In recent times vegan cooking has become an adventurous journey of taste and variety. It is not limited to a few options and similar tastes anymore. With the help of different innovative ingredients, you can make vegan dishes as tasty as non-vegetarian platters at home. You can do experiments with fresh vegetables and fruits and make your dishes as exquisite as royal cuisine. You just need to find the perfect recipes to make the vegetables tasty and protein-packed. This article will provide you with some quick recipes for meatless dishes and also reveal the tricks to make vegan dishes yummy.
Some Meatless Casserole Dishes
- Quinoa-Veggie Cassarole
Ingredients: Rinsed quinoa (1 cup), broccoli (1, medium-sized), Cauliflower (1 small), Carrot (1), bell paper (1 any color), onion (1 small), minced garlic (2-3 cloves), vegan cheese (shredded), olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation: Start with preheating your oven to 190°C. Take the quinoa and cook it in the vegetable broth as per package instructions. Take a frying pan and heat some olive oil. In the meantime cut the veggies in dice like pieces. Once the oil is hot put the veggies (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and bell paper) inside and fry until tender. Take a mixing bowl and mix the fried veggies with the cooked quinoa. Spread the mixture on a baking plate and top with the shredded vegan cheese. Bake for 20 minutes and serve hot garnishing with fresh parsley.
- Mushroom and Spinach Creamy Casserole
Ingredients: Brown rice (1 cup), chopped spinach (2 cups), vegetable broth (1 cup), sliced mushroom (1 cup), unsweetened almond milk (1 cup), sliced mushroom (1 cup) chopped onion (1 small), minced garlic (2 cloves), all-purpose flour (2 tablespoons), nutmeg (½ teaspoon), almond oil, shredded vegan cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation: First cook the brown rice in the vegetable broth until soft and set aside. Take a large pan and heat some olive oil. Sautee the chopped onion and minced garlic until brown. Add the mushrooms and cook until they become tinder and release oil. Add the spinach and cook for a few minutes. Sprinkle some flour and start to add the almond milk gradually. Stir continuously to avoid any lump. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook until it thickens. In a mixing bowl combine the creamy spinach, cooked brown rice and some shredded vegan cheese. Preheat your oven to 190°C. Transfer the mixture to a baking plate and bake for 20 minutes. Your mushroom and spinach creamy casserole is ready to serve.
How to Spice up Vegan Dishes
You can make your own vegan foods the way you like. However, there are some ways to make them look and taste more appetizing. First, try experimenting with colors. Mix vegetables of different colors like carrots, colorful bell peppers, cauliflowers, and broccolis on a platter. They will look heavenly. Secondly, experiment with different types of herbs and spices. They will enhance the taste of your vegan dishes. Finally, don’t rush while cooking. Take time to cook each ingredient perfectly. This is the secret to awesome flavors.