7 I-Can't-Believe-They're-Vegan Recipes

Jason Wrobel's wildly popular recipes prove that omitting dairy and animal products needn't cramp your culinary style.

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Undercover Eats

Vegan chef Jason Wrobel's nutrient-rich recipes are completely meat- and dairy-free, but you'd never know it by their bold flavors and the overwhelmingly positive 5-star reviews from Cooking Channel fans.

Buffalo-Style Cauliflower with Cashew-Dill Dipping Sauce

Keep vegans and gluten-free friends satisfied with this meat-free spin on the ultimate bar snack: Buffalo wings. Batter cauliflower florets in gluten-free flour and almond milk, roast and then toss them in a Buffalo-inspired sauce that boasts tons of spices and sweet heat.

Get the Recipe: Buffalo-Style Cauliflower with Cashew-Dill Dipping Sauce

Cauliflower-Lentil Tacos with Fresh Guacamole

Make room on your plate for this spicy lentil and ground cauliflower mixture, which works well as a kicky taco filling or fiery side dish.

Get the Recipe: Cauliflower-Lentil Tacos with Fresh Guacamole

Pine Nut Marinara Quinoa

Jason skips the pasta and, instead, serves naturally gluten-free quinoa with homemade marinara sauce. 

Get the Recipe: Pine Nut Marinara Quinoa Bowl

Cilantro Lime Pesto Pasta

Looking to make this good-for-you dish even better? Sub in gluten-free or kelp noodles for angel hair pasta.

Get the Recipe: Cilantro Lime Pesto Pasta

Nacho Cheesy Popcorn

Vegans need not worry: This snack's "cheese" factor stems from a coating of nutritional yeast, not dairy. A few shakes of chili powder and cumin deliver subtle smokiness and make the kernels utterly addictive.

Get the Recipe: Nacho Cheesy Popcorn

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Don't be put off by the dairy-replacing avocados in this silky chocolate pudding. They simply add depth of flavor and intense creaminess (plus heart-healthy fat, to boot).

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Butternut Squash Mac 'n' Cheese with Crispy Sage Leaves

Proving that good-for-you food can taste great, Jason Wrobel makes a healthier version of this childhood classic, using coconut milk and gluten-free pasta. Butternut squash adds heft and lends the dish a vibrant orange hue.

Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Mac 'n' Cheese with Crispy Sage Leaves