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Who said vegan cuisine is dull and boring? Many of the ingredients that make up typical vegan gastronomy are colorful, vibrant, and of course: always super delicious and healthy.

Browse the gallery and work up an appetite, by admiring this list of vegan dishes while finding out more about what goes into creating an appetizing meal that's free of animal and diary products.

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Chia seeds add a little crunch to any salad, and pack in the nutrients as well.

▲Chickpeas are high in protein and a great source of carbohydrates and fiber, a perfect vegan standby ingredient.

▲A hearty and warming soup from Mexico scattered with kidney beans, maize, and spiced with chili and cumin.

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A healthy and wholesome staple, a fresh salad can include horse radish, tomato, onion, lettuce, and lots of other crunchy vegetables.

▲But why not get creative by preparing your next salad using quinoa as a base ingredient?

▲Use quinoa with avocado, sweet potato, tomato, spinach, and chickpea for a delicious superfood hit.

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Salads can be enjoyed all year round. But as the nights draw in, and the temperature drops, sit down and refuel with this quinoa, avocado, blood orange and pomegranate creation, textured with bulgur and hazelnut.

▲Add a dash of red or white wine to a bowl of steamed broccoli and chickpeas, sprinkled with chopped almond and cilantro.

▲By grilling vegetables, you retain more nutrients while naturally enhancing the flavor. And of course, grilling doesn't require you to use fats to cook your food.

▲Pumpkins are forever, not just for Halloween. Use this highly nutritious fruit in all your cooking.

▲Many exotic foodstuffs can be incorporated into simple dishes like the one pictured, which uses green falafel, quinoa, butternut squash, tomatoes, avocado, beetroot hummus, micro greens, and tahini sauce

▲No cholesterol, no gluten, and low in fat, sugars, sodium, and calories. Mushrooms are a deliciously healthy vegan food source.

▲The humble pumpkin has all sorts of uses. Try it as a super smooth soup, enlivened with crunchy croutons and pumpkin seeds.

▲Tasty and versatile, bean sprouts burst with proteins, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Often served as part of a salad, this culinary vegetable is also great when stir-fried.

▲Even vegans can benefit from the occasional detox. Formulate a meal plan that contains lots of fiber and antioxidants, but don't go beyond 10 days.

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Vegan spring rolls with quinoa, sprouts, and Thai peanut sauce.

▲Apple, walnut, and spinach salad, a classic fruit and vegetable combo.

▲Vegan protein sources include rice. Pictured is a healthful wild rice, roasted pumpkin, and red cabbage dish.

▲All sorts of vegetables can be roasted together to produce a mouth-watering hot dish. Root vegetables (beets, potatoes, carrots) take around 30-40 minutes to cook properly.

▲Want to lose weight by eating creatively? Kale and roasted yams, mixed into a fresh avocado salad, is just one of the ways to do so.

▲A favorite vegan breakfast is organic spirulina porridge, topped with blackberries and raspberries.

▲Going non-dairy doesn't mean missing out on your smoothie fix. Try this: granola and chia seed mixed with coconut milk. Yummy!

▲Carrot soup. It's such a simple dish but easily overlooked. Again, use coconut milk to achieve that wonderfully smooth texture.

▲Tabbouleh salad, a dish originating in Lebanon and Syria, can be made using tomato, cucumber, couscous, mint, and pomegranate, among other ingredients.

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The vegan equivalent of fast food, this is the super duper quinoa, eggplant, spinach, and chickpea burger.

▲Couscous, a staple food throughout North Africa, is quick, cheap, filling, and complements a whole range vegetables. The dish in the photograph is made with tomatoes and basil.

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Green, leafy vegetables are A-list super foods. The vegan diet includes them all: kale, spinach etc. Besides being a healthy way to decorate a plate, greens are fantastically nutritious.

▲Be sure to include this dish in your homemade vegan menu list: Mexican quinoa salad. It's the dressing that makes the difference: cumin, chili power, smoked paprika, and apple cider vinegar, to name just a few essential condiments.

▲A vibrant and colorful dish, pasta salad garnished with basil leaves gets the taste buds working overtime.

▲Tofu, made out of soya beans, is a hugely versatile foodstuff, and features prominently in vegan dishes. These two plates of vegetable salad have been prepared using tofu, chickpeas, rocket, and black olives.

