Your Favorite Holiday Recipes Turned Plant-Based in 2020!
There is nothing better than gathering around the table with close family and enjoying a holiday meal. The nostalgic feeling is accompanied by the aroma of your favorite savory and sweet dishes. Whether you are enjoying pumpkin pie or mashed potatoes, the feeling it brings fulfills a sense of warmth and home. As we have seen an increase of plant-based eating during the last year, it is only fitting that the popularity of trying new plant-based foods and recipes will carry through into the holiday season. As you start preparing your holiday menu, we have a few plant-based recipes that will be sure to shine on your holiday table.
Superior Natural’s Vegan Egg Nog
Everyone is excited and looking forward to sharing moments with family and friends during the holiday season. To help keep everyone close together throughout the night, Superior Natural would like to recommend this Vegan Egg Nog recipe. This recipe is easy to make as it only requires little preparation and a blender.
This recipe’s main ingredients are Superior Natural’s Silken Tofu and unsweetened soy drink. These products offer an array of benefits for you and your loved ones. Tofu, for example, has anti-inflammatory properties while also being a great source of potassium, copper, magnesium, manganese, and iron.
The recipe also calls for combining sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
Each of these ingredients together contribute to the dynamic flavor of the holiday season. An optional choice to keep spirits bright is adding some rum to the recipe. Add all ingredients into a blender or food processor, refrigerate for an hour or two and enjoy amongst your loved ones. The soy drink not only serves as a great base but also provides potassium, as much protein as cow's milk, and an ensemble of vitamins.
This vegan option will be a great staple for your dinner parties as we wrap up this year. Pour yourself a glass, cheers with loved ones and enjoy your holiday dinner!
Ingredients:
1 Package of Superior Natural’s Silken Tofu (260g)
4 Cups of Superior Natural’s Unsweetened
Soy Drink
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
3 tbsp of Sugar
1 tsp of Cinnamon
1 tbsp of Vanilla Extract
Grated Nutmeg
Optional: Rum
Instructions:
In a blender or food processor combine tofu, soy drink, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract and blend until all ingredients are combined. Transfer Egg Nog to a pitcher and chill for 1-2 hours. Once the Egg Nog is finished chilling, serve with a sprinkle of grated nutmeg.
*Optional: Add one 1\2 cup rum to the pitcher, stir well and serve.
Franklin Farm’s Leftover Thanksgiving Tempeh Sandwich
Kale salad Ingredients:
1 1\2 Cups of fresh Kale, roughly chopped
Quarter of a red onion, sliced thin
Drizzle of olive oil and apple cider vinegar
Salt & Pepper
Tempeh Marinade Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup
1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tablespoon of Soy Sauce
1 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon of white Pepper
1 Teaspoon of Onion Powder
1\3 Cup Water
A few sprigs of fresh Rosemary
Although the big thanksgiving feast may be a favorite for some, others look forward to the extra leftovers that they will further indulge in for the days to follow. When it comes to leftovers, sandwiches are a classic way to enjoy your thanksgiving meal all over again. This year swap out the turkey for Franklin Farms Organic Original Tempeh in a Leftover Thanksgiving Tempeh Sandwich. This festive sandwich combines whole grain bread, garlic vegan-mayo, maple-glazed tempeh, kale salad and cranberry sauce.
Ingredients:
1 Package of Franklin Farms Organic Original Tempeh
Whole Grain bread (or any bread of your choice)
Leftover Cranberry Sauce
Olive Oil
Garlic Mayo
1\2 Cup Vegan Mayo
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
Pinch of Parsley
Salt & Pepper
Directions:
Combine all ingredients needed for the garlic mayo, kale salad and tempeh marinade and set aside. Slice tempeh in half, lengthwise and then into pieces. The tempeh can be cut into smaller strips or can be kept as large pieces (as pictured).
Add tempeh into the marinade and coat evenly. Marinate tempeh in the refrigerator for at least an hour or longer. Once tempeh is finished marinating, heat a large skillet on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add tempeh (reserving marinade). Brown the tempeh on each side until the tempeh has a slight crust on both sides. Add the rest of marinade to caramelize the tempeh.
Toast your bread and add a little garlic mayo to both pieces. Add a handful of the kale salad to one piece of bread and top with two slices of the tempeh. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce and the other piece of bread.
By making the tempeh the highlight of the sandwich, the toppings are completely customizable to make your Thanksgiving sandwich one-of-a-kind. While this sandwich is a savory spin on a holiday classic, the 17g of protein from the tempeh paired with the nutrient rich kale is sure to fill you up and fuel you for the rest of your holiday festivities.
Nature’s Soy Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse
This holiday season, Nature’s Soy would like to invite you to create an indulgent Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse. While the title may sound overwhelming, it only requires three simple ingredients: Nature’s Soy Silken Tofu, chocolate, and Maple Syrup. Each of these ingredients play an integral part of making this delight something to remember.
The tofu serves as a creamy base of the dessert and is also packed with fiber and essential minerals like magnesium, iron, and copper. The chocolate serves as the main attraction and the maple syrup adds a touch of natural sweetness. Add all ingredients into a blender and watch the dessert come to fruition. Pour the contents into a bowl and serve immediately or if you prefer a firmer approach, leave the mousse in the fridge for an hour.
This is a great option for those that are health-conscious and looking for healthier alternatives when it comes to choosing holiday desserts. All three ingredients are rich with antioxidants that play a role in helping fight against diseases like heart diseases and cancer. Tofu is known for being a source of ‘complete’ protein, meaning it contains all the essential amino acids needed in a daily diet.
Of course, you have the option to pair the tofu chocolate mousse with different toppings. Our favorite recommendations include chocolate shavings, raspberries, blackberries, or mint. This recipe is so simple, but the results will make this dessert a holiday favorite for you and your loved ones.
Ingredients:
100g 70% dark chocolate (dairy-free)
1 package of Nature’s Soy Silken Tofu (Drained)
2-3 tbsp of Maple Syrup (Or Honey)
Toppings: chocolate shavings, raspberries, blackberries, mint
Instructions:
Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate is melted. Set aside to cool at room temperature. Meanwhile, place the silken tofu and maple syrup in a food processor and blend until very smooth.
Add the melted chocolate and blend until well combined. Scoop the mixture into 3 ramekins or glasses and refrigerate for 30 minutes. To serve, garnish with chocolate shavings, raspberries, blackberries, and a sprig of fresh mint.
Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days
This season, we hope that these recipes will find a place at your holiday table as you gather with loved ones or choose to celebrate at a distance. No matter what the holiday brings, we hope you find a sense of warmth and home as we bring this year to a close.
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