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Delicious vegan recipes from Chef Du Jour

We want you to live your best life in 2016, and that includes eating healthier.

Ayanna Kerese from Chef DuJour is here to show us how delicious it can be.

 

 

Recipe: Eggplant Parmesan Breaded with QRUNCH

Ingredients

1 package Spicy Italian QRUNCH burgers, toasted to perfection

1-2 eggs

1 eggplant

1 cup gluten-free flour

Parmesan Reggiano (optional for topping)

Directions

Toast or prepare 1 package of Spicy Italian QRUNCH burgers in the toaster.

When cooled, place the burgers in a food processor until it has a coarse consistency.

Slice the eggplant and prepare an egg wash in a separate bowl.

Dip the sliced eggplant in the gluten-free flour, then dredge in the egg wash. Note: For a true vegetarian/vegan option, you can use your favorite almond milk or coconut milk.

Cover with QRUNCH crumbles and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce.

 

Recipe: Banana and Almond Butter Toast

Ingredients

1 tablespoon almond butter

1 banana, sliced

1 slice wheat bread, toasted

Directions

Spread almond butter on toast and add bananas.

 

Recipe: White Bean and Herb Hummus

Ingredients

¼ cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained

1 tablespoon chopped chives

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

Combine ingredients in a bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Serve with raw vegetables or rice crackers.

 

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