breakfast18 minCardamom Pistachio Chia Seed Kheer with Raisins and Almonds
Chia seed kheer made with almond and coconut milk, warmed with cardamom and saffron, plus plump raisins and toasted pistachios. A make-ahead festive breakfast.
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Recipes for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The 8 vegan and vegetarian recipes published on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
breakfast18 min
side53 minCrispy Lemon Parmesan Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
Smashed Brussels sprouts with parmesan, roasted until the edges crackle, then topped with garlic, lemon zest, chili flakes and juicy pomegranate seeds.
dessert63 minFudgy Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
Vegan pumpkin swirl brownies: a dark, fudgy cocoa base marbled with a spiced cashew-tofu pumpkin cheesecake layer. Made for Halloween and fall gatherings.
lunch50 minHigh Protein Vegan Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Baked Tofu
A vegan kale Caesar with a creamy silken tofu dressing, crispy roasted chickpeas, golden baked tofu and garlicky sourdough croutons. Hearty enough for lunch.
breakfast30 minHigh Protein Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes with Silken Tofu and Hemp Hearts
Fluffy whole wheat pumpkin pancakes made with blended silken tofu, soy milk and hemp hearts, warmly spiced with cinnamon and ginger and finished with maple syrup.
snack30 minNavratri Sweet Potato Chaat (Shakarkandi Chaat) with Pomegranate, Mint and Lime
Crisp-edged sweet potato chaat tossed with toasted cumin, black pepper, lime, pomegranate, mint and peanuts. Fasting-friendly and ready in about 30 minutes.
dinner55 minOne-Pot Moroccan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew with Red Lentils and Kale
A cozy one-pot Moroccan chickpea sweet potato stew with red lentils, kale, cumin, cinnamon and raisins, brightened with lemon. Ready in about an hour.
dessert40 minVegan Besan Ladoo with Coconut Oil, Cardamom and Pistachios
Vegan besan ladoo made with slow-roasted chickpea flour, coconut oil, cardamom, cashews and pistachios. A melt-in-your-mouth Diwali sweet with no ghee.
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