Vegan Rainbow Potato Salad from I Love Vegan

Vegan Rainbow Potato Salad
from I Love Vegan

From I Love Vegan:

The first step to good potato salad is selecting some good potatoes of course! These pretty Creamer potatoes from The Little Potato Company are absolutely perfect! This is the Terrific Trio, a combination of red, blue, and yellow Creamer potato varietals. 
This recipe takes very little effort to throw together. Creamer potatoes cook quickly and I used my food processor to slice/grate my veggies. The active cooking time is pretty short but try to account for the time needed for the flavours to marry and intensify. I’d suggest making it a day ahead of time for optimal flavour. This recipe is easy to tweak to your own taste preferences. I like to add extra dill and pickles for a kick.

Recipe details,  a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Vegan Rainbow Potato Salad - I Love Vegan.

Avocado Quesadillas from The Garden Grazer

Avocado Quesadillas (Vegan + GF Option)
from The Garden Grazer

This quick and easy recipe for quesadillas features a mashed avocado filling and is a healthier version of the traditional cheese quesadilla.  For a gluten-free delight, simply use GF tortillas.  Other healthy ingredients include tomato, green onion and nutritional yeast.

Recipe details,  a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Avocado Quesadillas (Vegan) - The Garden Grazer.

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Thai Chickpea and Veggie Pizza from Veggies Don't Bite

Thai Chickpea Pizza from Veggies Don't Bite

From Sophia, the author of this recipe:

"Your favorite pizza gone light! Still keeping all it's flavor, this Thai pizza is stacked with veggies and smothered in a light and creamy peanut sauce. Less calories but all the taste!"

Indeed, this vegan pizza incorporates only nutritious ingredients including chickpeas (garbanzo beans), carrots, zucchini, red bell peppers and green onions.

Recipe details, including a link to a light and creamy peanut sauces, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Thai Chickpea and Veggie Pizza - Veggies Don't Bite.

Cabbage Slaw with Ginger Tahini Dressing from The Kitchn

Cabbage Slaw with Creamy Ginger-Tahini Dressing
from The Kitchn

This crunchy, creamy, refreshing and delicious salad is filled with veggies and nuts and tossed with a tangy dressing - its perfect during the hot, summer months.  Featured ingredients include red and Napa cabbage, carrots, beets, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, shelled edamame, scallions (young green onions), peanuts, raisins, sesame seeds, tahini and ginger.

Recipe details, including a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at the kitchn - Cabbage Slaw with Ginger-Tahini Dressing.

Smoky Little Devils from Forks Over Knives

These vegan tiny stuffed potatoes are sure to please family, friends and guests!  Both beautiful to behold and delicious, the recipe features a Green Onion Hummus and healthy ingredients like chickpeas (garbanzo beans), garlic, green onions, lemon juice, spice brown mustard and turmeric.

Recipe details, including a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Smoky Little Devils by Ann and Jane Esselstyn, Forks Over Knives.

Spicy Mapo Tofu from Vegan Miam

In the mood for some Chinese food?  Try this delicious and nutritious vegan mapo tofu recipe featuring either silken or firm tofu, seitan ( or tempeh or shiitake mushrooms), toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onions, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns and soy sauce.  We love this dish for lunch or dinner, served with steamed brown rice and sauteed veggies!

Recipe details including a complete list of ingredients and step by step instructions at Spicy Mapo Tofu from Vegan Miam.

More information about the healthy ingredients:
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Health Benefits of Ginger

Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing from Korean Eyes

This healthy salad recipe is both delicious and filing.  It can be served as a side or a main dish.   The recipe features sugar snap peas, edamame (soy beans), red bell pepper, carrots, garlic, green onions (scallions), rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and seeds, and peanut butter.   Any vegetables can be used and it is easily vegan-ized (use agave instead of honey).  To make it gluten-free, substitute rice noodles.

Recipe details including full list of ingredients and step by step instructions at Cold Asia Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing from Korean Eyes.

Vegan Steak with Garlic Bread from Vegan Miam

This easy and delicious vegan "hamburger" steak recipe features eggplant, portobello mushrooms, scallions (green onion), fresh parsley, garlic and vegan cheese shreds on homemade garlic bread and topped with Victoria Vegan Chianti Wine Marinara sauce.

Recipe details for both the vegan steak and garlic bread, as well as links to other recipes using Victoria Vegan products at Vegan Steak with Garlic Bread by Vegan Miam.

Black Bean Spinach Enchiladas from the Garden Grazer

This enchilada recipe is a healthy version of a Mexican food favorite and features black beans, corn, fresh baby spinach, green onions, fresh cilantro, olive oil and lots of spices, including chili, onion, garlic and cumin powder.  It can be easily vegan-ized by simply substituting the dairy shredded cheese with dairy-free cheese shred substitutes, like Daiya, Go Veggie or Follow Your Heart.

Recipe details at Black Bean Spinach Enchiladas from the Garden Grazer

More information about vegan cheese shreds:
Daiya Pepperjack Style Shreds
Go Veggie Mexican Style Shreds
Follow Your Heart Vegan Gourmet Fiesta Blend Shreds

Vegan Philly Cheezsteak Sandwich from Namely Marly

An absolutely delightful version of an American favorite: a vegan version of Philly cheese steak sandwich or hoagie!  This takes some work and effort as you actually have to follow three recipes, but is well worth it.  The first recipe given is for Slow Baked Cheezsteak Tofu.  The second recipe is for the Garlic Avocado Aioli.   The third recipe is the step by step instructions on putting it all together and finishing it off in foil in the oven.

Recipe details (all three recipes) at:  Vegan Philly Cheezsteak Sandwich by Namely Marly

Thai Sweet Potato Stacks with Peanut Sauce by Minimalist Baker

This sweet and savory dish features healthy sweet potatoes, sauteed baby bok choy and green onions, and peanut sauce.  It can be made using toasted sesame oil, refined coconut oil or olive oil.  Optional, suggested toppings include fresh cilantro, chopped carrots, sriracha (aka rooster sauce) and crushed peanuts.

Recipe details at: Thai Sweet Potato Stacks with Peanut Sauce by Minimalist Baker

The recipe for the homemade peanut sauce used in this dish can be found at:  Thai Tacos with Ginger Slaw and Peanut Sauce

Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce is available for purchase on Amazon, and in most Asian or Oriental grocery stores and some supermarkets.