vegan recipes – Beets me

Name: Easy to make Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk in 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 can full fat coconut milk; 1/3 cup sugar

Easy to make Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk in 30 minutes

Beets me — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Yes you read that right! Vegan sugared condensed milk is a thing and can be made in 30 minutes with just simple ingredients! Since going vegan one of the things I really missed was sweetened condensed milk. Not that I had it often, but from time to time I used to have in a couple of recipes. But at some point I accepted the fact that I wouldn’t have it again. So you can only imagine my surprise when I realised that I could make it at vegan home! Took a couple of tries to get this recipe right but here it is! Easy to make, perfect consistancy and sooo yummy! Give it a go and let me know what you think!

Easy to make Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk in 30 minutes

Recipe by Konstantinos – Beets meCourse: DESSERTSCuisine: European, AmericanDifficulty: 1/5

Servings

servings

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

1 can full fat coconut milk
1/3 cup sugar

Directions

In a non stick pan over medium heat add the coconut milk and the sugar. Stir until it comes to a boil. Lower heat t minimum and let simmer for about 30 minutes or until it reduces to half. Make sure to stil every 2 – 3 minutes.
It will thicken up up more as it cools down. Store in an airtight container for up to a couple of weeks.

Notes

It can be made with other plant based milks. Though you might have to add more sugar.

If you have any questions or want to say high drop your comment below.

Happy cooking!

The Best Cashews Cream for Cooking – Ready in 5 Minutes

Beets me — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Making your own cashews cream was never easier! Perfect for cooking and for all kind of recipes that ask for cashews or soy cream! Easy to make, 3 simple ingredients (including water) and 3 minutes to make. So much healthier than store bought and you can adjusted to your preference! Add spices, or make it a bit more thick ot runny! It’s up to you!

The Best Cashews Cream for Cooking – Ready in 5 Minutes

Recipe by Konstantinos – Beets meCourse: SAUCES & DIPSCuisine: EuropeanDifficulty: 1/5

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Easy and simple cashews cream. Perfect for cooking!

Ingredients

1/2 cup cashews raw
1/2 cup water
1 pinch salt

Directions

Soak cashews overnight. Add all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until creamy and smooth.
Store in an airtight container and the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

Instead of soaking the cashews we can cook them for about 15 minutes until soft.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

Amount Per ServingCalories98
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9g 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Potassium 97mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 5.6g 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
- Sugars 0.9g
Protein 2.6g 6%

Calcium 9%
Iron 1%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

If you have any questions or just want to say hi drop your comment below.

Happy cooking!

The Best Vegan Hot Chocolate! Rich, Creamy and Absolutely Amazing!

Beets me — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Many years ago I visited a small coffee shop where I had the chance to try out the best ever hot chocolate there was! Unfortunately the coffee shop at some point closed so no more hot chocolate for me. The years went on and I totaly forgot about it. But a few day ago while I was working on a new recipe I decided to make myself an hot chocolate. It was a rather cold day and a hot drink was very much needed! A few minutes later I was in shok! Without even realising it I had created a rich, creamy thick hot chocolate which was exactly (or so I remember) like the one I had many years ago!

Indulge yourself in this amazing hot drink with its rich consistancy and flavors which will shoot you straight to heaven! Give it a go and let me know what you think!

The Best Vegan Hot Chocolate! Rich, Creamy and Absolutely Amazing!

Recipe by Konstantinos – Beets meCourse: BREAKFAST, DESSERTSCuisine: EuropeanDifficulty: 1/5

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

A rich and creamy hot chocolate that everybody loves!

Ingredients

2 cups cashews milk (HERE)
3 tsp cocoa powder
2 tsp coconut sugar
2 pinches salt
1 – 2 pinches cayenne pepper
Other ingredients
1 can coconut milk (left in the fridge for 2 days)
40 gr powdered sugar
Chocolaet shredds

Directions

In a non stick pot over medium heat add the cashews milk, cocoa, coconut sugar, salt, cayenne and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes stirring constantly until it thickens up. Once thick turn heat of and serve.
For the coconut whipped cream
In a bowl add only the cream seperated from liquids of the coconut milk and the powdered sugar. Using a hand mixer beat the cream until fluffy. Add 2 – 3 tbsp of coconut whipped cream over the hot chocolate, sprinkle some shredded chocolate over it and enjoy!

Notes

Make sure to use the cashews mik from this recipe (HERE) exactly as it is or else I can’t guarntee you that it will thicken up.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per container

Amount Per ServingCalories337
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.3g 24%
- Saturated Fat 10.2g 51%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 457mg 20%
Potassium 125mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 47.1g 16%
- Dietary Fiber 7.7g 31%
- Sugars 33.4g
Protein 1.2g 3%

Calcium 680%
Iron 2%
Vitamin D 3%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

If you have any questions or just want to say hi drop your comment below.

