Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Recipes
A whole food plant-based diet is based on foods derived from, you guessed it, plants. Lots of them. Piled high on your plate. What does that really mean? It means eating a wide range of unprocessed, or minimally processed vegetables, grains, fruits, nuts, and seeds. And it’s not as limiting as it sounds.
Plant-based diets focus on real food, whole ingredients, a spectrum of colors, and omitting animal products. There are many compelling studies that argue the benefits of this type of diet on both our health, and the health of the environment.
Try incorporating more of these type of meals into your everyday. The key to success is good recipes. So! If you’re looking for great plant-based recipes, I’m including all of my favorites here. Try swapping out a conventional taco night for this plant-based taco soup, making these quick vegan enchiladas, or this crowd-pleasing chana masala!
Green Falafel Bowl
The star of this show is the golden-crusted, green spinach falafel. Lemon-flecked, made with chickpeas, you see them tucked into this rainbow assortment of hummus, pita, kale, cucumber, and carrots.
Really Great Vegan Ramen
Vegetarian or vegan ramen can absolutely be as good as its meat-based counterparts. You introduce your favorite noodles to a rich, miso-scallion nut-milk broth. Add a blitz of seasonal toppings, and spicy turmeric oil to finish.
Golden-crusted Sesame Seeded Tofu
In the April 1998 issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine there was a recipe for Sesame Asparagus and Tofu. I ripped it out, and cooked it a hundred times in the twenty years since.
Last Minute Red Lasagna
Everyone needs a go-to lasagna recipe. A great one. This is a true weeknight lasagna. No pre-cooking sauces, no pre-cooking noodles. You, literally, stir the first five ingredients together into a vibrant crushed tomato sauce, and start layering.
A Simple Brown Rice Sushi Bowl
This sushi bowl recipe is simply a de-constructed sushi roll - brown rice, tofu, avocado, toasted nori and green onions served with a simple citrus-soy dressing. Simple and delicious.
Cauliflower Soup
This is the simplest of cauliflower soups. And it is so incredibly good. The ingredient list is shorter than short, and if you have a great yellow curry paste on hand (or even just a good one), it is worth making.
The Creamiest Vegan Soup (Cauliflower)
If you're looking to make a silky smooth, creamy vegan soup, today is your day. This gem caught my attention because it is quite different than most "creamy" vegan soups I come across. It uses a clever trick to achieve its signature texture.
Ten Weeknight Express Recipes eBook
A free ebook for anyone who signs up for the 101 Cookbooks newsletter. It's a collection of favorite plant-centric, weeknight-friendly recipes!
A California Panzanella
This is a wildcard panzanella. And it is very Northern California inspired - featuring multi-grain bread, a spicy peanut sauce, sprouts, and grilled or roasted tofu.
Turmeric Chickpeas
Turmeric chickpeas, you can use them in all sorts of things! This includes your favorite hummus, salads, and other chickpea creations.
