In starting the transition to a vegan diet, there are a few different strategies.

Some people shift into a vegan diet slowly, starting with vegan analogues plant-based foods whose taste resembles animal products. Some peoplesimply take out the animal products from their diet and replace them with plant foods with which they are already familiar with. While others concentrate on experimenting with entirely new vegan foods, often from international cuisines. Thankfully, there is no shortage of vegan foods to help make the transition. In fact, most of the food we eat is vegan, without us knowing it![/rescue_column]

An even better option is to grow your own food! If you have a porch that can hold large plant containers or a front or back yard with just a little space, start a garden of your own. Growing your own food is a healthy and cheaper way to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Go to your nearest library or bookstore and find out what grows best in your neck of the woods and get planting!

With a little time and practice, you will develop a new routine for planning meals and cooking. We recommend getting a good cookbook and experimenting, as well as checking out the amazing recipes from the Post Punk Kitchen and Healthy Happy Life. You could also visit our Recipe Archive and try out some vegan recipes.

In the meantime, here are some simple and healthy meal ideas to start with

Most grocery stores carry a great variety of vegan products and many have a Natural or Health Food section. Soy, rice, coconut, hemp, almond and oat milks are also available at many grocery stores, and work in most recipes calling for cows milk. Each has a different flavor, experiment to see which best suits you.

Soy margarines (that do not contain the dairy product whey) and soy yogurts are also available at most stores. The single analogue that has had the most trouble pleasing vegans is soy cheese. Several brands are available, but dont expect it to taste exactly like your favorite cheese. Daiya is a new and popular vegan cheese that is known for its cheese-like consistency and melting properties. There are several awesome cream cheese substitutes and no vegan refrigerator is complete without the mayonnaise substituteVeganaise.You also may want to try out some of the recipes from The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook.There are several brands of soy, rice, and coconut frozen desserts, while most supermarkets carry at least one brand.

The most important thing is to keep trying different things try not to let one type of yogurt you dislike keep you from trying the others. Many meat and dairy alternatives taste so different from each other.

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There are vegan options at many restaurants, including Italian, Mexican, Indian, Thai, Chinese, Middle Eastern, and Ethiopian. If youre on a fast food schedule, some pizza places, Taco Bell, Burger Kings and Subways have vegan options. Check out vegguide.org for a vegan restaurant near you!

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Here is why vegan diets and lifestyles have enormous appeal

The word vegan refers to anything thats free of animal products: no meat, milk, eggs, wool,leather, and so forth. Your sandwich, your shampoo, andyour car seats are examples of itemsthat couldbe vegan.

Veganism carries at least three potential advantages:

Can you become a vegan through diet alone? Absolutely, since, as we will see in the next section, vegan was originally defined purely in dietary terms.

A handful of vegans(usually abrasively) insistthat veganism is a lifestyle, not a diet. In other words, you dont get to join theveganclub until you go beyond food to purge your life of leather, wool, and animal-derived cosmetics. Oftentimes, these vegans are doing the animals a grave disservice by definingthe vegan concept in the most rigid andexclusionaryway possible. These are people would love torevoke your vegan card if they find out you havent yet taken your 10-year-old leather snow-boots to the thrift store.

The entire question of who gets to call themselves a vegan is annoying and not worth much attention. Rather than think ofveganism as an identity, its wisest to use it as a concept that can inspire you to remove animal products from your life, wherever you can easily do it. And its almost always easy.Oftentimes, you wont know whether a given food or cosmetics ingredient comes from animals, so you can use our animal ingredientslist to familiarize yourself with substances that are animal-derived.

No matter how far you would ultimately like to take the vegan concept, it makes sense tobeginyour transition by emphasizing dietary choices. After all, unless you buy a new fur coat every winter, the overwhelming majority ofany animal useassociated with your lifehas to do with yourfood choices.

To learn more about vegan living, check thesecompelling advantages of a vegan diet, as well as our our information onmaking an easy transition. You can learn everything you need to quickly and easily go veganby reading just one or two bookscheck out But I Could Never Go Vegan!or,The Ultimate Vegan Guide.

Donald Watson coined the termvegan in 1944 in Great Britain. Heres Watson from that year, in the first issue of The Vegan News, proposing that his readers either embrace the word, or come up with a better one, as the basis for a new social movement:

We should all consider carefully what our Group, and our magazine, and ourselves, shall be called. Non-dairy has become established as a generally understood colloquialism, but like non-lacto it is too negative. Moreover it does not imply that we are opposed to the use of eggs as food. We need a name that suggests what we do eat, and if possible one that conveys the idea that even with all animal foods taboo, Nature still offers us a bewildering assortment from which to choose. Vegetarian and Fruitarian are already associated with societies that allow the fruits (!) of cows and fowls, therefore it seems we must make a new and appropriate word. As this first issue of our periodical had to be named, I have used the title The Vegan News. Should we adopt this, our diet will soon become known as a VEGAN diet, and we should aspire to the rank of VEGANS. Members suggestions will be welcomed. The virtue of having a short title is best known to those of us who, as secretaries of vegetarian societies have to type or write the word vegetarian thousands of times a year!

If you want to discoverhow veganism went from an obscure World War II-era concept to a global force, check out A Vegan History: 1944-2010.

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Guide to Hartford Vegan Restaurants, Vegetarian Restaurants, Natural Foods, & Health Food Stores.

860-899-1389

Mon-Thu 9:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-2:00am

Providing Rastafarian-influenced all vegan food and some raw food. Uses tofu and tempeh in many dishes. See website for coupon. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

860-218-2231

Serves meat, veg options available. This family owned restaurant's menu includes many vegetarian/vegan selections. Almost all of the appetizers (salads, sambusa pastries) are vegan-friendly, and for entrees there is a separate vegetarian section of the menu. Their injeera bread is made with Bob's Red Mill teff flour. Open Mon-Sat 5pm. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

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Guide to Fort Lauderdale Vegan Restaurants, Vegetarian Restaurants, Natural Foods, & Health Food Stores.

954-533-7507

Now Open: Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm

Its organic menu features gluten-free options with juices, smoothies, salads, soups, wraps, grain bowls, veggie burgers, and gluten-free baked goods. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

954-615-1431

Tue-Sun 5:30pm-10:00pm

Upscale vegan dining restaurant serving spirits from around the globe and creative contemporary vegetarian cuisine. Exotic interior decor with wall fountain. Accepts credit cards. Expensive.

