Dinner with the family, when everyone gets together with excitement to eat a hearty, meaty meal prepared with love, but what if one of your loved ones has a lifestyle where the meals require different ingredients? Vegan-based meals require sought-after ingredients, plant-based goodness. Not sure how to prepare savory vegan meals at family dinners without changing the menu, yet maintaining flavor, texture, and nutritional value.
Shephards pie
A warm plate of Ground Beef (or lamb) with vegetables in a rich gravy, topped with cheesy mashed potatoes and baked. Vegan alternative – Lentil and Mushroom offers a comforting embrace with a rich, umami-packed filling that satisfies even the most discerning palates.
Burgers
Quick and easy Friday night dinner. DIY a burger patty using cans of black beans, breadcrumbs, and eggs. Add your favorite spices for flavor and enjoy.
Chicken curry
Spice up dinners by replacing chicken with chickpeas. It’s healthy and has a lot of nutritional value. Kick it up a notch and add spinach to both the chicken and chickpea curries.
Pulled pork sandwiches
For those summer family get-togethers, Jackfruit (pulled pork) sandwiches give a vegan twist to comfort food. Add some apple cider vinegar, BBQ sauce, and a handful of coleslaw mix for topping between whole-wheat burger buns, and it melts in your mouth.
Stir-fry
Need a quick dinner – Tofu Stir-Fry with Vegetables is the answer. Take your favorite stir-fry vegetables, a block of firm tofu, pressed and cubed, and you create a nourishing meal, blending textures and bold flavors in a single pan.
Meatball subs
Why eat out when you can dine in? Using mashed lentils, breadcrumbs, and nutritional yeast, you can make flavorful meatballs to pair with your favorite marinara sauce in a sub roll.
Taco Tuesday
A family fun dinner packed with 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets, a couple of cups of cooked chickpeas, taco seasoning, and Greek yoghurt. The humble taco is taken to new heights.
Pizza
Who can withstand a carefully crafted pizza? Add a can of young green jackfruit in water, drained and shredded, your favorite BBQ sauce, a handful of red onion, thinly sliced, and vegan mozzarella shreds to pre-made pizza dough, and you have created plant-based cooking art.
Conclusion
With these meat-free family favorites, everyone can enjoy family dinners and have a meal that’s full of flavor, nutrition, and health-conscious. These meals are packed with flavor that anyone can enjoy, whether you are a meat lover or a plant-based foodie.
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