VEGGIE BITS
Spicy Tahini Sauce
The Mighty Sesame Co.'s Harissa Tahini is a versatile sauce for anyone who cares about flavor but does not have time to mix up a dressing from scratch. Tahini is ground sesame butter, and Tunisian paste harissa lends roasted red pepper, herbs, and spices to it for a more complex flavor profile. It was woody, spicy, and aromatic without being hot. As such, it can happily serve as a dressing without any preparation. It is easy to drizzle over a salad or sandwich, as it is more fluid than creamy, and with a more consistent texture than traditional tahini. It comes in a squeezable bottle. It can also be used as a vegan mayonnaise replacement, or, like regular tahini, can form a key ingredient in homemade hummus and baba ghanoush. Gluten-free, halal, and kosher. Available on Amazon and at major grocery stores. More information at www.mightysesameco.com
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Just Like Homemade Tortillas
If you've tasted scratch-made corn or flour tortillas, you have an idea what Vista Hermosa's authentic tortillas are like. Fresh to touch and smell, pleasingly thick, and made with extremely simple ingredients, these tortillas will level-up your burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and wraps, no matter if you stuff them with refried beans, seasoned veggies, or tofu scramble. Warm both varieties on the stove for a minute to make them easily pliable and even more savory. Non-GMO. Available in 2,000 stores in 38 states. Whole Foods and elsewhere. as well as from Fresh Direct and Misfit Markets. Find more info at www.vistahermosaproducts.com
Rissa Miller/Senior Editor
No Added Sugar Granolas
Only granola experts at Nature's Path could serve up a perfectly balanced, organic, vegan offering with no added sugar and no aftertaste from fake sweeteners. Almond Butter Vanilla Granola and Mixed Berry Granola are crunchy and cravable, and they're sweetened with date powder. Testers enjoyed both flavors straight out of the bag, but they're delicious in breakfast yogurt parfaits, baked into vegan cookies for texture, sprinkled on salads, or topping vegan ice cream. The granolas make a great counterpoint to fresh fruit. Even kids gave this fuss-free granola the thumbs up. Available at major grocers nationwide, including Target, Walmart, Wegmans, and Whole Foods, or online from Amazon. Learn more at www.naturespath.com
Rissa Miller/Senior Editor
Real Deal Veg Burgers
Veggie burgers made from nothing but veggies? Yup, Actual Veggies burgers are the real deal. Each burger is a full quarter pound and thick cut. They hold up well in a sautéan and on the grill, never getting crumbly. The Black Burger with black beans and quinoa was a great match with salsa chopped onto a taco salad, and two Orange Burgers with sweet potatoes, carrots, and red peppers turned into four tasty wraps for on-the-go lunches. Tossed into a vegan pesto pasta, the Green Burger with broccoli, kale, and spinach, added substance without bringing mystery ingredients to the table. The Purple burger, with beets and red onions, was colorful and filling for a weekday lunch. Burgers are gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO, nut-free, and soy-free, with no saturated fat in any variety. Available at www.actualveggies.com
Rissa Miller/Senior Editor
