Vegan Minestrone Soup

Vegan minestrone soup that is quick and full of vegetables, beans, and pasta. Great for a quick and easy meal that will warm you up in 30 minutes!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup small pasta such as ditalini or elbow
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes

Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds

Stir in diced carrots, celery, and zucchini

Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally

Add diced tomatoes with juices and vegetable broth

Bring to a simmer

Once simmering, add cannellini beans and pasta

Cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender

Stir in spinach leaves and let them wilt, about 1-2 minutes

Season with dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste

Serve hot and enjoy!

Healthy Sesame Chick

This vegan sesame chick recipe offers a healthy twist on the classic stir fry, featuring crispy tofu tossed in a flavorful sesame sauce. It's a satisfying and nutritious meal that's easy to prepare and bursting with delicious flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 block extra firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
• Cooked brown rice, for serving

Instructions:

Mix the tofu cubes with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until they are covered

Set a big pan on medium-high heat and add the sesame oil

It will take about 5 to 7 minutes of cooking after adding the tofu cubes until they are golden brown and crispy

Mix soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and the cornstarch-water mix in a small bowl with a whisk

Mix the tofu with the sauce for about one to two minutes, or until it gets thicker

Take it off the heat and add golden sesame seeds on top

Put it on top of cooked brown rice and top with sliced green onions