Late nights are becoming my favorite time to create! It's quiet, and I seem to imagine the coolest dishes after the stroke of midnight. The goal, to make quick, easy meals inspired by my non-vegan days. This late night dish is a spin on an Italian favorite—Vegan Penne, an easy transitional meal for those who are beginners to the plant-based world, or anyone! I hope you love it! Tag us on IG if you make this easy vegan dish! We love pics!
A great transitional meal for new vegans!
Just a few hacks before you get started:
Boil your penne a few minutes ahead of time to allow it to cool. While cooling, toss with an oil of your choosing and always season & taste your food. Feel free to swap out your fresh veggies for frozen! Get creative and add as many variations of veggies as you like. Broccoli, baby corn or spinach—they're all great.
I'm using a cast iron pan for this dish because it holds heat well. Cast iron pans keep food warm and traps the seasonings in your food—bringing out all the flavors in your dishes. Why avocado oil? It's unrefined like some of the other oils, it has a higher smoking point, which means it can be cooked at higher temperatures before it breaks down, and it's perfect for stir-frying!
Vegan Penne Parmesan Stir-Fry
Ingredients
3 tbsp avocado oil
2 cups julienned or diced veggies
2-3 tsp minced garlic
1 large onion or about 1/2 cup onion julienne or diced
2 tsp or more seasoning of your choice
Vegan or non-vegan Parmesan
Directions
Julienne or dice your choice of veggies. Toss veggies with 1/2 tsp of oil & seasonings of your choice, set aside.
Boil your penne using box instructions. Plant-based penne may break down easy, so shorten your boil time. Drain & toss with 1/2 tsp of oil, season & set aside.
Use 2 tbsp. avocado oil, add minced garlic & diced or julienne onions. Sauté 5-7 minutes or until translucent & brown in color. Brown = Flavor!
Add veggies to skillet with the garlic & onions, sauté 5 minutes.
Add penne to skillet & combine over low heat.
Lastly, use 1/4 tsp lemon pepper or a squeeze of a lime to wake up the flavors in the
the dish. Toss with your favorite vegan or non-vegan parmesan. Enjoy!
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