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This is a delicious and unique flavored vegan soup that has origins in North Africa and the Northeast African Highlands section. It is a bit more trouble than my favorite “dump it all in one pot and cook”, soups, but well worth it!

African split pea soup

1 cup dried split peas 3 cups water —- 2 cups chopped [...]

This is a delicious and low fat vegan recipe with a taste of the middle east. The original recipe calls for chicken, but luckily there are plenty of quality substitutions available that are vegan. Make sure the margarine you are using is vegan as well.

Vegan Istanbul Pilaf

INGREDIENTS 3 T margarine 1 cup soy chicken substitute 1 1/2 cup [...]

There’s nothing better than cooking up some veggie burgers on the grill. There’s really no limit to the diversity of ingredients and flavors you can add to them. Here’s one of my favorite recipes that I make very often. Top with veggies, vegan cheese, tofu, whatever you desire.

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burgers

INGREDIENTS

* 2 tablespoons [...]