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Vegan Tzatziki

Published: June 2, 2023 Last Updated: June 20, 2023 / 1 Comment

Vegan Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a yogurt-based sauce, which originates in Greece. The grated cucumber and dill add a lovely lightness to the sauce. It’s a delicious dipping sauce for grilled veggies and all kinds of plant-based meat! It is a well-known fact, that Tzatziki is a must-have at any BBQ. And since we're now approaching the outdoor-cooking […]

Vegan Tempeh Bacon

Published: May 26, 2023 Last Updated: May 26, 2023 / 3 Comments

Vegan Tempeh Bacon in the pan

Real bacon is high in cholesterol and saturated fats! This Vegan Tempeh Bacon is a much healthier plant-based alternative. It's quick and easy and you can make it in the pan. The tempeh slices are smoky and crispy - perfect for breakfast with some tofu scramble or in wraps, burgers, etc.! I've never been a […]

Vegan Falafel Wrap

Published: May 19, 2023 Last Updated: May 20, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Vegan Falafel Wrap

This Falafel Wrap contains everything that's good in life: Crispy fried falafel, thick & fluffy tortillas, homemade hummus, tahini sauce, lettuce, and fresh parsley. This is wrap perfection: Everything in this wrap is made from scratch and you can taste it. Of course, you can skip making your own falafel, tortillas, and hummus and use […]

15+ TVP Recipes - What is TVP? How to use it?

Published: May 17, 2023 Last Updated: May 17, 2023 / 38 Comments

TVP Recipes

In this guide about TVP, I'm going to share with you what the abbreviation stands for, where to buy it, how to use it, and last but not least my favorite recipes using TVP! Let's get started!  When I went vegan 10 years ago, I started veganizing classic, traditional recipes. And because I live in Austria (Schnitzel is […]

Vegan Cashew Carbonara Pasta with TVP Bacon

Published: May 12, 2023 Last Updated: May 3, 2023 / 1 Comment

Vegan Cashew Carbonara Pasta with TVP Bacon

Pretty pasta + creamy cashew carbonara sauce + flavorful TVP bacon = a match made in heaven! This totally unauthentic, but delicious vegan carbonara pasta dish needs to be on your dinner table soon! This Vegan Carbonara Pasta Dish combines three things that I love: I love simple pasta dishes that look fancy enough to […]

Thick & Fluffy Flour Tortillas

Published: May 5, 2023 Last Updated: May 5, 2023 / 9 Comments

Thick & Fluffy Vegan Flour Tortillas

You can easily make thick & fluffy Flour Tortillas at home. They are perfect for falafel wraps! All you need are 5 pantry-staple ingredients. Of course, you can buy tortillas in the store, but you can't buy THESE thick, fluffy, soft, pillowy, warm, and fresh-out-of-the-pan tortillas. The good news is that you can make them […]

Vegan Bacon Bits (made with TVP)

Published: April 29, 2023 Last Updated: April 29, 2023 / 2 Comments

Vegan Bacon Bits made with TVP

These vegan bacon bits are made using TVP (soy granule). You can enjoy them in tacos, burritos, salads, sprinkled over pasta, or sauerkraut, pretty much anything that needs that extra flavor and crunch! These Vegan Bacon Bits are so good, easy to make, and flavorful. You can add them to all kinds of dishes to […]

Creamy Caramelized Onion Pasta

Published: April 21, 2023 Last Updated: April 18, 2023 / 1 Comment

Creamy Vegan Caramelized Onion Pasta

This creamy Caramelized Onion Pasta is a delicious and simple dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, as well as a fancy dinner party. The sweetness of the caramelized onions pairs perfectly with the richness of the homemade cashew cream, creating a magical combination of flavors and textures. This recipe is easy to […]

Caramelized Onion Hummus

Published: April 14, 2023 Last Updated: April 8, 2023 / 3 Comments

Caramelized Onion Hummus

It's time to bring your hummus game to the next level by adding caramelized onions! Serve it with homemade crackers, veggie sticks, or flatbread and you will be in snack heaven! If you love hummus and want to add a new twist to your favorite dip, you definitely have to try this Caramelized Onion Hummus. […]

Vegan Puff Pastry Easter Nests

Published: March 31, 2023 Last Updated: April 6, 2023 / 21 Comments

Vegan Puff Pastry Easter Nests with canned apricots

These vegan Puff Pastry Easter Nests with canned apricot halves are perfect for your Easter brunch! And the best part? You'll only need three ingredients! I know they look wild, but don't worry, these Easter pastries are made without eggs. Shiny, canned apricot halves do look like eggs, though. So they are perfect for these […]