954-668-4034

Vegan food company created by a registered dietician. Offers daily delivery as well as events catering. Its food truck attends area farmer's markets and at pop-up locations. Check webpage for latest locations or to order food. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

954-937-8546

Now Open: Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

Smoothie and juice counter at Marando Farms since 2014. Offers sometimes a cooked soup plus lunch food. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

954-400-5028

Serves meat, veg options available. Fast food chain where you could customize your order (tacos, burritos, bowls) and request no cheese/dairy. Some of its locations offer a soyfrito filling that's made from soy protein. Be sure to ask for plant based protein. Open daily. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

954-541-5443

Now Open: Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-4:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Natural food, juices, and smoothies cafe. Also a market area selling fresh fruit and vegetables, vitamin and protein supplements, baby food, dry goods, and refrigerated items. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

954-763-3344

Now Open: Tue-Sat 8:00am-5:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Fully gluten-free eatery and juicery in the city's yachting district. Offers internationally inspired dishes with a modern healthy spin. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

954-338-5651

Now Open: Mon-Sat 8:00am-6:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Juicery and kitchen. Vegan items include soup, salads, grain bowls, smoothies and fresh cold pressed juices. Cozy atmosphere with music playing. Free Wi-Fi. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

954-630-1351

Now Open: Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. At this beachside Mediterranean kitchen and grill, the owner makes effort to cater to vegans and vegetarians and has created a separate vegan menu which features a veggie burger, veggie platters, and veggie wraps. Choices include house-made hummus, lentil soup, a platter of eggplant, avocado, hummus, olives, and cucumber. Casual with free Wi-Fi. Confirmed open, Oct 2014. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

954-358-5353

Serves meat, veg options available. Part of chain pizza restaurant franchise. Has vegan pizza using Follow Your Heart brand of vegan cheese, gluten free crust, and multi grain crust. Pizza is shaped long instead of round. Some organic ingredients used. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

954-771-7111

Serves meat, veg options available. Part of buffet-style salad bar chain restaurant. Features a large salad bar plus soups, breads, pizza, and desserts. Open daily. Inexpensive.

954-463-4900

Serves meat, veg options available. Has vegan options on the lunch and dinner menus which are clearly marked on menu, but not on website. Specializes in craft beer. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

954-938-4473

Serves meat, veg options available. Mexican food and bar. While menu is primarily meat-based, there is a small vegetarian section of which 3 dishes are labeled vegan. Moderate.

954-565-7423

Now Open: Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm

Large supermarket chain, has deli, vitamins, and health foods.

954-491-4464

Organic bakery located in a pink gingerbread house-like building. A wide variety of breads including sweet and savory items. Some breads contain honey, so check the menu for ingredients. Accepts credit cards.

954-850-2433

Private chef and catering by a vegan chef, Amber Marie.

954-243-7180

Sun 9:00am-2:00pm

Outdoor farmers market with vendors selling fresh fruit and vegetable, culinary herbs, tropical plants, orchids, prepared foods, and more.

954-713-6118

Now Open: Mon-Fri 9:30am-8:00pm, Sat 9:30am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm

A unique concept wellness center with a kitchen where gourmet, raw, organic, vegan food is prepared as part of client's treatment - menu changes weekly. Kitchen is called Eat, Heal and Thrive. Also has a retail store with products for clients. Has signature green juices and 21 day life change nutritional detox program. Health coach and holistic physician on site. Treatments include energy psychology, organic facial treatments, nutripuncture and many more holistic offerings. Accepts credit cards.

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IVA-Boston conducts ongoing abolitionist vegan education for its volunteers and the public.The chapter was founded by an area volunteer who started the Boston Vegan Association in 2007. With the launch of the IVA, the BVA ceased activities so that its volunteers could join IVA-Boston and continue on with their abolitionist advocacy in and around Boston as part of theIVA. Like any IVA chapter, IVA-Boston maintains a grassroots approach to advocacy while functioning as a part of the the IVA, and is therefore fully alignedwith the IVAs mission. We avoid activities inconsistent with or which do not fulfill the IVAsmission. For that reason, IVA-Boston does not participate in campaigns focused on a single issue (e.g., fur), promote vegetarianism, lobby government officials, or otherwise attempt to reform welfare laws, which take it as a given that it is permissible to use animals as our property.

To develop ourselves as activists, we meet monthly for Advocacy Practice meetings and we periodically conduct or participate in the IVAs animal rights reading groups. The reading groups improvenot only our own knowledge of animal rightsand the abolitionist approach, but also serve as introductory animal rights education to newcomers and the public alike. Newcomers may also learn more about the IVA and veganism through our orientation meetings.

In addition to our animal rights reading groups, which are open to the public, we distribute our ownliteraturein busy pedestrian zones and at a popular area events, where we consistently engage members of the public in abolitionist conversations. Our volunteers have disseminated an abolitionist message via MBTA ads (see left), brought Prof. Gary L. Francione to the Old South Meeting House for a discussion on abolitionist animal rights, andoffered our literature free to abolitionist groups around the world (a campaign that has now been taken up by the IVA).

Our animal rights reading groups last several meetings over 2-3 months, and run at least twice per year. Newcomer orientations and advocacy practice meetings occur on the first Sunday afternoon of each month, though we often push back a week if a major holiday causes a scheduling conflict. To stay informed about all meeting times, dates, locations, and topics,sign up for our monthly newsletter(below), which is generally sent about a week before our meetings. We also post meeting events on ourFacebook page.

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Enjoying vegetarian and vegan (veg*n stands for both) foods when dining out is one of life's pleasures! We hope that this restaurant list will help to guide you to some excellent dining experiences. It is a good idea to call first to confirm hours.

All restaurants on this page have committed to serving exclusively vegetarian foods (no meat, fowl, or fish). Many are vegan (no dairy, eggs, or honey). They are noted with these symbols. Please write us at info@bostonveg.org with any updates!

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Amsterdam Falafelshop 248 Elm Street Somerville, MA 02144 MBTA: Davis Square stop on the Red Line 617- 764-3334 Sunday-Thursday, 11am-10:30pm Friday & Saturday, 11am-12midnight

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642 Beacon St. in Kenmore Square Boston MA 02215 MBTA: Green Line B, C, or D trolley to Kenmore Square 857-317-2742 Sunday-Thursday, 11am-10:30pm Friday & Saturday, 11am-12midnight

Start with crispy falafel in a freshly toasted pita or a bowl, and then build your meal from an extensive choose-your-own toppings bar. The dazzling array of toppings, 21 of them16 of which are vegangets raves for freshness and variety, from pickled beets to bean dips and garlicky sauces, from grilled eggplant to multiple salads. Never has the phrase "pile on" meant so much fun.

Clover Outdoor Food Trucks Mobile food truck locations include MIT, Dewey Square near South Station T, Boston Common at Park St. T, City Hall Plaza, Longwood Medical Area, Boston University, Inman Square, SoWa Market (South End) and Boston Public Library. Locations and hours can change so check their website for details.

