Easy vegan recipes — Vegangela

5-Minute Vegan Taco Salad (Video)

21 February, 202012 March, 2014 by Vegangela

Today I’m excited to be sharing something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time: recipe videos! I created my VegangelaTV YouTube channel a few months ago with the goal of sharing quick and easy recipe ideas. For the first video, I decided to share my 5-Minute Vegan Taco Salad. It’s not really a recipe, but just something I throw together whenever I don’t feel like cooking, but still want something super tasty and healthy to eat. Take a look when you have a moment 🙂

Double Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

8 March, 201828 February, 2014 by Vegangela

These vegan double almond chocolate chip cookies are a great source of protein and vitamin E. And because they don’t contain any wheat (just almond flour), they’re 100% gluten-free!

Quinoa Granola with Coconut and Chia Seeds

19 December, 202112 February, 2014 by Vegangela

A healthy granola made with quinoa flakes, shredded coconut, nuts and seeds. Perfect with plant-based yogurt/milk. Vegan and Gluten-Free!

Almost Raw Cookie Dough Balls

22 February, 202010 January, 2014 by Vegangela

I’ve been making my Healthy Breakfast Cookies every week since moving into our new apartment. They’re healthy little bites of goodness – the perfect little snack to pack up when we’re on the go. But I’ve been using chocolate chips instead of raisins lately, and that little tweak inspired me to modify my Almost Raw … Read more

Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

13 December, 20219 January, 2014 by Vegangela

This Coconut Curry Lentil Soup was inspired by my Easy Lemon Lentil Soup and my Quick & Easy Indian Curry Quinoa recipes. So if you liked those recipes, you’ll want to try this one (and vice versa). It’s grey and cold in Sydney this week. Not anything like what’s going on in North America at … Read more

Rocket & Cashew Spread

21 December, 20212 December, 2013 by Vegangela

This arugula / rocket and cashew spread is delicious served with crostini bread or crackers, or used as a sandwich spread. It’s vegan and naturally gluten-free. I haven’t blogged about arugula (rocket) very much before, but it’s really popular in Australia, so I’ve been eating a lot more of it since moving back here a … Read more

Quick & Easy Indian Curry Quinoa

13 December, 202119 November, 2013 by Vegangela

When lunch rolled around yesterday, I decided to experiment a bit and I came up with this Indian Curry Quinoa recipe that is a mix of my Quick & Easy Red Curry Quinoa and this Indian Potato Curry. It’s been a while since my last post but I’m almost all set up in my new … Read more

Asian Cashew Quinoa Salad

13 December, 202127 September, 2013 by Vegangela

Yesterday’s lunch was inspired by Julie Hasson’s Peanut Sesame Noodles. I halved the dressing and swapped the noodles and peanut butter for quinoa and cashew butter. I also added some red bell pepper (capsicum), carrots, and purple cabbage for color, and some additional raw cashews for extra crunch. The result is an Asian Cashew Quinoa … Read more

African Peanut Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Beans

19 December, 202120 September, 2013 by Vegangela

My partner and I recently moved back to Sydney so I’m in the process of setting up my new kitchen. I’ll share the process of building-up my vegan pantry again in an upcoming post, but until I’ve finished all that… we need to eat! And this vegan African peanut stew with sweet potatoes and beans … Read more

Refried Bean Tostadas

20 February, 202021 July, 2013 by Vegangela

I love the colors and flavors of Mexican food. On their own, avocado and cilantro are probably two of my favorite things, but add beans, tomatoes, cumin, and a bit of spice and well… that’s the start of some of my favorite meals, including these Refried Bean Tostadas! Refried beans are so easy to make … Read more

Vegan Egg McMuffins

19 December, 20217 July, 2013 by Vegangela

Some mornings are special and require a little more effort than a bowl of cereal or oatmeal. This is one of those mornings. Because these are Vegan Egg McMuffins! I haven’t posted many breakfast recipes over the years. That’s because my normal breakfasts consists of one or some of the following: fruit protein shake oatmeal … Read more

Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives & Pine Nuts

24 February, 20202 July, 2013 by Vegangela

This quinoa salad with asparagus, sundried tomatoes, olives and pine nuts is one my new favorites. It’s light and zesty — exactly what I crave during the summer. Before I get into the recipe, I really need to take care of a few housekeeping items that are long overdue! I guess you could call it … Read more

Baby Kale Salad with Raspberries and Maple Pecans

11 February, 20207 June, 2013 by Vegangela

I want to share my newest obsession: baby kale! It’s so much lighter, and less chewy than regular kale. I actually find that it’s closer to baby spinach. So if you’ve been scared or put-off by regular kale, this could be a great option for you. Is baby kale the “gateway drug” to regular kale? … Read more

Easy Lemon Lentil Soup

18 February, 20206 June, 2013 by Vegangela

This lemon lentil soup recipe comes together with pantry staples. It’s protein-packed, deceptively tasty, and naturally gluten-free! It was grey and rainy in Toronto today, so when dinner rolled around, I decided to “veganize” this Lentil Lemon Soup recipe. It contains very few ingredients and it’s quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect … Read more

Quick & Easy Red Curry Quinoa

13 December, 202124 March, 2013 by Vegangela

I love Thai food, and especially red curries. I often make regular red curries at home, but yesterday, I made a quick and healthy red curry quinoa. This is a pretty basic recipe. The next time I make it, I will try to make it into a one-pot-meal, but as it is now, it’s still … Read more

Oven-Baked Mexican Quinoa Casserole

21 December, 202118 February, 2013 by Vegangela

Since making the Spinach & Lemon Quinoa Bake in December, I’ve been inspired to create more oven-cooked quinoa dishes. And today I’m pleased to share my latest: this vegan oven-baked Mexican quinoa casserole. Recipe featured on February 23, 2014 — 22 Easy One-Pot Meals With No Meat Why I love this Mexican quinoa casserole It comes together … Read more

Homemade Bath Salts

13 February, 202023 December, 2012 by Vegangela

This is our first Christmas home after living abroad for the past 3 years and I thought it would be nice to make a few homemade gifts for family members that we’ll be spending time with over the holidays. I’ve packaged up some Maple Spiced Pecans for the guys, and I decided to make something … Read more

Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic & Chives

22 February, 202021 December, 2012 by Vegangela

A couple years ago, I blogged about a Cauliflower Purée with Mushroom Compote, Seared King Mushroom and Shitake Bacon dish. That meal was awesome but time-consuming. Today, the big head of cauliflower sitting in my fridge inspired me to make a simple vegan mashed cauliflower side dish. I decided to load this up with roasted … Read more