3 Flavor-Packed Recipes You will not Feel are Vegan

Content creator Todd Anderson shared his favorite vegan recipes around – they'll convert even your most die-hard meat-eating friends.
Recently, we caught up with Todd Anderson – the mastermind behind Instagram account Turnip Vegan – to chat about his meat-free journey, what inspired his passion for article marketing (also, he co-owns San Diego's Spoiled Vegans Cafe), and also the connections between Black background and plant-based eating.
Afterward, he filled us in on his go-to vegan recipes, plus they didn't disappoint. So, as Anderson would say “check the vibes” – listed here are all the details.
1.
Vegan Bulgogi-Style Crumbles Made with Walnuts & Cauliflower
This savory blend of spices, protein-packed walnuts, and cauliflower is easy to create and guaranteed to become the perfect new favorite dinner recipe.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cauliflower, chopped
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes (dried)
- 1 cup of chopped onions
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Green onions sliced thinly (for garnish)
- Jasmine rice
Directions:
- Add chopped cauliflower and walnuts to some food processor and blend before the mixture turns to crumbles. (Don't over blend.)
- Sauté onions with essential olive oil until brown.
- Add garlic and walnut/cauliflower crumbles. Cook for 4-5 minutes on medium heat.
- Add brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped ginger, dried red chili flakes, and ground pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Serve with jasmine rice , chopped green onions, and sesame seeds. I made use of Everything However the Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe's.
2.
Air-Fried Po'boy using Oyster Mushrooms
For all our sandwich-lovers out there, this meat-free po'boy is ideal for lunch, dinner, and anytime the sandwich craving hits.
Mushroom Ingredients
- Oyster or Maitake Mushrooms
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup tapioca starch
- 1 tsp creole seasoning
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Dry Batter
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp creole seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup vegan mayo
- 1/2 tsp dill (Optional)
Other ingredients
- Pickles
- Baguette
- Vegan coleslaw
Directions:
- Prep mushrooms and set aside.
- Mix ground flaxseeds, flour, tapioca starch, creole seasoning, red pepper cayenne, garlic powder, and water to create your wet batter.
- Mix corn meal, garlic powder, and creole seasoning to produce your dry batter.
- Dip mushrooms into wet batter followed by the dry batter. (The wet batter is thick, however it holds up in the air fryer.)
- Air fry for 8 minutes at 370°. Spray with oil on sides.
- Mix Buffalo sauce, dill, and vegan mayo for your sauce.7.Serve on a baguette bun with vegan coleslaw, pickles, and buffalo sauce.
3.
Protein-Packed, Plant-Based Burrito
Burritos are the best – which one packs a plant-based punch.
Walnut Ground Ingredients
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1/4 cup cooked lentils
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 chopped onions
- 2-4 dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Other Ingredients
- Burrito Shells
- Cannellini beans
- Brown rice
- Guacamole
- Buffalo a”ioli
Directions:
- Combine walnut ground ingredients in a mixer and blend until the mixture turns into crumbs. (Don't over blend.)
- Sauté crumbles in a saucepan with essential olive oil until crisp.
- Lay burrito shell flat and layer with generous portions of cannellini, brown rice, walnut crumbles, and guacamole.
- Fold burrito-style and top with buffalo a”ioli.
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