Vegan Recipes
Vegan cooking beginner? Don't miss my post on 30+ Whole Foods Plant Based Snacks. You'll find an assortment of vegan recipe ideas.
I was vegan in my late teens and throughout my 20s, up until my cancer diagnosis at age 29. As a result of this experience, I know a thing or two about vegan cooking and how to make plant-based foods DELICIOUS. (Woohoo!)
Yum factor aside, there are some nutritional differences between vegan and omnivore diets. You need to learn about them if you're interested in this way of eating.
First, vitamin B12 is only naturally sourced (reliably!) in animal-based foods. Vegans must supplement with this vitamin and use fortified foods to get what they need.
Next, vegetarians and vegans have nearly twice the RDA for iron compared to omnivores. Beans and iron-fortified cereals are two great sources. Enjoy plant-based foods containing iron with sources of vitamin C to help increase absorption.
Vegetarians should be aware that milk is not a good source of iron. Eggs contain a protein called phosvitin which binds to iron, leading to poor bioavailability of the mineral from this food source.
Additionally, unlike the protein in animal-based whole foods, most sources of plant-based proteins are lacking in one or more of the essential amino acids. Eating a variety of plant-based protein sources daily will help ensure you get the essential amino acids you need. That said, you likely don’t need to worry about combining foods to make “complete proteins” with each meal.
Ready to get started on your vegan journey? Here are my most recent posts in this category:
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Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks or Wedges (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Air Fryer Whole Carrots Recipe (Whole Carrots in Air Fryer)
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Air Fryer Tofu Bowl (Keto Tofu Air Fryer Recipes)
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Smoked Portobello Mushrooms (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Squash in Air Fryer without Breading Recipe (Yellow Squash)
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Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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3 Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce without Cornstarch Recipe
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Strawberry Banana Nice Cream (Vegan, Plant Based Ice Cream)
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Diet Lemonade Recipe (Sugar-Free, Keto Lemonade)
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Ready Meals in Air Fryer (Can you cook ready meals in an air fryer?)
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Roasted Baby Carrots Air Fryer Recipe (with Calories)
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Frozen Spring Rolls in Air Fryer (Ling Ling Mini Spring Rolls)
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Roasted Garbanzo Beans Recipe (Air Fryer Chickpeas Snacks)
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Fermented Lemons (Preserved Lemon Recipe + VIDEO)
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Air Fryer Pot Stickers (Frozen Dumplings + Gyoza + Wontons)
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Gluten Free Anzac Biscuits (Dairy Free Vegan Recipe)
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Healthy Frozen Hash Browns in Air Fryer Recipe
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No Sugar No Flour Cookies Recipe (Healthy Vegan Cookies No Oil)
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Low Calorie Teriyaki Sauce (Low Sugar Teriyaki Sauce Recipe)
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Tempeh Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Vegan, Low Carb, Low Calorie)
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Dehydrated Cinnamon Apples (Dehydrated Cinnamon Apple Chips)
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Air Fryer Granola No Oil Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
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Nut Free Trail Mix (Trail Mix without Nuts Recipe)
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Watermelon Mango Popsicles Recipe with Pineapple
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Pumpkin Spice Nice Cream (Vegan Ice Cream Alternative)
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Oyster Mushroom Jerky Recipe (Vegan Air Fryer Jerky)
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Air Fryer Home Fries with Peppers and Onions Recipe
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Costco Cauliflower Rice (Air Fryer, Microwave, or Stove)
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How Long to Bake Potatoes at 375 (Baked Potato at 375)
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Maple Taffy (How to Make Maple Syrup Taffy)
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Trader Joe’s Kung Pao Tempura Cauliflower (Air Fryer Recipe)
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Air Fryer Samosa (Samosa in Air Fryer Time and Temperature)
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Frozen Waffles in Air Fryer (Eggo, Protein Waffles, Mini Waffles)
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Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables (No more mushy frozen veggies!)
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Low Calorie Nourish Bowls with Dressing (Vegetarian, Vegan)
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Costco Apple Pie (Kirkland Signature Bakery Pies at Costco)
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Watermelon Lime Smoothie (Watermelon Mint Smoothie Recipe)
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Lebanese Pickles Recipe (Middle Eastern Pink Pickled Turnips!)
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Frozen Diced Hash Browns in Air Fryer (Frozen Diced Potatoes)
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Chocolate Covered Pineapple Recipes (Pineapple Rings, more!)
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Asparagus in a Can (Canned Asparagus Recipe)