Add Some Spice To Your Vegan Diet

1. Spicy Chickpea Curry

2. Spicy Black Bean Tacos

3. Spicy Peanut Noodles

Spicy Chickpea Curry

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes 

• 1 medium onion, diced 

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp curry powder (pantry staple)

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste) (pantry staple)

• 1 tbsp oil (pantry staple)

• Salt to taste

• Fresh cilantro for garnish 

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

2. Stir in curry powder and cayenne. Cook 1 minute.

3. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, and coconut milk. Stir well.

4. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes until thickened.

5. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or flatbread.

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Spicy Black Bean Tacos

Serves: 4 (8 tacos)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed 

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped 

• 2 tsp chili powder (pantry staple)

• 1 tsp smoked paprika (pantry staple)

• 8 small corn tortillas 

• 1 avocado, sliced 

• Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish 

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and jalapeño until soft.

2. Stir in black beans, chili powder, paprika, and a splash of water. Cook 5 minutes, mashing lightly.

3. Warm tortillas and fill with bean mixture.

4. Top with avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.

5. Serve hot with extra jalapeño for more heat.

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Spicy Peanut Noodles

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 12 oz spaghetti or rice noodles 

• 1/3 cup peanut butter 

• 2 tbsp soy sauce 

• 1 tbsp sriracha or chili paste 

• 1 tbsp lime juice 

• 2 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil (pantry staple)

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli) 

• 2 green onions, sliced 

Instructions:

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and 1/4 cup hot water until smooth.

3. Heat oil in a skillet, add vegetables, and stir-fry until crisp-tender.

4. Toss noodles with peanut sauce and vegetables until coated.

5. Garnish with green onions and serve warm or cold.