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Spinach Mushroom Frittata from The Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook

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Spinach and Mushroom Frittata from The Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook is the ultimate brunch dish! It’s great for special occasions, Sunday brunch, or anytime you’re craving breakfast for dinner! It’s vegan and gluten-free.

The Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook

I’m super excited to announce my first cookbook! My goal in writing The Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook was to create a collection of delicious recipes that aren’t made with refined or processed products. The recipes all use whole foods, and many of them are veggie-centric, putting the vegetables front and center on your plate. Quite a few of the meals are made with hidden veggies, which is perfect for picky eaters.

I wrote the book for people who are already vegan and are looking for easy and healthy recipes; vegans who are struggling with unhealthy diets that are high in packaged, processed foods; and people who aren’t vegan yet but want to get healthy by adding more plant-based dishes into their diets.

Spinach and Mushroom Frittata

Brunch is my favorite meal, and I take it very seriously. I usually make a big brunch on Sundays, with fresh fruit, whole grain toast, and a frittata, like this one. I love the flavor combination of spinach and mushrooms, but if it isn’t your thing, you can use pretty much any type of vegetable and leafy green in this frittata, Red pepper and arugula would be great, as would zucchini and baby kale.

This Spinach Mushroom Frittata can be prepared in advance. Cook the mushrooms and make the tofu mixture ahead of time and place them in the fridge overnight. In the morning, just pop it into a pan and bake it. Breakfast is served!

Spinach and Mushroom Frittata

Brunch is my favorite meal, and I take it very seriously. I usually make a big brunch on Sundays, with fresh fruit, whole grain toast, and a frittata, like this one. I love the flavor combination of spinach and mushrooms, but if it isn’t your thing, you can use pretty much any type of vegetable and leafy green. Red pepper and arugula would be great, as would zucchini and baby kale.

Ingredients

1
teaspoon
neutral-flavored oil
such as grapeseed or avocado, vegetable stock, or water
8
ounces
cremini or white button mushrooms
coarsely chopped
2
garlic cloves
minced
1
(14-ounce) block
extra firm tofu
drained and pressed
3
tablespoons
nutritional yeast
3
tablespoons
plain, unsweetened nondairy milk,
such as soy or almond
2
tablespoons
lemon juice
1
tablespoon
cornstarch or arrowroot
½
teaspoon
dried basil
½
teaspoon
dried thyme
½
teaspoon
turmeric
½
teaspoon
sea salt
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
5
ounces
baby spinach

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly oil an 8-inch pie pan.
Heat the oil in a large sauté pan or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown. Remove the pan from the heat.
Place the tofu, nutritional yeast, nondairy milk, lemon juice, cornstarch, dried basil, dried thyme, turmeric, sea salt, and black pepper into a food processor and process until smooth.
Add the spinach and mushroom mixture to the food processor and pulse two or three times to incorporate. [If you don’t have a food processor, coarsely chop the spinach. Mash the tofu mixture together with a potato masher or large fork until all of the large lumps are gone. Fold the mushrooms and spinach into the mixture.]
Pour the tofu mixture into the prepared pie pan and smooth it with a spatula or wooden spoon. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the frittata is golden brown. Let the frittata sit for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up a little before slicing.

Vegan

Indian Spiced Tomato Soup (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free) 20 minute

Clear your sinuses with this easy, homemade, Indian spiced tomato soup. Seasoned with garlic, cumin, coriander and turmeric, it’s a perfect meal on a chilly evening or when you’re feeling under the weather.

close-up of bowl of spiced tomato soup with garnishes

This super easy spiced tomato soup is brimming with flavor from lots of Indian spices. It’s warming with a mild spiciness, perfect if you have a stuffy nose or just need a warming meal.

You can make this spiced tomato soup using fresh tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes, or a mix. This flexibility means that you can make this cozy soup year-round, whether you want to make the most of summer’s tomato bounty or are craving tomato soup when tomatoes are out of season.

It’s a spiced, tangy tomato soup with notes of coriander, cumin, bay leaf, and turmeric. It also has loads of garlic and some cayenne and black pepper for heat and flavor and to warm you up from the inside.

spiced tomato soup in the pan with garnishes

If you prefer a creamy tomato soup, add a handful of cashews or pumpkin seeds in while blending, or use white beans for creaminess plus some protein. This is a simple and versatile tomato soup. Use spices and herbs of choice for variation.

I love this spiced tomato soup with a vegan grilled cheese to go with it. Or, you can cut the sandwich into bite-sized croutons and float them in the bowl!

bowl of spiced tomato soup with garnishes added the grilled cheese

Why You’ll Love Spiced Tomato Soup

soothing, warming soup ready in 20 minutes
easy to make in 1 pot
full of warming Indian spices, like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and black pepper
naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free with an easy oil-free option