Welcome Veganuary with open arms…and a busy kitchen!

January 22, 2025

A new year means a new list of goals to accomplish, start your 2025 off strong by completely Veganuary! While 30 days worth of meals may sound unattainable, the unmatched versatility of Green Valley’s recipes makes it easy to turn your household favorites into vegan-approved staples with just a few small swaps. Create delightful dips, sip-worthy soups, the perfect pasta salad, and more!

Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage, Kale & Creamy Great Northern Bean Sauce

Rigatoni with Spicy Sausage, Kale & Creamy Great Northern Bean Sauce

This rigatoni will be all the rage at your next gathering with spicy sausage and tasty kale smothered in an ivory sauce made with Green Valley’s organic great northern beans. This flavor combination is not only impeccable but brings an added level of richness and warmth to any meal.

Sweet Corn Gazpacho

Sweet Corn Gazpacho

With a few ingredients and just 15 minutes, you can have a mid-week meal that is as tasty as it is easy to make. This sweet corn gazpacho beautifully blends the sweet flavors of Green Valley’s organic whole kernel corn with the natural acidity of yellow tomatoes, plus hints of garlic and onion. Pair it with a slice of homemade bread or enjoy it alone! 

Roasted Garlic Hummus 

Roasted Garlic Hummus 

Once you try this homemade roasted garlic hummus recipe you’ll never go back to store-bought.  All you need is one can or pouch of Green Valley’s organic garbanzo beans, garlic, tahini, one lemon, and a few common kitchen spices. Within minutes you’ll have a tub full of scrumptiously smooth hummus you can toss with some fresh pasta, use as a dip, and more! 

Avocado Pesto Pasta Salad 

Avocado Pesto Pasta Salad 

Nothing screams Veganuary like a big bowl of tasty avocado pesto pasta salad! Made using Green Valley’s whole kernel corn, this pasta salad is filling, easy to make, and brings a colorful vibrancy to your meals. Tip: Check the label of your pesto to make sure it is 100% plant-based.

Classic Refried Pinto Beans 

Classic Refried Pinto Beans 

Did you know that not all canned refried beans are vegan? Yup, they often contain lard or animal-derived ingredients. Luckily, it’s easy to make at home; all you need are two cans of Green Valley organic pinto beans, two garlic cloves, one white onion, a few spices, and in about 20 minutes you will have a mouthwatering bowl of homemade vegan refried beans!