Delicious Plant-Based Recipes
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APPETIZERS & SNACKS
These kale chips are unbeatable. They are crunchy, salty, savory, and still light. Everyone who’s tried these comes back for more. And they just so happen to be vegan, too.
This delicious dip is the perfect addition to your Mezze platter! Paired alongside a winter salad, or any falafel bowl, this dish offers a fresh spin to a classic Mediterranean dish.
This guacamole is a great last minute dinner party appetizer, in part, because it's so adaptable - you can use fresh or frozen peas, substitute lemon for lime juice, and spice it up however you'd like. All it takes is a a food processor and a few minutes of your time. Serve it with a variety of accompaniments - tortilla chips, whole grain crackers, even toasted crostini will do wonders for it.
ENTREES
This is a really delicious and easy foundational recipe. The method is adaptable to a wide range of root veggies—whatever you have on hand—and the simple, flavorful mustard glaze adds a zing to wintry weeknights.
Winter produce shines in this simple, beautiful salad. The juicy oranges are the highlight of the dish, but all the ingredients are pulling their weight! The red mizuna provides a savory base, the fried chickpeas add crunch, and the honey vinaigrette balances the sweet and tart elements of the dish perfectly.
Winter is the perfect time to enjoy the benefits of kale and cauliflower. This simple soup recipe combines both ingredients to warm you up and leave you feeling satisfied.
SALADS & SIDE DISHES
These tart and tangy roasted vegetables start in your oven and end on a Greek island. They’re an effortless plant-based side dish, perfect for any meal and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. The lemon juice and olive oil are fruity and light, while the black pepper and fresh dill round out the flavor palate with full earth tones.
This is a really delicious and easy foundational recipe. The method is adaptable to a wide range of root veggies—whatever you have on hand—and the simple, flavorful mustard glaze adds a zing to wintry weeknights.
Winter produce shines in this simple, beautiful salad. The juicy oranges are the highlight of the dish, but all the ingredients are pulling their weight! The red mizuna provides a savory base, the fried chickpeas add crunch, and the honey vinaigrette balances the sweet and tart elements of the dish perfectly.
Now here’s a salad for the fall! Dazzled with jewel-toned beets, deep crimson-colored pomegranate arils and vibrant carrots, this salad is as flavorful and nutritious as its bold colors would suggest. The light and refreshing lemon ginger vinaigrette brings it all together.
SOUPS
Winter is the perfect time to enjoy the benefits of kale and cauliflower. This simple soup recipe combines both ingredients to warm you up and leave you feeling satisfied.
This Sichuan favorite is spicy, tangy, and deeply satisfying. Between the mushroom, tofu, and egg, it’s also a great source of protein.
This plant-based version of a classic Mexican American soup is a hearty, satisfying bowl of goodness that bursts with fresh, exciting flavors. Charred corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, and more swim in a richly-flavored broth which gets a characteristic smokiness from chipotles in adobo sauce. Topping off the delicious soup are all the usual suspects: lime, cilantro, avocado, and crispy homemade tortilla strips.
So winter is here, and how. What better time to cook up some steaming hot Thai Carrot Ginger Soup? The nice thing about this cold-weather dish is the combination of pungent Thai spices that gives it an extra hit of heat on the way down. We recommend adjusting the flavor while you're stirring so you get exactly the tang and sweetness you want.
DESSERTS
This zesty blueberry cake is the perfect summer treat. Great on its own or with a dollop of vegan yogurt.
DAIRY SUBSTITUTES
CONDIMENTS & RUBS
Our Spicy Chili Oil is good on just about everything. Dollop it on eggs, saute it veggies, and slather it all over a pizza. Sichuan peppercorns give the sauce their iconic numbing effect, while shallot and garlic infused oil bumps up the taste.
With their bright pink hue, delightful crunch, and vibrant Latin flavor, these pickled onions are the perfect add-on to tacos, sandwiches, salads, soups, and just about anything else you can imagine. The recipe comes together with minimal time and effort, and the onions keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 months, (if they last that long) making them a terrific DIY gift! (Photo source: Jared Kent)
Pumpkin spice may get all the glory in the fall, however the humble apple is truly hard to beat. Versatile and comforting like your favorite fuzzy sweater, this sweet-yet-tart cider molasses is autumn in a jar and pairs well with both sweet and savory dishes. Keep it simple or add an extra fall kick with your favorite spices—the choice is yours! Either way, it makes a great topper for pancakes, glaze for roasted vegetables, or base for endless homemade hot ciders. (Photo credit: Emily Anderson)
Add a little zest to your dishes with infused vinegar! Although often marketed as an expensive specialty item, infused vinegars are ridiculously easy to make and beautiful to behold. Once you learn the process, you can create unlimited flavors for all occasions. The Spicy Ginger Pepper Vinegar makes an excellent addition to stir-frys, roasted vegetables and greens, while the Sweet Raspberry Vinegar is delicious in a salad dressing or over vanilla ice cream. (Photo credit: Emily Anderson)
BEVERAGES & REMEDIES
This plant-based take on the classic holiday drink has all the rich, delicious flavor you love about eggnog. Blended cashews and coconut milk give it a creamy, luxurious texture while cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla add the flavors of the season. Serve it virgin or with your favorite booze!
This recipe is a slight variation on traditional Mexican tepache that pre-dates Spanish colonization. Although there is no set “formula” for tepache, it is generally made from fermenting the rinds of pineapple with sugar, water, and spices. Crisp, tangy and effervescent with a spicy bite, this tepache is excellent served cold, over ice or as part of a mixed drink. (Photo credit: Emily Anderson)
BREAKFAST
Light and bursting with blueberries, these muffins are a pure delight to enjoy on a Sunday morning. You’ll have to have more than one!
This lemon scone is a tribute to my grandmother’s lemon tea biscuit, and while it’s not the original, it’s just as memorable and delicious.
Fresh zucchini, hearty whole wheat flour, and indulgent cocoa make every slice from this loaf a hearty and satisfying treat. Studded with dairy-free chocolate chips and walnuts, it’s brings just the right balance of sweet and nutty. Slather with your favorite “butter” spread or nut butter, and all your cravings will be covered.
Looking for a quick and flavorful breakfast or brunch? Our Carne Asada Avocado Toast is full of healthy, unsaturated fats, packed with fiber, and it’s an effortless meal.
VEGAN
These tart and tangy roasted vegetables start in your oven and end on a Greek island. They’re an effortless plant-based side dish, perfect for any meal and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. The lemon juice and olive oil are fruity and light, while the black pepper and fresh dill round out the flavor palate with full earth tones.
This is a really delicious and easy foundational recipe. The method is adaptable to a wide range of root veggies—whatever you have on hand—and the simple, flavorful mustard glaze adds a zing to wintry weeknights.
These kale chips are unbeatable. They are crunchy, salty, savory, and still light. Everyone who’s tried these comes back for more. And they just so happen to be vegan, too.
Now here’s a salad for the fall! Dazzled with jewel-toned beets, deep crimson-colored pomegranate arils and vibrant carrots, this salad is as flavorful and nutritious as its bold colors would suggest. The light and refreshing lemon ginger vinaigrette brings it all together.
These tart and tangy roasted vegetables start in your oven and end on a Greek island. They’re an effortless plant-based side dish, perfect for any meal and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. The lemon juice and olive oil are fruity and light, while the black pepper and fresh dill round out the flavor palate with full earth tones.