NEW RECIPE

Crispy Tofu and Yu Choy

This recipe for crispy tofu and yu choy is a flavor and texture dream. Crisp, pan-fried tofu drenched in a savory, lightly spicy sauce with leafy yu choy and plenty of garlic and ginger for good measure.

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READER FAVES

Vegan Ground Beef Noodle Stir Fry

Thank you, Lisa! So happy you enjoyed this! Impossible Ground Beef is the star of this savory, spicy vegan beef noodle stir fry.

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Spicy Sesame Sweet Potato Bowl

Thank you for the 5-star review, Ben! This spicy sesame sweet potato bowl is quick to prepare, packed with bold flavor, and made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.

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Vegan Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Thank you, NN! Your substitutions sound delicious! I’ll have to try silken tofu next time. YUM.

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That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great week ahead filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeeeee! 💚

-kylie

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2026 Update

Hello, friends!

As I wrapped up 2025, I had one of those moments where you take a long look at where you’re spending time and energy. And while last year was full in so many ways, I realized I had been neglecting this newsletter and Exploring Vegan as a whole.

If you’re new here (or if it’s been a while), hi, I’m Kylie, and I also run Tried & True Recipes. I started Exploring Vegan as a way to shift my own eating habits with a focus on fewer animal products, more plant-based meals, and more intention around what I cook and why. It was never about perfection or taking an all-or-nothing approach to a plant-based diet. As the name suggests, my intention was exploration and to support those also exploring how more plant-based meals and products could fit into their lives.

Whether you’re 100% vegan, 10% vegan, or just curious about eating a little more plant-forward, this space is for you.

At the end of October, I officially left my corporate job to focus on my food sites full-time, and for the first time in a MINUTE, I finally have the space to dig into developing new vegan recipes, testing plant-based products, and building out the kinds of resources I always envisioned for Exploring Vegan.

If you’ve been subscribed for a while, thank you for sticking with me while I found my footing. I’m excited about the consistency and momentum I’m bringing into 2026.

You can also expect to see a lot more vegan content from me on Instagram and TikTok, so I hope you’ll join me there, too.

Here’s to more good food, more thoughtful choices, and a lot of new plant-based recipes coming your way this year.

With gratitude,
Kylie

That concludes my little state of the union, so let’s get into some new recipes and reader faves to inspire your plant-based meal plan for the week.

NEW RECIPES

Spicy White Beans with Capers

Big flavor, little effort. These spicy white beans with capers are a midweek meal winner.

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Turmeric Rice with Crispy Chickpeas

Warm, crunchy, and full of spice, this turmeric rice bowl delivers pure comfort.

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READER FAVE

Smoky Chickpeas with Pearl Couscous

Thank you for the comment and the 5-star review! So thrilled you love that rich, smoky broth as much as I do!

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NEW TO EXPLORING VEGAN?

Here are a few resources from the archives to support your vegan journey.

7 Tips for Getting Started with a Plant-Based Diet

Three years into my own vegan voyage, and I now know the truth: becoming vegan is actually a marathon where the journey (bumps and all) matters more than the destination.

Written by Rupali Jeganathan

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How to Eat Vegan on a Budget

You don’t have to choose between saving money and eating vegan.

Written by Meghan Sauer

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Guide to Reading Food Labels as a Vegan

Scared that you’ll accidentally buy something non-vegan? Learn how to identify vegan items with this handy guide on reading food labels.

Written by Rupali Jeganathan

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That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great week ahead filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeeeee! 💚

-kylie

And if none of these recipes caught your eye, click the link below to view all my vegan recipes.

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Best Vegan Thanksgiving Roasts

Need help picking the star of your plant-based Thanksgiving? Our best-of list will make it easy to find the vegan roast that fits your vibe.

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My personal favorite: Gardein Plant-Based Turk’y Roast

Looking for classic Thanksgiving dinner flavors? Look no further than Gardein’s Plant-Based Turk’y Roast.

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RECIPES TO INSPIRE YOU

Vegan Dinner Rolls

This vegan dinner roll recipe yields fluffy, delicious rolls that you’ll want at every meal.

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Vegan Curry Butternut Squash Soup

A fiery, flavorful vegan butternut squash soup is topped with crispy pistachios and chickpeas for the ultimate comfort meal.

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Vegan Saffron Mashed Potatoes

A classic Thanksgiving side dish gets an upgrade with lightly crushed saffron. These vegan saffron mashed potatoes will pair beautifully with your favorite plant-based protein.

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Gochujang Butternut Squash Purée

This gochujang butternut squash purée is creamy and spicy, making it the perfect addition to all your autumn dinners this year.

