PETA Global 2018 Issue 1

EAT BETTER, LIVE BETTER With These Easy Vegan Recipes

Classically trained chef Jean-Philippe Cyr, aka “The Buddhist Chef,” has one mission: “to make vegan cooking simple, fun, and delicious.” These fast, flavorful, nutrient-packed recipes are adapted from his popular website, TheBuddhistChef.com.

Portobello steaks and chocolate pudding: © The Buddhist Chef | Avocado toast: © Samuel Joubert | Buddha: © iStock.com/Rinek

Avocado Toast with Cashew Parmesan Makes 2 servings

METHOD • Process the garlic, cashews, nutritional yeast, and salt in a food processor until coarsely combined.

Cheese-free Parmesan takes avocado toast – a super-simple yet nourishing breakfast or snack – to a whole new level.

YOU’LL NEED • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 /3 cup cashews • 1 /3 cup nutritional yeast • 1 /2 tsp. sea salt • 1 ripe avocado • 2 slices of bread, toasted • Olive oil

• Peel and pit the avocado and cut into thin slices.

• Fan the avocado slices out on the toast. Sprinkle 1 tablespoonful. of the cashew Parmesan over each slice of toast, drizzle with olive oil, and enjoy. • Note: This recipe makes approximately 1 /3 cup Parmesan. Store leftovers in a glass jar in the refrigerator.

Portobello Steaks Makes 2 to 3 servings

Even novice cooks can enjoy perfect Portobellos – rich in antioxidants – every time with this easy recipe, which chef Jean-Philippe describes as “bulletproof.”

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Makes 4 servings

YOU’LL NEED • 3 Portobello mushrooms • 2 Tbsp. olive oil

This easy-peasy no-cook pudding is made with a tiny but powerful superfood: nutrient-rich chia seeds.

YOU’LL NEED • 1 2 /3 cups canned coconut milk • 1 /2 cup chia seeds • 2 to 3 Tbsp. maple syrup, to taste

• 2 to 4 Tbsp. salt-free steak spice (aka “steak seasoning”), to taste • 1 rosemary stem, broken into 3 pieces • Salt, to taste

• 1 /4 tsp. vanilla extract • 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder

METHOD • Preheat the oven to 400˚F/200˚C.

• Seasonal fruits • Chocolate bark

• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well, making sure that the mushrooms are well coated in oil and spices.

METHOD • Place the first five ingredients in a bowl and mix well using an immersion blender or a whisk.

• Place the mushrooms in an oiled baking dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes.

• Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, or until the mixture sets.

• Serve immediately. The steaks pair well with roasted vegetables and vegan gravy (for a recipe, visit TheBuddhistChef.com).

• Serve topped with fresh seasonal fruit and chocolate bark.

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