This outdoor food truck has a large and loyal following at its original location near MIT, and became an immediate hit at its second location opposite South Station on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Now with multiple trucks citywide, Clover serves vegan and lacto-ovo vegetarian fast food to an enthusiastic following. The food gets raves for being fresh and delicious, service is fast and friendly. Their rotating and seasonal menu uses mostly organic ingredients. It includes breakfast items like banana muffins, oatmeal, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Lunch menu offers hot soup in winter, sandwiches and healthy side salads. The chickpea fritter sandwich is the star, the BBQ seitan is tasty and tender, and the tempeh BLT pleases even the omnivore. The rosemary fries are a whole potato fresh cut before your eyes and deep fried with fresh rosemary. Clover gives fast food a good name.

Clover Restaurants Clover Brookline Village 6 Harvard Street Brookline, MA MBTA: Brookline Village stop on the Green Line D trolley (Riverside Line) Mostly takeout, no seating, with counters by the front windows for eating while standing. Monday-Friday, 7am-9pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9am-7pm

Clover Harvard Square 7 Holyoke Street Cambridge, MA MBTA: Harvard Square stop on the Red Line Monday-Saturday, 7am Midnight; Sunday 7am-7pm

Clover East Cambridge 1075 Cambridge Street East Cambridge, MA Monday-Saturday, 7am 10pm; Sunday 10-6pm

Clover Kendall Square 5 Cambridge Center Cambridge, MA MBTA: Kendall Square stop on the Red Line Monday-Saturday, 7am-11pm; Sunday, 10am-6pm

The same winning formula of delicious, vegan and vegetarian food made from fresh and mostly organic ingredients, quick and friendly service, and economical prices that has made the food trucks such a hit is now available in a restaurant in the heart of Harvard Square and at other locations popping up around the city! Read full description above under Clover Outdoor Food Trucks.

Cocobeet 100 City Hall Plaza Boston, MA 02108 MBTA: Government Center station (Green and Blue lines) is across the street; State Street stop on the Orange Line is one block away. 857-263-8598 Monday-Friday, 7am-8pm Saturday, 9am-8pm; Sunday, 10am-8pm

All vegan. An extensive menu of organic, cold-pressed juices and power smoothies, breakfast bowls, grab-and-go snacks, hearty salads, and sandwiches pack in natures healthiest ingredients in inventive combinations. Nutrient dense, anti-oxidant rich, energy packed, whole superfoods are put together in delicious and satisfying options like Vanilla Berry Chia Pudding, Raw Brownie Bites, Veggie Quinoa Sliders, and Ginger Tempeh Rolls.

Dosa 'n' Curry 447 Somerville Ave., near Market Basket Somerville, MA 02143 MBTA: Bus #87 to School St. or Loring St. About 1 mile from Porter Square stop on Red Line. 617-764-3152 Monday - Thursday, 11:30am - 3:00pm and 5pm to 10pm Friday - Sunday, 11:30am to 10pm; luncheon buffet 11:30am - 3:30pm

An all-vegetarian Indian restaurant finally arrives in Boston! The menu has a strong vegan component, and vegan items are clearly marked on the menu. This place gets high marks even from native South Indians for their authentic South Indian cuisine as well as their North Indian and Indo-Chinese dishes. They offer some delicacies not found in many places in the area. Their idly, vada, and huge dosa are popular.

FoMu 481 Cambridge Street Allston (Boston), MA 02134 (in Union Square, near Grasshopper) MBTA: Allston Street stop on Green Line B trolley, then walk north on Allston St. 4/10 mile and turn left into Union Square. Or, Buses #57, #64, #66 stop in Union Square. 617-903-3276 Sunday - Thursday, 11:30am - 10pm Friday and Saturday, 11:30am - 11:00pm

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617 Centre Street Jamaica Plain (Boston) 617-553-2299 MBTA: Orange Line to Green St. station, turn left and follow Green St. then turn right on Centre St.; or #39 bus from Copley Square Monday - Thursday, 11am - 11pm; Friday, 11am - 11:30am Saturday, 8am - 11:30pm; Sunday, 8am - 11pm

This "alternative ice cream" shop features premium hand-scooped ice cream that is dairy-free and made locally in small batches. With a base of coconut cream and sweetened with organic cane sugar or agave, this smooth and creamy treat is offered in many inventive flavors, including: dark & stormy, bananas foster, cookies & cream, salted caramel, peanut butter, peppermint chip, and vanilla bean with little vanilla bean flecks. Also on the menu are sorbets, a wide range of smoothie and frappe options, coffee and teas served hot or iced, and a rotating variety of house-made vegan baked goods... and ice cream cakes (Alston store.) Have you ever seen so many 5-star Yelp reviews? Sweet dreams!

Grasshopper One North Beacon St. (Union Sq., opp. Jackson Mann School & Twin Donuts) Allston, Boston, MA 02134 MBTA: Allston Street stop on Green Line B trolley, then walk north on Allston St. 4/10 mile and turn left into Union Square. Or, Buses #57, #64, #66 stop in Union Square. 617-254-8883 Monday - Thursday, 11 AM - 10 PM Friday - Saturday, 11 AM - 11 PM Sunday, 12 noon - 10 PM; open holidays

All vegan Asian cuisine, extensive menu. "Where the animals live to tell it all" is their slogan, and their recipes - some from Buddhist temples in Vietnam - bring non-violent cooking to great heights. Huge portions, great value, a restaurant with heart. Their faux meats are known to please even avid meat-eaters. Super appetizers, like Fresh Spring Rolls, Bean Cakes, and Sesame Buckwheat Noodles with Peanut Sauce. The Vietnamese Pizza appetizer is a delicious, crispy, folded egg-free omelet stuffed with tofu and veggies and served with salad, a meal in itself and highly recommended. The No Name from the specials menu is widely acclaimed, whichheaps battered house-made seitan strips in a sweet and sour sauce over assorted veggies topped with sesame seeds. The Grasshopper Supreme bathes skinless, melt-in-your-moutheggplant in a savory chili-basil sauce, served with asparagus, spinach, and portabello mushrooms. Don't leave without some vegan cheesecake with fruit topping!

Hare Krishna Temple 72 Commonwealth Avenue Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116 MBTA: Arlington or Copley stop on Green Line 617-247-8611 Free vegetarian feast following lecture and discussion Sundays 4:30-7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m.

La Sanghita Caf 389 Maverick St East Boston, MA 02128 MBTA: Take Blue Line to Maverick Station. Walk 1 block on Chelsea St., turn right on Maverick St. and walk 6/10 mile. 857-256-2917 Monday- Wednesday, 7:30am-4pm Thursday-Sunday, 7:30am-10pm

Employing principles of mindful eating based on nutritarian teachings, meditation and yoga, this pleasing, bilingual space values offering community as well as good food. A varied menu presents Sweet Plates such as Pear-Coconut-Ginger Fritters, and Savory Plates such as Veggie Scramble with Tofu and Quinoa, Taco or Quesadilla Plates served with toppings, beans, rice and salad and to the rescue a Sampler deal where you get to try five items. Tapas, Hot Drinks, and Smoothies top off the menu.