Happy cooking!

EASY AND DELICIOUS BANANA PANCAKES – PERFECT FOR BREAKFAST

Beets me — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Hi friends! Do you have seriously ripe bananas and have no clue of what to make with them? Just make pancakes! Easy to make, with simple ingredients, and super delicious pancakes! Serve these with some extra bananans on top, chopped hazelnuts or any other fruits and nuts you like, and of course with some maple syrup! So much yumminess! Perfect for breakfast or any other time of the day! Try them out and let me know what you think!

EASY AND DELICIOUS BANANA PANCAKES – PERFECT FOR BREAKFAST

Recipe by Konstantinos – Beets meCourse: BREAKFAST, DESSERTSCuisine: American, EuropeanDifficulty: 2/5

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Perfect banana pancakes with chocolate chips! Easy to make and delicious

Ingredients

1 ripe banana
3/4 cup + 2 tbsp plant based milk
1/2 tbsp agave syrup
2 tsp coconut oil
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup chocolate chips
2 tbsp hazelnuts chopped
Maple syrup for serving

Directions

In a bowl add the banana and mash it using a fork. Add plantbased milk, agave syrup and coconut oil and mix well.
Add flour, baking powder, salt, finely, chopped hazelnuts and chocolate chips and stir until well inorporated.
Heat a non stick pan over high heat, add a tsp of oconut oil, and pour a 1/4 of cup batter in the pan. When bubbles form on the top and sides get a litlle brown flip upside down using a spatula. Each side needs about 2 – 3 minutes. Continiue with the rest of the batter.
Serve with some extra hazelnuts, maple syrup or fruits.

Notes

If the batter is too runny add a tbsp flour. If too thick add a splash plantbased milk.

If you have any questions or just want to say hi drop your comment below.

Happy cooking!

PULLED JACKFRUIT BBQ SANDWICH

Beets me — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Hi friends! Hope you are all doing great! So, for today I thought we would be making one of my favorie recipes! This scrumptious, filling and oh-so-yummy pulled jackfruit bbq sandwich was my go to when I wanted to impress my friends a while back! I can guarantee you that everybody loves it and I’m sure you will too! Vegan, easy to make, super delicious! What more can yu ask for! Give it a try and let me know what you think!

PULLED JACKFRUIT BBQ SANDWICH

Recipe by Konstantinos – Beets meCourse: MAIN COURSE, MOCK MEATSCuisine: American

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

hour

This vegan pulled jackfryut sandwich will def be a favorite! Easy to make, scrumptious and filling!

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion cut in thin slices
1 can jackfruit (young green n brine)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sweet parika
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp liquid smoke*
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 cup barbeque sauce + extra for serving
2 burger buns
4 – 6 tbsp vegan coleslaw
For the coleslaw
450 gr white cabbage
450 gr red cabbage
3 carrots (graded)
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
200 gr vegan mayonnaise
150 gr plain soy yogurt
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp mustard
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

Pre heat oven at 200°C.
Rinse, wash and strain the jackfruit very well. Cut each piece in smaller bites following the jackfruit “fibers”.
In a pan over medium heat add the olive oil. Once hot throw in the onion and saute until translucent. Add the jackfruit, following with all the spices and stir.
Add the vegetable broth, cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until the jackfruit is soft. Add the sugar and cook for 5 more minutes.
Using a potato masher or a fork mash the jackruit into pulled like texture. Leave the pan uncovered to cook for anither 2 minutes or until all liquids are gone.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Empty the jackfruit in the tray. and bake for 25 minutes. Take the tray out of the oven, add the barbeque sauce over the jackfruit and stir to combine. Returne to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until some edges start to brown.
Cut your burger bunns in halves. On the bottom halve add a couple of spoons jackfruit and add a bit mor bbq sauce. Top with 2 – 3 tbsp coleslaw and cover with the other half of the bun. Enjoy!
For the coleslaw
Cut the cabbages into thin shredds and add it innto a bowl. Add the shredded carrot and the parsley and give it a stir.
In a second bowl add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well combined.
Pour the mayo mixture over the cabbage and stir until inorporated.

Notes

Instead of liquid smoke you can also add about 1/2 tsp more of the smoked paprika

If you have any quetsions or just want to say hi drop your comment below.

Happy cooking!

