As the temperatures drop and the garden season ends, it seems that you naturally start to crave more substantial foods. Suddenly, baked dishes that involve beans, potatoes, and thick, savory sauces sound better than ever.
You might think vegans would have a tough time when the craving for comfort food strikes, but the possibilities for rich, savory vegan foods abound. Just about any carbohydrate, such as rice, pasta, or potato, can be combined with tempeh or beans to make a satisfying meal that will have you easing back from the table with a smile and patting your tummy gratefully.
One example is our Tempeh Eggplant Florentine (click to see the recipe on our ManyVeggieRecipes.com web site). This dish combines tomato sauce, spinach, tempeh and eggplant into a hearty, tangy, and delicious casserole. It's satisfying even if you are watching your carb intake and choose not to serve it over rice or pasta.
Give this dish a try, even if you aren't much of an eggplant fan. The recipe incorporates the eggplant in a way that eliminates the rubbery texture you may have experienced in the past. Sliced thinly, the eggplant breaks down during baking and absorbs the tomato sauce. The result is remarkably tasty.
Do you have favorite vegan comfort food meals? Please feel free to comment on this post and share your favorite dishes.