Life Alive 765 Massachusetts Avenue Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 MBTA: Central Square stop on Red Line 617-354-5433 Monday - Saturday, 8 AM - 10 PM Sunday, 11 AM - 7 PM

Sister site to the original location in Lowell, this restaurant has a mission to feed the mind, body, and spirit. A menu of colorful, vibrant, therapeutic whole foods offers unprocessed, organic grains and vegetables in dishes that are made fresh to order. Each dish is topped with an enzyme sauce that aids digestion and adds scrumptious flavor. Healthy side dishes, vegan soups, rejuvenating live juice blends, and sumptuous smoothies round out the offerings.

Mother Juice 625 West Kendall Street Cambridge MA 02142 MBTA: Red Line to Kendall Square station 617-286-580 Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm Saturday, 8am-3pm; Sunday closed

All vegan. Only organic fruits and vegetables are used in the cold-pressed juices and smoothies, with attention to local sourcing. Raw vegan snacks and Breakfast Bowls like Chia Seed Pudding and Overnight Oats are packed with whole, nutritious ingredients. Satisfying salads include Raw Pad Thai, Red Quinoa Curry, and Zucchini Noodles tossed with walnut-basil-parsley pesto.

My Thai Vegan Cafe & Bubble Tea Bistro 3 Beach Street, 2nd floor, at corner of Washington St. Chinatown, Boston, MA 02111 MBTA: Chinatown stop/Orange Line, Boylston St. stop/Green Line 617-451-2395 Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

The Cafe offers an all-vegan menu of flavorful and exoticThai dishes, beautifully presented, along with a multitude of hot and cold beverages and an array of vegan desserts. Use of such items as fresh lime juice, lemon leaves, and fresh basil bring bursts of flavor to savory soups and entrees, and coconut milk and curry bring a smooth warmth to the palate. The #13 Tom Yum Soup and the Temple Soup,Mango Salad, anda scooped out Half Pineappleboat overflowing with fresh veggiesseeped in aromatic spices and curry sauceare just a few of the remarkable offeringson the extensive menu.When you arrive upstairs you will find a pleasing dining atmosphere. Download the My Thai Cafe menu!

O2 Vegan Caf 1001 Mass, Ave. Cambridge, MA 02138 MBTA: Half way between Harvard Square and Central Square on the Red Line 617-492- 2233 Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday, 8 am - 6 pm

All vegan, this lovely caf, which adjoins O2 Yoga Studio, gets raves for its delicious smoothies, breakfasts, salads, and pressed and cold sandwiches. Veggie salads are made hearty with toppings such as their chuna salad, seitan, or house made veggie burger. Hot pressed sandwiches contain house made cheese for a Chuna Melt or Tofurky Melt. Other tasty choices like Seitan Slam, BLTs, nachos with homemade avocado crema and homemade vegan cheese with pico de gallo put this very pleasing place on the map. A grilled tofu breakfast sandwich, coffee with a choice of non-dairy lighteners, and friendly staffers help start a good day.

Red Lentil Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant 600 Mount Auburn Street Watertown, MA 02472 MBTA: Red Line to Harvard Square, then bus #71 (Watertown Sq.) 617- 972-9189 Monday - Thursday, Lunch 11 AM - 5 PM, Dinner 5 - 9:30 PM Friday, Lunch 11 AM - 5 PM, Dinner 5 - 10 PM Saturday & Sunday, Brunch 9 AM - 3 PM, Dinner 5 - 10 PM

Inspired world cuisine using locally grown and organic produce. Appetizers such as Pan Seared Breaded Portabella Strips and Beet-Potato Latkes are followed by inventive, complex entrees with international influences. The Gobi Manchurian is a must-try appetizer that takes cauliflower to the pinnacle of great taste. Three vegan soups, numerous generous salads, and daily scrumptious lunch and dinner specials bring veg and non-veg diners back again and again to explore this alluring menu. Dishes are served with attention to presentation, so they delight the eye before the taste buds are engaged. Fresh vegetable juices and smoothies made with fresh fruit and house-made cashew milk add to the offerings. Most menu items are vegan, and gluten-free and vegan items are clearly marked. Moderate prices, friendly, attentive service that will cater to individual dietary requests.

Revolution Juice 150 Huntington Ave. (opposite Christian Science Plaza) Boston, MA 02115 MBTA: Green Line E (Heath) trolley to Symphony

All vegan and 100% organic, this establishment follows principles of a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet and has a mission to heal the world, one drink at a time. Order from an extensive menu of cold-pressed fruit or vegetable juices, smoothies, datorades, green drinks and fruit sorbet bowls with toppings. Nourishing soups like Three Bean, Carrot Ginger Curry, and Vegetable Lentil are served with brown rice and make a hearty meal. Healthy snacks like Date Power Bars are on hand, and nutrient-dense baby foods can be ordered. Take-out or counter seating on stools (no tables.) Surround yourself with delicious, healthy choices and power on!

Rhythm 'N Wraps 857- 829-1090

Gourmet vegetarian food truck selling at locations at Boston University and Harvard. The chef is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, and specializes in vegetarian and Ayurvedic-inspired cooking. The Chickpea Vegetable Curry plate comes with a choice of basamati, quinoa, brown or wild rice. A variety of salads and sides, as well as numerous different wraps, some using vegan sausage or tempeh bacon with a range of vegetables and sauces, pack a lot of choices into this shiny black mobile unit.

Root - Inspired Food & Juicery 487 Cambridge St. Union Square, Allston (Boston) MBTA: Allston Street stop on Green Line B trolley, then walk north on Allston St. 4/10 mile and turn left into Union Square. Or, Buses #57, #64, #66 stop in Union Square. Monday-Friday, 11am-10pm Saturday & Sunday, 9:30am-10pm (Brunch 9:30am-2:30pm)

All vegan. This comfortable caf with natural wood flooring offers unique fresh juice blends served in mason jars, and a blackboard of sumptuous savory options that rotate seasonally. A staple is the root burger, a thick black bean and quinoa burger stacked high with toppings and served open face on a soft bun with dressed greens or herbed fries. A nutritious Macrobowl is organic golden quinoa topped with pickled carrot, kale, chickpeas, and avocado, served with nori, gochujang aioli, and a citrus miso vinaigrette. "Plant-inspired" food that is hearty, whole, flavorful, and topped with a creative touch.

Sudo Shoes 1771 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02140 MBTA: Red Line to Porter Square, then walk on Mass. Ave. towards Harvard Square.

No food at Sudo Shoes, but those seeking vegan food may want to know about this all-vegan store that offers a stellar selection of fashionable accessories and footwear for men and women. Leather-free shoes both dress and casual, boots, sandals, wallets, belts, ties -- theyve done the research and found the top animal-friendly and socially responsible choices, with style.

