Recipes
Crispy Zucchini Fritters with a Touch of Paprika
Crispy Zucchini Fritters with a Touch of Paprika
Crispy, savory, and perfectly seasoned, these zucchini fritters are the ultimate addition to your next brunch or snack session.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan
- spatula
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 170 g plain nondairy yogurt
- 60 ml canola or vegetable oil plus more for frying
- 60 ml plain soy or nondairy milk
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded zucchini, flour, yogurt, oil, soy milk, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything together until fully incorporated.
- The mixture should resemble thick pancake batter.
- Preheat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add about ¼ inch (6 mm) of oil.
- Scoop the batter into the pan, shaping it into fritters.
- Fry for 5–7 minutes per side or until golden brown, flipping when edges begin to brown.
- Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light Chardonnay or a citrusy white wine to complement the flavors of the zucchini.Nutrition values
Calories: 120 kcal | koolhydraten: 15 g | Eiwitten: 3 g | Vet: 6 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Chipotle Sweet Potato Latkes with a Kick
Chipotle Sweet Potato Latkes with a Kick
Spice up your traditional latkes with a smoky chipotle twist. These sweet potato latkes are the perfect balance of heat and flavor!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan
- Paper towels
- Plate
Ingredients
- 350 g large-size sweet potato shredded
- 160 g diced yellow or white onion
- 170 g plain nondairy yogurt
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce diced
- 15 ml adobo sauce from the can
- 120 g matzo meal
- 80 g currants or raisins
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Canola or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded sweet potato, onion, yogurt, diced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, matzo meal, currants, salt, and pepper.
- Mash everything together using your hands until fully incorporated.
- Preheat a frying pan with enough oil to make a ¼ inch (6 mm) layer.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter and ½ inch (1.
- 3 cm) thick.
- Fry the latkes for 3–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light and crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a refreshing iced tea for a perfect balance of heat.Nutrition values
Calories: 120 kcal | koolhydraten: 25 g | Eiwitten: 2 g | Vet: 2 g | Suiker: 7 g
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Mini Phyllo-Crust Quiches: Mediterranean & Broccoli Cheddar
Mini Phyllo-Crust Quiches: Mediterranean & Broccoli Cheddar
Delight your taste buds with these versatile mini phyllo quiches, featuring Mediterranean and broccoli cheddar variations.
Equipment
- Muffin pan
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Mixing bowl
- Pizza cutter or knife
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
For the Basic Quiche Mix:
- 336 g extra-firm tofu drained and pressed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 15 g prepared yellow mustard
- 30 g nutritional yeast
- 30 g chickpea flour
- 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
For the Crust:
- 1 package 455 g frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- Olive oil for brushing
Mediterranean Variation:
- 60 g fresh spinach leaves chiffonade
- 6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil chopped
Broccoli Cheddar Variation:
- ½ white onion finely diced
- 18 g mellow white miso
- 142 g broccoli florets
- 208 g imitation bacon bits
Instructions
To Prepare the Muffin Pan:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, gas mark 4).
- Spray muffin pan cups liberally with nonstick cooking spray.
To Make the Quiche Mix:
- Crumble tofu into a mixing bowl.
- Add onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, mustard, nutritional yeast, chickpea flour, and olive oil.
- Mash together with your hands until well incorporated.
To Make the Phyllo Crust:
- Unroll the thawed phyllo dough and cut the entire stack into 8 even pieces using a pizza cutter.
- Lightly brush each layer with olive oil.
- Divide dough into 3–4 layers per quiche cup and press into muffin cups to form crusts.
To Assemble and Bake:
- Scoop quiche mixture into each phyllo crust.
- For the Mediterranean version, mix spinach and sun-dried tomatoes into the quiche base before filling cups.
- For the Broccoli Cheddar version, stir onion, miso, broccoli, and imitation bacon bits into the quiche base.
- Bake for 15 minutes, checking after 10 minutes.
- Remove when crusts are golden brown.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a sparkling rosé to enhance the light, savory flavors.Nutrition values
Calories: 120 kcal | koolhydraten: 9 g | Eiwitten: 6 g | Vet: 7 g | Suiker: 1 g
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Classic Buttermilk Biscuits with Savory Gravy
Classic Buttermilk Biscuits with Savory Gravy
Bring the charm of a classic diner breakfast to your home with these fluffy buttermilk biscuits and savory gravy.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Cookie cutter or pint glass
- pot
Ingredients
For the biscuits:
- 235 ml soymilk
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 36 g vital wheat gluten flour
- 26 g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 28 g nondairy butter melted
For the gravy:
- 42 g nondairy butter
- 32 g all-purpose flour
- 470 g vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 227 g crumbled seitan or meat substitute
Instructions
To make the biscuits:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Combine soymilk and lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside to curdle into buttermilk.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir the melted butter into the buttermilk mixture.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and knead into a soft dough.
- Adjust consistency with extra flour or water as needed.
- On a floured surface, flatten the dough into a 1-inch (2.
- 5 cm) thick disk.
- Use a cookie cutter or glass to cut out 6 biscuits, reforming the dough as needed.
- Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18–23 minutes, until lightly browned.
To make the gravy:
- Preheat a pot over medium-high heat.
- Melt the butter until bubbling.
- Add flour and whisk vigorously to form a thick yellow paste.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth, whisking constantly until the desired gravy consistency is achieved.
- Remove from heat, stir in black pepper and crumbled seitan.
