Minimalist Bakers Vegan Recipes: For anyone seeking a mouth-watering, healthy recipe that encompasses a few basic ingredients and is simple to prepare as well as being gluten-free then look no further, you are in the right place. The philosophy of Minimalist Baker revolves around cooking by concentrating on effortless and tasty recipes in less than a quarter of an hour, that needs only 10 ingredients or less, fit into one bowl or pot. This helps the new or expert vegans in changing their diet with simple steps, cuisines and steps.
So why choose Minimalist Baker out of all vegan recipes?
- Plant-based: Ideal for vegetarians and vegans.
- Gluten-Free (GF): A lot of recipes are suitable for gluten sensitivity.
- Quick: Most of the recipes can be made in half an hour or even less
- Few Ingredients: Almost all the recipes can be made using basic items available at home.
Vegan recipes worth trying from the cookbook of Minimalist BAKER
Savory Vegan Recipes
1. Lasagna with Vegan Twist
A delicious, soul warming classic which is constructed with layer(s) of gulten-free pizza dough, plenty of rich tomato sauce and vegan cashew ricotta binder.
Time Required
Preparation- 30 minutes, Cooking- 40 minutes, Overall- 1 hour 10 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 9 sheets of gluten-free lasagna pizza bases/bread
- 1 cup of raw cashew (soaked in water for 2-4 hours or boiled in water for 10 minutes)
- 1/2 cup of almond milk
- 2 cups of prepared Marinara sauce
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper as required
Direction:
- Preparation of Cashew Ricotta: Combine the soaked cashews, almond milk, garlic powder, salt and black pepper, and seasoning in a blender and pulse until it reaches a smooth consistency. Set aside.
- Cooking of the Noodles: Follow the instructions on the box for gulten free lasagna noodles and boil them in water. Drain them.
- Lasagna Construction: Pour some veggies prepared in Marinara sauce into a baking dish at the bottom.
- Place the prepared bread in a single layer and cashew ricotta followed by fresh spinach then pour the Marinara sauce. This is done until all ingredients are finished off with sauce.
Cook:
Cover with aluminum foil and put in the oven at375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Uncover the foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
Garnish:
Before you begin serving, let the dish sit for 10 minutes before slicing! The dish is best served warm.
2. Crispy Baked Tofu
Tofu has a bold flavor and is crispy due to marination and baking. More so, this dish is rich in proteins.
Time Required
The dish can be prepared in 45 minutes with 30 minute cooking time and 15 minutes of prep time.
Ingredients
– 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Steps
- Press the Tofu: Using a clean towel, soak the tofu in it and apply a weight for 10 minutes. This step helps remove extra water.
- Cut the Tofu: You can cut the tofu in cubes or rectangles based on your preference.
- Marinate: Take a bowl, put soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and smoked paprika together. Put in some tofu, stir the contents together, and let it settle for 10 minutes.
- Coat with Cornstarch: Gently sprinkle cornstarch onto the tofu and toss it until the tofu is evenly coated.
Bake:
Before you start baking the tofu, preheat the oven at 400°F (200°C). Put the tofu on a baking sheet till it bakes. Make sure it’s in a single layer. Partially cook it for 25-30 minutes or until it becomes golden.
Directions for Serving:
The crispy baked tofu can either be eaten as a snack or along with stir-fried veggies or cauliflower rice.
3. Eggplant Parmesan
It is gluten-free and can be enjoyed with red sauce and pasta. This dish is served in breaded, baked form, which is an amazing combination.
Time Required
Preparation: 20 minutes | Cooking: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces of eggplants (medium size) cut into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 cup of gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of almond milk
- 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- A teaspoon of Italian Seasoning
- Salt and pepper as required
- 1 cup of marinara sauce
- Use the vegan parmesan topping if required
Steps
Always remember: First step is everything.
The first step requires sprinkling the slices with salt and letting them settle for about ten minutes. That should allow them to be dry, so pat them with a towel.
Understand the Concept:
If you’re going to start putting the breading on the eggplant, the first step has to be mixing almond milk in a bowl and setting it aside. After that comes the gluten-free breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powders etc.
Drench and Dip the Eggplant:
With the almond milk standing, dip every eggplant in the milk and and place each eggplant on a provided baking tray.
Oven time!
First, set the oven on and then start putting the eggplants in it, giving them time to bake after every 20 minutes to 25 minutes. They can be flipped halfway around during that duration.
