Vegan and plant-based food is becoming more popular and these 5 unique vegan recipes with a twist give the inspiration to change up a monotonous eating plan. Eating vegan is fun and creative, mash-up your ingredients to create your favorite plant-based dishes.
1. Vegan Oatmeal with a Twist
If you’re tired of eating oatmeal the same way, put a twist on it and make your oatmeal extra-special.
Have a base of basic oatmeal with 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 ½ cup of water, and a pinch of salt, then add any twist you like. Here are some top ideas to change up your oats.
• Substitute water for milk – Coconut milk, cashew milk and hemp milk make good creamy option.
• Add Syrup – Maple syrup, Agave Syrup and Date Syrup make a great alternative sweetener.
• Add Fruit Toppings – Blueberries, Raspberries, Goji Berries, Strawberries, Banana, Passionfruit, Figs and Dates are delicious with oatmeal.
• Add Nuts and Seeds – Give your bowl some crunch with a sprinkle of Sunflower Seeds, Walnuts, Cashews, Chia Seeds, or add some raisins.
• Nutritional Topping – Hemp Seeds fill the Oatmeal with extra nutrients such as Omega 3 and 6.
• Nut Butter – Nut butter adds a boost of protein and gives it a thicker, creamier texture and taste. Good options would be Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, and Cashew Butter.
• Spices – Spice up your breakfast with a dash of Cinnamon, Ginger or Clove Powder.
2. Pita Base Pizza
Pizza, anyone? Let’s make one! This next unique vegan recipe can be done in 10 easy steps.
Here’s what you’ll need –
Ingredients:
• 1/4 Tsp. olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, peeled, chopped and diced
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/4 Tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 Tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 Tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup canned whole peeled tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 2 pieces whole-wheat pita bread
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, cut into thin strips
• 1/8 cup baby spinach leaves, chopped into fine pieces
• 1/2 cup mozzarella-style shreds (dairy-free and plant-based)
• Fresh basil, thinly sliced for garnish
Method:
1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2) Heat oil over medium heat.
3) Add onion and garlic and stir occasionally so that they don’t burn.
4) Cook for 4 minutes until both are brown.
5) Sprinkle oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
6) Mix spices together, stirring in peeled tomatoes and tomato paste.
7) Increase to high heat. Once boiling, bring the heat down to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer until sauce is thick.
8) Arrange pizzas on baking sheets and divide sauce between pitas, leaving a crust border.
9) Sprinkle mozzarella-style shreds on top.
10) Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
3. Pear And Ginger Smoothie
A Smoothie is suitable for every taste, it just depends on what you put in it. You can pack it with superfoods, spices, fruits and vegetables to give a healthy boost.
Try something different with a Pear and Ginger Smoothie Supreme. Here’s what you’ll need –
Ingredients:
• 3 Pears
• 1/2 Inch fresh ginger
• 3 Tbsp. fresh yogurt
• 1/2 Tsp. cinnamon
• 4 cubes of ice
Method:
1) Gradually juice the pear, ginger, and cinnamon together.
2) Transfer to a blender and add yogurt and ice.
3) Blend until smooth, serve and enjoy!
4. Homemade Corn Tortillas
There are so many varieties of tortillas available in the market and you don’t always have to go out to buy them. You can make them at home easily using cornflour and a few other ingredients. It’s the toppings that can be unique with this one.
Here’s how it’s done –
Ingredients:
• 2 Cups Corn Flour
• 2 Cups Hot Water
• 1/2 Cup Cooking Oil
• Salt To Taste
Method:
1) Prepare the dough by mixing the cornflour and salt in a mixing bowl.
2) Add the water and mix using a spoon first then kneed using the hands until one soft dough ball has been formed.
3) Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
4) Once the dough has rested, roll it into thin circles.
5) Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a dash of oil.
6) When it is hot, drop the tortilla in the pan. After a few seconds, flip over the tortilla and fry the other side for another few seconds.
7) Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
So how did homemade corn tortillas make it on this unique vegan recipes list? It’s all about the dips and toppings –
Top Toppings:
1) Jackfruit Tacos
2) Avocado, cilantro, lime and cayenne Taco
3) Shaved cabbage, cilantro and Avocado Taco
4) Pineapple, Onions and Vegan Cheese Taco
5) Tomatoes, Peppers, Avocado, Olive Taco
Top Dips:
1) Beatroot Hummous
2) Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
3) Alkaline BBQ Sauce Dip (Clove, Tamarind Syrup and Date Syrup)
4) Chipotle crema
5) Smashed Avocado, Pomegranate and Lime Dip
If this isn’t enough you can always have your favorite oils, spreads and seeds at hand to sprinkle on top for a unique texture. Here’s some inspiration:
1) Olive Oil
2) Hemp Oil
3) Avocado Oil
4) Pesto
5) Pine Nuts
6) Hemp Seeds
7) Cashew Nuts
5. Vegan Egg Sandwich
Egg salad is one of the easiest foods to make at home. For a vegan recipe, replace the egg with silken tofu for the mayonnaise and extra-firm tofu for filling.
Start by making the mayonnaise.
Ingredients For Vegan Mayonnaise:
• 8 OZ Silken Tofu
• 1 Tsp. Distilled White Vinegar
• 1/3 Tsp. Dijon Mustard
• 3/4 Tsp. Salt
• 1/3 Tsp. Pepper
• 1 Tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Method:
1) Remove the Silken Tofu from the packaging and drain out as much water as possible.
2) Cut the tofu block into cubes and leave to dry on a towel or cloth for 15 minutes.
3) Mix the silken tofu, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender for 1 minute.
4) Add the oil and blend for 15 more seconds.
5) Put the mayonnaise in a container.
Now ready to make the sandwich using the homemade vegan mayonnaise –
Ingredients For Filling:
• 8 OZ Extra Firm-Tofu
• Seasoning for Tofu (optional) – Pepper, salt, Tumeric
• Cress
• Bread Choice
Method:
1) Prepare the extra-firm tofu by drying it out as described above.
2) Mix the tofu and spices in a bowl and mash it together.
3) Place a small amount of oil in a pan and fry off the tofu and mash it together like scrambled egg.
4) Add the scrambled tofu and a dash of mayonnaise to a bowl.
5) Spread this mix on your favorite bread and add some cress for crunch.
Depending on your taste preference, you can search Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, and Makro offers for a variety of vegan ingredients. You may consider vegan mayo (£1.99 per litre), hot chili sauce (£1.99 per litre), or Coriander Naan Bread (£1.09 for 2 packs) to add to your sandwich. Switching the bread to coriander Naan Bread is what makes this one of the twisted unique vegan recipes
Final Thoughts
There you have it – some of the easiest Unique Vegan Recipes With A Twist that you can make at home. Try out these easy recipes and let us know how it goes.
