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    Best Vegan Recipes 2016

    Published: Jan 2, 2017 · Modified: Jan 10, 2017 by Richa 12 Comments

    Best Vegan Recipes 2016. Top Recipes of the year from the blog. Amazing Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Healthy Recipes. 16 Popular Posts.

    Best Vegan Recipes 2016. Top Recipes of the year from the blog. Amazing Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Healthy Recipes. 16 Popular Posts o #veganricha #vegan #recipe VeganRicha.com

    Another year went by. Interesting, enlightening, many emotions and motivation are a few words that come to mind that barely cover all of what has been 2016. 

    Onwards into 2017 with hope, love, peace and motivation. 

    And as always great food! Thank you for loving so many of the recipes and thank you for being here. Happy New Year Everyone!
    Its going to be a busy 2017 with the second cookbook. These are the top 16 popular posts from the blog from 2016.

    Kung Pao Cauliflower. Obviously

    Crispy Kung Pao Cauliflower. Cauliflower battered and baked and tossed in spicy kung pao sauce. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #appetizer #snack #cauliflower #kungpao #recipe

    Chickpeas & Veggies in Turmeric Peanut Butter Curry.  GF SF

    Chickpeas in Turmeric Peanut Butter Curry. Easy Nut Butter Curry Sauce with Summer veggies and Chickpeas. Vegan Gluten-free Soyfree Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    Lentil Walnut Burgers . SF GF option

    vegan lentil walnut burgers #vegan #burger #veganricha | VeganRicha.com

    1 Pot Peanut Sauce Noodles. 15 mins! GF 

     

    One pot peanut sauce noodles, Ready in 20 minutes! Brown Rice Noodles, Veggies, Peanut or Almond Butter, spices, flavors, boil and done. Easy Quick Weeknight Dinner Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    Vegan Chocolate Layer Cake with PEanut butter Chocolate ganache SF

    Vegan Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache. Simple Chocolate Layer Cake. Add raspberry or apricot preserves. Soy-free Palm Oil-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    Lemon Curd Chia Pudding. GF SF

    Lemon Curd Chia Pudding. Thick Lemon Coconut Pudding with Chia seeds. This zesty pudding is a refreshing treat for Summer. Serve wih whipped coconut cream. Vegan gluten-free nut-free soy-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    Carrot Cake with Cinnamon Cashew Cream Frosting. 

    Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe. Vegan Carrot Cake Quick bread loaf with Cashew Cream Frosting. Moist, spiced, full of carrots. Low oil. Soyfree Palmoil-free | VeganRicha.com

    Aloo Baingain – Potato Eggplant Curry. GF SF

    Easy Indian spiced Eggplants and Potatoes. Aloo Baingan Recipe. Curried Potato Eggplant side. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #glutenfree #Indian #eggplant #potato


    DIY Burrito Bowl. GF SF

    Easy Black Bean Burrito Bowl. Spicy black beans, roasted peppers and veggies, zesty guacamole, pico de gallo, fresh lettuce. DIY Burrito Bowl Chipotle style. | VeganRicha.com #vegan #glutenfree #soyfree #bowl #recipe

    Broccoli Balls. SF GF option 

    Vegan Broccoli Balls. Broccoli Cheese Balls, veggie / meat balls. Serve with marinara, or over spaghetti or in a sub.| VeganRicha.com #vegan #recipe

    Simple Deep Dish Pizza with red pepper spinach filling. SF 

    Vegan Deep Dish Pizza Recipe. Easy Deep Dish Pizza with from scratch crust, red pepper, spinach, vegan mozzarella and basil. Vegan Pizza Recipe. | VeganRicha.com

    Easy Falafel Burgers. SF GF option

    Easy Vegan Falafel Burger. Chickpea patties with tahini dressing and hummus make for a filling and flavorful burger. Vegan Soy-free Recipe. Can be made gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    Chickpea Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie. SF GF option

    Vegan Shepherds Pie with Chickpeas and Sweet Potato mash. Crusted with breadcrumbs, garlic and herbs. 1 hour easy Vegetarian Shepherds Pie. Vegan Nut-free Soy-free Recipe. Can be gluten-free | VeganRicha.com

    Crispy Tofu Strips with sweet dipping sauce. 

