Raw Peanut and Coconut Butter Fudge

This raw fudge is wholesome sufficient to revel in for a quick chew or for breakfast on the run or as a snack each time the want for a lift of energy hits.

Raw protein treats seem to be an obsession of mine. Often composed of a mixture of nuts and dried culmination and some herbal sweetener, they're perfect for this savory girl and generally vegan too. And treats don't need to be decadent even as tasting like they may be on the identical time. Take this fudge as an instance ? Creamy and rich with most effective a small quantity of maple syrup brought for sweetness. And with handiest four elements, the smooth-up will take longer than the training.

A exact dose of nutty protein is available in just a few small nibbles, and with coconut butter included too you'll need to have these available whilst an energy improve is wanted. Peanut butter is a favourite of mine, but use something nut butter you could have accessible, which includes cashew or almond butter. After set inside the freezer, those maintain well in a sealed box in the fridge for an awesome few days if they final that lengthy. Despite the temptation to consume extra than important, sincerely best a small rectangular is needed to meet any cravings.

More vegan treats to enjoy:

Raw Peanut Butter Cocoa Maple Squares

Raw Avocado Coconut Nanaimo Bars

Raw Peanut Butter Chocolate Nut Squares

Raw Peanut Butter Truffles

On the pinnacle of the reading stack: The Great Vegan Bean Book: More than a hundred Delicious Plant-Based Dishes Packed with the Kindest Protein in Town! - Includes Soy-Free and Gluten-Free Recipes!

Curried Black-Eyed Peas with Mushrooms and Coconut Milk

This is an easy weekday black-eyed pea dish that is mildly spiced. The creamy coconut milk is going so properly with earthy black-eyed peas and tones down the warmth of the spices. There is certainly no bean pretty like black-eyed peas, and this recipe changed into the end result of a surprising longing for them. The factor listing might seem a chunk lengthy, however sincerely this comes together in rarely any time in any respect. Mushrooms are always a favorite in my kitchen, so this dish highlights the goodness of succulent mushrooms combined with the beans, spices, tomatoes and coconut milk. Be sure to feature this recipe in your bucket list. You won't remorse it.

More black-eyed pea dishes to enjoy from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen:

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Sambar

Black-Eyed Peas with Potatoes and Tamarind

Black-Eyed Pea Tomato Curry

Black-Eyed Peas with Mustard, Cumin and Curry Leaves

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Wraps with Crispy Chickpeas

Wraps are always a fave in my kitchen, and this time around I wrapped up a few barely spicy roasted candy potatoes and chickpeas served in conjunction with a tangy tahini lemon sauce. They don't take very long to make in any respect. Once the chickpeas are boiled, everything receives tossed together with fragrant spices and then popped into the oven. The sauce is without difficulty whipped up whilst the greens and chickpeas are roasting.

I admit that I failed to make my very own flatbreads this time around but bought pitas from the store rather. I could however advise making a few homemade tortillas to go with this delicious mixture of goodness. It is so right, you don't even need to serve in a wrap. If favored, serve over a mattress of salad veggies or rice.

Other wraps and sandwiches to enjoy from Lisa's Kitchen:

Chickpea Quinoa Vegetable Wraps

Mung Dal Chila Paneer Wraps

Broccoli, Quinoa and Black Bean Burrito with Cashew Sauce

Toasted Ciabatta Sandwich with Brie, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto

On top of the reading stack:

Vegan Delights: 88 Delicious Recipes for the Complete Three-Course Meal

Lentil Salad with Rye Berries and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Canadian winters are cold, however there's continually room for a salad to liven up the table. Especially whilst you balance the earthy goodness of lentils with a few chewy rye berries and toss in a few solar-dried tomatoes, marinated onion, fresh herbs and a piece of spice. Served up on a mattress of baby kale leaves, this a entire meal. Sometimes the most effective flavors are simply what you want. Serve with some biscuits to fill it out if you please.

This is my contribution to No Croutons Required, a monthly occasion celebrating vegetarian soups and salads, alternately hosted by using Jacqueline of Tinned Tomatoes and myself. I am hosting this month. I am additionally sharing with Jac's Meat Free Mondays weekly event.

Other lentil dishes to experience from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen:

Indian-Style Lentils

French Lentil Tomato and Harissa Stew

Beet, Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Rice and Lentil Indian Pancakes

On the top of the analyzing stack: Vegan Delights: 88 Delicious Recipes for the Complete Three-Course Meal

Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza with Olives and Cashew Cheese

I suppose it safe to count on that quite an awful lot all people enjoys pizza occasionally. And there's nothing pretty like making your very own at home. This one is vegan, however I guarantee you, the cheese won't be overlooked. I did not resort to soy-primarily based cheese both, because frankly I locate that that stuff tastes like rubber. Instead, I went with a cashew aggregate that covered nutritional yeast for the cheesy flavor. It's a exquisite deal with to make on a weekend if you have time to fuss around a chunk more than traditional.

This is one loaded-up pizza with lots of texture and flavor and protein too. Tangy tomatoes, deeply flavored Kalamata olives and succulent mushrooms all come together right here sprinkled with some fresh oregano for a real crowd-pleaser.

I pretty endorse making your very own dough too. It certainly doesn't take to long to make and isn't always almost as bready as shop-sold ones.

Other pizza recipes from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen to revel in:

Homemade Olive Tapenade Pizza

Paneer Tikka Pizza on Naan Bread

Spicy Homemade Hummus Pizza

Mushroom Polenta Pizza

Black-Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk, Curry Leaves and Spices

Serving black-eyed peas with collard vegetables is seemingly right luck for the New Year. It's a tradition within the American South and round the world. Because the beans swell with cooking, the peas are taken into consideration to represent growing prosperity in the New Year and are every so often believed to symbolize coins and the collard veggies paper cash.

Whatever you watched of that lifestyle, the meal I served was delicious enough for me and my eating companions and even a more nourishing dinner served up with some rice. I steamed the collard vegetables and sprinkled them with a chunk of sea salt. It's a snap to prepare too, that's a bonus while you are tired from lack of light.

The black-eyed peas are moderately spiced with a chunk of tangy tomato. The addition of coconut milk reduces the heat except however experience unfastened to ramp up the spices if favored. Many of us indulge particularly over the vacations, so a healthful but fulfilling dinner is maximum welcome to ring inside the New Year. That's exact good fortune enough for me due to the fact cash can't buy happiness or prosperity.

Other black-eyed pea dishes to enjoy:

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Sambar

Black-Eyed Peas with Tamarind and Coconut Milk

Savory Black-Eyed Pea Pancakes (Poora)

Turkish Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Pomegranate, Walnuts and Dukka Dressing

Stove-Top Baked Beans with Apple and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

These are not your average baked beans. In reality, I assume that those are technically not "baked beans" at all as they're made completely at the stove-pinnacle ? With the pleasant effect of taking less time ? But they have got the identical wealthy and comforting flavor as those more historically simmered within the oven. In fact, they have an excellent richer flavor with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, apple and dried cranberries. For a special twist, I used pinto beans and included herbs and a dash of liquid smoke too.

Deep flavored with tips of sweetness and smokiness, this modern tackle an antique conventional pairs truely nicely with a side of rice and a lightly dressed leafy geen salad.

Other pinto bean recipes to enjoy from Lisa's Kitchen:

Refried Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Peanut and Cashew Pinto Chili with Corn and Avocado Salsa

Gingered Carrot and Pinto Bean Soup

Southern-Style Pinto Beans with Rice and Fried Eggplant