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    Lentils

    Lentils add wonderful texture, protein, and iron to dishes.

    Dried lentils are a cost effective option. Plus unlike dried beans, they donโ€™t require soaking first.

    Or use store-bought steamed lentils that come in vacuum-packaging for an even quicker option.

    • Bowl of vegan lentil chili with black beans, and topped with tortilla chips, non-dairy sour cream, and cilantro.
      One-pot lentil chili with beans
    • Brown lentil curry in karahi by samosas.
      Sabut masoor dal (Whole masoor dal)
    • Brightly colored pico de gallo dolloped on lentil tacos with cilantro.
      Vegan lentil taco meat (Ready in 15 minutes!)
    • Overhead red serving dish with Puy lentils, tater tots, and kale.
      French lentils with caramelized onions & pistachios
    • Soup in bowl on table.
      Double lentil mushroom barley soup
    • Lentils in bowl with kale salad and figs.
      Marinated lentil salad with tangy dressing
    • Roasted cauliflower in bowl by cooked lentils and Romesco sauce.
      Vegan cauliflower steaks with lentils & romesco sauce
    • Mushrooms & thyme on top of creamy vegan mushroom soup.
      Creamy vegan mushroom soup with lentils & rice
    • Curried red lentil soup in large white mugs, topped with cilantro.
      Easy curry red lentil soup
    • Vegan walking taco stuffed with corn chips, non-dairy cheese, and jalapenos.
      Vegan walking tacos for potlucks & parties
    • Lentil balls in bowls with salad, lemon rice, and onions.
      Lentil balls with zesty lemon rice (Vegan)
    • Burrito bowls with lentil taco meat, guacamole, rice, and salad.
      Ultimate vegan burrito bowl (Easy & healthy!)
    • Meatball-inspired lentil burgers with marinara, mushrooms, and kale.
      Vegan lentil burgers (Italian meatball flavored)

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    Hi, I'm Cadry!

    Iโ€™m the creator behind Cadry's Kitchen and author of Living Vegan For Dummies.

    I'm a longtime vegan, but I grew up eating a standard American diet. I know that all of us crave foods that are familiar, comforting, and delicious.

    Thatโ€™s why itโ€™s my passion to share mouthwatering plant-based recipes that taste like home.

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    Air fryer recipes

    • Text overlay: 21 irresistible air fryer appetizers, vegan party favorites. 4-panel collage with breaded summer squash, vegan arancini, gochujang Brussels sprouts, and toasted gnocchi.
      21 irresistible air fryer appetizers that disappear fast
    • Toasted baguette with onion salt seasoning in air fryer basket.
      Ridiculously easy air fryer garlic bread (3 ingredients)
    • Crispy wonton strips in air fryer basket.
      Crispy air fryer wonton strips (Crunchy topping for salads and bowls)
    • Chili crisp Brussels sprouts on plate, glistening in sun.
      Chili crisp Brussels sprouts (air fryer or skillet)

    Vegan at Trader Joe's

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      50 favorite Trader Joe’s vegan products (updated April 2026)
    • Text overlay: Trader Joe' vegan cheese guide, plus how to use them. 4-panel collage with vegan cream cheese, cheddar style slices, Boursin dairy-free, and vegan mozzarella shreds.
      The ultimate Trader Joe’s vegan cheese guide: All options + how to use
    • Text overlay: Discontinued vegan Trader Joe's products, 50+ items that shoppers miss. 4-panel collage with turkeyless roast, plant-based fish filets, vegan meatless meat lover's pizza, and meatless meatballs.
      50+ discontinued Trader Joe’s vegan products: Gone but not forgotten
    • Text overlay: Trader Joe's vegan grocery list. Printable shopping list included. Get the list at cadryskitchen.com. Hand holding circled grocery list in front of Trader Joe's cart.
      Trader Joeโ€™s vegan grocery list 2026 + Printable checklist

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