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Golden pineapple fried rice with crispy tofu, peas, carrots, and cashews. Curry-bloomed for rich flavor and balanced with sweet pineapple, this plant-based dish is hearty, vibrant, and full of comfort. Pineapple Fried Rice with Crispy Tofu Serves: 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes We recommend using a wok but a large skillet works too! W Ingredients: For the Crispy Tofu 1 block (14 oz) firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed 1 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari 1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for depth) 1 Tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot starch) 1 Tbsp neutral oil (for pan-frying) For the Rice 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old, cold rice works best) 1 Tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or canola) 2 tsp curry powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely diced 1 medium carrot, diced small ½ cup frozen peas ½ cup red bell pepper, diced small 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh if possible) ¼ cup roasted cashews 2 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari 1 tsp maple syrup or coconut sugar (optional, balances acidity) 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish) Fresh cilantro (optional, garnish) Lime wedges (to serve) Directions : Prep the Tofu Cut pressed tofu into bite-sized cubes. Toss with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch until coated. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Pan-fry until golden and crispy on all sides (8–10 minutes). Remove and set aside. Bloom the Curry In a wok or large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp neutral oil over medium heat. Add curry powder and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant and golden (don’t burn it — just enough to release the oils). Build the Fried Rice Base Add garlic and onion, stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until softened. Add carrots, peas, and red bell pepper, stir-fry 3–4 minutes. Add rice, breaking up clumps, and stir well so it absorbs the curry oil. Add Flavor and Pineapple Stir in soy sauce (or tamari), optional maple syrup, and pineapple chunks. Toss until everything is evenly coated, letting the pineapple caramelize slightly in spots. Finish with Cashews and Tofu Add roasted cashews and fold gently into the rice. Top with crispy tofu cubes (keep them distinct on top for presentation). Air Fryer Tofu Option Press and cube the tofu. Toss with soy sauce (or tamari), sesame oil (optional), and cornstarch until coated. Spray or lightly toss with a bit of oil. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for about 5 minutes. Pull them out and shaking, Then put back in for another 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

Potato and Sausage Hash Preheat Oven to 375F Ingredients: Russet potatoes, peeled, large dice 1# red potatoes, large dice 1# yellow potatoes, large dice 1# Brussel’s sprouts 1 bag of baby carrots 1 large red or yellow onion, large dice 1 green bell pepper, large dice 1 package of 4 Field Roast sausages, cut into round disks 2 Tbsp Cajun or Creole seasoning 1 Tbsp Montreal steak seasoning 1 Tbsp olive oil Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Mise en place all ingredients. Chop all vegetables and sausage and set out uniformly across a baking sheet covered with a Silpat or parchment paper Coat chopped ingredients with light olive oil and seasonings. Roast on 350 F for minimum of 35 minutes

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Balanced, plant-based lunches inspired by global flavors. From light Japchae to hearty gumbo and comforting soups, Flavor & Spirit brings Ayurveda ease to your midday meal. Lunch Keep checking back, we will be adding more of your favorite dishes! Japache A Japanese inspired dish that hits all the notes! Sausage Gumbo Savory and slightly spicy, great for lunch or dinner! Potato Leek Soup A creamy and heart go-to, that's perfect for a cold day

Mediterranean-Inspired Veggie Penne With Field Roast Sausage and Sourdough Ingredients: Directions 8 oz penne (or any short pasta) 2 Field Roast sausages, sliced 3–4 tomatoes, halved or chopped 2 bell peppers, sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 cups baby spinach ½ cup plant mozzarella, cubed or shredded 3 tbsp nutritional yeast (nooch) 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp chopped rosemary ½ tsp dried oregano Juice + zest of ½ lemon 1–2 tsp Kalamata olive brine Fresh basil for topping Salt + pepper to taste 2–4 slices sourdough bread 1. Roast Toss sausage, tomatoes, peppers, and onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, until veggies caramelize and sausage edges crisp. 2. Cook pasta Boil penne until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and leave ¼ cup water in the pot. 3. Make the nooch cream Return pasta to the pot. Add nooch, mozzarella, ¼–½ cup pasta water, lemon juice/zest, and olive brine. Stir until creamy and glossy. 4. Combine Fold in the roasted sausage + veggies, then add spinach to wilt. Optional: sauté everything together in a skillet for a few minutes to deepen flavor. 5. Bread Brush sourdough with olive oil, rub with garlic, and toast until golden. Sprinkle with black pepper (and a pinch of nooch, if you like). 6. Serve Spoon pasta into bowls, top with torn basil, and serve with garlic sourdough on the side.

Homemade Szechuan sauce Ingredients: ½ C tamari or soy sauce 4 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp red pepper flakes 5 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp ginger, fresh grated 1 C vegetable broth 3 Tbsp (or less if you prefer) chili garlic sauce Mise en place all ingredients. Combine all ingredients into a small to medium saucepan over medium heat Stir until incorporated, then allow it to simmer for a few minutes. Once sauce begins to thicken The longer you let it simmer the thicker it will get, just remove from heat when it reaches the consistency you like and Immediately bottle or add to stir-fry immediately Directions:

Garlic & Rosemary dinner rolls Ingredients: Garlic & Rosemary dinner rolls 350 F WET: 1 ½ C warm water 3 Tbsp active dry yeast 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp vegan butter, soft, not melted DRY: 3 C + 1 C AP flour 2 tsp kosher salt 2 Tbsp garlic powder 4 tsp crushed rosemary, dried TOP: 2 Tbsp vegan butter, melted ½ tsp kosher salt 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp crushed rosemary, dried Directions: 1) Mise en place all ingredients. Set up warm area for proofing your yeast and subsequently dough. 2) Add all wet ingredients into stand mixing bowl. Gently incorporate ingredients and place in warm proofing area for 15 minutes. 3) Once yeast is risen, add in pre-mixed dry ingredients. Mix together with dough hook for about 3 minutes. Turn out onto floured surface of + 1 C flour. Hand knead bread, incorporating flour for an additional 3-5 minutes. 4) Place dough ball into a greased mixing bowl and cover with a towel. Allow to proof in this vessel in warm area for about 1.5 hours. 5) Once dough is finished proofing, pour dough ball out onto floured surface. Cut dough into evenly shaped balls using hands to form dough into balls. 6) Place dough balls into greased baking pan with a lip. 7) Combine all topping ingredients in same bowl used to melt butter. Brush butter mix on top of panned rolls. 8) Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

Moist Vegan Banana Bread Ingredients: WET: 3-4 large ripe bananas, mashed 2 flax eggs 1 ½ C sugar ½ C Crisco or other shortening ¼ C almond or oat milk DRY: 1 tsp baking soda 2 ½ C AP flour 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp nutmeg ¼ C crushed walnut pieces Directions: 1) Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease and flour loaf pan. 2) Wet mix: mashed banana, flax eggs, Crisco, vanilla extract, and sugar. 3) Dry: In separate bowl mix together AP flour, baking soda, and nutmeg. 4) Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients, slowly adding in milk. Fold in walnuts. 5) Pour mix into prepared loaf pan. 6) Bake @ 325 F for 60-80 min. Use toothpick to test for doneness