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Spicy and Sweet Tofu
Tofu is every vegetarian/vegan’s big hurdle. It can be bland and everyone tells you “it tastes great if you cook it right”. I’ll tell ya what… I didn’t think that rule applied to me. I was so so wrong. My dad was looking for better ways to get more protein and we bit the bullet and tried a bunch of tofu recipes. I made this tofu as a side dish that can be combined with a bunch of different things. You can eat it mixed into some rice, you can have it as a side with a serving of noodles, you can stir in some vegetables and make it a…
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Callin’ Code Red Chili: Spicy Vegan Chili WITH BEANS
Y’all I am reveling in my full Texas vibes right now. Yes, I know true Texans never put beans in their chili, but when you’re vegetarian or vegan you will find any opportunity to sneak in some extra protein and nutrients. My dad tries his best to maintain a low carb diet. He was frustrated of feeling like he only ate the same 5-6 dishes on repeat. So, he tasked me with making a high protein, fiery as hell dish that would make him feel full and maybe sweat a bit. The spicy peppers and ghost pepper flakes are completely optional! Feel free to sub out a pepper of your…
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Moong nu Khatyu
When Hardik first came to visit me in Texas, the first thing he wanted to eat was Moong Bhat. I am sitting there thinking to myself, “Are you crazy?!!? Moong bhat?! Over pizza?! BUT WHY?!” What can I say y’all I am marrying a desi boy through and through. All of the men in my family love moong too and I can’t figure out why. All of the women in my family pass on it every single time. To be honest though, when I took a bite of this moong nu khatyu it was like the Snickers bar commercial for my soul. I could feel my heart coming alive again…
