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No brainer plant based 30 minute, 1 pot dinner.This is the dish I make when I don’t know what’s for dinner but I likely ...
07/08/2026

No brainer plant based 30 minute, 1 pot dinner.

This is the dish I make when I don’t know what’s for dinner but I likely have everything in the pantry handy. Protein packed and fiber full this creamy red lentil vegetable coconut curry is a favorite.

Save this for your next weeknight meal inspiration and check out the full how-to on the blog!

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07/07/2026

30 minutes + 1 pot veg + lentil coconut curry for 3/30 Plant Based on a Budget meal ideas. Every serving under $2 so you can start where ya are and eat well.

This is a fav dinner in heavy rotation lately–change up leafy greens as needed and enjoy plentiful fiber and flavor.

You’ll need:

* 1/2 red onion
* 2 medium carrots
* 2 - 3 stalks celery
* 4 - 5 small potatoesmedium)
* 3 large kale leaves
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp water
* 1 can diced tomatoes
* 1 can full fat coconut milk 
* 1 cup water
* 1 cup red lentils
* 1/4 tsp chili flake
* 1 tsp paprika
* 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
* 1/2 lemon, juiced
* 1 - 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, to top (optional)

Curry aptly named here for a saucy veg dish with a variety of spices! (Curry doesn’t have to just be the traditional soupy blend.)

For the full method >> closedloopcooking.com/creamy-red-lentil-vegetable-coconut-curry/

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The only noods you should be sending.DIY TOFU NOODLES you need to make. Only 3 ingredients and you can prep ahead of tim...
05/27/2026

The only noods you should be sending.
DIY TOFU NOODLES you need to make.

Only 3 ingredients and you can prep ahead of time for dinner in a hurry. Protein packed, chewy, delicious handmade pasta goodness.

Highly recommend enjoying with my spicy peanut butter sauce. Full recipe on closedloopcooking.com | SPICY PEANUT BUTTER TOFY NOODLES WITH BOK CHOY 👀

You’ll need:
1/2 block firm tofu
220 grams semolina flour (you can sub all purpose)
5 grams kosher salt

To-do’s:
1. Open tofu, drain. Slice in half. Mash in large bowl.
2. Add flour + salt. Continue mashing until just combined.
3. Using clean hands, continue kneading mixture until a ball forms.
4. Remove from bowl. Knead 5 - 6 minutes.
5. Cover for 30 minutes.
6. Quarter sections.
7. Roll out first quarter as thin as possible, approx 1/4"" - 1/8"".
8. Slice noodles approx 1/2"" inch. Rustic is ok!
9. Separate noodles. Repeat with remaining dough quarters.
10. Drop noodles into boiling water for 3 - 4, until they float to the top.
11. Strain noodles.
12. Add to saucey goodness like these spicy peanut butter tofu noodles with bok choy. Enjoy!

Let me know if you make these! We’ll pasta partyyy.

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05/25/2026

SOY-SATIONAL ™ $2 Spicy peanut butter tofu noodles.
1/30 meal ideas that show you just how affordable vegan eating is.

I don’t mean tofu + noodles I mean PASTA MADE OUT OF TOFU. Not a drill folks, this is your new Plant Based on a Budget week night rotation meal. Easy to prep your dough ahead of time and drop into boiling water whenever you’re ready.

You’ll need:

The dough

210 grams firm tofu (half block)
220 grams semolina flour (you can sub all purpose flour with the same results, it will just be slightly stickier)
5 grams kosher salt

The sauce

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 red onion
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp red pepper chili flakes
1 can diced tomatoes
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup pasta water
2 baby bok choy

Want a different sauce? It’s your life! You can plug and play your noodles add-ons with whatever you have handy. For the full method check out closedloopcooking.com 👀 And please, send noods–handmade pasta pics only!

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Your culinary guide to community building.REVOLUTIONARY FOODHow to use your kitchen for social change:1. Host a food swa...
02/02/2026

Your culinary guide to community building.

REVOLUTIONARY FOOD
How to use your kitchen for social change:

1. Host a food swap - invite friends, family, neighbors, and share hand made goods, produce, or ingredients. Get to know your community and build your pantry together.

2. Grocery drops - feed your neighbors in need with community meal trains or grocery hauls whenever possible.

3. Check out cookbooks from your local library - preserve tactility + tastier than AI slop and a signal to keep community resources funded.

4. Grow your own - victory gardens are more relevant than ever. Start small and share skills + produce starts with folks.

5. Buy less packaged food - boycott big name brands and focus on DIY replacements.

6. Eat more plants - Move the needle with more sustainable meals, find inspiration, and share with anyone who eats.

Where are you starting? And can I get an invite to the food swap?

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A little behind the scenes at CLC. Sourdough discard bagels, kraut classes (buckled in for ferment safety), plant-based ...
03/09/2025

A little behind the scenes at CLC. Sourdough discard bagels, kraut classes (buckled in for ferment safety), plant-based breakfast happenings. Lots more vegan fun next week - stay tuned 🌱

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