    Crispy Tofu with Sweet Chili Sauce. Cruncy Crispy Breaded Tofu Strips with Sweet chili dipping sauce. Vegan Appetizer Recipe for Super bowl Gameday | VeganRicha.com

    Turmeric Lemon Rice , GF SF

    Turmeric Lemon Rice Recipe. Golden Rice with turmeric, lemon and mustard seeds. Use cooked brown rice, quinoa or millet or couscous for variation. Easy side. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Recipe | VeganRicha.com

    Veggie and Onion Pakora. Add shredded veggies of choice. 

    Broccoli, Cauliflower, potatoes, carrots and greens in this Mixed Vegetable Pakora. Baked Veggie Pakore Bhajjiya. Vegan Soyfree Recipe. Easily Glutenfree | VeganRicha.com

    And the following round up posts were very popular too. 

    30 Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes made usually in one pan on the stove, quick and flavorful.  

    25 vegan Chinese Recipes Chinese and fusion recipes. 

    What were your favorites from the year!? And What would you like to see more of in 2017.

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    1. Amb

      January 23, 2017 at 6:22 am

      I may have single-handedly bumped lemon chia pudding into the top list. I made it at least once a week from the time you posted it until I ran out of fresh limes from my tree, and I had a lot of limes. I found it worked best with a good quality, full fat coconut milk, the freshest chia seeds I could find, and blending a tablespoon of seeds before adding the rest to achieve a thick mousse texture. My absolute favorite!

      And thank you, Richa, for those one pot noodles! Your blog keeps me cooking.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 23, 2017 at 10:20 am

        Thats awesome! how i wish i had a lime tree :). yes fresh chia seeds work best. Older seeds sometimes dont absorb as much.

        Reply
    2. IR

      January 06, 2017 at 1:37 am

      Such great recipes! Hope you have a great year!

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 10, 2017 at 9:56 pm

        Thank you IR! Hope you have a great year too.

        Reply
    3. Kelli Brink

      January 03, 2017 at 6:54 pm

      OH my-lanta! I need that chocolate cake in my life! …and everything else on this list! 🙂 I love vegan recipes that are so delectable and delicious like these. Thanks for sharing! Kelli at Food Wine and Poopy Diapers

      Reply
    4. Ami

      January 03, 2017 at 6:47 pm

      Whennnnn is your next book coming out??? Yes, I’m whining and needy! 😉 I enjoy your blog so much and I LOVE your first book so much–what an inspiration! And now I know the numminess that IS mung beans–thank you! Here’s to a peaceful 2017 for you, your family, and for us all.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 10, 2017 at 9:58 pm

        To you too. Hope you and yours have a peaceful and good 2017. My second will hit shelves this fall and I should have a preorder link in a few weeks. Till then you can sign up here to get the links and details as soon as I can share them. https://www.veganricha.com/vegan-richas-everyday-kitchen

        Reply
        • Ami

          January 30, 2017 at 5:52 pm

          Yayyyyyy!! I am so happy for another great Richa cookbook on the horizon! CAN.NOT.WAIT ????

          Reply
    5. MPaula

      January 03, 2017 at 5:27 pm

      The coconut ladoo seems doable – I love ladoo but have never tried making it. I know my best friend would love ladoo but she hates coconut. So I will not feel guilty keeping these all for myself – unless someone else happens visits while they are available.
      I much appreciate your recipes that turn deep fried bombs into baked deliciousness. Vegetable pakoras are a case in point. I never got the hang of deep frying, probably because I cannot justify polluting such a vast amount of oil and then having to dispose of it correctly.
      You are one of my favourite food bloggers. Thanks for all you do to make food recipes available to all.
      I say ‘all’ because anyone can eat (unless allergies), whether they choose to or not.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 10, 2017 at 9:55 pm

        Thanks! I am not fond of frying either. Too much heat, standing and oil. I am glad that the recipes turn out well!

        Reply
    6. Muchi

      January 02, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks, Richa. But something wrong with some of the links. Aloo Bangain and carrot cake links both take me to the lemon chia pudding.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 02, 2017 at 9:49 pm

        updated! thanks for letting me know.

        Reply

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