Breakfast and sweet treats with maple are amazing, don’t get us wrong. We love some good pancakes and waffles! However, maple shines in savory recipes as well, and we encourage you to give some of these awesome recipes from our Food Monster App a try to see how.
1. Southern-Fried Tofu With Maple Dill Sauce
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TheseSouthern-Fried Tofu With Maple Dill SaucefromMarieke Gruwel can turn any tofu hater into a tofu lover. They are crunchy and indulgent are made even tastier when dipped generously into the maple dill sauce. Boring, bland tofu no more!
2. Sesame-Roasted Maple Chipotle Delicata Squash
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Sesame-Roasted Maple Chipotle Delicata SquashfromViktoria Radichkova: crunchy sesame crust, sweet and spicy soft interior, fun looking, and oh-so delicious.
3. Maple Tahini Couscous
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ThisMaple Tahini CouscousfromMelissa Tedesco is the perfect side dish to bring along to any event. This recipe used Israeli couscous, or giant couscous, and the maple tahini dressing is so light and creamy and a little sweet. The freshness of the veg contrasts with the creaminess. All in all, it’s such a refreshing salad and takes minutes to make. It looks pretty beautiful as well!
4. Maple Dijon Thyme Roasted Vegetables
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Beets, carrots, Brussels sprouts wed with tangy apple, maple syrup, Dijon mustard and thyme to create an earthy autumn inspired dish. The taste theseMaple Dijon Thyme Roasted VegetablesfromDaniela Modesto take on when roasted together is everything you could want out of a fall dish. You can put them on salad, or as a side for your Thanksgiving dinner.
5. Chickpea Loaf With Maple Glaze
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Chickpeas are not only the main attraction of this dish, but an excellent source of protein! This delicious and satisfyingChickpea Loaf With Maple GlazefromNancy Montuori is also great on a sandwich with some extra maple glaze.
6. Balsamic-Roasted Beets & Kale Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing
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ThisfromChristine DesRoches is the perfect fall salad – beets and kale and a rich maple tahini dressing. It also pairs well with other dinner dishes. The salad is also quite filling and full of nutrients.
7. Maple-Mustard Squash Grilled Cheese
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This spin on a grilled cheese is a great way to use winter vegetables like squash. Roasted with a maple-mustard glaze to give it a savory-sweet flavor, theseMaple-Mustard Squash Grilled Cheese sandwiches fromColorful Kitchen are great on their own, or paired with soup and salad.
8. Grilled Maple-Tamari Shiitakes
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Grilling Shiitake mushrooms that have been marinated in a maple-tamari sauce only ups the umami factor in an already deeply flavorful vegetable. Plus, the mushrooms then become versatile ingredients: try using them as a topping for grilled naan, serving them in a salad with somen noodles and Asian greens, or folding them into a warm grain salad. If you don’t have a grill, you can broil theseGrilled Maple-Tamari ShiitakesfromSimple Green Suppers on a baking sheet. Choose the largest Shiitake caps you can find; smaller ones can fall through grill grates or overcook.
9. Maple Miso Tofu With Butternut Squash and Broccoli
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Rich and meaty tofu is the star of the show in this boldly flavoredMaple Miso Tofu With Butternut Squash and BroccolifromCora Matheson. Super easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, yet bursting with textures and sweet tangy taste. The flavor of this dish is pretty unique. The textures between the tofu and the soft and sweet butternut squash pair fantastically together. You really get all of your taste and texture buds tantalized in one single bowl. A tangy, bold marinade using miso that balances out the tang with the sweetness of maple syrup. The marinade is thick so it truly coats the tofu steaks and creates an awesome caramelized finish on all of your vegetables.
10. Fall Maple Tempeh Tacos With Pumpkin Crema
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ThisFall Maple Tempeh Tacos With Pumpkin Crema recipe fromSteven Seighman is full of all the wonderful flavors of fall. It’s maple; it’s pumpkin; it’s tempeh and veggies that are good for you and super delicious! Don’t forget to pair it with the pumpkin crema!
11. Roasted Figs in Maple Wine Sauce
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TheseRoasted Figs in Maple Wine SaucefromStephanie Rafnson are so easy and incredibly good! These are great with a Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino or a white Rioja.
12. Smoky Maple Veggie Sausages
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TheseSmoky Maple Veggie SausagesfromClaudia Hollings are infused with warm spices and maple syrup. They can be served alongside pancakes or stuffed inside a hearty breakfast sandwich. You can even freeze them for later! Then the links can be defrosted and pan-fried whenever you’re craving some smoky-sweet breakfast sausages.
13. Orange Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts
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Super simpleOrange Maple Glazed Brussels Sproutsside dish fromEmma D’Alessandro with all of the seasonal winter flavors! These flavorful and sweet sprouts are beautifully paired with coconut and walnuts.
14. Maple Roasted Acorn Squash
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This recipe for simpleMaple Roasted Acorn SquashfromChristina Bedetta can be enjoyed on its own, on top of a salad or power bowl, and even as a side dish for the holidays!
15. Chipotle Maple Sweet Potato Burgers
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These perfectly texturedChipotle Maple Sweet Potato BurgersfromKathleen Henry have a hint of maple sweetness and a smoky chipotle kick.
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