and more! J4492_Booklet.indd 1 6/30/16 3:21 PM You When you eat plant-based foods instead of animal products... probably know someone who... chooses a plant-based diet. That’s because more and more people are reducing the amount of animal products they eat, and selecting delicious, healthier, plant-based options. If you’ve ever wondered why, or thought about making some changes yourself, this guide is here to help. but Page 2 Plant-Based Recipe Guide J4492_Booklet.indd 2 6/30/16 3:21 PM When you eat plant-based foods instead of animal products... animal of instead foods plant-based eat you When When you eat plant-based foods instead of animal products... 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Tofurky® Slow Roasted Chick’n Great in stir-fries Upton’s Naturals Bacon Seitan Perfect for breakfast or BLTs Gardein™ Seven Grain Crispy Tenders Kids love them Beyond Meat® The Beast Burger This may be your new favorite burger Field Roast® Grain Meat Sausages Bring them to your next barbeque J4492_Booklet.indd 4 6/30/16 3:21 PM MEAT-FREE RECIPE Spicy Buffalo Chick’n Sliders INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup dairy-free butter spread ⅓ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot) ½ teaspoon sea salt 8 slider buns, toasted ½ cup vegan ranch or bleu cheese-style dressing (or vegan mayo*) 2 packages Tofurky® Lightly Seasoned Chick’n INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a small pot over medium heat, melt vegan butter. Whisk in hot sauce and salt until well combined. 2. Add Chick’n and stir occasionally until heated through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve warm Buffalo Chick’n on toasted buns and top with a tablespoon of dressing. *Now available at Target® and Wal-Mart®! Recipe and photo courtesy of Tofurky® v-lish.com Page 5 J4492_Booklet.indd 5 6/30/16 3:21 PM the dairy-free With amazing choices like these, ditching dairy is easier than you think. DAIRY-FREE MILK AND CREAMER Dairy-free milk products not only taste great, but they typically contain as much calcium as dairy milk. Your grocery store probably carries almond, soy, or even coconut milk. With so many varieties, you’re sure to find one you love! CHEESE? YES, PLEASE! Can’t live without cheese? You don’t have to! Try dairy-free Daiya™ for a perfect pizza, Follow Your Heart® or Field Roast Chao® slices on a sandwich, and Miyoko’s Kitchen on your cheese-and-cracker tray. ICE CREAM Indulge in a non-dairy scoop from brands like So Delicious® and Coconut Bliss®. Even Ben and Jerry’s® now offers dairy-free pints! Page 6 Plant-Based Recipe Guide J4492_Booklet.indd 6 6/30/16 3:21 PM DAIRY-FREE RECIPE DAIRY-FREE DAIRY-FREE RECIPE Cheese Sauce Cheese Cheese Sauce GLUTEN FREE | SERVES 6 SERVES | FREE GLUTEN GLUTEN FREE | SERVES 6 This easy, cheesy sauce is delicious as a dip, or when served served when or dip, a as delicious is sauce cheesy easy, This This easy, cheesy sauce is delicious as a dip, or when served over pasta for a dairy-free mac and cheese. and mac dairy-free a for pasta over over pasta for a dairy-free mac and cheese. INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENTS: 2 cups potatoes cups 2 2 cups potatoes 1 cup carrots, chopped carrots, cup 1 1 cup carrots, chopped ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil olive virgin extra cup ⅓ ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup water cup ½ ½ cup water 1 teaspoon salt teaspoon 1 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice lemon tablespoon 1 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup nutritional yeast* nutritional cup ½ ½ cup nutritional yeast* ½ teaspoon garlic powder garlic teaspoon ½ ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder onion teaspoon ½ ½ teaspoon onion powder Dash of cayenne (optional) cayenne of Dash Dash of cayenne (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: INSTRUCTIONS: Boil the potatoes and carrots for 20 minutes or until soft. until or minutes 20 for carrots and potatoes the Boil 1. 1. Boil the potatoes and carrots for 20 minutes or until soft. until blend and blender a in ingredients the all Put 2. 2. 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BY GENE BAUR | SERVES 4 | TIME 15 MIN 15 TIME | 4 SERVES | BAUR GENE BY e e BY GENE BAUR | SERVES 4 | TIME 15 MIN r INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENTS: r 1 medium red onion, chopped f onion, red medium 1 1 medium red onion,f chopped 1 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper, chopped pepper, bell - yellow or orange, red, 1 1 red, orange, or yellow- bell pepper, chopped gchopped finely garlic, cloves 3 3 cloves garlic, finely choppedg 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced g mushrooms, white ounces 8 8 ounces white mushrooms,g sliced 1 pound firm tofu, rinsed, drained, and crumbled and drained, rinsed, tofu, firm pound 1 1 pound firm tofu, rinsed, drained, and crumbled 1 cup nutritional yeast (optional, but delicious!) but e (optional, yeast nutritional cup 1 1 cup nutritional yeast (optional,e but delicious!) 1 ½ teaspoons salt teaspoons ½ 1 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper black ground teaspoon 1 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground turmeric ground teaspoon 1 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 5 cups fresh spinach fresh cups 5 5 cups fresh spinach INSTRUCTIONS: INSTRUCTIONS: In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add about 2 tablespoons tablespoons 2 about add heat, medium-high over skillet iron cast a In 1.