Spice Up Your Meals With Some Plant-Based Milk Recipes

Do you want to spice up your meals with some plant based milk recipes? Here are the 10 most popular recipes that are quick, easy, healthy and yummy.

No matter if you’re vegan, lactose intolerant, or just curious, these recipes will satisfy your taste buds and your hunger.

 

1. Bang Bang Cauliflower – This crispy, crunchy, spicy cauliflower dish is a great way to enjoy the benefits of plant based milk. You’ll need some almond milk, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oil, vegan mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, and of course, cauliflower. The recipe is from Cool Mom Eats and you can find it here.

 

2. Easy Vegan Ratatouille – This classic French vegetable stew is a hearty and satisfying meal that just happens to be vegan. You’ll need some eggplant, bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil. The recipe is from The Spruce Eats and you can find it here.

 

3. Butternut Squash with Chickpeas, Tahini and Za’atar – This Middle Eastern inspired dish is a feast for the eyes and the palate. You’ll need some butternut squash, chickpeas, za’atar spice blend, salt, pepper, olive oil, tahini sauce, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and pomegranate seeds. The recipe is from Cookin Canuck and you can find it here.

 

4. Vegetarian Japanese Udon Noodle Soup – This warming and comforting soup is packed with flavor and texture. You’ll need some udon noodles, vegetable broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, Chinese broccoli or bok choy, scallions, cilantro, and peanuts. The recipe is from The Spruce Eats and you can find it here.

 

5. Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta – If you’re craving a creamy bowl of pasta, this dairy-free mushroom pasta will hit the spot. You’ll need to sauté some sliced mushrooms and garlic in olive oil, then add some soy milk and vegan sour cream to make a thick and velvety sauce. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, then toss with your favorite cooked pasta. Sprinkle some vegan parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast over the top for extra cheesiness. This dish is ready in 20 minutes and tastes like heaven. Recipe from The Spruce Eats.

 

6. Classic Eggplant Parmesan – Eggplant parmesan is a gooey, cheesy, hearty dish that can stand on its own as a main course. You’ll need to slice some eggplant and salt it to remove any bitterness, then dip it in flour, egg replacer and breadcrumbs before frying it until golden and crisp. Then you’ll layer it in a baking dish with tomato sauce and vegan mozzarella cheese, and bake it until bubbly and melted. You can use any plant-based milk you like to make the egg replacer mixture, or use aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) instead. Recipe from The Spruce Eats.

 

7. Classic Homemade Falafel – Falafel is a Middle Eastern staple that’s made with chickpeas, herbs and spices, and fried until crispy and delicious. You can enjoy these vegan balls as a snack, or stuff them in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and tahini sauce for a satisfying sandwich. To make the tahini sauce, you’ll need to whisk some tahini paste with plant-based milk, lemon juice, garlic, salt and water until smooth and creamy. You can also add some cumin, paprika or cayenne pepper for extra flavor. Recipe from The Spruce Eats.

 

8. Bali Bowls with Peanut Tofu – These colorful and nutritious bowls are inspired by the flavors of Bali, Indonesia. You’ll need to marinate some tofu cubes in a peanut sauce made with peanut butter, plant-based milk, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic and maple syrup, then bake them until browned and caramelized. Then you’ll assemble your bowls with some cooked rice, shredded cabbage, carrot, cucumber, edamame, cilantro and more peanut sauce. These bowls are filling, flavorful and fun to eat. Recipe from Feasting at Home.