Add Flavor with Plant-Based Milk Recipes

Ready to elevate your cooking with easy plant-based milk recipes? Discover the 10 most popular options – they’re quick to make, healthy, and absolutely yummy!

 

Perfect for vegans, those with lactose intolerance, or anyone wanting to explore delicious alternatives.

 

 

1. Bang Bang Cauliflower

 

Looking for a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of plant-based milk? Try this crispy, crunchy, and spicy cauliflower dish!

 

You’ll need 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

 

Discover this classic French vegetable stew – a flavorful and satisfying meal that just happens to be vegan!

 

The ingredients you’ll need are 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

 

Treat your senses to this vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired dish, perfect for a delightful meal!

 

You’ll need butternut squash, chickpeas, za’atar spice blend, salt, pepper, olive oil, tahini sauce, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and pomegranate seeds – a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The recipe is from Cookin Canuck and you can find it here.

 

 

4. Vegetarian Japanese Udon Noodle Soup

 

Experience a taste of Asia with this warming and comforting soup, perfect for a satisfying meal.

 

You’ll need udon noodles, vegetable broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, Chinese broccoli or bok choy, scallions, cilantro, and peanuts for wonderful flavor and texture. The recipe is from The Spruce Eats and you can find it here.

 

 

 

 

5. Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta

 

For a creamy and satisfying dairy-free pasta dish, try this mushroom recipe. Sauté sliced mushrooms and garlic in olive oil, then make a thick sauce with soy milk and vegan sour cream.

 

Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, toss with cooked pasta, and top with vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast for extra flavor. This dish is ready in 20 minutes and tastes like heaven. Recipe from The Spruce Eats.

 

 

 

6. Classic Eggplant Parmesan

 

Enjoy a rich and comforting vegan eggplant parmesan, a hearty dish that stands perfectly on its own for a satisfying meal. Slice and salt eggplant, then create a crispy coating by dipping it in flour, egg replacer (made with your choice of plant-based milk or aquafaba), and breadcrumbs before frying.

 

Layer it in a baking dish with tomato sauce and vegan mozzarella cheese, then bake until it’s wonderfully bubbly and melted. Recipe from The Spruce Eats.

 

 

7. Classic Homemade Falafel

 

For a delicious and versatile vegan Middle Eastern dish, try falafel. Made with chickpeas, herbs, and spices, they’re fried until crispy. Enjoy as a snack or in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and tahini sauce.

 

The tahini sauce requires whisking tahini paste with plant-based milk, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and water until smooth. You can also add some cumin, paprika or cayenne pepper for extra flavor. Recipe from The Spruce Eats.

 

 

 

 

8. Bali Bowls with Peanut Tofu

 

Discover a healthy and flavorful taste of Bali, Indonesia, with these vibrant bowls, ideal for a nutritious meal! Marinate tofu cubes in a rich peanut sauce made from peanut butter, plant-based milk, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and maple syrup, then bake them to golden perfection.

 

Create your bowls with a base of cooked rice, topped with shredded cabbage, carrot, cucumber, edamame, cilantro, and a final flourish of peanut sauce. These bowls are filling, flavorful and fun to eat. Recipe from Feasting at Home.