Vegan Cheese Pizza

Published: March 24, 2023 Last Updated: March 24, 2023 / 1 Comment

Vegan Cheese Pizza

Are you craving a cheesy pizza but you aren't a fan of store-bought vegan cheeses? The simple solution: Make your own vegan cheese! It's really easy! Add your favorite toppings to this Vegan Cheese Pizza! Store-bought vegan cheese is oftentimes hit or miss. Over the last years, there have been so many new vegan cheese […]

Vegan Chocolate Pudding

Published: March 17, 2023 Last Updated: March 18, 2023 / 5 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Pudding topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate

This is your traditional Chocolate Pudding, but made vegan! You will only need basic 4 ingredients and 5 minutes. I used to love pudding when I was a child, and then had a long pudding-free time and now I'm slowly getting into pudding again! What I love about this pudding recipe: Yes, you can use […]

Cheesy Vegan Meatball Sub

Published: March 10, 2023 Last Updated: March 10, 2023 / 3 Comments

Cheesy Vegan Meatball Sub

How to make a meatball sandwich even more awesome? Add a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese! But you don't need meat or dairy for it. The entire sandwich is plant-based and for that, we're making meatballs and the cheese sauce from scratch. I know you will love these Cheesy Vegan Meatball Subs! This is the […]

Baked Plantain Chips

Published: March 3, 2023 Last Updated: March 3, 2023 / 4 Comments

Baked Plantain Chips

Here comes your new favorite snack: These Baked Plantain Chips are easy to make, crunchy and so addictive! And you'll only need three ingredients to make them. I've got a new addiction - and it's plantain chips! It all started with store-bought plantain chips and me wanting to create a healthier version - not fried […]

Vegan Cilantro Lemon Sunflower Seed Dip

Published: February 24, 2023 Last Updated: February 26, 2023 / 12 Comments

Vegan Cilantro Lemon Sunflower Seed Dip

This vegan Sunflower Seed Dip with cilantro and lemon is flavorful, gluten-free, and nut-free. Tip: You can easily make it into a delicious dressing if you add more water! Attention cilantro lovers (cilantro haters, move one, there's nothing to see here for you :P), I've got the perfect dip for you! It's a vegan, gluten-free, and […]

Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Published: February 17, 2023 Last Updated: February 16, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Chocolate Covered Pretzels

If you're a fan of sweet and salty foods, you will absolutely LOVE these Chocolate Covered Pretzels. They are easy to make and you will only need 3 ingredients. I'm such a sucker for salty-sweet foods, but it wasn't always like that. Now when I'm in front of an ice cream selection, I always go […]

Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Aquafaba

Published: February 10, 2023 Last Updated: March 3, 2023 / 2 Comments

vegan chocolate mousse

For this vegan Chocolate Mousse with aquafaba, you will need only 3 ingredients. It's the perfect no-bake dessert for Valentine's Day! I love a good chocolate mousse. But store-bought mousse is $$ and also not the healthiest. The funny thing is that you can make amazing vegan chocolate mousse with an ingredient that you would […]

Vegan Schnitzel

Published: February 3, 2023 Last Updated: February 3, 2023 / 34 Comments

Vegan Schnitzel

Vegan Schnitzel - a veganized version of the classic Wiener Schnitzel. Textured vegetable protein is the perfect base for our schnitzel because it has an excellent meat-like texture. As an Austrian, Schnitzel was part of my childhood. I even had phases where I practically lived off that stuff.  Therefore, when I went vegan I looked […]

Vegan Shakshuka

Published: January 27, 2023 Last Updated: January 11, 2023 / 4 Comments

Vegan Shakshuka with chickpea 'eggs'

This vegan Shakshuka is made with fresh bell pepper, onions, garlic, parsley and topped with easy-to-make chickpea 'eggs'. It's flavorful, and your perfect next healthy breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner. Making my own version of vegan Shakshuka has been on my list ever since I came back from my Tel Aviv trip, where I had it for the first […]

How to cook: Basmati Rice

Published: January 20, 2023 Last Updated: December 20, 2022 / Leave a Comment

Basmati Rice

Cook basmati rice to perfection each and every time! All you need is the perfect ratio of rice to water. No soaking, no draining! If you love curries as much as I do, you know you will need the perfect fluffy basmati rice every time. This method uses the ideal ratio of rice to water. […]

