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Wrap It Up: 3 Irresistible Vegan Burritos with Custom Spice and Flavor

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  Here’s a set of three delicious vegan burrito recipes — each using a different ready-made vegan wrap — and each offering different options for spiciness (mild, medium, or hot, depending on your taste).   🌯 1. Smoky Sweet Potato  & Black Bean Burrito Wrap : Spinach Tortilla (green, vegan, store-bought) Filling: - 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes, cubed - ¾ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained - ½ cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) - ¼ cup red onion, finely diced - ¼ cup cilantro, chopped - 1 tablespoon lime juice - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika - Salt and pepper, to taste Heat options: - Mild: Add a few drops of mild chipotle mayo (vegan) or omit spice entirely. - Medium : Add a few dashes of your favorite medium-heat taco sauce or a sprinkle of chipotle powder. - Hot : Mix in diced jalapeños or a spoonful of spicy chipotle adobo sauce. Assembly: Layer sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro onto the spinach wrap. Drizzle with lime juice and chose...
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5 Recipes for 5-Ingredient Vegan Meatballs

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 New vegans and old vegans alike are often searching for recipes that are quick to put together, with as few ingredients as possible, and with the deliciousness factor that attracts the fussy and suits those with stricter dietary requirements (such as gluten-free).  Following are five simple recipes for vegan meatballs, each with only five basic ingredients. Each recipe is versatile and can be customized with your favorite spices or sauces! (5 5-ingredient sauce recipes HERE. ) Lentil-walnut vegan meatballs with spaghetti 1. Lentil-Walnut "Meatballs" Ingredients: 1 cup cooked lentils ½ cup finely chopped walnuts ½ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed) 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 1 tsp garlic powder Purchase Organic Lentils  from Amazon Canada   or from Amazon.com Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mash the lentils with a fork or food processor until slightly chunky. Mix in walnuts, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Form into balls and place ...
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Lentil and Quinoa Cabbage Roll Recipe

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The following recipe for lentil and quinoa cabbage rolls is from the "Get Stuffed" Night    (April 18, 2019)  @ the Alberni Vegetarian Supper LENTIL AND QUINOA CABBAGE ROLL RECIPE-  INGREDIENTS 1 head of Green Cabbage , see Recipe Notes at the bottom of Instructions below For the Filling 3/4 cup Brown Lentils 3 cups Water 1/2 cup uncooked Quinoa 1 cup Vegetable Broth 1 small Onion, diced 1 Tbsp. each: Vegetable Oil , Red Wine Vinegar 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika For the Sauce: 1 (28 ounce) can Tomato Puree 1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup , or sweetener of choice 1 1/2 tsp. Red Wine Vinegar Salt and Pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS Place 3 inches water into a large pot and add cabbage. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cover.  Steam until leaves peel off easily, 20 minutes. Remove cabbage & cool for a few minutes. **See notes at the bottom of this recipe. Preparing the filling : Place the water into a small ...
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Curried Lentil Dip or Spread (gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free)

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IN MEDIUM POT, Bring to a boil: *1 C. Red Lentils in *2 1/2 C. Filtered Water Turn it down to Low when it has boiled and simmer for about 20 minutes. IN A SKILLET, SAUTE TOGETHER (for about 5 minutes): *1 T. Coconut Oil *1 C. diced Onions *1 1/2 C. diced Apple (peeled and cored) *3 Garlic Cloves, grated or minced *dash of Celtic Sea Salt ADD to the above: *1/2 C. Raisins *1 tsp. Curry Powder and continue to cook for another 20 minutes on LOW. ADD all of the above to a Food Processor and process with: *1/4 C. Coconut Milk *2 T. Fresh-squeezed Lemon Juice *1/2 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt (or to taste) This is a delicious high protein, low fat vegan dip that will disappear almost as soon as you set it on the table at a Potluck.  Dip with multi-grain pita (or GF), fresh crudite (raw veggies), pineapple spears, mango chunks, ?? Adapted from the recipe for Curried Lentil Dip in the Moosewood Restaurant New Classics: 350 Recipes
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Summer Squash Loaf Recipe (Egg-free, Dairy-free)

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IN MIXING BOWL: *1 C. Boiling Water *1/2 C. Cornmeal *1/4 C. Oat Bran LET STAND to absorb moisture ADD: *1/2 C. Ground Almonds or Walnuts *1/2 C. Ground Sunflower Seeds *1/2 C. cooked Lentils *1 C. cooked Garbanzos (Chick Peas) *1 C. Bread Crumbs *1 C. Squash, finely-chopped *2 Onions, finely-chopped *1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped *1/2 tsp. Celery Seed *1/2 tsp. Oregano or Savory *1/2 tsp. Salt or 2 tsp. Chicken-Style Seasoning (No MSG) MIX WELL, put into well-greased loaf pan. BAKE at 350F for approximately 45 minutes.
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Lentil Potato Patties Recipe (Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Egg-Free)

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Lentil Potato Patties   Image @ Pixabay  SAUTE in 4 T. Oil: *1 medium Onion, chopped *1/2 tsp. Sage *1/2 tsp. Savory Flakes ADD: *2 C. cooked mashed Brown Lentils *2 C. mashed Potatoes *1 C. ground Pecans *1 T. Egg-replacer or Corn Starch MIX well and let stand 15 minutes SHAPE and FRY Patties in pan. OR; BAKE at 360F for 15- 25 minutes. (Baking allows them to hold together better as patties) Yupik Jumbo Pecans, Halves, 1 kg, Kosher, Gluten-Free, Raw Nuts, Half Pieces, Unsalted, Unroasted, Oil-Free, Crunchy, Source of Fiber, Healthy Snacks, Ideal... AmazonAffiliate Disclosure: This is an Amazon affiliate ad. If you purchase from this ad I receive\ a referral commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for your support!
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