Let’s get this out of the way in which: I’m not vegan. I by no means have been, and I most likely by no means will likely be. However as I began sifting by way of recipes to make this week, I observed fairly a couple of dairy- and meat-free choices within the combine. I’m not completely positive what’s gotten into me (I hardly ever eat a meal that doesn’t embody seafood, dairy, or eggs), however I made a decision to lean into it and choose 5 all-vegan recipes for this spherical of weeknight dinners. Right here’s what I’ll be making.
1. Braised Shiitake Mushrooms
Final week, I wrote about Lucas Sin’s approach for cooking mushrooms by boiling them in water. It goes in opposition to each rule I believed I knew about working with mushrooms, and I’m fully intrigued.
2. Pasta With Silkiest Eggplant Sauce From Francis Lam
Although nothing can substitute a creamy, dairy-rich pasta dish, I’m curious to strive different methods of attaining a equally silky texture. I like eggplant, so this recipe is a no brainer.
3. Wealthy & Creamy Beans From Rachel Roddy
Sure, these beans take some time for a weeknight, however there are solely 5 elements (together with olive oil and salt) and it’s as hands-off as a recipe can get. I’ll probably wilt some greens into the beans on the final minute, then serve alongside a hunk of crusty bread.
4. Purnima Garg’s Eggplant and Tomato Curry
I notice that that is the second eggplant dish of the week, however as I mentioned earlier, I like this sometimes polarizing vegetable. Eggplant + tomato is a very magical mixture, particularly when mixed with garam masala, coriander, and different spices.
5. Creamy Artichoke & Inexperienced Chile Soup
It’s the tip of October, which suggests I’m legally obligated to incorporate a soup on this record. Right here, cashew cream and a Russet potato give the soup physique and richness that might usually come from dairy. However it’s the topping—crispy, roasted artichoke hearts—that I’m really drawn to.
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