Vine - Best Healthy Vegan Holiday Recipes: Christmas recipes

Butnothing brings us together more than food, dont you agree? Thehand-picked palate-pleasers in this collection will help you whip up just theright bite for every occasion, from a quiet meal with your closest family to ajoyful meal with all of your friends. These recipes are healthy and nutritiousand most of them are easy to incorporate into a non-vegan menu. Even after thecelebrations are done, you will most likely find these recipes irresistiblebecause they are not traditional. Instead, they use fresh, common ingredientsto produce creative, delicious dishes to fit each and every taste out there. Therecipes also include nutritional information, which is useful not only ifyoure on a diet, but also to plan your menu better and know exactly what youare eating and in what quantities. You dont need to be a calorie freak to findthis information helpful, but keeping a nutritional balance is important forvegans.

Beinga vegan during the holidays can be troublesome with all that roasted turkey andham around. But dont worry, your vegan diet is healthier, lighter, and can beeven more delicious. All you need is these amazing recipes and youre set tohave a great time with your family or friends. Keep on reading and enjoy yourholidaysthats the most important thing, after all!

Chapter1: Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgivingis a traditional holiday in some countries around the globe, but regardless of whetheryou celebrate it in your country, it is important to know what Thanksgivingstands for. Its meanings go beyond a nation, it should unite people under thesame wish. Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks for the harvest of thepreceding year; a way of thanking nature for the food you have; a way ofcelebrating the fall and its gifts; and a way of thanking your loved ones fortheir support.

Priceless, dont you think? Thischapter reflects the meaning of the holiday and includes recipes that useplenty of the products fall offers us year after year, such as beans, squash,cranberries, potatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, apples, and so on.

Potato Gratin

This potato gratin is aclassic for any Thanksgiving meal! The dried porcini mushrooms, which are knownfor their bold and intense flavor, add even more depth to the dish. Total time: 1 hours Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 oz. dried porcinimushrooms1 shallot, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds potatoes, peeled andfinely sliced1 cup cashew nuts, soaked overnight1 cup almond milk1 pinch nutmegSalt and pepper to tasteDirections: Rehydrate the porcini in 1 cup of hot waterthen drain and chop finely. Heat the oil in a skillet and stir inthe shallot and garlic. Saut for 2 minutes then add theporcini and cook for 5 more minutes.

Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Layerthe potatoes and porcini mixture in a deep baking pan. In a blender, combine the cashew nuts,almond milk, and nutmeg. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Season the cashew mixture with salt andpepper and pour it over the potatoes. Cook in a preheated oven at 350F for 50minutes.

Serve the gratin warm. Nutritional information perserving: Calories: 406 Fat: 25g Protein: 9.4g Carbohydrates: 38.8g

Maple-Glazed Tempehwith carrot

This dish has a shortingredients list, but they are essential for a great Thanksgiving meal. Thebutternut squash adds depth of flavor to this roast and it tastes amazing. Total time: 1 hour Serves: 6 Ingredients: 16 oz . tempeh, cubed1 pound carrot, slicedcup soy sauce1 tablespoon rice vinegarcup maple syrup4 garlic cloves, mincedteaspoon chili flakes2 tablespoons olive oil Directions: Combine all of the ingredients in a bowland toss around until the tempeh and squash are evenly coated with the glaze. Transfer the mixture into a baking panlined with parchment paper.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for40-50 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant. Serve the dish warm. Nutritional information perserving: Calories: 265 Fat: 12.9g Protein: 15.6g Carbohydrates: 26.2g

GlazedTofu

Tofucan soak up any flavor, but these particular flavors are amazing, especiallyfor such a special holiday meal as Thanksgiving. Not eating turkey is not sucha big thing when you have this delicious tofu instead! Totaltime: 1 hour Serves:4 Ingredients:12 oz. firm tofu, drained2 tablespoons coconut oil1 teaspoon ground ginger1 tablespoon apricot preserve1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustardDirections: Ina small bowl, mix the coconut oil, ginger, apricot preserve, vinegar, andmustard. Spreadthe mixture over the tofu and place in a baking pan.