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    Zen and Zaatar » Recipes

    Vegan Winter Recipes

    Vegan winter recipes are perfect for those cozy, cold-weather days when you need something warming and nourishing. Think warming Middle Eastern lentil soup, sweet potato chickpea quinoa bowls that make you feel good from the inside out, or vegetarian freekeh with roasted cauliflower for a simple but hearty meal. These recipes use the best of winter produce like root vegetables and hearty greens for satisfying, wholesome plant based meals.

    • This Mediterranean white bean soup is flavored with Harissa and tahini. Filled with kale, parsley, and thyme, this vegan white bean soup is hearty, flavorful, and creamy.
      Mediterranean White Bean Soup with Harissa & Tahini (Vegan)
    • Cauliflower with Tahini
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      Sticky Red Curry Tofu with Cashews (Vegan, GF)
    • potato corn cauliflower chowder vegan vegetarian gluten free rosemary bisque soup zenanzaatar food blog recipe
      Potato and Corn Cauliflower Chowder (Vegan, GF)
    • vegan cheddar dip bacon kale coconut cashew vegetarian dairy free non food blog zenanzaatar recipe cheese
      Vegan Cheddar Dip with Coconut Bacon and Kale
    • roasted brussels sprouts shiitake bacon maple dijon honey mustard balsamic vegan vegetarian appetizer zenanzaatar food blog recipe
      Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shiitake Bacon and Maple Dijon (Vegan, GF)
    • This cheesy vegan quinoa with broccoli and chickpeas is a healthy comfort food dish that can be made in one pot. This savory gluten free recipe is made creamy with cashews and seasoned with garlic.
      One-Pot Cheesy Vegan Quinoa with Broccoli & Chickpeas (GF)
    • Drizzling the maple tahini dressing with a spoon to show the texture, with the image cropped square.
      Easy Maple Tahini Dressing
    • Flatlay image of finished vermicelli rice topped with toasted almonds and parsley, cropped square.
      Vermicelli Rice (Mediterranean Rice Pilaf)
    • A bowl of Arabic lentil soup topped with pita chips, crispy onions, and parsley, and served with lemon.
      Authentic Arabic Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
    • The best gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes and require just 7 ingredients! A one bowl vegan dessert recipe.
      Best Gluten Free Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Oil Free, One Bowl)
    • golden turmeric oats oatmeal vegan almond milk vegetarian breakfast food blog recipe zenanzaatar
      Glowing Golden Turmeric Oatmeal
    • vegan polenta creamy oyster mushroom trumpet scallop scallops sun dried tomato puree spinach lemon butter vegetarian bay zenaznzaatar zena n zaatar food blog recipe
      Creamy Vegan Polenta with Oyster Mushroom Scallops and Sun-dried Tomato Purée
    • The sweet potato and chickpea quinoa bowl with brussels sprouts, pepitas, and topped with maple tahini drizzle.
      High-Protein Sweet Potato and Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
    • Creamy Coconut Quinoa and Greens (Vegan, GF)
    • mutabal shawandar, a garlic roasted beet dip with tahini
      Mutabal Shawandar (Garlic Roasted Beet Dip)
    • The freekeh recipe shown with the cooked freekeh, topped with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas and drizzled with tahini.
      Simple Middle Eastern Freekeh with Cauliflower and Chickpeas
    • These vegan portobello pizzas are a healthy, dairy free way to enjoy the flavors of pizza. Also gluten-free, you can customize each portobello pizza in this recipe to your liking with vegan cheese and veggie toppings.
      Vegan Portobello Pizzas (GF)
    • This warming lentil and sweet potato chili is the perfect comfort food for colder months. Packed full of flavor, this vegan sweet potato chili recipe is also gluten-free.
      Warming Lentil & Sweet Potato Chili (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
    • tahini hot chocolate salted caramel dairy free vegan dessert cocoa coconut cream sea salt food blog recipe zenanzaatar
      Tahini Hot Chocolate with Salted Tahini Caramel (Vegan)
    Headshot image of the author of Zen and Zaatar, Zena Hassoun, MS.

    Welcome!

    Hi, I’m Zena, a passionate home cook with a Master’s in Medical Health Sciences. I’ve been vegan for nearly a decade and love creating approachable, Mediterranean-inspired recipes that nourish your body and soul.

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    55+ Vegan Recipes for Real Life

    The cover image of my e-cookbook, with text overlay "Vegan is Delicious: 55+ nourishing, innovative, plant-based recipes to satisfy vegans and omnivores alike! by Zena Hassoun, M.S., creator of Zen and Zaatar."

    Tired of the same meals or relying on takeout? Vegan is Delicious is full of flavorful, plant-based recipes (with photos!) plus a 7-day meal plan to make home cooking feel effortless.

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    • The sweet potato and chickpea quinoa bowl with brussels sprouts, pepitas, and topped with maple tahini drizzle.
      High-Protein Sweet Potato and Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
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    Winter

    • Flatlay image of finished vermicelli rice topped with toasted almonds and parsley, cropped square.
      Vermicelli Rice (Mediterranean Rice Pilaf)
    • A bowl of Arabic lentil soup topped with pita chips, crispy onions, and parsley, and served with lemon.
      Authentic Arabic Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
    • Drizzling the maple tahini dressing with a spoon to show the texture, with the image cropped square.
      Easy Maple Tahini Dressing
    • The freekeh recipe shown with the cooked freekeh, topped with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas and drizzled with tahini.
      Simple Middle Eastern Freekeh with Cauliflower and Chickpeas
    • These vegan portobello pizzas are a healthy, dairy free way to enjoy the flavors of pizza. Also gluten-free, you can customize each portobello pizza in this recipe to your liking with vegan cheese and veggie toppings.
      Vegan Portobello Pizzas (GF)
    • This Mediterranean white bean soup is flavored with Harissa and tahini. Filled with kale, parsley, and thyme, this vegan white bean soup is hearty, flavorful, and creamy.
      Mediterranean White Bean Soup with Harissa & Tahini (Vegan)
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