Vegan Recipes: Dishes for Everyday and Special Occasions

Vegan cuisine is popular not only among those who follow a strict plant-based diet but also among people looking for light, healthy, and tasty recipes. In this article, you will find simple and interesting recipes for everyday meals and special occasions.

Simple Vegan Dishes for Everyday

There are many vegan recipes that are easy to prepare using readily available ingredients.

Vegan Avocado and Chickpea Toast

Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado, 1 can of chickpeas, 2-3 slices of whole grain bread, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper to taste, a pinch of paprika or chili flakes for spice.

Instructions:

1. Toast the bread until golden brown.
2. Mash the avocado with a fork, add lemon juice, some olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Rinse the chickpeas and slightly mash them into a puree-like consistency.
4. Spread the avocado on the bread, top it with chickpeas, and sprinkle with paprika or chili for a spicy kick.

Vegan Pasta with Spinach Pesto Sauce

Ingredients: 200 g pasta (spaghetti or penne), 2 cups fresh spinach, 1/4 cup walnuts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, juice of half a lemon, salt, pepper to taste.

Instructions:

1. Boil the pasta in salted water until done.
2. Blend spinach, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a blender until smooth.
3. Mix the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Creative Vegan Dishes for Holidays

For special occasions, you can prepare equally exquisite vegan dishes that will amaze your guests with their originality and taste.

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Vegetables

Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers, 1 cup quinoa, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro), salt, pepper to taste.

Instructions:

1. Cook the quinoa.
2. Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds.
3. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a pan, add grated carrots and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes, then add the cooked quinoa.
4. Stuff the peppers with the vegetable mixture and bake for 25-30 minutes at 180°C (350°F).

No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cake

Ingredients: 2 cups nuts (almonds, walnuts, or cashews), 1 cup dates, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 can coconut milk, 200 g dark vegan chocolate, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, fresh berries for garnish.

Instructions:

1. Blend the nuts, dates, and cocoa powder in a blender to form a sticky mixture.
2. Press the mixture into a cake mold and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
3. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, add coconut milk and coconut oil, and stir until smooth.
4. Pour the chocolate layer over the base and leave the cake in the fridge for several hours. Garnish with fresh berries before serving.

This no-bake cake makes a great dessert for any festive table.

Vegan themed dishes

Vegan cuisine offers a wide range of options for creating original and delicious themed dishes.

Vegan tacos for a Mexican party

If you’re planning to throw a Mexican-inspired soiree, vegan tacos will be a real hit.

Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas (tortillas), 1 can of black beans, 1 avocado, 1 small red onion, 1 tomato, lettuce leaves, cilantro for decoration, juice of one lime, pinch of chilli or pepper to taste, olive oil.

Preparation:

1. Heat the tortillas in a frying pan or in the oven.
2. Wash and lightly mash the black beans with olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.
3. Dice the avocado and tomatoes.
4. Assemble the tacos: arrange the beans, lettuce leaves, avocado and tomatoes on tortillas, sprinkle with chopped onion and cilantro.
5. If desired, add a little chilli for spiciness.

Vegan tacos can easily be adapted to suit different tastes by adding extra vegetables or replacing the beans with roasted tofu.

Vegan cuisine opens up a wide range of culinary creativity and allows you to surprise yourself with tasty and original dishes for every day and for holidays. Create!