more delicious twist in this recipe for Adzuki Bean and Kale Hummus With Sweet Potato Chips! Rich sweet potato pairs perfectly with this adzuki bean hummus to keep you full. Tahini, salt, pepper, and garlic give the dip a flavorful kick, while added kale leaves give you a healthful dose of green veggies.

13. Easy Vanilla Marshmallow Shakes

You’re only 5 ingredients and less than 5 minutes away from this fluffy vanilla dream of an Easy Vanilla Marshmallow Shake.

14. Sweet and Salty Miso Caramel Dark Chocolate Cups

Looking for a delicious new treat? These Sweet and Salty Miso Caramel Dark Chocolate Cups are insanely addicting! The combination of salty miso, sweet date, and bitter chocolate go amazing together. They’re rich, chocolatey, salty-yet-sweet, bite-sized, easy-to-make… are you sold on these butter cups yet?! Simply blend the ingredients, pour the liquid into molds, and pop ’em in the freezer!

15. Deviled Potato Bites

These classy-looking Deviled Potato Bites are deceptively budget-friendly. Little potatoes are halved and roasted until their centers are soft and scoopable and then a creamy yellow hummus is piped in, giving them that “deviled egg” look. Piping in the hummus is totally optional, but it gives them that “wow” factor that will make them disappear from the serving platter in an instant.

Be sure to check out last week’s viral recipes for more delicious-looking, mouth-watering creations: From Spicy Broccoli to Creme Brulée: 15 Vegan Recipes That Went Viral Last Week! You can find these recipes and many more on our Food Monster App. With over 10,000 recipes right in the palm of your hand, you’ll always have something delicious and new to try. It’s available for both Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. Full of allergy-friendly recipes, subscribers gain access to new recipes every day. Check it out!

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