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That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great week ahead filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeeeee! 💚

-kylie

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NEW RECIPE

Spicy Sesame Sweet Potato Bowl

This spicy sesame sweet potato bowl is quick to prepare, packed with bold flavor, and made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

Vegan Beans and Turnips Recipe

Two mashed Yukon gold potatoes create the most luxurious broth in this vegan beans and turnips recipe.

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NEW REVIEW

Forager Unsweetened Vanilla Bean Yogurt Review

This plant-based yogurt has an incredible, thick texture and bright, tangy flavor. We just wish it were creamier.

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That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great week ahead filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeeeee! 💚

-kylie

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NEW RECIPE

Vegan Spicy Black Bean Soup

This vegan, spicy black bean soup is a weeknight wonder recipe. It’s affordable, easy to prepare, and loaded with flavor.

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READER FAVES

Smoky Chickpeas and Pearl Couscous

Thank you so much for the five-star rating! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed this recipe–it’s one of my favorite easy, comforting recipes to whip up as a quick midweek dinner!

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Lemon-Basil Zucchini Pasta Sauce

Thank you, S! I’m so happy you love this, and your modifications sound amazing! Love the idea of adding broccoli to the sauce. So delicious!

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NEW RESOURCE

How I Eat 100g of Vegan Protein a Day

Worried about getting enough protein with a vegan diet? Mike shows us how he hits 100 grams per day using simple vegan protein tips and tricks anyone can follow.

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That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great week ahead filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeeeee! 💚

-kylie

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NEW RECIPE

Smoky Chickpeas and Pearl Couscous

Smoky, creamy, and so easy to make, this recipe might be your new go-to vegan dinner.

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READER FAVE

Lemony Couscous and Chickpeas

Thank you so much, Nikky! I’m so happy you enjoyed this, and spinach is a great alternative to kale! YUM!

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A FEW FROM THE ARCHIVE

Vegan Buffalo Tofu Bites

Need a quick game day option? Make these vegan Buffalo tofu bites!

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Maple-Roasted Squash with Crispy Rice

Sweet, savory, creamy delicata squash contrasts crispy fried rice in this easy autumnal dinner that bursts with flavor and texture.

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Sheet-Pan Tofu with Gochujang

Need a midweek pick-me-up? This sheet-pan tofu with gochujang has your back. Easy, sweet, spicy, quick! All the good words to describe dinner.

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That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great week ahead filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeeeee! 💚

-kylie

And if none of these recipes caught your eye, click the link below to view all my vegan recipes.

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NEW RECIPES

Vegan Pumpkin-Poblano Corn Chowder

Spicy, with subtle sweetness from canned pumpkin, this chowder is the “it” girl of summer-to-fall transition recipes.

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Vegan Arugula Pasta Salad

Calabrian chili oil and golden raisins deliver sweet, fiery flavors in this satisfying pasta salad.

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NEW REVIEWS

Vegan on a Budget: Aldi Vegan and Plant-Based Foods Review

As a follow-up to her How to Eat Vegan on a Budget resource, Meghan explores some great plant-based finds at Aldi. Do you have a favorite vegan Aldi option? Let us know in the comments!

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Louisville Vegan Jerky Review

This plant-based jerky is pleasantly surprising! We think you’ll love it as much as we did.

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Afia Traditional Falafel Review

Afia Traditional Falafel is soft and fluffy inside with a crisp outer layer. The flavor is a bit bland, but it’s otherwise perfect for wraps or even mashed into a spread.

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Gotham Greens Vegan Pesto Review

Is this vegan pesto the besto? Find out in Mike’s review!

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We’ve got plenty more recipes, reviews, and resources lined up, so stay tuned. I hope everyone has a great week ahead filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! And if you try one of the products we review, be sure to tell us what you thought! We’d love to know if you feel the same way we do! That’s all now. Byeeeeeeee! 💚

-kylie

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One-Pot Beets and Rice

Thank you so much, Halie! Glad the golden beets worked out well for you in this easy one-pot wonder. Yum!

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RECIPES FROM THE ARCHIVES

Lemony Couscous and Chickpeas

You’ll want to keep my recipe for lemony couscous and chickpeas on repeat all summer. This vegan dinner recipe is filling and fast, and you need just a handful of ingredients.

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One-Pot Vegan Mushroom and Orzo

This one-pot vegan mushroom orzo is a perfect vegan side dish or, with a bit of plant-based protein, an amazing main course. You’ll love this 5-ingredient vegan recipe!

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Pasta alla Norma

Inspired by a tiny restaurant in Rome, this pasta alla Norma is topped with the crispiest eggplant and served with a simple marinara sauce.

