Vegan BBQ Tofu Burger

A tasty vegan burger with fresh toppings, barbecue sauce, and grilled tofu.

Ingredients:

• 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed and sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, plus extra for serving
• 4 burger buns, toasted
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 tomato, sliced
• Lettuce leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: vegan cheese slices

Instructions:

Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat

Brush tofu slices with barbecue sauce and season with salt and pepper

Grill tofu for 5-7 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and tofu is heated through

Assemble burgers by placing grilled tofu on the bottom half of each bun

Top with avocado slices, tomato slices, lettuce, and optional vegan cheese slices

Drizzle with additional barbecue sauce, if desired, and top with the other half of the bun

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Smoky Chickpea Tomato Flatbread

This Smoky Chickpea Tomato Flatbread has a great mix of tastes and textures. Smoked paprika gives roasted chickpeas a rich, smoky flavor. They are then served on a whole wheat flatbread with cherry tomatoes, vegan cheese, and smoked paprika if you want. With fresh basil leaves on top, this flatbread is a healthy and filling meal that's great for any event.

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 whole wheat flatbreads
• 1/4 cup vegan cheese, shredded optional
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C

Mix the chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until they are well coated

In a baking sheet, spread out the chickpeas

Roast them for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they get crispy

Take the chickpeas out of the oven and set them aside

Spread out the flatbreads on a baking sheet

Put roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and vegan cheese if using on top of the flatbreads

Put the flatbread in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the toppings are warm

Take it out of the oven and add some fresh basil leaves on top

Cut it up and serve it right away

Bacon Sesame Noodles

These Bacon Sesame Noodles are a savory and delicious twist on classic sesame noodles. The addition of crispy bacon adds a smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the nutty sesame and sweet honey. Quick and easy to make, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz 225g of bacon, diced
• 8 oz 225g of dried noodles such as spaghetti or udon
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy

Remove bacon from the skillet and place it on paper towels to drain excess grease

Reserve a tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet

In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add minced garlic and saut for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Return the crispy bacon to the skillet with the garlic

Add cooked noodles to the skillet and toss with sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and sesame seeds

Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the noodles are well coated and heated through

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and serve hot

Cheesy Tortellini with Bacon and Brussels Sprouts

There will be no complaints at this dinner party because everyone loves this cheesy tortellini with bacon and Brussels sprouts dish. It's easy to make this meal any night of the week because the creamy sauce goes well with the bacon and the Brussels sprouts.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cheese tortellini
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the tortellini

Remove the water and set it aside

In a big pan, cook the bacon until it gets crispy

Take the bacon out of the pan and put it on paper towels to drain

Using the bacon fat from the same pan, saut the Brussels sprouts for about 5 to 7 minutes, until they are soft and slightly caramelized

After you add the minced garlic, cook for one more minute

Turn down the heat to medium-low

Add grated Parmesan cheese and heavy cream, and stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth

Throw in the cooked tortellini and crispy bacon and mix everything together in the pan until it's all covered in the creamy sauce

Add pepper and salt to taste

Add fresh parsley as a garnish if you like

Enjoy while hot!