e’re keeping it plant-powered with two cozy and craveable vegan recipes. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just trying to add more veggies into the mix, these are easy to prep, high in flavor, and perfect for busy weeks:

🍜 Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowls — Sweet, savory, a little spicy, and packed with protein.
🍲 Lentil & Veggie Shepherd’s Pie — A comforting dish that reheats beautifully.

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🥔 Lentil & Veggie Shepherd's Pie

Servings: 2 | Cook Time: 35 min

🛒 Ingredients:

Lentil Filling:

• ½ cup dry green or brown lentils (or 1 cup cooked)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ yellow onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup diced carrots
• ½ cup diced celery
• ½ cup mushrooms, chopped
• ¼ cup frozen peas
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• ½ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp rosemary
• Salt & pepper to taste
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Mashed Topping:‍

• 2 medium russet potatoes (~10 oz total)
• ¼ cup alt milk
• 1 Tbsp alt butter
• Salt & pepper to taste

🥣 Instructions:

1. Cook lentils according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pan, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft. Add mushrooms, tomato paste, cooked lentils, herbs, and peas. Simmer 5 minutes.
3. Boil potatoes until soft. Mash with plant milk, oil, and salt.
4. Layer lentil mixture in a small baking dish and top with mash.
5. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until golden on top.

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🍜 Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowls

Servings: 2 | Cook Time: 25 min

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 4 oz rice noodles or soba noodles
• 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen)
• 2 green onions, sliced
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Peanut Sauce:

• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
• 2-3 tbsp water (to thin as needed)

🥣 Instructions:

1. Bake or air-fry tofu at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
2. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
3. Whisk all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth.
4. Assemble bowls with noodles, veggies, tofu, and drizzle with peanut sauce. Garnish with green onions.

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