Taco Party Food Truck Rotating locations in Seaport, Financial District, Rowes Wharf, Somerville, and Chinatown This all-vegan menu with Mexican roots and the cook's original touch is a testimony to the idea of beauty in simplicity. Taco with seitan marinated in citrus love potion, taco with tofu in seasoned bread crumbs, taco with marinated tempeh, and a seasonal taco special of the day - each variety with just the right flavorful toppings - will have you following this shiny green truck around town.

True Bistro 1153 Broadway Teele Square, Somerville 02144 MBTA: Take the Red Line to Davis Square, then take the # 87 or 88 bus, which stop at True Bistros front door. Or, walk from Davis Sq. 6/10 mile along Holland St. to Teele Square. 617-627-9000 Wednesday & Thursday, 5 pm 9 pm Friday, 5 pm 10 pm Saturday, Brunch 10 am 3 pm, Dinner 5 pm 10 pm Sunday, Brunch 10 am - 3 pm, Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm

Vegan cuisine, wine, beer, and cocktails. Boston joins the culinary big leagues with the addition of upscale vegan dining with the option of drinks, in an atmosphere that is elegant while still being warm and comfortable. A suggested wine pairing is offered with each mouth-watering entree on a menu that brings to our locale the animal-free fine dining experiences offered in New York and San Francisco. Try small plates like cornmeal-crusted oyster mushrooms in a horseradish/dill aioli, or house made ravioli with cashew ricotta. Large plates like Phyllo Purse, stuffed with porter braised tempeh and summer squash with red mole and cashew sour cream, are created for both the eye and the palate. No need to wait for a special occasion to go; any meal can be a special occasion when fine dining makes a perfect union with compassionate cuisine.

Veggie Galaxy Diner and Vegan Bakery 450 Massachusetts Avenue Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 MBTA: Central Square stop on Red Line, #1 bus 617-497-1513 Monday - Thursday & Sunday, 9am - 10pm Friday & Saturday, 9am - 11pm

Step into a modern diner that captures the retro feel with booths, a counter with stools, and a dessert carousel, one in which all the luscious desserts are vegan! Sister restaurant to Veggie Planet in Harvard Square, Veggie Galaxy offers a large menu of classic diner items in delectable, eye-appealing vegetarian and vegan versions. Items that dont specifically mention eggs or cheese are vegan, and any item can be made vegan by substituting tofu eggs and/or housemade vegan cheese. All desserts, including ice cream desserts, are vegan even a vegan lemon meringue pie. Breakfast, served all day, includes such items as vegan Griddled Banana Nut Cream Cheeze Stuffed French Toast with Caramelized Banana "Butter" & Strawberry-Basil Topping. For dinner, how about Housemade Seitan Meatloaf w/ a Smokey Balsamic Glaze, Sauteed Bright Lights Chard, & Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Watch the cooks behind the counter as they serve up your dish. Prepare to have fun and enjoy!

Walnut Grille 1203 Walnut Street Newton Highlands MA 02461 MBTA: 1 block from Newton Highlands stop on Green Line D trolley (Riverside Line) 617-964-1029 Monday - Friday, 11am - 10pm Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 10pm

Vegetarian and vegan cuisine with an upscale touch. Seitan Marsala, Polenta Napoleon, and a pasta-free Lasagna of thinly layered vegetables and lentils are just a few of the creative entrees on their full menu of delights. A colorful garnish adorns the plate, adding to the visual pleasure of each dish. The menu offers an array of tasty and nourishing luncheon sandwiches such as quinoa black bean burgers, or salads such as the Highlands Gem of roasted golden beets. Daily specials, weekend brunch, vegan desserts, and varied drinks from smoothies to cocktails should satisfy all tastes. Try the Drums of Heaven appetizer. Vegan and gluten-free items are indicated. A free parking lot behind the restaurant tops it all off!

Clover Burlington 100 Burlington Mall Road, food truck rotates locations in several office parks Burlington MA 01803

The same winning formula of delicious, vegan and vegetarian food made from fresh and mostly organic ingredients, quick and friendly service, and economical prices that has made the many Clover food trucks around Boston such a hit (see top of page) is now available in restaurants and food trucks around the region.

Dosa Temple 59 Pond St. (Rt. 126 South, in the Pond Plaza Shopping Center, next to Market Basket) Ashland, MA 01721 508-879-6800 Monday - Friday, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM; 5 - 10 PM for dinner Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 AM - 10 PM; Lunch Buffet 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This restaurant offers a wonderful variety of delicious South Indian Cuisine at low prices. Most items on the all-vegetarian menu can be made vegan. Try the dosa (paper thin rice and lentil crepe with various stuffings), and the veggie pakoras. The decor is simple, the flavors are elegant. Their 25 item lunchtime buffet is one of the best, and most mouth-watering, bargains to be found.

Green Leaf Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant 665 Cochituate Road (Rt. 30, immediately off Mass Pike Exit 13) Framingham MA 01701508-309-3009Monday-Thursday, Lunch 11am-5pm; Dinner 5pm-9:30pm Friday, Lunch 11am-5pm; Dinner 5pm-10pm Saturday & Sunday, Brunch 9am-4pm; Dinner 5pm-Closing

A simple storefront entrance opens to an unexpectedly spacious and cheerful dining space, but it is the extensive, inventive, delectable menu that offers the best surprise. The Protein Packed Salad brings together baked tofu, avocado, quinoa, kidney beans, jicama, and other veggies in a delicious dressing. Tender button mushrooms stuffed with onion, garlic and marinated artichoke hearts are drizzled with maple balsamic reduction as one of many standout appetizers. Creamy Cashew Polenta, Seitan Piccata with wilted greens, grilled potato cake, and lemon-caper sauce, and Tempeh Chimichurri are just three of the many entrees that keep customers coming back. Fresh juice blends, smoothies, a wide array of vegan desserts, and a weekend brunch make this a hot spot for MetroWest diners seeking nutritious food that delights both the palate and the imagination.

Masao's Kitchen 581 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453 Commuter Rail: Waltham station on Fitchburg line, then walk 6/10 mile south on Moody St. 781-647-7977 Monday - Saturday, 11:30 - 4:30 PM. Closed Sunday; no dinner hours.

All vegan cuisine based on macrobiotic teachings and the use of fresh, whole, organic ingredients means this food is health promoting as well as simply delicious. A serve yourself buffet, pay by the ounce, offers steamed greens, an orange vegetable mix, a daily legume stew, sea vegetables, salad in a light dressing, and a rotation of seitan cutlets (amazingly good), barbecued tofu in a flavorful sauce, or tempeh in red cabbage. Also delicious is their bowl of noodles with broth, greens, tofu, and tempura or their pan fried noodles with veggies, tofu, and ginger. Sprinkle pumpkin or sesame seeds over your plate for extra flavor and nutrition. Desserts with no refined sugar are available for a a sweet ending to your meal. Friendly and pleasing atmosphere, kind and gentle staff; this place feeds more than the appetite. Leave feeling truly nourished.

