Vegan Recipes are the mantra for the fitness

28 June,2019 01:18 PM IST |  Mumbai  |  mid-day online correspondent

Here are a few vegan recipes that you must try...

Representational picture of Vegan Peach Smoothie


Vegan Peach Smoothie

As this recipe has a blend of Peach and Apple which is a packages of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals, they have many good effects on the human body. Basically, peach is very good for skin, and aids in digestion. On the other hand, the apple supports our body in diabetes regularisation.

Ingredients:
2 Bananas
1 Frozen Peach
1 cup apple juice

Method:

Minestrone soup

Minestrone soup consists of diverse vegetables like root vegetables leafy vegetables and bulbous vegetables which are rich in vitamins minerals antioxidants, which help in body building, increase immunity and help in digestion. The Pasta and potatoes which are rich in protein and starch help in fulfilling the hunger and bodybuilding.

Ingredients:
2 tbsp, Olive oil
1 Onion
50 gm Carrot
1 inch Leeks
2 inches Celery
5 cloves
5 garlic
3 Tomatoes
50 gm Zucchini
50 gm Potatoes
1 tbsp Oregano
½ tbsp Chilli flakes
10 no Basil leaves
20 shells Macaroni pasta
¼ tbsp Tabasco sauce
Salt and pepper - to taste.

Method

Caramel custard

Main ingredients used in this recipe are Soymilk, Soy Cream and Sugar. Soya helps the body in increasing the bone density which may further help in avoiding osteoporosis, soy milk is also a good alternative for the animal milk as it is low in cholesterol. Sugar is known as the best source of energy. So, it does help in refreshing and energising the body.

Ingredients:
1 cup Soya cream
3 cups Soya milk
150 gm Sugar
5 tbsp Corn starch
2 tsp Vanilla extract

Method:

Caesar salad

As we all know that lettuce are high in iron, Iron plays the vital role in boosting the immune system and purifying the blood. As we are using Cashew paste as the base for the dressing it helps in developing bones and connective tissues, it is a very good source of protein.

Ingredient:
2 bunches Romaine lettuce
200 g Tofu (firm)
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Maple syrup
1 tbsp Smoked paprika
3 slices Gluten free bread
100 gm Soaked Cashews
50 ml Soya cream
20 gm Roasted garlic
1 tbsp Lemon juice
2 tbsp Olive oil

Method:

Vegan Chocó chip cookies

Cookies are the great source of energy as they are sweet. The flour used in the cookies is all purpose flour, it supports body metabolism and prevents childhood asthma. As Coconut milk is low in cholesterol it helps to maintain the heart health, it is low in fat compared to animal milk so helps in losing weight and is a good substitute for lactose free people.

Ingredients:

½ cup Sugar
¾ cup Brown sugar
1 tsp Salt
½ cup Coconut oil
¼ cup Coconut Milk
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 ½ cup All purpose flour
½ tsp Baking soda
200gm Vegan sweetened chocolate chips:

Method:

- By Chef Niranjan Gadre ,Food Production Lecturer, ITM IHM Nerul

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