Recipes — plant based

Next weekend on Memorial Day, many of us will honor and remember those who have served and given their lives in the armed forces. We'll gather in backyards across the country in remembrance, and for many of us, we'll officially kick off summer with friends and family at this season's first cookout. If this is your first summer eating plant-based, you may be racking your brain to figure out how you can partake in the grilling festivities. But we've got good news: there are a TON of really delicious ways to fire up the grill with veggies. We've gathered five of our favorite...

Mexican food is one of the best cuisines for those who are new to plant-based eating. There are so many plant-based options with Mexican dishes as many meals include whole grains, beans, fruits, and veggies.  This guacamole is delicious with multigrain tortilla chips, raw veggies, or as a topping to your favorite plant-based taco (we suggest using MamaSezz Veggie Loaf as your taco filling). And it only takes 5 minutes to prepare!  Servings: 16 Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, peeled  1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 lime, juiced 1 clove of garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste  * Optional: stir in chopped cilantro  Directions: Mash the...

Introducing your new favorite addition to plant-based brunch. This cashew cream cheese is perfect on whole wheat toast, smeared on MamaSezz raw, savory bread, or served as a veggie dip. It's got only 6 ingredients (including water) and it lasts in the fridge for up to 5 days so you can enjoy all week long.  Servings:  5-6 Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight  2-3 TBSP water 1/4 cup of lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar  2 TBSP nutritional yeast (gives the cashew cream cheese its "cheese" taste) salt to taste  * Optional: top with chopped herbs, chives, or your favorite...

This savory mushroom gravy is the extra oomph your meals have been missing. It's quick and easy, 100% plant-based, and completely versatile.  Servings: 2-3 Ingredients: For the mashed cauliflower: 2 cups cauliflower steamed 1/4 cup almond milk pinch of salt For the mushroom gravy: 1 Vidalia onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 2 cups chopped mushrooms (any kind) 2 cups low sodium veggie broth 2 tbsp low sodium tamari 2 tbsp whole wheat flour Directions: 1. Put steamed cauliflower, almond milk, and salt in bowl. Mashed until desired consistency. 2. Cook onions over medium heat in small amount of veggie broth...