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Very Veggie, Veggie Soup!
As the temperatures go down, soup intake rises! A hearty and flavorful vegetable soup really hits the spot! A lot of times after a big food holiday like Thanksgiving, we just want to eat light. Nothing complicated, just a simple healthy recipe that you can literally...
Vegan/Vegetarian Chili
As Cold as Ice - Chili Brrr…it’s freezing cold this time of year and what can warm you up more than a nice, hot steamy bowl of chili. My sister developed this recipe and I can’t get enough of it! It’s spicy with an earthy,...
Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 45 MINUTES MAKES 12 MUFFINS SERVING SIZE: 1 MUFFIN Moist and tasty, these fruity muffins are full of fruity flavors, including tangy dried apricots and cranberries, orange zest, and orange juice. They’re excellent for...
CARAMEL APPLE MONSTER MOUTHS with Raw Chocolate Caramel Dip
This frightfully fun twist on the classic candy apple features a wicked-good Raw Chocolate Caramel Dip (SEE BELOW) from Chef Darshana Thacker Wendel. Cut an apple into three or four wedges. Carve out a wedge-shaped slice in the center of each apple chunk (ensuring you...
Frozen Banana Treat with Chocolate (Better Than Ice Cream!)
PREP-TIME: 30 MINUTES / READY IN: 1 HOUR MAKES 50 TREATS SERVING SIZE: 5 PIECES These cocoa-rich frozen bites are rolled in crunchy cereal for a wholesome twist on dessert. Whole-food, plant-based pioneer Ann Esselstyn has been making and enjoying them for years, and...
Peanut Butter Caramel Apples
PREP-TIME: 15 MINUTES / READY IN: 3 HOURS, 15 MINUTES MAKES 6 SERVING SIZE: 1 APPLE Bring those fond memories of state fairs and fall festivals back to life—or make some new autumn memories of your own—with a batch of caramel apples. Peanut butter and brown rice syrup...
Almond-Oat Cookie Bars with Pumpkin Frosting
PREP-TIME: 30 MINUTES / READY IN: 1 HOUR MAKES 16 BARS SERVING SIZE: 1 BAR PRINT/SAVE RECIPE Canned pumpkin puree makes a great base for a luscious, naturally sweet frosting. Look for varieties in which pumpkin is the only ingredient. Make these cookie bars up to two...
Kale and Spiced Pumpkin Salad with Figs
PREP-TIME: 25 MINUTES / READY IN: 45 MINUTES MAKES 11 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 2¾ CUPS Fresh figs are a special addition to this spiced pumpkin salad full of fall flavors and colors—but if fresh aren’t available, dried will be just as tasty. Pumpkin and...
Moroccan Bean Salad
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 20 MINUTES MAKES 6 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 2 CUPS This party-worthy Moroccan bean salad from plant-based powerhouse Dreena Burton is flavorful, satisfying, and easy to make. It all starts with a sumptuously seasoned dressing that...
Pumpkin Spice Bread
PREP-TIME: 30 MINUTES / READY IN: 2 HOURS MAKES ONE 8×4-INCH LOAF SERVING SIZE: ⅛ OF LOAF This fall-flavored loaf is like pumpkin pie in bread form. With walnuts and raisins dotted throughout, it’s perfect for an autumnal celebration but can also be...
Butternut Cream Farfalle with Black Beans and Pumpkin Seeds
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 40 MINUTES MAKES 5 CUPS SERVING SIZE: ¼ OF RECIPE Craving a meal that’s creamy, hearty, and crunchy all at the same time? This is the dish for you. Earthy butternut squash is simmered with savory spices and puréed into a...
WHITE BEAN WRAPS WITH PICKLED CUCUMBER AND MINT
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 4 HOURS MAKES 4 WRAPS SERVING SIZE: 2 WRAPS These flavorful wraps hit the spot when you’re looking for a quick meal that’s both refreshing and filling. Creamy cannellini beans are mashed with aromatic mint and...
POLENTA PIZZA PIE
Your taste buds will flip over this mouthwatering pizza pie, which sports a creamy polenta crust topped with basil-infused veggies and a tangy tomato sauce. This is a recipe of two halves: The polenta crust needs to be chilled for at least an hour, and can be made...
SAVORY TAMALE BREAKFAST BOWLS
PREP-TIME: 15 MINUTES / READY IN: 15 MINUTES MAKES 4 BOWLS SERVING SIZE: 1 BOWL Instant polenta or grits stand in for masa harina in these bowls that get their Southwest flavors from prepared salsa and a dash of chili powder. Feel free to swap out the kidney beans for...
BLACK BEAN POLENTA CAKES WITH PEPPER-CILANTRO SALSA
PREP-TIME: 40 MINUTES / READY IN: 2 HOURS, 35 MINUTES MAKES 8 POLENTA CAKES + 5 CUPS SALSA SERVING SIZE: ¼ OF RECIPE Enjoy these scrumptious polenta cakes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Unlike standard Italian-inspired polenta recipes, this one adds hearty...