The Perfect Fish-less Jackfruit in Batter

Beets me — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Hi Friends and welcome once again in my kitchen! So, today we will be making perfect fishless fish patties in batter! For this recipe we will be using one favorite ingredient. Jackfruit! Jackfruit is a fruit (obviously) which comes from India. It is tasteless and has a meaty like texture, and is perfect for recipes like this one! Just make sure to get the green ones in water or brine and not in syrup cause you don’t want your vegan fish to taste like dessert! lol. For the fishy taste we will be using nori sheets which you can find at your local grocery store. You can add as much as you want for a mild or super fishy taste.

An easy recipe for everyone to enjoy! Delicious, fishless fish patties in a perfect batter! Try them out and let me know what you think!

Perfect Vegan Fish – less Patties in Beer Batter

Recipe by Konstantinos – Beets meCourse: MainCuisine: Greek, American, EuropeanDifficulty: 2/5

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Delicious, fishless fish patties in a perfect batter!

Ingredients

1 1/2 nor sheet shredded
1 can jackfuit (290 gr)
2 tbsp sweet relish
1 tbsp vegan burger sauce*
1 tsp salt
1 tsp coconut sugar
2 tbsp vital wheat gluten
For the batter
1 spring onion
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup beer
1 tsp salt
Black pepper to taste

Directions

Add the shredded nori in a food processor and pulse until it breaks down to almost powder.
Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Add it in a food processor and process and until it breaks down to smaller pieces. Don’t over do it. You still want some shredded fiber like texture.
In a bowl add the jackfruit, the nori powder and all the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Kneed with your hands for a few minutes, form small patties and leave aside while you prepare the batter.
Finely chop the spring onion. In a bowl add all the ingredients and stir to combine.
In a pan over medium to high heat add some vegetable oil. Once hot dip the patties in the batter and fry until golden brown (about 4 minutes from each side). When ready remove from pan and leave on a ktchen paper to absorve the excess oil.
Serve while warm with some mashed potatoes!

Notes

You can make your own burger sauce. In a small bowl add 3 tbsp vegan mayo, 2 tsp mustard, 2 tsp parika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar a stir to combine.
For a fishier taste add 1/2 nori sheet more.

If you have any questions or just want to say hi drop your comment below.

Happy cooking!

TOFU NUGGETS BURGER

Beets me — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 17:48:33 +0000

Probably one of my all time favorie recipes! This burger is THE BOMB! Scrumptious tofu nuggets crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Does it taste like chicken? Sure it does and nobody will tell the difference! Enjoy them on their own on plate or in a burger like this one!

TOFU NUGGETS BURGER

Recipe by Konstantinos – Beets meCourse: MAIN COURSECuisine: AmericanDifficulty: 2/5

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Crunch and juicy tofu nuggets in a burger with fries and mayo!

Ingredients

200 gr medium firm tofu
For the marinade
500 ml vegetable stock
1 garlic clove
1/2 onion
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp vegan worcestershire sauce
For the breading
1/2 cup oats
1 tbsp chicken seasoning
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 garlic powder
1/2 onion powder
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup corn starch
Rest of the ingredients
Vegetable oil fot frying
2 burger buns
4 tbsp vegan mayo
1 cup chopped lettuce
2 tbsp bbq sauce
A handful of French fries

Directions

The day before break the tofu in smaller pieces (bite size) and put them in a bag and in the freezer. Next day in the morning take the tofu out to thaw.
Finely chop tha garlic clove and add it in a bowl with all the rest of the marinade ingredients. Squeeze the tofu in your palms to get rid mst of the water. Throw the tofu in the vegetable stock and let it marinade for about 1 – 2 hours.
Add the oats in a food processor and pulse a few time to break it in smaller pieces. Empty it in a bowl and add the chicken seasoning, the nutritional yeast, salt, coconut sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper give it a good stir. In a second bowl add the the corn starch.
In a pan over high heat add vegetable oil. Once warm dip one piece of tofu in the corn starch, then back to the marinade and in the breading. Make sure to cover all sides. ADd it in the hot oil and fry it for about 3 – 4 minutes from both sides or until golden brown. Continue with the rest of the tofu making sure nut to fry more than 5 to 6 pieces each time so not to drop the temperature of the oil.
Once done leave the tofu nuggets on a piece of kitchen paper to absorve the oil.
Asseble the burger
On the bottom bun add 2 tbsp vegan mayo, and then about 4 – 5 tofu nuggets. Add ssome lettuce, fries and about a tbsp bbq sauce. Top with the other half of the burger bun and enjoy!

Notes

Instead of oats you can use all purpose flour.

If you have any questions or just want to say hi don’t hesitate to drop a comment below.

Happy cooking!