- Serve biscuits open-faced with a generous helping of gravy on top.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light, crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio or a mimosa for a delightful brunch experience.Â
Nutrition values
Calories: 250 kcal | koolhydraten: 28 g | Eiwitten: 8 g | Vet: 10 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Sweet Potato Ginger Waffles with Candied Nuts
Sweet Potato Ginger Waffles with Candied Nuts
Kickstart your day with these sweet potato ginger waffles topped with crunchy candied nuts for a breakfast full of flavor!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- waffle iron
Ingredients
For the candied ginger nuts:
- 60 g pecan halves
- 28 g packed light brown sugar
- 14 g nondairy butter
- 15 ml Triple Sec dark rum, or water
- 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
For the waffles:
- 235 ml plain soymilk
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 120 g whole wheat pastry flour
- 16 g arrowroot powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 170 g homemade or canned sweet potato purée
- 30 ml pure maple syrup
- 30 ml canola oil
Instructions
To make the candied ginger nuts:
- Place pecans, brown sugar, nondairy butter, Triple Sec (or alternative), and ginger in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the liquid reduces and the nuts are golden, about 5 minutes.
- Set aside to cool.
To make the waffles:
- Combine soymilk and apple cider vinegar in a medium bowl; let sit until it curdles into buttermilk.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, arrowroot powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk sweet potato purée, maple syrup, and oil into the curdled soymilk mixture until well combined.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into the dry mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- If the batter is too thick, add additional soymilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the consistency is manageable.
- Fold in the candied ginger nuts.
- Cook the waffles according to your waffle iron’s instructions until golden and crisp.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a spiced white wine like Gewürztraminer or a non-alcoholic apple cider for a comforting combination.Nutrition values
Calories: 140 kcal | koolhydraten: 22 g | Eiwitten: 3 g | Vet: 5 g | Suiker: 6 g
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Carob Chip Delight Waffles
Carob Chip Delight Waffles
Start your day guilt-free with these delicious carob chip waffles! Perfectly sweet and caffeine-free for a balanced breakfast.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- waffle iron
Ingredients
- 160 g finely ground old-fashioned rolled oats
- 120 g chickpea or other flour
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 470 ml soy creamer or nondairy milk
- 30 ml canola oil
- 45 ml pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 30 g nondairy carob chips
Instructions
- Whisk together ground oats, flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine soy creamer, canola oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the carob chips.
- Preheat and lightly grease your waffle iron.
- Cook the batter according to the waffle iron manufacturer’s instructions until golden brown.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a sparkling non-alcoholic wine or fresh orange juice for a delightful breakfast pairing.Nutrition values
Calories: 120 kcal | koolhydraten: 18 g | Eiwitten: 3 g | Vet: 3 g | Suiker: 4 g
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Nutty Blackberry Waffles with a Maple Twist
Nutty Blackberry Waffles with a Maple Twist
Start your morning with these nutty blackberry waffles, packed with flavor and a drizzle of pure maple syrup!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- waffle iron
Ingredients
- 240 g light spelt flour
- 78 g quick-cooking oats finely ground
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 48 g raw sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 590 ml plain soy or other nondairy milk
- 128 g nut butter your choice
- 151 g blackberries
Instructions
- Whisk the spelt flour, ground oats, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk the vanilla extract, soy milk, and nut butter until smooth.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently.
- Avoid overmixing.
- If the batter appears too dry, add 1–2 tablespoons of soy milk.
- Carefully fold in the blackberries.
- Preheat the waffle iron and prepare waffles according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Serve warm with a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine advice:
Pair with a light sparkling wine or a mimosa for a festive brunch!
Pair with a light sparkling wine or a mimosa for a festive brunch!
Nutrition values
Calories: 145 kcal | koolhydraten: 20 g | Eiwitten: 4 g | Vet: 6 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Lemon Currant Cornmeal Waffles
Lemon Currant Cornmeal Waffles
Give currants a chance in these zesty lemon cornmeal waffles. A perfect way to start your day with a fresh, flavorful twist!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowls (2)
- Whisk
- waffle iron
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 240 g 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 120 g 1 cup cornmeal
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 470 ml 2 cups soy creamer or nondairy milk
- 30 ml 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 84 g ¼ cup agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon pure lemon extract
- 36 g ¼ cup dried currants
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy creamer, canola oil, agave nectar, and lemon extract until well combined.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing carefully to avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the dried currants.
- Preheat and prepare the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Spoon the batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp, refreshing sparkling wine like Prosecco to complement the citrusy notes of the waffles.Nutrition values
Calories: 190 kcal | koolhydraten: 38 g | Eiwitten: 5 g | Vet: 5 g | Suiker: 6 g
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Fiber-Rich Wheat Germ Raisin Pancakes
Fiber-Rich Wheat Germ Raisin Pancakes
These light, fiber-packed wheat germ raisin pancakes are both healthy and satisfying, especially when topped with pure maple syrup!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Nonstick frying pan or skillet
- spatula
Ingredients
- 120 g 1 cup light spelt flour
- 15 g 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 120 ml ½ cup prune or other fruit juice
- 60 ml ¼ cup soy or other nondairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 40 g ¼ cup raisins
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Pure maple syrup or other topping for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, wheat germ, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the prune juice, soy milk, and vegetable oil.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently.
- Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the raisins.
- If the batter is too thick, add more soy milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, lightly greased with cooking spray.
- Spoon about 40 g (a little less than ¼ cup) of batter onto the pan.
- Spread gently with the back of the spoon.
- Cook until bubbles form in the center, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, spraying the pan with oil in between each pancake.
- Serve warm with pure maple syrup or your favorite pancake toppings.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light, citrusy white wine like Sauvignon Blanc to enhance the fruity flavor of the pancakes.Nutrition values
Calories: 170 kcal | koolhydraten: 33 g | Eiwitten: 4 g | Vet: 2 g | Suiker: 11 g