Finally, mix vegan parmesan and a bit of warm marinara sauce on top of the eggplant, and Voila. Enjoy it with gluten-free pasta.
Sweet Vegan Treats
1-Bowl Vegan Chocolate Cake
This chocolaty cake’s flavor profiles are what the readers admire the most, because it is easy to make and so flavorful. It is completely free of dairy products and gluten and suitable for any events.
Time Required
Prep: 15 minutes | Bake: 35 minutes | Cool: 15 minutes | Total: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup of almond milk (any non-dairy milk version works)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups gluten-free flour (like Bob’s Red Mill)
- 3/4 cup of cocoa powder
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Steps
Get Your Cake Ready:
Let your oven heat up to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8 inch round cake pan by greasing it and adding parchment paper as a liner.
Combine Wet Mixtures:
In a large bowl, mix almond milk with apple cider vinegar and wait for it to sit for 2 to 3 minutes. After this time period has passed, pour blended coconut oil and vanilla extracts into the bowl and whisk it all together.
Add In Dry Mixtures:
Gently mix in the gluten free flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder in a sift after the previous step has been completed. Ensure that the mixture is smooth and not lumpy, but avoid mixing too much.
Bake the Cake:
Scoop the cake batter into the pre-prepared baking pan before putting it in the oven and set the timer for thirty to thirty five minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the cake’s center comes out clean.
Let it Cool and Decorate:
Once the cake is out of the oven, let it cool in the pan for ten minutes and then place it on a wire rack until it is fully cooled. At this point in time, the cake can be coated with either coconut whipped cream or vegan buttercream frosting (the subject of recipes below).
Serve And Have A Blast:
Enjoy the meal! Cut a few slices of the delicious cake and serve them. If there are any leftovers, store them in a tight container allowing them to be exposed to room temperature for three days.
Coconut Whipped Cream
Use this free-formed cream on pies, cakes or even on fresh fruits, it’s bound to work. But remember the topping is sweet but does not have any form of dairy.
Time Required
prep: 5 minutes | chill: 8 hours | overall: 8 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 14 oz canned (full fat) coconut milk which has been refrigerated for a whole twenty four hours.
- A couple of powdered sugar ranging from two to three tablespoons along with an adjustable taste factor
- Half a teaspoon of vanilla essence
Steps:
Put the can of coconut milk in the fridge and forget about it for a whole night. This is the easiest method to detach the thick coconut cream from the rest of the liquid.
Now scoop the cream into your mixing bowl while pouring away the liquid which is still left in the can or choosing to save it for smoothies.
How to Make Whipped Coconut Cream?
Coconut cream can be whipped quite easily to make a delicious and thick topping. To start preparing it, use a hand mixer and cream the coconut after pouring it into a bowl. After that, start mixing in powdered sugar and vanilla until all the ingredients are fully combined.
Ready to Use or Refrigerate
The cream can be put in the fridge and stored for three days but if you want to use it directly, you can do it then and there too. Apply the coconut cream to cakes, cookies, or cupcakes as you please.
Buttercream Frosting for Vegans
This wonderful and smooth frosting is a delight and can blend in well with any cake, or a cupcake. It is easy to make and taste absolutely great!
Time required
- Total time: 10 min
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Appropriate quantity of vegan butter that has been softened (not melted): half a cup
2-3 cups of sifted powdered sugar
Almond milk or any milk really: 2 tablespoons
A teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Process
Step 1: Beat the Butter
Use a hand mixer to whip the vegan butter until it is all fluffy and creamy.
Step 2: Pour in The Powdered Sugar
Add in 1 cup of the powdered sugar into the mix while slowly pouring it and continue mixing everything in the bowl. Add more sugar according to flavor and texture preference.
Step 3: Add Some Milk
Pour in Almond milk along with vanilla extract and mix everything well again. Adjust the thickness by controlling the amount of sugar or almond milk.
Spread it over your cooled cakes or cupcakes. Any Frost leftovers can be kept in the fridge for a week.
How to Make Vegan Food With Just 1 Bowl or 1 Pot?
The Minimalist Baker’s 1 bowl and 1 pot recipes are tailored for people with hectic schedules. Some of the highlights include:
Vegan Pad Thai
This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, only requires one pot and takes less than thirty minutes. It’s Tofu, rice noodles and peanut sauce in one tangy dish.
Key Ingredients: Rice noodles, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce.
Substitutions: Stir fried veggies or crispy baked tofu.
