Top 8 Vegan Recipes of the Day: From Mermaid Pearl Risotto to Nutty Blossom Cookies!

Ready, set, recipes! Here are our just published, fresh-out-the-mill recipes in one convenient place! These are the top vegan recipes of the day, and are now a part of the thousands of recipes on our Food Monster App! Our newest recipes includes gyros and curry so if you’re looking for something new and delicious, these recipes are it!

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, don’t forget to check out our Popular Trends Archives!

1. Mermaid Pearl Risotto

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This Mermaid Pearl Risotto by Lola Till makes a wonderfully warming meal!

2. Nutty Blossom Cookies

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These Nutty Blossom Cookies by Lena Novak with homemade “Wholesome Nuttela” are delicious and chewy yet guilt-free. They are great for the holiday season, but for any time in year as well.

3. Pot Pie

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This Pot Pie by Shanika Graham-White is the ultimate plant-based soul-warming comfort food. You can’t go wrong with a traditional veggie-packed creamy filling and a herby biscuit topping.

4. Crispy Tofu Strips

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Are you looking for a plant-based version of chicken strips that’s just as satisfyingly crispy? These Crispy Tofu Strips by Planted and Picked have a good bite to them and are great dunked in your favorite dipping sauce!

5. Feta Pasta with Tomato, Butternut Squash and Garlic

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Feta pasta is a viral food trend that uses a whole block of feta (or vegan alternative), tomatoes, and roasts these ingredients until soft. Then, this cheesy tomato sauce is mixed with pasta and other ingredients. This Feta Pasta with Tomato, Butternut Squash and Garlic by Dominique Ebra adds butternut squash to add color and another level of creamy texture, as well as some hidden vegetables. It also adds sage for some crispy bites and enhance the flavor of the dish.

6. Spicy and Seared Hearts of Palm Rounds

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For a dish that you can really play with and make your own, check out this Spicy and Seared Hearts of Palm Rounds by Larice Feuerstein. Since hearts of palm do not contain a lot of flavor on their own, the tender rounds will easily absorb any and all seasonings and spices you pair with them. With just three ingredients, this simple dish can be made and enjoyed in less than 15 minutes!

7. Green Lentil Curry

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This Green Lentil Curry by Priya Lakshminarayan is seasoned with mild spices, this protein-rich dish is well balanced in terms of flavors and is very easy to make. Avoid overcooking the lentils; they should hold their shape.   Excerpt from The Essential Vegan Indian Cookbook by Priya Lakshminarayan, published by Rockridge Press. Copyright © 2021 by Callisto Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

8. Easy Tofu Curry Ramen

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This Easy Tofu Curry Ramen by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek is a wonderful ramen to enjoy for dinner!

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
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• 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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