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Carrot-Coconut Soup Recipe

This vegan carrot-coconut soup is loaded with lemongrass, carrots, and coconut milk for a rich, subtly sweet vegan dinner recipe.

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That’s it for this week! Hope everyone has a great week ahead filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you. Byeeeeee! 💚 💚

-kylie

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Harissa Lentil Salad

I developed this recipe years ago, and I recently revisited it, and it continues to impress! Sweet, spicy, and a perfect way to use up summer tomatoes. What’s not to love?

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READER FAVES

Lemon-Basil Pasta with Broccolini

Thank you so much, Opus! I’m thrilled you enjoyed this pasta. Such a great summer meal!

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Pearl Couscous with White Beans

This comment is from a few months ago, but this recipe is so delicious that it bears resharing! It’s easy enough for a weeknight, but lovely enough to break out for special occasions.

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NEW RESOURCE

How To Eat Vegan on a Budget

Meghan is back with a new series of Grocery Store Brand Vegan Product Reviews! To kick it off? This helpful guide to eating vegan on a budget! Exploring Vegan has always been rooted in the ethos that incorporating veganism into your life doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing affair, and this new series is here to tell the world that you don’t have to choose between saving money and eating vegan.

Read the resource below, and if there’s a store brand product you’d like us to review, drop your recommendations in the comments!

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That’s it for this week. I’ll be back on Wednesday with more vegan recipe inspo. If you make one of my recipes, be sure to drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeeeee! 💚💚

-kylie

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NEW RECIPE

Vegan Tomato-Olive Pasta

The perfect pasta for summer that’s filled with fresh tomatoes, salty olives, and plenty of aromatics.

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NEW REVIEW

Beyond Chicken Tenders

Crispy coating with a peppery chicken flavor. Just a touch chewy, but otherwise a tasty chicken tender option.

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11 Iron-Rich Vegan Sources To Fortify Your Plant-Based Diet

Iron deficiency on a vegan diet? Not on our watch! Here’s how you can get enough iron from plant-based sources, with some tips on how to absorb it better.

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MOST SEARCHED RECIPES RIGHT NOW

Curry Chickpea Puree

This vegan dinner delivers big flavors with the silkiest puree ever, with crispy mushrooms adding the perfect amount of umami crunch.

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Cilantro-Lime Chickpeas

An easy side dish that doesn’t go easy on flavor, these tangy chickpeas will be your new favorite taco night accompaniment.

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Pasta with Basil Cream

Caramelized onions, pasta, and basil cream turn a simple pasta dish into a luxurious comfort dinner.

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That’s it for this week. Hope everyone has a great rest of the week filled with lots of tasty vegan recipes. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeee! 💚

-kylie

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Easy Mango Cauliflower Curry

Thank you, Gina! I’m so happy you enjoyed this sweet and savory mango cauliflower curry, and I’m thrilled it’s going on the repeat list. YUM!

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SUMMER RECIPE IDEAS

Spicy Sesame Zucchini Sauce

This vegan spicy sesame zucchini sauce recipe is so easy to make and is a great way to use up all those summer veggies and herbs.

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Lemon-Basil Pasta with Broccolini

Broccolini, chickpeas, and basil transform humble pasta into a celebration of flavor.

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Spicy Orzo and Kale Recipe

Only a few ingredients stand between you and this easy, breezy, spicy orzo and kale recipe. It’s brothy, aromatic, and so easy to throw together, making this spicy orzo recipe a perfect weeknight vegan dinner recipe.

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Easy Zucchini and Farro

This easy zucchini and farro recipe is the perfect vegan side dish. It’s bright, light, and perfect for summer. It can be transformed into an easy-peasy main dish with a simple addition of canned chickpeas or your favorite white bean.

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Vegan Miso Brothy Beans

This recipe for vegan white miso brothy beans is easy, fast, filling, and healthy! The white miso adds just the right amount of umami to create a unique flavor profile.

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Vegan Thai Basil Chickpea Salad

This Thai basil chickpea salad recipe is inspired by the garnishes that typically come with a warm bowl of pho, including lots of lime, jalapeño, and plenty of Thai basil.

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That’s it for this week! I hope this gives you lots of inspiration for your dinners this week. As always, if you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeeeee! 💚💚

-kylie

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NEW RECIPE

Vegan Pasta Salad

We reviewed Dr. Praeger’s Black Bean Quinoa Burgers last night (review coming soon!), and felt it would only be right to serve it with a classic vegan pasta salad for all the summer vibes. I’ve made this so many times and decided it was time to share the recipe. I hope you love it for all your summer cookouts this year!

