Even if you’re not vegan, World Vegan Day and World Vegan Month offer the perfect opportunity to find out more about living a vegan lifestyle, spread awareness about veganism, and of course, tuck into plenty of vegan food! We’re starting off by marking the month with the latter, because we know that food is the way to your heart. Here are some of our favourite vegan dishes for you to try this month…
Celebrate World Vegan Day with these delicious dishes
Today is World Vegan Day and it's kicking off an entire month of plant-based celebrations!
9 vegan dishes to try today
1. Mushroom and Bean Chilli
Hazel Wallace, aka The Food Medic, shares her warming recipe for vegan chilli. This makes for a comforting dinner on a cold night, but is also a great lunchbox dish!
2. Senegalese Yassa Stew with Tenderstem Broccoli
Proving that vegan food is anything but bland, Kellie's Food to Glow created this delicious vegan take on a traditional Senegalese dish that's packed with colourful, nutritious veg.
3. Spiced Roasted Persimon, Cauliflower and Avocado Buddha Bowl
Full of hearty textures and comforting tastes, this healthy dish will do you a power of good! It's the perfect autumn pick-me-up!
4. Orecchiette with Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Tenderstem Broccoli
This fresh, vibrant and delicious Italian-inspired pasta dish is both comforting and hearty. It’s ideal for al fresco dinners, entertaining, picnics or even as a packed lunch! This recipe was developed by food influencer, Happy Skin Kitchen.
5. Sweet Potato and Coconut Curry
A lovely and mild curry, this one has a touch of natural sweetness from the potatoes.
6. Sweet and Salty Popcorn Granola Bars
Mini popcorn and peanuts add texture to this wonderfully salty-sweet snack. It's super simple to make and is perfect for that mid-afternoon slump when you fancy an indulgent treat!
7. Vegan Chocolate Cake
Is there anything better than an indulgent chocolate cake when there's a celebration going on? This lush vegan version features a fudge-style filling and a delicious chocolate frosting.
8. Rocky Road Flapjacks
Somewhere between a dessert and a snack, flapjacks are a popular treat - and for good reason! We love them with a good cuppa in the afternoon.
9. South African Rum & Raisin Vegan Fruit Cake
Fruity and delicious, this rich rum and raisin cake is perfect for Christmas and special occasions. Chia seeds are used to replace eggs for a delicious vegan take on the classic bake.
Eager to learn more about veganism? You can find out everything you need to know, from lifestyle and nutrition, to activism, at The Vegan Society.
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