dessert27 minEasy Vegan Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge) with Cardamom and Saffron
Vegan kaju katli made with ground cashews, powdered sugar, cardamom and saffron. Cooked in one pan, rolled thin and cut into diamonds. Ideal for Diwali.
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16 plant-based recipes that use cornstarch, with nutrition for every serving.
Per 100 g, cornstarch has 381 kcal, 0.26 g protein and 0.9 g fiber (USDA).
dessert27 minVegan kaju katli made with ground cashews, powdered sugar, cardamom and saffron. Cooked in one pan, rolled thin and cut into diamonds. Ideal for Diwali.
dessert65 minJuicy cinnamon pears and tart dried cranberries baked under a crunchy almond oat topping sweetened with maple. Easy fall dessert for a cozy crowd.
dessert75 minA rustic vegan pear galette: cinnamon-spiced fall pears over a soft almond frangipane, all wrapped in a flaky coconut oil crust. No butter or eggs needed.
dinner37 minCrispy air fryer orange tofu and tender broccoli tossed in a glossy glaze of fresh orange juice, tamari, maple and ginger. A quick takeout-style dinner.
dessert63 minVegan pumpkin swirl brownies: a dark, fudgy cocoa base marbled with a spiced cashew-tofu pumpkin cheesecake layer. Made for Halloween and fall gatherings.
lunch50 minA vegan kale Caesar with a creamy silken tofu dressing, crispy roasted chickpeas, golden baked tofu and garlicky sourdough croutons. Hearty enough for lunch.
dessert70 minCreamy pumpkin cheesecake bars made with Greek yogurt and cream cheese, sweetened with maple syrup and baked on a toasty oat-pecan crust. An easy fall dessert.
breakfast28 minCreamy soy milk oats with ginger, spinach and white miso, topped with crispy sesame-crusted tofu and green onion. A savory, filling vegan breakfast in 30 minutes.
dessert75 minA free-form apple cheddar galette with sharp cheddar baked into a flaky whole wheat butter crust, cinnamon apples and a warm honey drizzle to finish.
lunch31 minVegan tofu fried rice with cornstarch-crisped tofu, nutty brown rice, broccoli, sweet corn and peas, tossed with garlic, ginger and soy. Ready in about 30 minutes.
snack26 minCrisp air fryer buffalo cauliflower in a chickpea-flour batter, tossed in tangy hot sauce and served with a cool coconut yogurt dill ranch and celery sticks.
dinner28 minCrisp cornstarch-coated tofu and silky pan-steamed eggplant in a Sichuan-style spicy garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes and best over steamed rice.
dessert44 minChewy vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made in one bowl with no chilling. Blotted pumpkin, coconut sugar and warm spices keep them soft, not cakey.
dinner25 minA quick tofu green bean stir fry with golden cornstarch-crusted tofu, blistered beans and a glossy garlic-ginger soy sauce. On the table in about 25 minutes.
dessert87 minVegan apple crumble bars with a pressed oat shortbread base, cinnamon apple filling thickened with cornstarch, and a buttery pecan streusel top. Makes 16.
lunch55 minFour make-ahead jars of cold rice noodles, crunchy cabbage and oven-crisped tofu, with a lime-peanut dressing that stays pourable straight from the fridge.
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