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Easy, Creamy Pasta Salad

May 26, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Easy, Creamy Pasta Salad -- Epicurean VeganLike the title says, this pasta salad is easy and creamy, but also packed full of flavors. With summer quickly approaching, there are so many options for fresh veggies that would be perfect to add like cherry tomatoes and avocados.

INGREDIENTS:
14-oz pasta (I used whole wheat penne)
3 large green onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced (use any variety–I used orange,  but a red one would be great for color and presentation)
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 C fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbs fresh chives, chopped
1/4 tsp dill
1/2 C vegan cheddar, diced or shredded (The Daiya wedges would be IDEAL to chop up into tiny dice–like the Havarti style)
2/3 C Tofutti sour cream
1/3 C Veganaise
1 Tbs spicy brown mustard
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste

Easy, Creamy Pasta Salad -- Epicurean Vegan

DIRECTIONS:
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and rinse with cold water. Meanwhile, combine green onion, bell pepper, celery, parsley, and chives in a small bowl. In a large bowl (large enough to hold everything and serve in) combine sour cream, Veganaise, mustard, dill, white pepper, vegan cheese, salt, and pepper. Pour in drained pasta and veggies and stir to combine–it’s that easy! Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: creamy, green onion, pasta salad, salad, sour cream

Soyrizo Layer Dip

January 21, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Soyrizo Layer Dip -- Epicurean VeganMeat-eaters won’t know the difference! I like to use Soyrizo instead of refried beans because it adds so much flavor. Soyrizo needs no seasoning, isn’t raw and can be served cold or heated up. I served this dip cold and didn’t tell people it was vegan. It was gone in a matter of minutes! The ingredient amounts are approximate–I just threw it together and how much you layer on is up to you.

INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg Soyrizo
1 C Tofutti sour cream
1 C Vegan cheddar, shredded
1 C sliced black olives
1 C green onion, sliced thin
1/2 C salsa
1 C fresh cilantro, chopped
1 C fresh roma tomatoes, diced
Optional: 1C prepared guacamole, or 1-2 C diced avocado

DIRECTIONS:
Layer Soyrizo, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cilantro, green onion, tomatoes, cheese, olives and enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips!

Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: avocado, layer dip, Mexican, olives, salsa, sour cream, Soyrizo, tofutti, Vegan

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The Epicurean Vegan is devoted to those wanting to eat healthy, save animals, and reduce their carbon footprint. My decision to go vegan started out as a quest to get healthier, but the more I learned about veganism, the more I realized how damaging the meat and dairy industries are to the environment and, of course, the animals. And it is for these reasons, that I would never go back to eating or wearing animal products. Ever.
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