The reasons to choose a vegan lifestyle are numerous and varied. From moral, environmental, and lifestyle considerations, to reducing cholesterol and other health risks. It’s not surprising that more people are choosing the vegan lifestyle each year. Join us in celebrating all things vegan by checking out some of these curated vegan foods. Welcome to this week’s Food Friday!

This week, we’ve got a great collection of vegan food photos to show you, gathered from the galleries of Instagram’s dedicated vegan foodies. We’ve got a wide range of savory dishes for you to feast your eyes on.

Ready? Let’s dig right in!

Our first pick for this week is a dish called Kitchari by @peacefulplanteater. A lot of vegans encounter unique and interesting dishes through vegan travel. This dish might just be something you’d encounter during your travels, particularly in South Asia. This savory warm soup even includes numerous health benefits.

 

Next up is this appetizing Gnocchi Salad by @ethics.before.ego. If you’re looking for a delicious yet easy to make salad, this one’s for you. Some people might say salads are always boring and dull, this recipe will surely prove them wrong. This flavorful dish includes a variety of ingredients and seasoning to satisfy your tummy.

 

Looking for an easy breakfast dish to start your day right? Check out this Scrambled Tofu and Avocado on Toast from @bigbristolvegan. You can never go wrong with a simple meal like this to fill you up and help you get through the rest of your day. It’ll probably only take you 10 minutes to whip up this tasty breakfast meal.

 

There’s just something about a good veggie pie that makes you feel better about this world. This gorgeous veggie pie by @health_fitstyle looks out of this world. This is made possible with just pesto on shortbread, seasoned veggies, and a reliable, functioning oven. Veggie pies are ideal for sharing with your loved ones over dinner.

 

Our last pick of the week is this lovely stuffed sweet potato dish by @lasuissevitale. Sweet potatoes are undeniably a vegan crowd favorite and there’s so many ways to cook it. This version of a stuffed potato includes flavorsome ingredients like carrots, pomegranate, crushed lupins, and so much more. Try out this recipe or modify it a little to your taste!

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!

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