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Many members of our extended community have been vegan for 20, 30, or even 40 years!
So, to support the challenge, we asked: What are your favorite vegan hacks?
Here are some quick home cooking tips:
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Nutritional yeast, also known as nooch, can be sprinkled on almost anything to add a cheezy flavor while boosting your B vitamins and trace minerals. Try it on popcorn!
- Known as aquafaba, the liquid from a can of chickpeas can be used as a replacer for either eggs or egg whites in a variety of recipes.
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Himalayan black salt, also known as kala namak, has an eggy taste and smell that can make a tofu scramble taste more like a traditional breakfast.
- Seasoning is the spice of life! Pre-mixed seasoning blends and bottled sauces make it easy for novice cooks to get the flavor profiles of their favorite dishes.
- Liquid smoke or smoked paprika adds a richness and depth to savory foods.
For more home-cooking tips, check out these 10 Vegan Kitchen Tricks to Make Your Life Way Easier from the TryVeg program of our friends at Animal Outlook.
And here are some hacks for being vegan on the go:
- Nuts and fruits are your friends! Get in the habit of keeping nuts in your backpack or grabbing an apple on your way out the door in the morning, and you'll always have a vegan snack at hand.
- Chips & salsa, hummus & pita, PB&J, and other "accidentally vegan" lunchtime pairings can often be found at small markets where it might not seem like vegan options are available.
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Use an app like Happy Cow or an online list to locate vegan restaurants or just Google "vegan food near me" to find a place to eat.
- If you're stuck with a group at a restaurant with no vegan entrees, disclose your dilemma to the waiter, who can ask the chef to create something for you.
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