Whether you’re flirting with Meatless Monday or have made permanent dietary decisions, vegan meals are a great way to broaden your palate and culinary skills. Here, we focus on three key vegan proteins—peas, tofu and plant-based “beef”—as a base for creative spring dishes and unexpected wine pairings.

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This dal recipes incorporates, onions, sugar snap peas, rice and more into a delicious springy riff on split pea soup.