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Vegging Out: Vegans Occupy Oakland

It’s easy to find veg meals in a health-conscious, food-friendly city like San Francisco. But the newest destination for vegetarians and vegans alike is actually across the bay, in Oakland. Over the past few years, Oakland has attracted a strong indie culture that is also seriously food savvy. And many of these newcomers have purely plant-based eating on their minds. Here are some of the hippest places for vegan eats in that other city by the bay.

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Vegan

Cumin and Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Children’s and youth pastor Jennifer Plantenberg found inspiration from the food she had on hand one evening when she lacked a plan for dinner. “Last winter, I was using sweet potatoes a lot, so we had several sweet potatoes. My family also really loves cilantro, so we almost always have some in the fridge,” she says. “It’s great to throw this combination into a tortilla with some black beans and avocado for a quick lunch.”

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Diets

What Do I Do With Chickpea Flour?

My love affair with chickpea flour took flight on a recent trip to the sun-drenched Côte d’Azur. There, In the middle of an outdoor market in Nice, I saw it: a makeshift restaurant advertising “socca.” I’d heard of this savory crêpe before, but had never experienced an authentic taste of it. All I really knew was that for generations, it was the snack food of choice among dock workers on this stretch of the Riviera. Made simply with chickpea flour, olive oil, salt, and water, socca is not only cheap and filling, but—as it turns out—extremely tasty.

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TELL VT: Got Weeknight Dinner Ideas?

We want to know: What’s your best throw-together dinner idea after a long day at the office? We love the Roasted Red Pepper Pita Pizzas, pictured above. Share your answer below and see what others have to say. Our favorite responses will be published in the next issue of Vegetarian Times.

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Entertainment

Cookbook Report: Sarah Matheny’s More Peas, Thank You

Cooking homemade, plant-based meals almost every night of the week for my family is one of the most gratifying and joyful parts of my daily life—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t stressful sometimes. Juggling a full-time job and an energetic toddler can make meal prep tricky, which is why I love this family-friendly enchilada recipe from blogger and cookbook author Sarah Matheny’s recently released More Peas, Thank You cookbook, sequel to the New York Times bestselling Peas and Thank You. These enchiladas can be made in stages, and they don’t create a lot of dishes—the bane of my existence

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