We are excited for all the food adventures in the coming months, with amazing vegan foods, recipes and flavors! It’s no surprise that vegan food is becoming more vibrant and unique with each new recipe. Experimentation is extremely important when it comes to new food combinations and techniques, but so is creativity! Get ready for some awesome new food this summer. Welcome to this week’s Food Friday blog!

This week, we’ve got a great collection of vegan food photos to show you, gathered from the galleries of Instagram’s dedicated foodies. We’ve got salads, cakes and so much more for you to feast your eyes on.

Ready? Let’s dig right in!

Our first pick for this week is from @terianncarty with this exquisitely vibrant salad. A salad is the perfect starter to any course meal, and with this many ingredients in it, you’ll be filled right away. Packed with beets, greens, beans and more, this beautiful salad is sure to make ways around any table.

 

Next up we have this cozy, warm bowl of Chili by @jackfruitfulkitchen. Get cozy with this dish, filled with delicious veggies, spices and so much more! Chili is such a traditional dish, but made so beautifully especially with all the amazing veggies, beans and herbs, giving it a zesty and delectable taste. This recipe will surely “Wow!” your guests this cold spring season.

 

For the next pick, we have this delightful Vegan Carrot Cake by @riosgarden. Dessert is always welcome anytime of the day, especially with this stunning layered Carrot cake. The rich and moist texture of the cake, frosted with rich cashew, lemon and pineapple cream will grace your taste buds. Zesty, sweet, delectable vegan and gluten free, you cannot go wrong with this cake!

 

This upcoming pick from @cookingforpeanuts with this colorful Mexican Street Corn Orzo Pasta Salad is to live for. The use of pasta, orzo and corn will give you this bright and healthy dish. The pasta acts as the perfect medium to house all these wonderful herbs and spices. The cheese and mayonnaise add the extra fat, while the jalapenos add the perfect amount of spice. This dish is the perfect addition to any dinner table.

 

Our last pick for this week is presented by @theyummyvegan with this wonderful thick bowl of Congee with Shiitake Mushrooms and Tofu. Congee or porridge is the perfect warm dish to keep you cozy all day and full too. The silk tofu provides just enough protein, paired beautifully with nutritious mushrooms and a generous amount of spices, you’ll have this amazing dish.

That’s it for this week. Be sure to visit us next week for a fresh batch of great vegan food photos to admire and be inspired by. Interested in showcasing your own vegan foods? Just add the hashtags #FoodFriday and #VacationingVegan on your future vegan food photos, and who knows, maybe they’ll be featured in a future blog!

We’ve got exciting vegan cruises and national park tours in store for you. Check out our VCC Adventures page for more information.