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READER FAVE

Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Thank you so much for the comment, Lily! I’m thrilled you love this pasta as much as I do! It’s so flavorful and easy to make. YUM!

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NEED ANOTHER MEAL IDEA? TRY THIS…

Vegan Tahini-Miso Mushroom Ramen

One of my all-time favorite ramen recipes. SO GOOD! This creamy, dreamy bowl of ramen and chickpeas will be your new midweek go-to.

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NEW REVIEW

Treeline Herb Garlic Cashew Cheese Review

It’s sharp. It’s savory. It’s thick. And it’s easy to spread. This cashew cheese is an all-around winner. EV Reviewer Mike even transformed this garlicky cheese spread into a weeknight Alfredo sauce…genius!

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That’s all for this week! I’ll be back on Sunday with more vegan yumminess. If you make one of my recipes, drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out! I’d love to hear from you. Want us to review a product? Drop a comment on the newsletter or send me an email. I’d love your suggestions! Have a good week!

-kylie

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Vegan Pearl Couscous Salad

Bright, sweet, salty: the perfect summer day vegan pasta salad recipe. Bathed in a sweet lemon-basil vinaigrette, you’ll want this vegan pearl couscous salad on repeat all summer long.

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OR MAKE…

Sheet-Pan Tofu with Gochujang

Need a midweek pick-me-up? This sheet-pan tofu with gochujang has your back. Easy, sweet, spicy, quick! All the good words to describe dinner.

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OR…

Savory Oatmeal with Mushrooms

This vegan savory oatmeal with mushrooms is like an oat risotto! It’s creamy and super easy to make, and it pairs perfectly with mushrooms and kale.

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That’s all for this week! I’ll be in touch soon with new vegan product reviews and recipes. Have a great rest of the week filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, be sure to drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out. I’d love to hear from you! 💚

-kylie

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NEW RECIPE

Creamy Vegan Pasta with Peas

Lemony, dilly, and extra creamy, this creamy vegan pasta with peas is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. I use Silk Heavy Cream, but I’m also a huge fan of Califia Farms’ Better Half!

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READER FAVE

Roasted Asparagus with Stewed Chickpeas

Thank you so much, Jennifer! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it! This recipe is the epitome of springtime comfort!

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NEW REVIEW

Foodies Pumfu Review

Powered by pumpkin seeds, we think Pumfu deserves a spot in your protein roster! Have you tried it? Read the review and let us know what you think!

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That’s it for this week! I promise I’ll be back soon with more new recipes and product reviews. As always, thank you for subscribing! If you make one of my recipes, drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeeee! 💚 💚

-kylie

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This weekend, I was so busy testing lots of new vegan products. I have new product reviews waiting in the wings, and new recipes–including an incredible vegan hot dog chili, which will be perfect for those summer cookouts that are coming around the corner!

For now, let’s get into the recipes.

NEW RECIPE

Vegan Dinner Rolls

Warm, fluffy vegan dinner rolls can be yours any day of the week with this easy-as-anything recipe.

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READER FAVES

Pearl Couscous with White Beans

Thank you so much, Belinda! So happy you enjoyed this pearl couscous with white beans. It’s perfect for a quick and easy meal. YUM!

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Easy Vegan Corn Chowder

Woohoo! Thank you for rating this recipe; I’m so happy you loved it as much as I did!

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That’s it for this week. I hope everyone has a great week filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out. I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeee! 💚 💚

-kylie

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NEW RECIPES

Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Fast. Filling. Flavorful. This vegan sun-dried tomato pasta is our go-to weeknight meal.

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Easy Vegetable Soup

Savory V8 adds a piquant veggie flavor to this easy vegetable soup.

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READER FAVE

Vegan Ground Beef Noodle Stir Fry

Thank you, Jacki! I’m so happy you enjoyed this! We used Impossible Ground Beef, but your favorite plant-based ground beef would work well here!

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NEW REVIEW

Califia Farms Lavender Almond Creamer

Looking for a sweet spring treat? Califia Farms Lavender Almond Creamer delivers perfect spring flavors for all your favorite warm-weather beverages.

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That’s it for this week! I hope everyone has a great week ahead, filled with lots of tasty vegan food! If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out. I’d love to hear from you.

-kylie

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NEW RECIPES

Vegan Curry Butternut Squash Soup

A fiery, flavorful vegan butternut squash soup is topped with crispy pistachios and chickpeas for the ultimate comfort meal.

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Vegan Sweet Chili Tofu

Extra crispy air-fried tofu is tossed with a sweet chili glaze for a perfectly sweet, spicy, and crunchy snack.