Another recipe is Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry. It is a low carb and nutritious recipe that is easy to make and delicious. You can prepare a simple dinner by combining these wok fried vegetables along with a dash of tamari.
1-Bowl Vegan Chocolate Cake
Ever though baking seems difficult you can make this elegant cake in one go. The 1-Bowl cake is not just easy to create but quick to clean as well.
Basic Ingredients for Minimalist Baker Recipes
Being able to create dishes with ingredients listed in your pantry is one of the main reasons why Minimalist Baker recipes are so popular. Here are some staple ingredients you would have to buy:
Plant-based ingredients
- Almond Milk: A great substitute for cow’s milk.
- Coconut Milk: Coconut milk is ideal for soups, sauces and even desserts.
- Cacahuates: Añadidos a recetas tales como quesos veganos y salsas a base de cacahuate.
- Yuca: Ideal para acompañar platos fuertes como el falafel de batata.
Alternativas libres de Gluten
- Harina de Bob’s Red Mill: Es sin duda, una marca muy popular en la repostería.
- Fideos y pastas sin gluten: Fabulosos para la lasaña vegana y el pad thai.
Realce de Sabor
- Mantequilla Vegana: Es necesario en la repostería vegana y en recetas saladas.
- Levadura Nutrimental: Usada en recetas como el queso Parmesan vegano para dar un sabor más intenso.
Frequently Asked Questions on Making Vegan Food and Ingredients
1. Is Minimalist Baker Still Vegan?
Yes. There are still others who want and craved the classic Vegan Cuisine and want everything in it to be Vegan as well as Gluten free.
2. What Bakery Items Can Vegans Eat?
Bakers with a minimalist mindset and have many of their branches in the US now have a variety of vegan options that include pastries, bread, and muffins which traditionally uses eggs and dairy.
3. Are Oreos Vegan?
To some extent yes. But keep in mind that other products which use heavily processed ingredients do contain milk as dairy and fish has been included in the global market.
4. Can Muslims Eat Vegan Cake?
Since the ingredients included in vegan cakes ties primarily in the absence of gelatin and flavors containing alcohol, these types of cakes are friendly to a Halal diet.
5. What is Surprisingly Not Vegan?
It is saddening to note that a few candies, wines gluten free and sugar contain bone char so as to lessen the requirements of heat to neutralize the candy’s sweet flavor.
Reader Favorites: Top Vegan Recipes
Multiple readers love these recipes because of their easy and tasty ingredients:
- Grillable Veggie Burgers: Burgers that are perfect for barbecue parties.
- Vegan Parmesan: This is a form of cheese made out of nutritional yeast and cashew nuts.
- Sweet Potato Falafel: This is a meat free dish that is fully satisfying and also gluten free.
What Readers Are Saying
- Say, “I’ve made this many times and it came out perfectly!”
- Say, “I really appreciate the awesome feedback. Thanks a lot!”
Quick Vegan Desserts to Try
1. Rich Chocolate Cupcakes
I use gluten free flour and almond milk in making these cupcakes. Therefore, they can be enjoyed on any occasion.
2. Find the recipe for vegan butter cream frosting here
You can serve this frosting with using several methods such as with cupcakes or even a 1 bowl vegan chocolate cake.
3. Sweet Potato Brownies
These are a lighter version of brownies constructed with sweet potatoes, creating a gooey chocolate dessert.
How to Start with Minimalist Vegan Recipes?
If you’ve never cooked plant based dishes before, these recipes are a good start for you:
- 1-Bowl Vegan Chocolate Cake: A must have for all the chocolaty lovers.
- Easy Vegan Pad Thai: This is a tasty dish that can be prepared in no time.
- Butternut Squash Soup: This is a delicious dish that contains no gluten.
Pro Tips
- Get going with the preparation, make sure to prior purchase all the must have items including almond milk, coconut milk and cashews.
- Baking can be done using gluten free substitutes like Bob’s Red Mill flour.
- Play around with spices and dips to suit your preference.
My Opinion
The Minimalist Baker clearly shows that being vegan or vegetarian does not have to be hard. The focus on 1-bowl and 1-pot meal prep tips and quick recipes makes it all ideal for people who want to quickly prepare gluten free dishes without worrying too much about the time.
Looking for savory options? How about vegan lasagna or some crispy baked tofu. Or some sweet chocolate cupcakes with coconut whipped cream for dessert? There are so many options with this.
Willing to give it a try? Do let us know your experience by tagging @MinimalistBaker or commenting below. Looking forward to hearing your lovely vegan delights!