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Appetizing aloo gobi, a prized dish across the Indian subcontinent, is prepared using fried cauliflower, potatoes, and subtle spices. It's a vegan showstopper!

▲A classic of Spanish cuisine, gazpacho is a cold soup made of raw blended vegetables. Garnish with parsley or other herbs.

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For a special occasion, consider making a warm gourmet vegetarian salad of baked eggplant, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions with a dressing of olive oil and selected spices.

▲Since mushrooms are not animals, or derived from animals, they are vegan. So mushroom risotto, for example, can stay on the menu.

▲A simple Mexican rice (arroz rojo) can be made quickly using riceberry (a rice variety from Thailand), mixed with tomato and corn, and garnished with parsley and a dash of fresh lime.

▲Try baked pumpkin risotto with mushrooms and garlic, sprinkled with grated tofu. You can also use butternut squash as an alternative to pumpkin.

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Almonds, cocoa, and coffee granules are just some of the ingredients used to prepare these soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats. They are made without dairy or eggs.

▲Made with a traditional Thai recipe, but using tofu instead of chicken, this dish consists of red noodles, broccolini, bean sprouts, and fresh basil.

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Homemade vegan pizza with fresh organic mushrooms and pepper made using tofu, almond milk, and other clever, dairy-free options.

▲Baked sweet potatoes with avocado, chili salsa, and beans.

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This lovely Miso low-calorie eggplant dish, with delicious umami flavors, features a sesame and green onion topping.

▲A hearty winter belly-filler, this fresh lentil stew includes celery, tomato, potato, heaps of Italian seasoning, onion, pepper, and garlic.

▲Whether served as dessert, or as a lip-smacking treat, these red dates stuffed with walnut are heavenly.

▲Traditional homemade carrot cake made with crunchy fresh carrots, smothered with with coconut and cashew icing.

▲Known in India as channa masala, a favorite vegetarian dish, try this chickpea curry with a kale, spinach, or broccoli side dish.

▲Beautifully textured with lentils, quinoa, avocado, cucumber, fresh lettuce, herbs, and seeds, this salad just loves tahini sauce, a traditional garnish from the Middle East. Try it!

▲This vibrant Tex-Mex salsa bowl overflows with mango, peppers, cilantro, and onion. Enjoy with obligatory corn chips.

▲Another dish influenced by Indian cooking techniques, this spinach, sweet potato, and lentil dhal is an appealing meal option when served with a fine wine.

▲Low in calories and high in nutrition, tofu is an important staple in the vegan diet. A versatile meat substitute, tofu needs to be prepared and cooked properly in order to benefit from its healthy qualities.

▲Packed with goodness, this colorful salad is enhanced by a dressing that's made with balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil.

▲A side dish of vegan coleslaw goes well with any savory dish. If you make it yourself, the magic ingredient is a tablespoon of maple syrup.

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Loaded with veggies and savory lentils, top it off with fluffy mashed sweet potato.

▲There are several varieties of vegan burgers out there. Here's one made with chickpea and spinach.

▲Sometimes a snack does the trick. Next time you're feeling peckish, reach for a cracker coated with dairy and lactose-free vegan cream cheese spread, made from cashew and macadamia nuts. Sprinkle on freshly chopped chives and edible chive flowers.

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Make your own version of the Vietnamese banh mi, a traditional street food sandwich, by substituting meat for marinated tofu, but including the picked vegetables.

▲Easy to prepare, even easier to eat, these fresh summer vegetable kebabs with eggplant and cherry tomatoes make a delicious side dish.

▲Impress your friends, and their palates, by making the perfect falafel burger using chickpeas, sliced avocado, seasoning, all wrapped up in homemade burger buns.

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A vegan variation of the famous borscht, a sour soup from Eastern Europe that uses beetroot as one of the main ingredients. Top with parsley rather than the usual dollop of cream.

Vibrant flavors: discover the colorful world of vegan cuisine

Appetizing meals free of animal and diary products

01/11/24 por StarsInsider

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Who said vegan cuisine is dull and boring? Many of the ingredients that make up typical vegan gastronomy are colorful, vibrant, and of course: always super delicious and healthy.

Browse the gallery and work up an appetite, by admiring this list of vegan dishes while finding out more about what goes into creating an appetizing meal that's free of animal and diary products.