24 Vegan Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less

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24 Vegan Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less1/24 Grilled Cauliflower Wedges 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This side is incredibly easy, yet is packed with flavor and looks like a dish from a five-star restaurant. The grill leaves the cauliflower cooked but crisp, and the red pepper flakes add bite. —Carmel Hall, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 57 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 2/24 Spicy

Edamame are young soybeans in their pods

Edamame 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Edamame Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Edamame are young soybeans in their pods. While I love to get them with my sushi when I go out, they are also so easy to make at home. —Mark Neufang, Bayshore, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 52 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 3/24 Garbanzo-Stuffed Mini Peppers 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min

They have all the crunch of pita chips but without the extra calories

Servings 32 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mini peppers are so colorful and are the perfect size for a two-bite appetizer. They have all the crunch of pita chips but without the extra calories. —Christine Hanover, Lewiston, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 4/24 Waffle-Iron Acorn Squash 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Waffle-Iron Acorn Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to get

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch

the kids involved in cooking, and this squash is so simple even a small child can cook it with minimal adult supervision. The recipe is fun, fast and no-fuss, and doesn’t use valuable oven space before big family meals. —Donna Kelly, Orem, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 98 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 5/24 Minty Peas and Onions 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Minty Peas and Onions Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe

Besides being easy to prepare, this recipe was loved by everyone in our family

From the Recipe Creator: Mother always relied on peas and onions when she was in a hurry and needed a quick side dish. Besides being easy to prepare, this recipe was loved by everyone in our family. It was handed down to my mother by my grandmother. —Santa D’Addario, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 134 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 6/24 Roasted Chickpeas 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 2

You’ve found it!

cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a lighter snack that’s still a crowd pleaser? You’ve found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have everyone happily munching. —Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 178 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 7/24 Cabbage and Rutabaga Slaw Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a favorite crunchy slaw that’s a

perfect way to use cool-weather veggies

perfect way to use cool-weather veggies. We love it as a side with any spicy main dish. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 126 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 8/24 Homemade Potato Chips 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Potato Chips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Forget buying a bag of potato chips at the grocery store when you can make these

This quick and easy recipe will delight everyone in the family

at home. This quick and easy recipe will delight everyone in the family. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 176 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 9/24 Crunchy Breadsticks 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Crunchy Breadsticks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 breadsticks Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These thin, crisp breadsticks created in our Test Kitchen add a bit of elegance to a holiday dinner. Each bite is perfectly seasoned with thyme and coarse salt. Nutrition

This tasty idea uses kale, tomatoes and garlic in a dish that quickly

Facts: 1 breadstick: 78 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Dip these crispy vegan breadsticks into our creamy cashew cheese spread for a real treat! 10/24 Warm Tasty Greens with Garlic 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Warm Tasty Greens with Garlic Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My farm box had too many greens, so I had to use them up. This tasty idea uses kale, tomatoes and garlic in a dish that quickly

disappears

disappears. —Martha Neth, Aurora, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 137 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 11/24 Cilantro Potatoes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh cilantro gives exotic Syrian-style flavor to these easy skillet potatoes. —Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 160 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2

I baste whole mushrooms with a lemony sauce to prepare this simple side dish

fat. 12/24 Lemon Garlic Mushrooms 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I baste whole mushrooms with a lemony sauce to prepare this simple side dish. Using skewers or a basket makes it easy to turn them as they grill to perfection. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 94 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 13/24 Roasted Asparagus and Leeks 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved

No vegetable says spring quite like asparagus

Roasted Asparagus and Leeks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No vegetable says spring quite like asparagus. In this recipe, we combine pretty green spears with leeks. Crushed red pepper adds a bit of zest.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 83 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 14/24 Spicy Grilled Eggplant 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This grilled side goes well with pasta. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, it gets more attention than an ordinary veggie. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 88 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 15/24 Simple Guacamole 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Simple Guacamole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because avocados can brown quickly, it’s best to

make this guacamole just before serving

make this guacamole just before serving. If you have to make it a little in advance, place the avocado pits in the guacamole until ready to serve. —Heidi Main, Anchorage, AK Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 53 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 16/24 Thyme-Sea Salt Crackers 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Thyme-Sea Salt Crackers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These homemade crackers are decidedly light and crispy. An addictive snack on their

own, they also pair well with a vegan sharp cheddar

own, they also pair well with a vegan sharp cheddar. —Jessica Wirth, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cracker: 23 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 17/24 Sauteed Zucchini 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sauteed Zucchini Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I plant many vegetables to use in cooking. Zucchini is among our favorites and usually grows in abundance. This zucchini stir-fry is always a hit at our house. —Deborah

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