Ritu ki Rasoi 207E Cambridge Street (by Burlington Auto Supply, rear) Burlington, MA 01803 781-229-8349 Tuesday Thursday, Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner 5pm 9pm Friday, 11:30am - 2:30pm; 5pm - 9pm Saturday, 12 noon 3pm; 5pm - 9:30pm Sunday, 12 noon - 3pm; 5pm - 9pm

This family-run restaurant offers authentic Indian vegetarian street foods (chaats) along with delectable South Indian entrees, breads, and appetizers. They also offer a taste of worldfusion cuisine with an Indo-Chinese section on the menu. Emphasis is on fresh ingredients.

Udupi Bhavan 378 Maple Avenue Shrewsbury, MA 01545 508-459-5099 Monday & Wednesday - Friday, 11:30 AM - 3 PM and 5 - 9:30 PM Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM; closed Tuesday

Specializing in authentic South Indian specialties like dosas, the paper-thin crepes made from a slightly fermented batter of protein-rich split peas and rice. Cooked on a hot griddle and rolled into a crispy tube, they are served plain or filled. Another specialty is Uthappams, the rice and lentil pancakes served with various vegetable fillings and toppings. A full menu of exquisite offerings.

Green Street Natural Food 164 Green St., Melrose 781-662-7741 Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday closed

This is a small family operation giving a personal touch to their all-vegetarian market since 1975. With an emphasis on customer service and extensive product knowledge, the Cantin family offers a wide variety of natural foods and supplements. Their produce is all organic. Their grocery section offers frozen, refrigerated, packaged and canned foods that are organic whenever possible. Their bulk section includes beans, grains, nuts, seeds, herbs, dried fruits, and pasta. Their personal care products are organic whenever possible and never tested on animals.

Life Alive 194 Middle Street Lowell, MA 978-453-1311 Monday - Wednesday, 10 AM - 8 PM Thursday - Friday, 10 AM - 9 PM Saturday, 10 AM - 8 PM; Sunday, 12 noon - 6 PM

With a mission to feed the mind, body, and spirit, this small, bright space is used to the max. A menu of colorful, vibrant, therapeutic whole foods offers unprocessed, organic grains and vegetables in dishes that are made fresh to order. Each dish is topped with an enzyme sauce that aids digestion and adds scrumptious flavor. Healthy side dishes, rejuvenating live juice blends, and sumptuous smoothies round out the offerings. Organic body care products and supplements are available as well.

Udupi Bhavan 1717 Middlesex Street Lowell, MA 978-654-6653 Tuesday - Friday, 11:30 AM - 3 PM and 5 - 9:30 PM Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM; closed Monday

Specializing in authentic South Indian specialties like dosas, the paper-thin crepes made from a slightly fermented batter of protein-rich split peas and rice. Cooked on a hot griddle and rolled into a crispy tube, they are served plain or filled. Another specialty is Uthappams, the rice and lentil pancakes served with various vegetable fillings and toppings. A full menu of exquisite offerings.

Life Alive 281 Essex Street Salem 01970 Commuter Rail: Take Newburyport/Rockport Line to Salem Depot. Then walk 1.5 blocks. 978-594-4644 Monday - Saturday, 8 AM - 10 PM Sunday, 11 AM - 7 PM

Sister site to locations in Lowell and Cambridge, this restaurant has a mission to feed the mind, body, and spirit. A menu of colorful, vibrant, therapeutic whole foods offers unprocessed, organic grains and vegetables in dishes that are made fresh to order. Each dish is topped with an enzyme sauce that aids digestion and adds scrumptious flavor. Healthy side dishes, rejuvenating live juice blends, and sumptuous smoothies round out the offerings.

Mandarava 46 Inn Street Newburyport, MA 01950 978-465-7300 Hours change seasonally. Please check website.

All vegan, ingredients are free of animal products, refined flour and sugar, and are at least 90% organic. Cooking from scratch, this cafe puts the emphasis on whole foods nutrition. A Daily Bowl at lunchtime contains a grain, legume, and savory vegetables or salad, and the soup of the day may be a chunky stew or a brothy blend. A mufti-course dinner is by reservation only. Freshly squeezed juices and smoothies, and To-Go meals round out the offerings.

Organic Garden Caf 294 Cabot Street (next to Cabot Cinema, opp. Hess gas station) Beverly MA 01915 (Rt. 62 off Rt. 128) Commuter Rail: Take Newburyport/Rockport Line to Beverly Depot. Then a 10 minute walk to restaurant. Walk up the hill from Rantoul St., turn left on Cabot St. and walk approx. 1/3 mile. 978-922-0004 Tuesday - Thursday,9am - 8pm Friday & Saturday,9am - 9pm Sunday, 9am - 7:00pm; closed Monday

All vegan, organic, exotic raw cuisine. When it comes to gourmet "live" cuisine, nobody does it better. Try vibrant, living food versions of everything from pizza, falafel, and cheeseburgers to a full Thanksgiving dinner (in season.) Imaginative dishes are created with complex blending of many raw ingredients and are artfully presented. Entrees, bowls, salads, wraps, soups made with raw almond cream, bagels (choice of homemade "live" bagel or standard whole wheat) with a wide array of spreads and fillings, smoothie and juice bar. Save room for dessert such as a raw tiramisu that includes superfoods, a like-you've-never-had-it-before apple pie, raw chocolate truffles, and more. Get a thick date smoothie for the road. Cozy, gracious decor.

Revitalive Caf The Tannery Mall 50 Water Street, Newburyport 978-462-0639 Monday - Thursday, 9am - 6pm Friday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm

All vegan, raw, and free of gluten/soy/dairy, with a focus on using locally grown and organic ingredients. Salads include a seed-based un-tuna salad, and creative Bowls-served-cold include a house burger with quinoa, and an almond-based falafel bowl with hummus and veggies. A varied selection of Bowls-served-hot includes curry, Asian, Macro, sweet & sour, and three-bean chili with avocado. Soups and grab-n-go items, plus a selection of rich raw chocolate desserts cover all the bases with flair. Add to this an extensive menu of fresh pressed juices with four to six ingredients in each one, and their Mega-Meal Super Food Smoothies of six to nine ingredients each, with the option of add-ins. Their name says it best -- revitalize at Revitalive!

Green Lotus Caf 349 Main St. Hyannis 02601 Commuter Rail: South Station to Hyannis 508-775-1067 Tuesday - Sunday, 7am - 7pm; closed Monday

This small caf brings giant blessings to the heart of Hyannis' main street. An inventive menu of sumptuous sandwiches stuffed thick with healthful ingredients is posted on a blackboard. Tender house-made seitan, organic breads freshly baked on site, house-made black bean burger, create-your-own salad of fresh local produce, and breakfast foods (served until 11am) such as quinoa with maple syrup, cranberries, and toasted pecans are just a few examples of what makes this caf shine. Their vegan New England Style Chowder made with cashew cream and cremini mushrooms could be the best chowder ever. Hand-made chocolates and treats, as well as teas and locally roasted coffee fill out the offerings. Three outdoor tables allow for watching the street life.

Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant 157 Belmont St (Rt. 9, corner Eastern Ave., near UMassMemorial) Worcester, MA 01608 508-798-8898 Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 8pm Closed Sunday and Monday

All vegan, Jamaican/Caribbean cuisine,serves mainly take-out, with two booths for eating in.Order and pick up at the counter. Daily changing menu with dishes such as vegan pepper steak, BBQ chunks, curried chicken, rice, tofu dishes, vegetable stew, cabbage, soup, patties, and mac 'n' cheese. The combo plate comes with all of the day's selections. Delicious, satisfying food, served with a spirit of kindness. Read the 5-star love on Yelp. Free parking on the street.

Loving Hut Chandler 415 Chandler Street, Worcester 508-459-0367 Monday - Thursday, 11 AM - 9 PM Friday - Saturday, 11 AM - 10 PM ClosedSunday

All vegan, Asian cuisine. "Dedicated to providing a compassionate culinary experience." Spacious restaurant offering anextensivemenu of delectable foods. Their fresh spring rolls are a standout. Choices galore of faux meat dishes and abundant fresh vegetables. Service is very friendly, gracious, and accommodating from the vegan family who owns the restaurant. Run by followers of Supreme Master Ching Hai, the spiritually inspired menu expresses their teaching to not kill or harm living creatures. They teach that keeping a vegetarian diet is a gift which we give to ourselves to feel better, lighten karmic indebtedness, and advance entrance into realms of inner experience. They also do outreach with a food booth at area events.

Loving Hut Hamilton 56 Hamilton Street, Worcester 508-831-1322 Tuesday - Saturday, 11 AM - 9 PM Sunday, 12 noon - 9 PM;closed Monday

Vegan Asian cuisine. This little storefront location is a favorite for locals seeking delicious veggie, tofu, and faux meat dishes in savory sauces. Spring rolls, chickun fingers and nuggets, seaweed vegetable tofu soup, and fried veggie drumsticks are a few of their many offerings. Big bowls of pho, the flavorful broth with veggies, keep people coming back for more.

Bela Vegetarian Restaurant 68 Masonic Street, Northampton 413-586-8011 Tuesday - Saturday, 12 noon - 8:30 PM Closed Sunday & Monday; cash only Offers tofu, tempeh, seitan entrees, soups, burgers, beans, veggies, pasta. In addition to their regular menu, Bela is known for its board of innovative daily specials which keeps regulars returning again and again to explore tofu, tempeh, polenta, pasta, and legumes in intriguing combinations and sauces, as well as creative salads, dressings, and desserts.

Caf Evolution 22 Chestnut St. Florence (Northampton), MA 413-586-0200 Monday - Wednesday, 7:30am - 4pm Thursday, 7:30am - 6pm Friday, 7:30am - 8pm Saturday, 9am. - 9pm Sunday, 10am - 2pm Brunch

All vegan. Salads, soups, peanut noodles, veggie chili, sandwiches and veggie burgers served on homemade organic sunflower oat bread, nachos, chili burrito , daily blackboard specials, and decadent vegan baked goods. Most produce and grains are organic. Sunday brunch includes waffles, pancakes, french toast, scrambled tofu, vegan omelets, breakfast burritos, and bagel sandwiches. The great food, along with comfy ambiance and a homey feeling make this a magnet meeting place.

Earthfoods Caf at UMass Amherst 310 Student Union 41 Campus Center Way, Amherst 413-545-1554 Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Open from the second week of each semester until the last week of classes. Closed over Winter and Summer breaks. This nonprofit, student-run vegetarian collective has been serving economical, healthy food to the community since 1976. They offer adelicious daily special such as Tofu Nori Rolls, Spinach Tofu Curry, Quesadillas, Tofu Pot Pie, Lentil Sheppard's Pie, Tofu Broccoli Peanut Stirfry, Veggie Almond Curry, Sweet & Sour Tofu, or Veggie Primavera. Their menu staples are rice and beans, tofu nuggets, fresh salad, veggie, soup, and dessert. Large and small portions are offered for most items. Bring your own plate or to-go containers and utensils and save money and the environment!

Haymarket Caf 185 Main Street, Northampton 413-586-9969 Monday - Thursday, 7am - 10pm Friday and Saturday, 7am - 11pm Sunday, 8am - 10pm

A social mecca with a hip coffee shop on the main level and a cafe on the lower level. The cafe offers an eclectic menu of international entrees such as Mediterranean Greek Artichoke Stew,Arroz a la Cubana, Sambar (athick and flavorful South Indian mild curry soup) and delectable salads,sandwiches, and specials.Breakfast offerings include a Fresh Fruit Bowl and Tofu Vegan Scramble with portabellas, roasted red peppers and potatoes, soy sausage andshallots. Cozy atmosphere adds to the attractiveness of this Noho favorite.

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Black beans mingle with onions, peppers, garlic, cornmeal, and spices in this tasty taco filling. Try it in burritos or as a dip for tortilla chips. No black beans? Red, pink, or pinto beans are great subs.

This is a really simple, yet very tasty cake. You can use rice flour or something other than wheat. You can also add chocolate chips and, or nuts.

Peanut flavor is balanced by warm spices and the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes.

Tofu is coated with cornstarch and then deep-fried. It's served with green onions and hoisin sauce. Use any dipping sauce you prefer.

This made-from-scratch chili combines beans, lentils, tofu, and fresh veggies for a thick, hearty chili that will please the whole family.

Abundant spices make this better than any restaurant curry I've tasted.

This batter makes light, fluffy, and delicious pancakes. I have been making them for years and everyone that tries them wants the recipe.

Lovely large pearls of Israeli couscous are served in a sauce of black olives and sun-dried tomatoes, all topped off with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley. Nobody will miss the meat, but you can add chicken or prawns to make this vegan dish a carnivorous delight.

You and your family won't miss the dairy or eggs in these vegan banana muffins made with coconut milk and plenty of bananas.

Cilantro and cayenne give this classic guacamole a tasty kick. Serve it smooth or chunky.

Whether you're trying quinoa for the first time or just trying a new recipe for quinoa, this mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices will make this dish a new favorite.

Brussels sprouts are simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil, then slow-roasted in a very hot oven until darkest brown. They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and make for perfect snack leftovers straight from the fridge the next day!

Flavorful refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeno, and cumin are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker.

As a spread, dip or garlicky pita filling, classic hummus is both delicious and satisfying. Best of all, it's whipped up in seconds in a blender or food processor.

