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If you’re looking for a plant-based “meat” alternative for Mexican night, look no further! Introducing smoky lentil vegan taco “meat”! This 1-pot dish is made entirely with whole food ingredients including finely shredded carrots, which mock the texture of meat, and lentils, which add plenty of plant-based protein. Let us show you how it’s done! This quick and easy recipe starts with sautéing onion and garlic in a large skillet. 1-Pot Smoky Lentil Vegan Taco “Meat” from Minimalist Baker →

After learning how easy it is to make tamales (no seriously), we set our eyes on more flavor combinations! And after some testing, this classic yet incredibly flavorful combination won out. Say hello to your go-to vegan tamale flavor: sweet potato black bean! Just 10 basic ingredients required. Let’s do this! What are Tamales? Tamales are believed to have originated in Mesoamerica (a region that includes parts of Mexico and Central America). Sweet Potato Black Bean Tamales (Vegan) from Minimalist Baker →

There’s something incredibly satisfying about refried beans from a restaurant. The crackly top, creamy texture, tantalizing salty flavor. Pure bliss. Are they probably filled with not-so-healthy ingredients? Sure. But on occasion, such a worthy indulgence.  When experimenting with a version at home, I was going for that classic creamy, buttery texture, and simple seasonings — sticking mainly to salt and broth. Anything more seemed overcomplicated. After all, well-salted, creamy beans don’t need much else. Easy 1-Pot Refried Beans from Minimalist Baker →

When dreaming up the possibility of a butter- and oil-free, naturally-sweetened vegan chocolate frosting, my mind went straight to dates and cashew butter — a true match made in heaven. After some experimentation, the result was an incredibly rich, decadent, creamy chocolate frosting that’s secretly made with wholesome ingredients. Just 1 blender, 6 ingredients, and 25 minutes required. Vegan Chocolate Frosting (Oil-Free) from Minimalist Baker →

Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Lobster Tails are buttery and savory and they make a normal night at home seem so fancy! To elevate your next dinner party be sure to include these in your plans! Lobster is becoming one of my favorite dinners on special nights. The best lobster tail recipe ever is just as…