The Story Behind the Recipes
Let's be honest: finding vegan recipes for Shavuot (the Jewish holiday traditionally celebrated with dairy foods) that don't call for coconut oil, coconut cream, or cashews isn't easy.
If you want to enjoy the holiday while keeping calories reasonable, here are 5 dairy-style recipes—all low in calories, rich in protein, and without a mountain of fat.
Kohlrabi Gratin
You know that Swiss dish loaded with butter, cream, and potatoes? Here's my vegan, low-calorie take.
Low-Carb, High-Protein Zucchini Lasagna
Who says lasagna needs pasta sheets? In this recipe, I use zucchini instead.
How to Make Soy Cheese Spread in No Time
A soft, tangy, delicious cheese you can spread on a sandwich, tuck into pastries, or even use in cakes.
How to Make Vegan Cheese for Bourekas (Israeli Savory Pastries)
This cheese is perfect for baking into bourekas, layering in lasagna, stuffing into sambusak (savory filled turnovers), or using in whatever pastry you're craving.
Low-Calorie, Low-Fat Vegan Mushroom Cream Sauce
Like spaghetti Alfredo, minus that queasy, why-did-I-eat-so-much feeling.
Low-Calorie Vegan Cheesecake
200 calories per slice. That's it.
