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Vegan Bacon-Flavored Broccoli Salad

Vegan Bacon-Flavored Broccoli Salad | Guess Who's Cooking | Healthy, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, low carb, low sugar

Traditional broccoli salad is typically made with mayo, sugar, and bacon. This healthy twist on an old classic is completely plant-based, replacing mayo with mashed avocado, cutting way back on sugar so you can appreciate the natural sweetness of the raisins, and uses creative seasonings to replace the flavor of the bacon. Make 1 1/2 times the dressing recipe if you prefer it to be a bit creamier.

Vegan Bacon-Flavored Broccoli Salad

Serves 6
This twist on classic broccoli salad omits all animal products, replacing mayo with mashed avocado, using seasonings to mimic bacon flavor, and greatly reducing added sugar.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
  • 3/4 - 1 cups avocado (about 1 large)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional

  • dash liquid smoke

Directions

Step 1
Place broccoli, raisins and sunflower seeds into a large bowl.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mash the avocado until no chunks remain, then add remaining ingredients (or combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth). Combine avocado mixture with broccoli mixture. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours for dressing to soften the broccoli.
Vegan Bacon-Flavored Broccoli Salad | Guess Who's Cooking | Healthy, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, low carb, low sugar

Super Simple Garlicky Chicken & Broccoli

Garlicky Chicken and Broccoli

It’s not fancy or particularly beautiful, but it’s a simple recipe that requires as few as 5 ingredients. Add any kind of sauce you want to spice it up! Ideas: Curry sauce, marinara sauce, stir-fry sauce, teriyaki sauce, salsa,  chimichurri, etc.

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil

1 1/2 Pounds Chicken Breast, Cubed

12 Oz. or 5 Cups Broccoli, Cut into Florets

1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic

1/4 Cup Chicken Broth

1 Tablespoon Organic Tamari, or Coconut Aminos for Soy-Free Option (Optional)

Salt & Pepper to Taste

 

Directions

In a large pan, heat coconut oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook over high heat it until starts to turn golden brown. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, then add broccoli, chicken broth, and tamari. Cover and cook until broccoli is fork tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.