Lentils are coupled with vegetables for this family-friendly lentil soup. Topped with spinach and a splash of vinegar, this is the perfect weekday dinner.

This basic homemade cranberry sauce is the perfect topping for Thanksgiving turkey.

Rice is sauteed with onion and green bell pepper, and then simmered with water, chopped tomatoes and spices.

Also known as 'cowboy caviar', this twist on traditional salsa is enlivened with black beans, corn and black-eyed peas.

Break out your soup pot and fix up a batch of this delicious, spicy vegetarian chili today! It's ready in no time, and packed with vegetables, beans - and flavor!

A tasty lime dressing, with cayenne and garlic added for kick, make this salad a bit different from the usual.

Broccoli florets are roasted after being tossed in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced garlic. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving seals the deal.

Half of the black beans in this spicy soup are pureed with tomatoes, the other half are simmered with carrots, onion and kernels of corn.

These cookies are nutritious, as well as delicious.

Make this snack by roasting fresh pumpkin seeds in margarine, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt.

You can make this salsa as fiery as you like by adding more or less peppers. But whatever you do, don't leave them out. And because everything goes into the food processor, you can make the salsa chunky or smooth with just a flick of the switch.

This is a fast and filling vegan smoothie with a deep pink color and a rich, creamy texture.

A traditional hummus recipe includes tahini and makes a wonderful snack or appetizer. Serve with warm pita bread or veggies.

A mild oat flavor distinguishes this bread machine loaf.

MMMMM...Vegan Brownies!!!! These are very gooey, which is a good thing in my book. However, if you want your brownies a little more solid you'll need to cook them longer than the recommended time. Great for people with egg or dairy allergies too!

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October 30, 2014

If youve spent any time browsingPinterest over the past month, youve probably come across mummy dogsthe latest fad in Halloween eats. What you may not have realized is just how easy these are to veganize! Heres how. Ingredients: Original Pillsbury Crescents (these happen to be vegan!) Vegan hot dogs of your choice (package of 8) Read more

October 20, 2014

Halloween is near,which means youre going to need some real-food meals to fill you up and save you fromthe candy temptations all around. This fun jack-o-lantern lentil stuffed bell pepper recipe is brought to you by Heather Crosby, author of the brand-new gluten-free and plant-powerfulcookbook YumUniverse. Stuffed Pepper Recipe Tools Youll Need: X-Acto knife or Read more

October 10, 2014

Guest Recipe from Sandra Vungi. This heavenly creamy pasta suits just perfectly for a Fall dinner. Hearty peanutty sauce, spicy curried pumpkin, juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant fresh basil are just meant to be. Invite your friends or family and have a lovely feast. serves 6 people Preparation time: 35 minutes. Baked pumpkin: 5 cups Read more

September 28, 2014

Creamy masked potatoes have long been a favorite in American households. But lets face itthey arequite possibly the most boring looking food on the planet. And thats where this recipe comes in. By using a combinationof red, white, and purple potatoes, you can achieve a much more exciting mashed potato dish that will bring color Read more

September 21, 2014

Nothing beats the eager eyes and happytail-wag of a dog about to get a treat. Here is a recipe weve adapted from The Simple Little Vegan Dog Bookfor the easiest dog treats on the planet. Ingredients: 3 Cups Whole Wheat Flour 1/3 Cup Nutritional Yeast 1 Cup Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth Method: Mix the flour and Read more

September 18, 2014

When youre rushed in the morning, you may be tempted to skip breakfast or grab something unhealthful. Dont! You can pull together a delicious, healthy, vegan breakfast in minutes. Here are three great options. Overnight Oats 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats) 1 cup vegan milk (soy, almond, coconut, hemp) 1 teaspoon chia Read more

September 3, 2014

School is back in session! Asvegan kidsand parents slideback into the school-season grind, here are three great ideas for amazing bagged lunches. Lunch 1: Pasta Marinara Pasta and marinara sauce (most pasta and marinara is vegan; just check the ingredients for eggs.) Silk Pure Almond Milk (Dark Chocolate) Oloves brand packaged olives Nuts Fruit Lunch Read more

August 7, 2014

Were huge fans of vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli. Not only did she win the Food Networks Cupcake Wars with her vegan cupcakes, but shes published two (soon to be three) vegan cookbooks and baking books that have become staples in our kitchen! This video featuresChloes tried and true recipe for vegancookie dough balls. These decadent Read more

July 25, 2014

One of our all-time favorite vegan cookbooks is Chloes Kitchen by vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli. This spinach-artichoke dip is a big reason why we love hercookbook so very much. Not only is this recipe far healthier than any traditional artichoke dip (its totally mayo-free!), but its even more delicious as well. This is a great Read more

July 21, 2014

Wings are for flying, not frying! So next time youre craving buffalo wings, opt for these healthy, gluten-free cauliflower wings. This recipe was ingeniously developed by Alex Thomopolas. Head over to her blog for the full recipe and procedure. Cauliflower Buffalo Wings Ingredients: 2 medium heads of cauliflower 1 cup white rice flour (or substitute Read more

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The options out in the worldfor plain, unsweetened soy yogurt are slim. Andif you can find it, its usually pretty expensive. Luckily its easy to make at home.

Thisvegan tuna salad isone of our go to meals when we are feeling super hungry but dont want to cook.

Use this simple recipe in place of oil in salad dressings.

This vegan Mac & Cheeze is incredible It is creamy, smoky, and delicious. No nuts in this recipe, and all of its deliciousness is derived from plant power! The baked acorn squash bowl makes this a complete meal and a fun presentation!

Besides being insanely tasty, this soup is incredibly easy to make. Its also super healthy since with no added oil its extremely low in fat.

Horchata is a traditional Mexican beverage made with homemade rice milk, cinnamon and sweeteners. Ive taken liberties with it here by adding in oats and almonds. Its amazing served over ice.

For your consideration is my Banana Muffins with Peanut Butter Glaze recipe A delicious low fat 100 calorie treat.Scott

My mom has been cooking low fat vegan for years, and shes an amazing cook. This is one of her signature creations.

I love the idea of grilled corn, fresh dill and tangy mustard in my potato salad, and thats just what I did to recreate this classic dish. ~LoveandLentils

I originally made this soup trying to recreate the side of white beans at Zoes Kitchen, which is too high in oil to my liking. ~ Alina

This cheesy sauce is a great way to sneak some nutrition into a meal if kids might be somewhat picky with their food choices.

This warm potato salad is a step aside from the traditional version: its cooked in a hot skillet and doesnt call for mayonnaise or other fattening dressings. ~Alina

This tofu scramble is incredibly tasty with fantastic texture, and its super healthy for you to boot.

A delicious dish with an Italian flare, these eggplant rollups will warm your heart and soul! Alina

With moist cornbread topping and savory sauce, this pot pie pleases omnivores and vegans alike.

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Fatfree Vegan Recipes