Best Vegan Restaurants – Charlotte

Charlotte is the most popular answer when you ask folks from the Tar Heel State where to find the best vegan restaurants. The city has numerous places that offer vegetarian and vegan-only menus, some of which have been around for a long time. When you’re traveling through Charlotte, don’t waste time searching for one or two plain vegan burgers at classic BBQ joints. The following restaurants make it their mission to offer plant-based menus, including a wide assortment of deep fried mock meat dishes. 1. Ma Ma Wok Ma Ma Wok may not have started out as a vegan restaurant, but since 2017 its menu has been completely vegan. If you want to dine at one of the best vegan restaurants, Charlotte gives you Ma Ma Wok, opened six days a week. The menu consists of mostly Chinese dishes, so there will always be a symphony of color and taste on your plate. The menu offers a wide range of rolls, fried rice, soups, and lettuce wraps to choose from. They also have a wide selection of mock meats for pretty much any dish you envision having at a spicy Chinese vegan eatery. 2. Living Kitchen South End Located on 2000 […]

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Lavender Ice Cream

Lavender blossoms give this ice cream a unique, delicate flavor. I love it with a mild-flavored cake like pound cake. It’s also delicious topped with berries. This is one of my most-requested recipes. Recipe and photo courtesy of Cathe Olson, from Lick It! Creamy, Dreamy Vegan Ice Creams Your Mouth Will Love.* Makes: 1 quart 1 1/4 cups soymilk or other nondairy milk 1/4 cup fresh lavender flowers and buds (about 8 large sprigs) 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar or agave nectar Pour the soymilk into a small saucepan and warm on medium-low heat until it just begins to boil. Stir in the lavender flowers and buds. Cover and remove from the heat. Steep for 20 minutes. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Pour the soymilk through the strainer to remove the lavender. Whisk in the coconut milk and sugar. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Then freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s directions. Explore more of Vegkitchen’s Vegan Ice Cream recipes. Sweet tooth still craving? Here are more Vegan Baking and Sweets. Cathe Olson is the author of Simply Natural Baby Food, The Vegetarian Mother’s Cookbook,* and Lick It! […]

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Best Vegan Restaurants – Austin

Texas doesn’t usually come to to mind first when mentioning quality vegan food, but, in reality, amazing new vegan joints are springing up all over the state. If you’re in the Lone Star State’s capital and looking for good places to eat, here are some of the best vegan restaurants Austin currently has. 1. The Beer Plant The Beer Plant is the city’s first vegan-style gastropub, as they like to put it. The pub serves a variety of quality craft beers, wines, and cocktails, along with a completely vegan food menu. This modern establishment is located on the Windsor Road and usually opens between 3pm and 5pm. Along with the regular selection of dinner and salad options, vegan sandwiches, and entrees, the menu also features a late night section (served Monday – Saturday from 10pm to midnight). Some of patrons’ favorites include mac and cheese, the Blacksmith Burger, and the Beer Plant Curry Plate. Without a doubt, The Beer Plant is among the best vegan restaurants Austin has to offer. 2. True Food Kitchen True Food Kitchen is not a fully vegan restaurant, but it offers a wide palette of vegan dishes. The restaurant is located on West Avenue, and […]

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Tofu Casserole

Many people don’t know how to cook tofu. Because of this, many see it as a bland food and are reluctant to cook it. In reality, tofu lends itself very well to many dishes. Because of is unique texture, it absorbs sauces and marinades perfectly. This tofu casserole is sweet and salty at the same time. The cubes of tofu are first lightly fried in oil, then simmered in a very fragrant sauce. It’s easy to make, and it’s the absolutely delicious—test it and you will see! The result is a tender and tasty tofu. Prep time:  15 minutes Cook time: 15 to 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 400 g tofu 1 zucchini 1 onion 1 teaspoon thyme 1 bay leaf 1 ½ cups of vegetable broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch ¼ cup soy cream the juice of a lemon Preparation Peel & dice the onion. Place the onion in a sauce pan & cook for 5 min over medium high. Cut the tofu into cubes, rectangles, triangles, or whatever you like. Add to the saucepan with the onion, and cook until lightly browned. Add the zucchini, thyme, and bay leaf (and salt and pepper to taste). Pour in the vegetable […]

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Quick Three-Grain Brown Bread

Pop this easy vegan quick bread into the oven while your favorite soup is simmering on the stove. It’s made with wheat and rye flours, plus cornmeal. Or, serve it with jam to accompany your favorite warm beverage — coffee, tea, or cocoa. You’ll love this moist loaf! This makes one loaf, about 10 to 12 slices. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky. Save Print Quick Three-Grain Brown Bread Author: Nava Recipe type: Quick bread Cuisine: Vegan / healthy Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  40 mins Total time:  55 mins Serves: 10 to 12   Pop this easy vegan quick bread into the oven while your favorite soup is simmering on the stove. It's made with wheat and rye flours, plus cornmeal. Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour ¾ cup rye flour ½ cup cornmeal 1½ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup plain nondairy yogurt, preferably coconut ⅔ cup unsweetened nondairy milk, or as needed ⅓ cup maple syrup, molasses, or barley malt syrup 2 tablespoons safflower oil Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the first 5 (dry) ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir together. Combine the remaining ingredients in another mixing bowl and whisk together until smoothly blended. Make […]

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Best Vegan Restaurants – Phoenix

The food scene in Phoenix has had an underwhelming reputation for a long time, but that reputation is changing at a breakneck speed. Over the last decade, Phoenix has become well-known for its restaurants. No other city in Arizona can offer as much variety when it comes to dining out. All the staples of Southwest cuisine are present—including Sonoran Mexican dishes—but Phoenix’s restaurants and cafés serve a number of international dishes as well. Asian cooking has also become popular among Phoenicians. Discover Some of the Best Vegan Restaurants in Phoenix, AZ There is a growing demand for vegan cuisine all across Arizona. In response, Phoenix offers a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian cooking. It can be hard to decide where to start, so here are twelve of the best vegan restaurants Phoenix has to offer. 1. Vegan House We start the lineup with a utilitarian eatery located on West Adams Street. Vegan House also offers delivery and takeout. If you’re in the mood for vegan seafood, consider the hot pot that features plant-based shrimp and fish. The clay pot vegan shrimp is delicious as well. The most popular dishes are the veggie rolls and the summer rolls in this […]

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Baked Falafel

One bite of this baked falafel and you will be seduced for sure! Its secrets lie in its “perfume” (using different herbs), and in the use of a good cooking olive oil. These falafels are a very practical treat for a light meal, a weekday dinner, or even a buffet. They immediately became one of my favorites and I think they will become yours too! Preparation time: 15 min Cooking time: 15 to 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 can chickpeas ¼ cup flour the zest of a lemon 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon mint 1 teaspoon tahini salt pepper extra virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 375 ° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chickpeas in the blender bowl with the herbs and start blending. Then add lemon zest, tahini, salt, pepper, and flour. Continue mixing until you have a fairly homogeneous dough. Pour everything onto a plate or into a salad bowl and use wet hands to make patties. Lay them on the baking sheet as you go. Season with salt, drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until it forms a crust and the falafels are slightly […]

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