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Vegan “Fish” Tacos with Creamy Corn Salsa

August 16, 2018 by healthienut

I wasn’t a huge fan of fish before I was vegan, but I could have gone for a few fish tacos here and there. A tender, crispy, & chewy fish usually paired with a light citrusy slaw, or in my case a creamy corn salsa.

You might be wondering what I used to substitute the fish in this recipe…believe it or not it is tofu! You’ll just have to keep reading to find out how this magic happened.

A crispy battered & baked tofu topped with an ultra creamy corn salsa w/ zucchini dressing. Sprinkled with a bit of fresh parsley & green onions. Finished with more dressing and a squeeze of lime. It is truly the perfect summer meal!

The fishy quality of the tofu is obtained through blending nori sheets into a rough powder. It is then mixed into the panko breadcrumbs. Tofu is first dunked into a wet batter, then tossed in the breadcrumb mixture. It is baked until golden brown and is ultra crispy.

Since it is corn season then, of course, I had to make a corn salsa to top on the crispy tofu. …

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Chimichurri

August 2, 2018 by healthienut

Surprisingly, I used to be a meat and potatoes kind of girl. That definitely isn’t the case anymore. Instead, I use the potatoes as the main star and add a bit of veggie and a flavorful dressing/sauce for that extra boost. There is nothing my heart and satiating then an uber crispy potato with a perfectly tender and soft inside.

I discovered the “trend” of smashing boiled potatoes a few months ago from a vegan Instagrammer Mississipi Vegan. I couldn’t take my eyes off of how crisp and mouthwatering his potatoes looked. So a few months later I decided to hop on that trend and create my own original and also mouthwatering recipe.

A tender inside and golden brown crispy skin. Topped with light and flavorful chimichurri and cheesy, salty tofu crumbles. Super easy and simple to make!

Now keep in mind this recipe will have oil in it, but don’t let that scare you away! The secret to getting these potatoes perfectly crisp is a drizzle of oil on the baking sheet, and a light drizzle on top of the potatoes once they’re smashed.

This chimichurri is filled with fresh herbs like mint, parsley, and cilantro. Adding to it is the right amount of acidity from red wine vinegar. To top it all off the freshly roasted garlic adds another layer of delicious flavor.

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The Best Vegan Snickerdoodles | Soft & Chewy

July 29, 2018 by healthienut

When I think of a perfect snickerdoodle I imagine soft, fluffy, sugary circles of goodness. They are not like your traditional cookies that have slightly crunchy edges. Snickerdoodles are slightly underbaked which creates that super soft texture.

No need for eggs or dairy to give these cookies the soft texture they deserve. Of course, rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture to create that authentic snickerdoodle taste.

I mean…those cookies look pretty darn perfect to me. I don’t have genius “rolling of dough skills” or anything. It is all thanks to my cookie scoop. That is key to impress your family or friends with bakery-worthy cookies….

Sesame Mushroom Noodle Bowl

July 25, 2018 by healthienut

Give me some noodles and I’ll use them up right away. They are so versatile as they can be dressed in numerous sauces from Thai curry sauce to Asian-inspired dressings. Throw on your favorite veggies and you got yourself a damn delicious meal!

Some thick Asian noodles tossed in a bit of rice vinegar, topped with seared oyster mushrooms, and sauteed veggies. All dressed in an uber creamy tahini sesame dressing. I am all over this!…

Peanut Butter Coconut Macaroons

July 24, 2018 by healthienut

If you put peanut butter in anything chances are it will taste delicious. And that includes coconut macaroons.

Anything can be made vegan and that includes those cute little coconut macaroons you see in the bakery. Usually made with sweetened condensed milk, but thanks to canned coconut milk I got you covered!

A chewy and crumbly coconut mound with creamy peanut butter and a drizzle of dark chocolate. I think I’ll take a few….

Crispy Buffalo Tofu Pizza with Vegan Ranch

July 19, 2018 by healthienut

If you hear someone say tofu is boring and bland show them this recipe. I think their minds will be changed.

This ultra crispy baked tofu is tossed in a spicy vegan buffalo sauce. Thrown on a pizza crust with a creamy cashew-based ranch dressing. Finish it off with a sprinkle of fresh chives and more dressing of course. Trust me…this is a recipe that you will be thinking about for days. …