Classic Spaghetti and Vegan Meatballs! 

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. spaghetti noodles
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 oz. vegan ground beef (try Lightlife brand)
• 4 cups vegan marinara sauce
• Parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
• Vegan parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

Instructions: 

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook the noodles according to the package directions, then strain. 
2. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Roll the vegan ground beef into 1/2-inch balls and cook in the olive oil, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. 
3. Place the noodles on a plate and top with the marinara sauce, “meatballs,” parsley, and vegan parmesan cheese.

Enjoy! 

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Falafel Salad! 

Ingredients

• I bunch spinach, stemmed, or approximately 4 cups prewashed salad mix
• 6-7 store-bought falafel balls (Try Trader Joe’s frozen version)
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 5-10 dill pickle slices
• 1 cup tahini or your favorite lemony dressing

Instructions

1. Prepare the falafel according to the package directions, cooking thoroughly until crispy and brown.
2. Place the spinach or salad mix in a bowl and crumble the falafel on top.
3. Add the tomatoes and dill pickles and toss. Drizzle with the tahini or lemony dressing. (Tip: Mix the tahini with a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick!)

Enjoy! 

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