Easy Vegan Naan (Indian Flatbread)

Published: January 13, 2023 Last Updated: January 13, 2023 / 5 Comments

vegan naan

Easy Vegan Naan - if you're into super fluffy flatbreads, then this is THE recipe for you! The dough is just a simple yeast dough, which you can keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. I'm always on a mission for the fluffiest vegan naan bread. And I kind of feel like, it […]

Vegan Red Lentil Curry

Published: January 6, 2023 Last Updated: January 26, 2023 / 9 Comments

Vegan Red Lentil Curry with basmati rice and naan

This vegan red lentil curry is easy, flavorful, and healthy. The sauce is made with tomato passata and homemade cashew cream. Serve it with fluffy basmati rice and soft naan! It's finally time to break out the dried red lentils you've bought a long time ago (and forgotten about until now) because we are making […]

Vegan Bao Buns with BBQ Mushroom Filling

Published: December 30, 2022 Last Updated: January 2, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Vegan Bao Buns with BBQ Mushroom Filling

Bao Buns, also known as baozi, are steamed buns that are super fluffy! It's like eating clouds! I've made a BBQ Mushroom filling for these. If you've never had Bao Buns, then you are in for a treat! Because these are heavenly! When people ask me what they are like, I always describe it as […]

10+ Vegan Jackfruit Recipes You'll Love!

Published: December 9, 2022 Last Updated: December 14, 2022 / 4 Comments

Jackfruit is the new tofu, or is it the new seitan? Whatever it is, it's one of the hottest trends in the food world right now. You probably have heard of Pulled Jackfruit (as a substitute for pulled pork) already, but did you know that there is so much more you can do with jackfruit? […]

Vegan Banana Pancake Bites

Published: December 2, 2022 Last Updated: November 26, 2022 / 1 Comment

Vegan Banana Pancake Bites with hazelnut caramel sauce

These vegan Banana Pancake Bites are so cute and fluffy! Just dip banana slices in a simple egg-free pancake batter and cook them in a flat pan. Bonus points if you make my quick and easy hazelnut caramel sauce to dip them in! You know I love pancakes (that's why I have over 15 pancake […]

[Veginners] Gift Ideas for Vegans!

Published: November 29, 2022 Last Updated: May 24, 2024 / 2 Comments

gift ideas for vegans

The holidays are fast approaching! If you're looking for a gift for a vegan friend/family member/relative/co-worker/love interest/... I want to give you a couple of gift ideas! From kitchen tools to snack boxes, homemade gifts, and cookbooks... there are plenty of great products that are perfect for vegan food lovers. But first, a quick crash […]

Vegan Lángos (Hungarian Fried Bread)

Published: November 25, 2022 Last Updated: November 22, 2022 / 1 Comment

vegan langos - hungarian fried bread

Lángos is a Hungarian specialty - it is deep-fried flatbread and most often brushed with garlic oil, but you can also add various toppings such as vegan sour cream, arugula, vegan cheese, or even make sweet variations! Hello, long-awaited Christmas season! While you might think of drinking mulled wine, baking Christmas cookies, and whatnot, eating […]

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Wrap

Published: November 18, 2022 Last Updated: November 18, 2022 / 10 Comments

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Wrap

This vegan BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Wrap in fluffy, homemade tortillas and garlic sunflower seed sauce is just so good! And it looks just like pulled pork - crazy! I'm 10 years vegan now and STILL amazed at how cool and authentic pulled jackfruit looks. One of my favorite things to make with jackfruit is this […]

Garlic Sunflower Seed Dressing

Published: November 11, 2022 Last Updated: April 25, 2025 / 12 Comments

Garlic Sunflower Seed Dressing

Pour this raw, vegan, and gluten-free Garlic Sunflower Seed Dressing over bowls or salads, use it in wraps or tacos, or make it into a dip for veggie sticks or crackers! It's versatile and easy to make. As a non-salad-eating person, this vegan blog seriously lacks salad dressings. But when I have lots of weird […]

Vegan in Verona, Italy

Published: November 4, 2022 Last Updated: November 3, 2022 / 2 Comments

Vegan in Verona

I just came back from my trip to Verona, Italy and I have to share with you all the yummy food I enjoyed! So in this post, you'll find all the vegan and (vegan-friendly) restaurants I visited. Vegan in … is a series of posts on Elephantastic Vegan where I write about my vegan travelling experiences. I […]

Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Published: October 28, 2022 Last Updated: October 16, 2022 / Leave a Comment

Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

If pasta in a creamy, dreamy pumpkin sauce sounds good to you, you will love this vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese made from real Hokkaido pumpkin, not pumpkin purée. This is the perfect fall-ified version of mac and cheese: Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese. The creamy sauce is made with cashew cream (cashews mixed with […]

Vegan Kohlrabi Schnitzel

Published: October 14, 2022 Last Updated: October 14, 2022 / 19 Comments

Vegan Kohlrabi Schnitzel

Got some kohlrabi and don't know what to do with it? This Vegan Kohlrabi Schnitzel is the BEST choice! It's a traditional Austrian dish made vegan! I actually had to look up what Kohlrabi is called in English because I didn't know and found that it is also called Kohlrabi, some say cabbage turnip or […]

Stovetop Vegan Mac and Cheese

Published: October 7, 2022 Last Updated: October 7, 2022 / 6 Comments

Stovetop Vegan Mac and Cheese in pot

This is comfort food at its best: Vegan Stovetop Mac and Cheese with homemade vegan cheese sauce. Perfect as a main or side dish! Fall is THE time for comfort food. I think it might actually be my favorite season when it comes to seasonal food: pumpkin, brussels sprouts, chanterelles. I LOVE it all! Not […]

Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts in Soy Sauce

Published: September 30, 2022 Last Updated: October 15, 2023 / 5 Comments

Brussels sprouts in pan

Recipe for vegan Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts in soy sauce - the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner! Easy to make and absolutely delicious! Whenever I post a food photo on Instagram where I made Brussels sprouts as a side dish, people ask me how I make them. And with the upcoming holidays, it's […]

Vegan in Linz, Austria

Published: September 23, 2022 Last Updated: December 3, 2023 / 5 Comments

Vegan in Linz

Looking for vegan restaurants in Linz? I've got you! Here are my favorite breakfast/brunch, lunch/dinner places, and cafés! It's never a bad idea to use HappyCow to get a neat overview of your vegan eating possibilities. In this post, however, I want to present to you MY favorite places to eat vegan! I've been in Linz for […]

Vegan Czech Dumplings (Knedlíky)

Published: September 9, 2022 Last Updated: September 8, 2022 / Leave a Comment

Vegan Czech Dumplings Knedlíky with pumpkin goulash

Vegan Czech Dumplings (Knedlíky) are perfect for serving with goulash or stews. And the best part is, that you only need 5 basic ingredients to make them! I was in Prague for a couple of days not too long ago. And I was kind of afraid to try the Czech Dumplings because they are so […]

Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese (TVP)

Published: September 2, 2022 Last Updated: September 2, 2022 / 8 Comments

Spaghetti Bolognese with TVP

Soy granule is the perfect alternative for the traditional meaty Bolognese sauce! This vegan Spaghetti Bolognese is quick to make, tastes like the real deal and no one would think it's vegan! I have been making this dish since the very early beginning of my vegan journey - so for almost 10 years now! It's […]

Vegan in Prague, Czech Republic

Published: August 26, 2022 Last Updated: September 1, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Vegan in Prague

Prague is such a great city for vegans! In this post, you'll find all the vegan restaurants I visited during my trip. Don't forget to try vegan trdelnik (chimney cake) and traditional Czech dishes! Vegan in … is a series of posts on Elephantastic Vegan where I write about my vegan travelling experiences. I love to travel especially to […]

'Meaty' Tomato Dip (vegan)

Published: August 19, 2022 Last Updated: August 19, 2022 / 12 Comments

Vegan 'Meaty' Tomato Dip

This is the perfect smoky & 'meaty' Tomato Dip to serve with Tortilla Chips! Thanks to soy granule, no one will know that it's actually vegan! This is actually one of my favorite dips to serve at parties because it's a real crowd-pleaser! I bet you no one would think it's vegan! The TVP (soy […]

Lotus Root Tempura

Published: August 12, 2022 Last Updated: July 4, 2023 / 1 Comment

Lotus Root Tempura

These vegan Lotus Root Tempura are such a pretty appetizer! For the perfectly crisp and light tempura batter, I am using sparkling water, corn starch, and all-purpose flour. Lotus root is used a lot in the Southern and East Asian cuisine. So when I found it at a local Asia market, frozen and conveniently already […]

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