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NEW REVIEWS

The Best Vegan Super Bowl Snacks

We’ve reviewed a bunch of tasty vegan Super Bowl snacks to add to your game day spread (it’s a hard job but someone’s gotta do it!). Looking for some last minute ideas? Our list will help you pick the perfect plant-based dish that will make you the MVP of your Super Bowl party!

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That’s it for this week! I hope everyone has a great week filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, be sure to drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeeeee! 💚💚

-kylie

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NEW RECIPES

Vegan Buffalo Tofu Bites

I’m so sad that I don’t have any tofu in my fridge right now because I’d make another batch of these! Sweet potato starch creates perfectly crispy bites that work perfectly in a decadent, spicy, vegan Buffalo sauce! Perfect for a game day!

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Vegan Sesame White Beans and Kale

This fragrant vegan sesame white beans and kale recipe is almost effortless to whip up, and it tastes delicious on a cold day. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or simple dinner. You can make it even heartier by pairing it with Meati classic cutlets!

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NEW REVIEWS

Impossible Chicken Tenders

Impossible Chicken Tenders are tender, crispy, and well-seasoned but a little too light on “meat” for us.

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Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based F’sh

Flaky with a delicate fish flavor, Gardein’s Ultimate Plant-Based F’sh will transform your next fish fry into a flavorful plant-based feast.

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That’s it for this week! I hope everyone has a great week filled with lots of tasty vegan recipes. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out. I’d love to hear from you! Byeeeeee! 💚💚

-kylie

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NEW RECIPES

Vegan Chickpea and Cauliflower Soup

This is such an easy weeknight soup! Capers, garlic, paprika, and crushed red pepper give the soup an aromatic, briny flavor, and the whole meal comes together in a flash.

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Saffron Mashed Potatoes

A back-to-basics Thanksgiving side dish with an upgrade. Saffron adds a rich color and lovely aroma to these simple but stunning potatoes.

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THANKSGIVING ROUNDUP

Best Vegan Thanksgiving Roasts

I have been eating and reviewing plant-based roasts over the last couple of weeks, and I’m excited to have the official Exploring Vegan Best Of List! It’s not exhaustive, and I’ll continue adding to this throughout the holiday season. Look at the five roasts we have ranked so far, and let us know what you think! Do you have a favorite holiday roast that didn’t make the list? Tell us in the comments!

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EVEN MORE REVIEWS

Impossible Meatballs Review

Mamma mia! Have you tried Impossible Meatballs? We’re kind of obsessed…They’re bouncy, meaty, juicy, and everything we want for our weekly spaghetti night!

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Just Egg Folded Egg Review

One of Exploring Vegan’s very first reviews was Just Egg’s vegan egg scramble, and we loved it. Given our excitement for their bottled egg mixture, it should be no surprise that we love Just Egg Folded Eggs, too.

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That’s all for this week! If you have any products you want me to review, let me know in the comments! As we get into the holiday season, I’m continuing my search for perfect plant-based holiday appetizers, entrées, and desserts.

Have a great rest of your week! If you make any of my recipes, please drop a comment to let me know how it turns out. I’d love to hear from you. Byeeeeeeeeee! 💚💚

-kylie

NEW RECIPE

Sheet-Pan Tofu with Gochujang

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? Look no further than this sheet-pan meal with tofu, broccoli, peanuts, carrots, and an irresistibly sweet and spicy gochujang sauce.

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FAVE FROM THE ARCHIVES

Easy Pasta alla Norma

Inspired by a tiny restaurant in Rome, this pasta alla Norma is topped with the crispiest eggplant and served with a simple marinara sauce.

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NEW REVIEWS

There are SO many new reviews on the site! You can view all my reviews here, but below are a few highlights!

Jack & Annie’s Crispy Jack Nuggets Review

Jack & Annie’s Crispy Jack Nuggets make for a deliciously crispy and nutritious plant-based snack that deserves all the stars.

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Beyond Steak Review

Beyond’s plant-based steak tips deliver an irresistibly tender texture perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, cheesesteaks, and bibimbap.

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NEW RESOURCE

Guide to Reading Food Labels as a Vegan

Scared that you’ll accidentally buy something non-vegan? Learn how to identify vegan items with this handy guide on reading food labels.

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That about covers it for this week. Next week’s newsletter will include my ranking of the best vegan Thanksgiving entree options, so keep your eyes peeled! I’ve been eating SO many plant-based holiday products, and I’m excited to share the full list of my faves (and not so faves). If you make one of my recipes, be sure to drop me a note to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you. That’s all for now. Byeeeeeeee! 💚 💚

-kylie