Weekly Spotlight: Creating Amazing Glazed Plant-Based Mains and Desserts!

A glaze is a runny sauce that is used to dip or coat food. Adding glaze can enhance the flavor of the dish, or add an extra bite of sweetness in desserts. You can also use glaze as decoration for both sweet and savory recipes. When it comes to creating glaze, you can’t go wrong with a good homemade glaze. Try out making your own for the recipes below; creating your own teriyaki glaze or even a delicious citrus glaze can elevate your dishes and you can control what you add to it. Plus, having a good glaze on hand is perfect for meal prepping and a quick meal.

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This week, we’re bringing delicious, fully vegan, and plant-based ways to make and enjoy glazed mains and desserts!

Savory Glazed Recipes

Source: Teriyaki Glazed Tofu Steaks

There are many ways to make a savory glaze, and these recipes are perfect to get you started. Adding glaze to dishes like tofu and chickpeas gives them added flavor, and if you add it as you bake it, it’ll cook into the dish for a fuller flavor. Glaze can be a flavor powerhouse, so don’t be afraid to enjoy all the possibilities! Tofu, plant-based meatballs, and chickpeas all do wonderfully with glaze, but you can add it to your favorite plant-based meats like vegan chick’n and tempeh!

• Blueberry-Balsamic Meatball Sauce with Rosemary by Kathy Hester
• Orange and Ginger Glazed Tofu by Romy London
• Teriyaki Glazed Tofu Steaks by Maya Sozer
• Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts With Quinoa Risotto by Rachel Carr
• Sweet and Sour Glazed Chickpeas with Mango Salsa by Taavi Moore
• Maple-Glazed Tofu by Tara Weir

Sweet Glazed Recipes

Source: Vanilla Bean Scones with Vanilla Glaze

Dessert glaze can be made in a variety of ways, but the most common is to use powdered sugar as a base. Then, add a bit of plant-based milk or a bit of water and whisk it until it becomes smooth and pourable. Then, you can drizzle it over the dessert of your choice. You can add coffee, cocoa powder, or lemon for a zesty taste for different variations!

• Strawberry Crumble Cookies With Vanilla Bean Glaze by Angelina Papanikolaou
• Cinnamon Doughnuts With Coffee and Vanilla Glaze by Holly Jade
• Vanilla Bean Scones with Vanilla Glaze by Megan Calipari
• Lemon Yogurt Cake with Lemon Cashew Glaze by Annie Kimmelman

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Lead Image: Teriyaki Glazed Tofu Steaks by Maya Sozer