Vegetarian and vegan-friendly Chicago take-out and delivery spots to get you through the quarantine! Check out my list of 20 spots so you can help support small businesses wile distracting yourself from the pandemic!
Enjoy this veganized version of an American classic, the reuben! Made with sautéed tempeh, a homemade vegan thousand island sauce, and gooey vegan cheese.
A vegetarian twist on a classic lo mein! This recipe is packed with veggies, garlic sauce, and tofu to keep you warm and satiated.
Being half Hungarian I grew up eating a lot of paprika and dill, so I find these flavors extremely comforting. Dill and paprika go so well with one of my favorite veggies, mushrooms! All that umami with herbaceous notes and spice is a dream come true! Unfortunately, a lot of Hungarian food has meat/sour cream/general dairy in it and since I don’t cook with dairy, I wanted to veganize this classic, cozy dish.
Check out my delicious, vegan portobello mushroom fajita taco recipe. It’s packed with flavors and is perfect for a weeknight when you don’t have that much time! It’s tried and true – I’ve been cooking this for many years now!
Check out my veganized version of a classic favorite Indian dish, Palak Paneer but with tofu and coconut milk instead! Super fresh and delicious while maintaining its flavors!
This vegan broccoli eggplant dijonnaise is a quick and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight. It’s tasty but not super laborious.
I love Thai curries with coconut milk and they can easily be made vegan. See my recipe below for how to make a flavorful and comforting Vegan Thai Curry Soup.
Restaurant week isn’t always the most vegan/vegetarian friendly, which can be quite frustrating. Plant-based eaters need something to get through the worst part of the winter too! After scouring the menus on the Chicago Restaurant Week website and doing my own research, I have compiled a list of restaurant week menus that are vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian friendly.
Check out my list of the best new restaurants of Chicago in 2019 through a vegetarian perspective. 2019 has been an incredible year for Chicago’s international food scene. We have an explosion of South Asian spots ranging from progressive Indian at Rooh to street food at Moti Café and Tikka n’ Curry.