VEGAN “CHICKEN” SALAD
Okay, Genesis vegan and vegetarian clients… you’re going to love us for this one! We really were amazed at how delicious this recipe tasted. Even non-tofu eaters were impressed. The secret is in “pressing” the tofu. It’s very easy to do, so be sure to see the directions at the bottom. The Genesis homemade Vegan Mayo can be a bit sweeter than regular mayonnaise, so you may want to balance the flavors with a little more lemon, after tasting. Do not use store bought vegan mayo!
SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE AND PIZZA SAUCE
This recipe is a fun option to help with those pizza cravings. There are plenty of options so that everyone can enjoy it. Read through the instructions before you begin, as the serving information is at the end of them. Protein information (if you choose to use it) is also included at the very end. Enjoy!
VEGAN ITALIAN SAUSAGE
This vegan crumbled sausage has great sausage flavor and plenty of texture. You can eat it alone or mixed into other dishes or sauces, like marinara, and spooned over zucchini noodles or coins, cauliflower or spaghetti squash. It really is great tasting.
TOFU CABBAGE STIR FRY
A stir fry is always a great choice to get your protein, vegetables and fat all in one easy dish. Plus, you can use the leftovers for an easy lunch or dinner another day. If cabbage hasn’t been one of your favorite vegetables in the past, give this recipe a try. Shredding the cabbage and stir frying brings out a whole new flavor profile.
TERIYAKI TEMPEH
This is a very flavorful and easy recipe for our vegan and vegetarian clients. Tempeh provides density, structure and high-quality protein to this dish. The nutritional yeast also provides a boost of protein and B-vitamins, as well. Non-vegans can always substitute the tempeh for ten ounces of thinly sliced sirloin, as the nutritional yeast flavor is toned down in this recipe. To serve over cauliflower rice, use 1/2 cup of cooked rice and 1/2 cup of the cooked broccoli.
TEMPEH TACOS
As more vegans and vegetarians are joining Genesis, it is important to help them enjoy delicious protein-rich recipes that are of high-quality. Soy is a great source of protein for vegans and vegetarians, when it is a non-GMO, whole-food fermented product like tempeh, miso, tofu and edamame; not highly-processed soy isolates and concentrates or genetically-engineered soy junk foods like soy cheese, soy ice cream, soybean oil and soy burgers. This recipe is not only fast, easy and delicious, but also has great texture. You can use it to make lettuce leaf tacos, a taco salad or just eat it straight out of a bowl.
SAVORY HERBED HEMP HEART PILAF
This quick and easy recipe is very interesting! It takes protein-packed hemp hearts (found at most grocery stores or Amazon) and creates a tasty, savory “rice” pilaf. All clients can use this recipe. We have it pictured as a side dish with a vegetable, but you can also add it to Creamy Cauliflower Leek or Roasted Tomato Soups, etc. It would be delicious topped with Creamy Decadent Mushroom Sauce – just think outside the box. Hemp hearts are a nutty-flavored protein source, not a vegetable, so serving it with a protein would not work.
VEGAN TEMPEH CHORIZO
Chorizo is a spicy sausage that is usually made from pork. This very easy recipe uses tempeh and is loaded with flavor. You can control the amount of heat by reducing or eliminating the crushed red pepper. Enjoy chorizo in a lettuce leaf with tomato, onions, salsa and avocado, in a salad topped with our dairy-free sour cream, or as a breakfast meat sauteed with veggies.
GROUND TOFU KEEMA
f flavor is what you’re looking for, Keema is your answer! Keema is a main Indian dish, traditionally made with meat, potatoes, peas, and a combination of fragrant spices. Using green beans makes it a great low-carb alternative.
ASIAN TEMPEH LETTUCE WRAPS With Peanut Sauce
This recipe is quite delicious and a great protein choice for our vegan/vegetarian clients. Those on the standard weight loss plan can also modify the recipe by using ground turkey or chicken instead of tempeh, along with the almond butter sauce.
CAJUN SAUSAGE AND CAULIFLOWER RICE
If you like a little spice to your dishes, this is your recipe! Add the amount of Cajun seasoning you prefer to adjust to your tastes. Leftover flavors are even better and make quick lunches for a couple of meals during the week.