Plant-Based Diet Recipes – Are you trying to add more plant-based recipes to your meal plans? Here are some delicious vegan recipes loaded with fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. Each requires few ingredients or 30 minutes or less to prepare. Enjoy!
Spicy Tahini Tofu Stir Fry
Try our tofu stir fry recipe and dinner will be done before you know it!
Crockpot Chickpea Butternut Soup
This vegan crockpot chickpea butternut soup might just be the heartiest and tastiest soup you'll ever make!
Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
Mouthwatering, crisp tender roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes seasoned to perfection and roasted in the oven for about 20–25 minutes.
Chickpea Kale Tomato Soup {Vegan}
Comforting, nourishing and flavorful - This chickpea kale tomato soup is perfect for cold nights!
Asian Noodle Salad
This Asian noodle salad is perfect for midweek lunches or larger gatherings.
Spicy Corn Salad
Easy and delicious corn salad recipe - A great light lunch or side for bbq and grilling.
Creamy Sweet Potato Coconut Soup with Quinoa
Rich, healthy and satisfying - A complete dinner in one bowl.
Cauliflower Sweet Potato Curry
This cauliflower sweet pootato curry is a quick and comforting vegan dinner loaded with spicy goodness.
Grilled General Tso’s Cauliflower Kabobs
These grilled cauliflower kabobs are crunchy-sweet twist on a take-out favorite!
Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles
This Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles recipe comes together in 20 minutes or less and is 100% gluten-free! Serve it as a side dish, or add toppings to make it a full meal.
Slow Cooker Whole Cauliflower Curry and Cashew
This slow cooker cauliflower is a filling main course packed with good-for-you nutrients.
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Tips to follow a plant-based diet
Here’s a quick overview of the principal food categories that constitute a plant-based diet:
- Fruits: any type of fruit including bananas, melons, strawberries, raspberries, apples, lemons, oranges.
- Root vegetables: such as potatoes, beets, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, celeriac.
- Vegetables: peppers, corn, green beans, avocados, lettuce, onion, spinach, cabbage, kale, peas, collard greens, garlic, leeks, all leafy green vegetables.
- Legumes: beans of any kind (chickpeas, black beans…), plus lentils, pulses, and similar ingredients.
- Whole grains: cereals, grains, and other starchy food ingredients. Examples are quinoa, brown rice, millet, whole wheat, oats, barley.
As a general rule, a whole food plant-based diet means eating whole, unrefined or minimally processed plant foods. And these recipes above are always a good starting point!
