The sports season is coming to one of its biggest days of the year, and while you may not enjoy football, there are many who will be chowing down on this day. Today I’m sharing 6 Vegan Game Day Recipes that are fun to make, nutrient-dense, and plant-based. This can also help you avoid jumping onto the vegan junk food train.
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Recipes for a Vegan Game Day or Party Night
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Steam the beets and potatoes in a slow cooker or over the stove until soft… approx 30 minutes.
Puree the beets, potato, and quinoa in a food-processor to give approx 2 cups of wet ingredients.
Mix all the dry goods together and begin adding to the beet mixture.
Pay attention to blending, as the mixture becomes thicker, you may need to stop adding dry goods or need to add little extra water. The consistency you are looking for is that it does not fall apart in your hands when you reach and make a patty. If you notice that you have run out of dry parts, just add extra falafel mix. You will not go wrong with this.
The reason for the variability in adding less or more dry ingredients has to do with the moisture content of your veggies. It will change every time so it is ideal to think about being flexible with how these are combined.
Once small patties are formed, you can bake them at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or warm over a medium heat on nonstick skillet until lightly browned on each side.
Serve with your choice of condiments – we love fancy relishes and jellies and fresh pickles.
Add mustard seeds and under medium heat sauté until they "pop".
Add cumin and coriander and mix well.
Add turmeric.
Add crushed tomatoes with 1 tsp sweetener if desired. I use sucanat.
Sauté for several minutes and then puree if desired.
Steam potatoes for 8-10 minutes.
Crush potatoes – can use bottom of glass. I used our sauerkraut tamper.
Place on silicone baking sheet and cook at 375 for 30-45 minutes. Depends on how crispy you like them and how your oven functions. After the first time, you will know better.
Combine all ingredients into a high-speed blender and puree for 1-2 minutes to give a smooth consistency. If you don’t have time to soak the cashews, you can cook them on a stove top for 3-5 min in boiling water and let them soak for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to blend long enough for it to have a smooth consistency. Can add additional spices for your own flavor.
Take this mixture and cook over medium-high heat until it reaches a low boil, whisking to maintain an even consistency. If it is not thick enough, you can add 1 tbsp tapioca starch. Take a small portion from the pan, whisk in the starch, then return the whole mixture to the pan. You can also use a slow cooker, but it is a good idea to stir from time to time. It will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge after this.
Add additional spices for your own flavor.
Putting the 7 Layer Dip Together
You can get creative with your options.
Ingredients: 1 can of vegan refried beans 2 ripe avocados, mashed 1 cup of green salsa 1 cup of vegan “queso” sauce as outlined 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeno, diced (optional) 1 can sliced black olives 1 cup plant-based plain yogurt
In a large serving dish, spread the refried beans evenly over the bottom. Next, spread the mashed avocado over the refried beans. Spoon the salsa on top of the avocado. Pour the vegan “queso” sauce over the salsa. Sprinkle the diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro on top of the “queso” sauce. Add black olives. If desired, add diced jalapenos for a spicy touch. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Category:dinner, Plantbased, Vegan
Cuisine:American
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The food we eat has a significant impact on our health, but the way we prepare it can also affect it. Eating a diet high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats can lead to many health problems, such as obesity and heart disease. But what if I told you that changing just one of these factors could make all the difference? Just by cooking a meal with healthier ingredients, you can improve your health. These recipes are great options for avoiding dairy- and meat-heavy meals during game day celebrations.
Recreating Favorites for Vegan Game Day Celebrations
Can you make a meal that someone who is not plant-based will enjoy? Most definitely, and we do it all the time in our home. These crispy air-fried mushroom tenders are a great alternative to chicken.
Homemade Ketchup?
Most ketchups purchased in stores are high in high-fructose corn syrup, which we prefer to avoid. Making your own tomato chutney is quick and delicious, and it helps you track down hidden sources of this dangerous dietary additive. You can find info about this in the smashed potatoes recipe.
Video tutorial for vegan game day finger foods
Hop on the video below to explore an abbreviated version of how I make the potatoes and ketchup.
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