{"id":64318,"date":"2021-10-27T09:39:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T16:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/?p=64318"},"modified":"2021-10-28T13:48:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T20:48:40","slug":"fall-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/fall-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate cool weather (and plant-based eating) with these delicious recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that eating plant based for\u00a0<\/span>one day<\/span><\/b>\u00a0saves the planet 600 gallons of water?\u00a0Whether it be to improve health, save the lives of furry friends or reduce the global impact on climate change, there are many reasons why people are ditching meat. To embrace World Vegan Day on Nov. 1, here\u00a0are five\u00a0recipes\u00a0so easy anyone can make and so delicious no one will know\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0*whispers*\u00a0<\/span>vegan<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

White Chickpea Chili<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"chickpea-chili\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

With very little prep work, this one-pot recipe is especially easy. If you\u2019re able to open a can, you\u2019re well on your way to a rich, creamy and delicious soup\u2014perfect for a cold Flagstaff day.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TIP: For a fully plant-based meal, skip the cheese and sour cream in this recipe or replace it with vegan substitutes!<\/span><\/p>\n

Not-Your-Grocery-Store Ramen<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Vegan-Ramen\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Ramen has come a long way from the $0.10 packet. Now, ramen\u2014with its endless opportunities for flavor, veggies and warm, hearty broth\u2014is all the rage. And this dish has an especially unique tang that is sure to become a household staple. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TIP: Cooking tofu\u00a0(especially for the first time)\u00a0can be intimidating, but these simple steps can take your tofu from spongy and bland to crispy and delicious\u2014it will have everyone at the\u00a0table begging for more!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Always buy extra-firm tofu<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(unless otherwise stated in the recipe). It\u2019s the easiest to work with and will get you the best texture results.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. \"tofu<\/a>Drain the excess water from your tofu<\/span><\/b> by placing paper towels underneath and on top of the tofu block and weighing it down with a cutting board and heavy kitchen item for 10-15 minutes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Cut tofu into small cubes or thin slices.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0The smaller the cubes or thinner the tofu, the crispier it will become when cooked.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Coat bottom of skillet with your preferred oil\u00a0<\/span><\/b>and cook tofu on medium heat<\/span>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Generously season.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Tofu basically acts as a sponge, so when I say \u201cgenerously season,\u201d I mean\u00a0<\/span>generously season<\/span><\/i>\u2014more than you think it needs<\/span>. I usually use a garlic,\u00a0salt and parsley blend, pepper and a little paprika\u00a0for a great neutral flavor that goes with everything.\u00a0Depending on the dish, you can also season with\u00a0a little bit of\u00a0your favorite liquid sauce like soy,\u00a0teriyaki,\u00a0browning,\u00a0hot\u00a0or buffalo\u00a0sauce.\u00a0(Make sure your tofu is fully cooked and the heat is reduced to low before adding in any liquid. Gently stir cooked tofu and a small amount of sauce together until it is evenly coated.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Flip tofu every 5 minutes\u00a0<\/span><\/b>or until all sides are golden brown.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Creamy Spinach Curry<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    \"Palak-Tofu\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    This Indian-inspired palak tofu recipe may not look very appealing, but it\u2019s packed full of flavor (and iron), is quick and easy and makes for great leftovers!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    (See tofu tips above.)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Spicy Green Chili Pasta<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    \"Vegan-Green-Chili-Mac-n-Cheese\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re looking to \u201chit the spot,\u201d look no further. This zesty pasta is a delicious (and healthy!) twist on traditional mac n\u2019 cheese that is quick, easy and sure to be loved by all.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    TIP: Nutritional yeast is a vegan staple (chock-full of protein and B-12)\u2014don\u2019t let the unappetizing name scare you off! This seasoning adds a dairy-free nutty cheesiness, sort of like Parmesan, to whatever you\u2019re cooking. (Not to mention it\u2019s just about the greatest popcorn seasoning you\u2019ll ever find.) You can pick this up in the bulk section of Sprouts or in the spice section of your go-to grocery store. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Sriracha\u00a0Baked Tofu Rice Bowl<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    \"Sriracha-Baked-Tofu-Rice-Bowl\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    This is probably my\u00a0all-time\u00a0favorite\u00a0meal.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0healthy\u00a0and\u00a0can be\u00a0made\u00a0oil-free,\u00a0is\u00a0packed with protein and tastes so fresh and\u00a0so\u00a0clean\u00a0(clean).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    TIP: Use this recipe as a base and switch up the meal by adding different veggies\u00a0like\u00a0cucumbers, raw peppers, cooked mushrooms,\u00a0bean sprouts, dried\u00a0seaweed\u00a0or\u00a0purple cabbage. If you\u2019d like to kick the healthiness up a notch, swap out the white rice for\u00a0brown rice or\u00a0quinoa. The possibilities are endless!<\/span>
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    \"Northern<\/a><\/p>\n

    Carly Banks | NAU Communications
    \n(928) 523-5582 |     carly.banks@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Did you know that eating plant based for\u00a0one day\u00a0saves the planet 600 gallons of water?\u00a0Whether it be to improve health, save the lives of furry friends or reduce the global impact on climate change, there are many reasons why people are ditching meat. To embrace World Vegan Day on Nov. 1, here\u00a0are five\u00a0recipes\u00a0so easy anyone…<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":64337,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1815,1816],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64318","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lumberjack-features","category-lumberjack-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64318"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64318\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}