Ramen with Thai Peanut Sauce

Use ramen instead of noodles for a quick, cheap, and budget-friendly meal for vegetarians and vegans. This one is great for college students who love ramen, but get a bit bored of the usual spice packet it comes with. This recipe sure ain't fancy, but it gets the job done, cheap. Be sure to look for a vegetarian ramen package.

Ingredients:

• 1 package ramen
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp ginger powder
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 2-3 green onions, chopped (optional)

Preparation:

Cook the ramen in water for 5 to 7 minutes, or until done. Drain the excess water and add remaining ingredients, stirring until peanut butter is melted and ingredients are well mixed.

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Vegetarian African Peanut Soup

With a bit of peanut butter, vegetables and hot sauce, this is a thick stew-like African peanut soup recipe that is both vegetarian and vegan. African peanut soup can be served over rice as a main dish. Peanut soup is a popular dish to serve at Kwanzaa.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1 cup green onions, sliced
• 1 cup soy milk
• 3/4 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
• flour and water as needed to thicken
• dash hot sauce

Preparation:

In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer.

Add the tomatoes, carrots and green onions. Reduce heat to medium low and cover. Allow to cook for at least 20 minutes, or until carrots are soft.

Stir in the soy milk and peanut butter, whisking to incorporate.

Add a mixture of flour and water if needed to thicken up the soup a bit.

Garnish with additional green onions, if desired, and serve hot.

More Vegetarian and Vegan Soup Recipes:
Vegan Cream of Asparagus Soup
Easy French Onion Soup
Basic Miso Soup Recipe
Red Pepper Gazpacho
Curried Split Pea and Potato Soup
Cheesy Vegetarian Potato Soup Recipe
Quick and Easy Tomato Rice Soup
Cool Cucumber Soup
Cream of Carrot Soup
Basic Gazpacho
Watermelon Gazpacho
Vegetarian Bean and Barley Soup
Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Gingered Carrot Soup
Spinach and Mascarpone Soup
Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
Bean and Barley Soup
Easy Pumpkin Soup
Thai Lemongrass Soup

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Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Looking for an easy no-bake cookie recipe with peanut butter and chocolate chips? Look no further! These quick and easy peanut butter no-bake cookies are perfect for when the kids want to help out in the kitchen. To make vegan no-bakes, just be sure to use non-dairy chocolate chips and vegan margarine. Enjoy your cookies!

See also: More easy no-bake cookie recipes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 2 1/4 cups corn flakes
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation:

Crush the corn flakes in a zip-lock bag.

Combine all the ingredients together.

Roll into balls and chill before serving.

Scroll down for more easy no-bake cookie recipes to try.

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Tofu Peanut Butter Pie

This is one of those super-quick and easy vegan dessert recipes that you think will taste funny, but are absolutely decadent. Peanut butter pie with tofu is a relatively healthy vegan dessert perfect for the kids (or the kids-at-heart!). The vegan baker extraordinaire behind the Veganmouse blog made this peanut butter pie and topped it with pretzels, chocolate and extra peanut butter for a rich and gooey treat. Photo by Kim at theveganmouse.blogspot.com.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces soft (silken) tofu
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp soy milk
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 pre-made pie crust

Preparation:

Combine the tofu, peanut butter, sugar, soy milk and vanilla in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Spoon into the pie shell. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and serve.

Reprinted with permission from The Compassionate Cook Cookbook.

More Vegan Dessert Recipes:
Easy Vegan Apple Pie
Low Fat Wine Poached Peaches
Quick Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Vegan Rice Pudding
Old Fashioned Coconut Pudding
Tofu Peanut Butter Pie
Easy Vanilla Pudding
Vegan Dark Chocolate Mousse
Vegan Apple Torte Recipe
Pumpkin Tofu Cheesecake
Tofu Cheesecake Recipe
Easy Sweet Potato Pie
Chocolate Tofu Cheesecake
Quick and Easy Soy Yogurt Pie
Fruit Filled Spring Rolls
Low Fat Baked Pears
Vegan Cake Recipes
Vegan Cookie Recipes

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