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Vegan Chickpea Meatballs in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

February 28, 2019 By thecuriouschickpea 16 Comments

These vegan chickpea meatballs in roasted red pepper sauce make a fantastic meal. The savory vegan meatballs are cooked in a creamy red pepper sauce for a recipe that is easy to make, and even more delicious to eat! The recipe is easily made gluten free.

If you’re looking for a boldly flavored, stick to your ribs, cosy comfort food meal, you can stop right here. Savory and filling chickpea meatballs, drenched in a roasted red pepper cream sauce. Whether you devour it straight from the pan, alongside toasted Italian bread, or over pasta it makes a fantastic meal!…

Hoisin Glazed Tempeh Bowls

April 17, 2018 By thecuriouschickpea 2 Comments

Grain/buddha bowls have been hip for years, and I can see why. They’re super versatile, stuffed with veggies and your choice of protein, usually served with a whole grain, smothered with a yummy sauce, and the perfect vehicle for eating more avocados. They also are great for meal-planning and meal prepping. The veggies can be batch washed and chopped, you can cook the grain in advance, make the protein so it’s ready to go, and have dressings galore stored in your fridge. And leftovers pack up perfectly for lunch. Honestly, I don’t know why we don’t eat them more! Especially when they’re as delicious and straightforward to prepare as these hoisin glazed tempeh bowls….

Vegan Southwestern Black Bean Burgers

July 25, 2017 By thecuriouschickpea Leave a Comment

I would hazard a guess that every vegan and vegetarian and most non-veggie eaters have had a black bean burger before (at least in the US). They are certainly one of the most common veggie burgers offered at restaurants and in stores. And for good reason! They’re delicious, and a vegetarian classic. There might a million and one black bean burger recipes, but this one is 110% worth making. They are healthy and super delicious and indulgent tasting. These black bean burgers are made with roasted beets, southwestern spices, and have a roasted hot (sorta) pepper kick….