Quick & Easy Plant-Based Recipes in 20 Minutes or Less!

Kimchi Mac & Cheese

March 26, 2018 By The 20 Minute Kitchen Leave a Comment

For as long as I could remember I was obsessed with mac and cheese. It was the recipe that my mom often made me when I was a kid and I have very fond memories of it. This kimchi mac and cheese recipe is an awesome variation of the original.

It’s so much healthier since it’s without cheese, has probiotics (kimchi), and is super filling. I made this recipe with regular rigatoni pasta but if you suffer from celiac disease then you can replace it with a gluten-free version (brown rice pasta or quinoa pasta).

This kimchi mac recipe only takes 15 minutes so it’s perfectly easy for anyone to make at home. If you have a blender, this recipe is a breeze….

Cashew Broccoli Stir-fry

March 13, 2017

This cashew broccoli stir-fry is AMAZING. If you have fond memories of Chinese take out like I do, you’ll definitely love this homemade version. I originally intended to make this recipe with sliced almonds but after thinking back on all the cashew chicken I used to order (when I was a meat eater) in Manhattan’s…

Sweet Tempeh Banh Mi

March 8, 2017

Ever tried some Vietnamese banh mi? They are super tasty and fresh. This sweet tempeh banh mi is a vegan alternative which doesn’t compromise on the strong flavors. The traditional Vietnamese baguette is made with a combination of rice and wheat flour. Banh mi actually means wheat bread in Vietnamese and was brought to Vietnam by the…

Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

March 6, 2017 By The 20 Minute Kitchen

Burst cherry tomatoes are amazing. They also create an intense umami flavor when heated. This pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil is a perfect 10-minute meal whenever you’re short on time but want to make your own pasta sauce. This cherry tomato sauce is probably one of the quickest pasta sauces ever. All you need to…

Easy 20 Minute Korean Bimbimbap with Gochujang Sauce

20-Minute Korean Bibimbap

March 2, 2017 By The 20 Minute Kitchen

This 20-minute Korean bibimbap is amazing! It’s vegan, gluten-free and really easy to make. Bibimbap is probably the one recipe (aside from kimchi) which non-Koreans associate Korean cuisine with. It’s a wonderful dish in that it is extremely versatile and you can adjust it to your gastronomic preferences. If you’re a vegan you can easily omit…

Vegan Indian Potato & Pea Curry

February 13, 2017 By The 20 Minute Kitchen

I looove Indian food so much. It’s one of the most versatile, multi-faceted, and complex cuisines of the world. This potato and pea curry, originally called Aloo Matar, is a great example of the vastness of flavor Indian food has to offer. Originally from the Punjabi region of Indian, this potato and pea curry is…

Raw Beet Salad with Apple

February 7, 2017 By The 20 Minute Kitchen

Beets are extremely nutritious root vegetables. They are also pretty tasty as well. This raw beet salad with apple is full of flavor, nutrients, and is ready in 15 minutes! Beets are extremely multi-purpose root vegetables. On the one hand, they are often used to add coloring to other products (like ketchup, tomato sauce, jelly,…

5 Minute Banana Avocado Smoothie

February 2, 2017 By The 20 Minute Kitchen

Still looking to fulfill your new year’s resolution by eating healthier? Look no further! This banana avocado smoothie is super simple to make and only requires 5 minutes of your time. I’ve stressed the health benefits of avocado in my previous posts, they are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, folate, vitamin K, vitamin c,…

Quick Vegan Breakfast Burrito

January 31, 2017 By The 20 Minute Kitchen

If you travel to the border towns of Texas or California you’ll begin to notice that our breakfast mainly consists of tacos or burritos. Yes, tacos or burritos. Hence this awesome vegan breakfast burrito. Most people that I talk to about the fact that we have tacos or burritos for breakfast are like “whaaaat?!” But…

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