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Jay-Z and Beyoncé are on a 22-day vegan cleanse in pursuit of "spiritual and physical" cleansing. The Carter-Knowles clan plan to wrap up the diet on Christmas Day, right in time to turn up for honeyed ham and egg nog.
The next few weeks will be trying for the rapper and songstress, and naturally, the world is concerned. To keep the duo on track, we found 22 vegan recipes that would make anyone cool with giving up meat. Vegan desserts, drinks, and meals loaded with flavor that will keep those chicken cravings at bay. We got your back, Hov.
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Olive Oil Crackers
Main ingredients: semolina flour, whole wheat flour, sea salt, olive oil
A satisfyingly light cracker that can hold its own with the thickest of dips. Find it here.
Portobello Frites
Main ingredients: russet potatoes, sea salt, olive oil, garlic, red wine, portobello mushrooms, fresh tarragon
A vegan take on a Parisian classic. Get the recipe here.
Grilled Kabob
Main ingredients: red pepper, cumin, walnuts, bread crumbs, molasses, tomato paste, red peppers, salt, onions, lemons, tofu, mushrooms, olive oil
Summer isn't complete without BBQ, and no BBQ is ready until someone whips up the kabob. This meatless version will only seeem suspect 'till take you a bite.
Harissa Spaghettini
Main ingredients: garlic, sea salt, olive oil, harissa, spaghettini, kale, black olives, pine nuts, lemon
Give your taste buds a kick with this spicy pasta dish. They'll thank you.
Orange Pan-glazed Tempeh
Main ingredients: orange juice, ginger, tamari, mirin, maple syrup, coriander, garlic cloves, tempeh, olive oil, lime, cilantro
You won't believe it only takes half an hour to cook up this nutty, flavorful meal.
Shichimi Mushroom Rice Bowl
Main ingredients: rice, olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, tofu, kale, mushrooms, red pepper
The pan-fried mushrooms served over rice will give you savory, hearty, and delicious. You can't ask for more.
Ginger Soba Noodles
Main ingredients: ginger, sesame oil, lemon, white onion, sugar, vinegar, celery stalk, sesame oil, tofu, squash seeds
Switch up your regular noodle dish with this Japanese-inspired meal.
Miso Sesame Winter Squash
Main ingredients: squash, sesame oil, molasses, maple syrup, miso, orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, tofu
A lot of preparation goes into this, but it's completely worth it when the candied meal is finally done.
Spicy Lemon Coconut Sauce
Main ingredients: garlic, jalapeno, sea salt, sunflower oil, scallions, cilantro, coconut milk, lemon juice
Don't judge a book by its cover. This sauce is bursting with creamy sweetness that makes anything you put it on taste incredible.
Tofu Amaranth Salad
Main ingredients: garlic, red chile flakes, sea salt, sunflower oil, scallions, coconut milk, lemon juice, lettuces, amaranth leaves, tofu, basil leaves, avocado
Feel free to toss whatever you'd like into this salad, but definitely don't sleep on the tofu and amaranth. Both ingredients work together to give the meal a fresh taste.
Turmeric Tea
Main ingredients: honey, turmeric, lemon, pepper
Turmeric is loaded up with health benefits for your body and throat that will have both Carters performance ready. Check the tea recipe here.
Summer Vegetable Curry
Main ingredients: coconut milk, shallots, green curry paste, sea salt, potatoes, green beans, Romanesco florets, tofu, corn, coriander seeds
Man has mixed spicy and sweet for centuries but never like this. The coconut milk, coriander and curry paste make for an exciting combination that's a perfect snack for the Carter-Knowles yacht.
Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie with Parsnip and and Potato Mash
Main ingredients: potatoes, parsnips, almond, olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, lentils, vegetable broth, rosemary, dried thyme
A hearty shepherd's pie without all the meat to weigh you down.
Cauliflower Soup
Main ingredients: olive oil, onion, cauliflower
A simple yet tasty soup that will take you back to mama's kitchen.
Roberto Santibañez' Classic Guacamole
Main ingredients: avocado, onion, cilantro
Guacamole does not getter better than this pure, creamy recipe.
Olive Oil and Maple Granola
Main ingredients: rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut chips, pecans, maple syrup, olive oil, brown sugar, salt
Brown sugar and maple syrup give this granola snack its appeal. Who could pass up a sweet and healthy breakfast snack?
Zucchini Quinoa Burgers
Main ingredients: olive oil, garlic cloves, onion, zucchini, pumpkin seeds, sea salt, chickpeas, quinoa, dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh dill, oregano, paprika
Finally, a veggie burger you actually want to eat.
Penne with Sweet Summer Vegetables, Pine Nuts, and Herbs
Main ingredients: cherry tomatoes, corn, zucchini or summer squash, red onion, garlic, olive oil, penne, basil leaves, fresh oregano leaves, coarse salt and black pepper, pine nuts
The Carters won't miss meat eating this flavorful pasta dish.
The Kitchn's One-Ingredient Ice Cream
Main ingredients: bananas
This delicious ice cream dessert isn't actually ice cream at all.
Asparagus and Arugula Pizza with Vegan Pesto
Main ingredients: pesto, asparagus,fresh arugula
Packed with flavor yet still super light, this pizza is perfect for keeping it fresh while stunting Carter-Knowles style.
Roasted Cauliflower with Gremolata Bread Crumbs
Main ingredients: cauliflower, olive oil, coarse salt, black pepper, panko, lemon, garlic cloves, fresh parsley
Even Blue will want to taste these sweet, caramelized cauliflowers.
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Main ingredients: avocado, bittersweet chocolate, coconut milk, vanilla extract, agave syrup, sea salt
No one will believe the secret ingredient making this decadent desert so creamy is avocado. Check it here.