Polenta Cake with Apples and Cherry Compote
PREP-TIME: 30 MINUTES / READY IN: 2 HOURS MAKES ONE 9-INCH CAKE + 1¼ CUPS COMPOTE SERVING SIZE: 1 OF 8 SLICES Applesauce and polenta form the base of this naturally sweet and perfectly moist vegan cake, which makes a gorgeous addition to any Thanksgiving or...
TOTAL VEGAN INDIAN RESTAURANT
DIETITIAN CATHY RESTAURANT REVIEW Total Vegan Indian Restaurant Highlands Ranch, CO Nariyel Kofta It’s always so fun to eat in a full vegan restaurant where you have SO many choices! I feel like a “kid in a candy store.” Total Vegan’s motto - “Bold Flavor,...
Watermelon-Kiwi Ice Pops
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 4 HOURS, 20 MINUTES MAKES 8 POPS SERVING SIZE: 1 ICE POP Made with just two ingredients and zero added sugar, these pretty ice pops are sweet, tangy, and truly refreshing. Use the deepest-red watermelon you can find for the most...
Watermelon Salad with Passion Fruit Dressing
PREP-TIME: 30 MINUTES / READY IN: 2 HOURS, 30 MINUTES MAKES 6 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 1½ CUP A crunchy, seed-studded homemade passion fruit dressing transforms this simple watermelon salad into something special and is perfect for cooling down during...
Watermelon Radish Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
PREP-TIME: 45 MINUTES / READY IN: 45 MINUTES MAKES 12 SPRING ROLLS + ⅓ CUP DIPPING SAUCE SERVING SIZE: 3 ROLLS With colorful watermelon radishes, crisp snow peas, and cooling cucumber, these vibrant veggie spring rolls are perfect for serving as an appetizer during...
CREAMY RED PEPPER CORIANDER SAUCE
PREP-TIME: 15 MINUTES / READY IN: 30 MINUTES MAKES 6 SERVINGS SERVING SIZE: ⅙ OF RECIPE Fragrant with the flavor of cilantro (aka coriander), this creamy red pepper sauce is a featured element in our Curried Millet Cakes with Creamy Red Pepper Coriander Sauce....
Almost Egg Salad
PREP-TIME: / READY IN: 40 MINUTES MAKES 5 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 1¼ CUPS You’ll never miss the eggs in this classic salad: Potatoes and tofu are delicious stand-ins. Red leaf lettuce and crispbread crackers makes a fresh, light base for serving, but you could...
Linguine with Mushroom Pesto
PREP-TIME: 25 MINUTES / READY IN: 25 MINUTES MAKES 9 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 2¼ CUPS PRINT/SAVE RECIPE This easy linguine with mushroom pesto is fresh, filling, and full of flavor—not to mention, it comes together in just 30 minutes. It all starts by blending...
Chocolate Chia Pudding
PREP-TIME: / READY IN: 40 MINUTES SERVES 2-3 SERVING SIZE: ½ OF RECIPE This chocolate chia pudding sets quicker than other versions, since the seeds are blended first. It sets up in just about a half hour, making it almost instant! From Plant-Powered Families...
Black Bean Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions
PREP-TIME: 30 MINUTES / READY IN: 1 HOUR, 30 MINUTES MAKES 4 BURGERS + ¾ CUP SAUCE SERVING SIZE: 1 BURGER + 1 TBSP. SAUCE These hearty, flavor-packed black bean burgers are perfect for your next cookout or weeknight dinner. Seasoned with a savory, smoky...
Chili-Lime Fruit on a Stick
PREP-TIME: 10 MINUTES / READY IN: 10 MINUTES MAKES 24 SKEWERS SERVING SIZE: 3 SKEWERS Luscious skewered fruit gets a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of smoky Mexican-style chili seasoning, making an excellent appetizer for your next shindig or a juicy anytime...
Perfect Vegan Carrot Cake
PREP-TIME: 45 MINUTES / READY IN: 1 HOUR, 30 MINUTES MAKES 1 8-INCH SQUARE CAKE SERVING SIZE: 1/14 OF RECIPE Perfectly moist and studded with raisins, this vegan carrot cake is sweetened with dates and banana and gets its rich flavor from cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and...
Chipotle-Lime Hummus
Chipotle-Lime Hummus is bringing the bold! 🌶️💃 Smoky, zesty, creamy—and ready in minutes. You’ll need: 🫘 ½ can cannellini beans (rinsed) 🍋 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 🧄 ½ clove garlic 🌰 ¾ tsp tahini 🔥 Dash of chipotle powder (to taste) 🧂 Sea salt & black pepper 🥬...
Pistachio-Orange Stuffed Dates
PREP-TIME: 15 MINUTES / READY IN: 15 MINUTES MAKES 8 SERVING SIZE: 1 STUFFED DATE Dates are nature’s sweetest candy, and stuffing them with citrus-infused nuts makes for an extra-rich treat. Choose soft, pliable dates that still hold their shape after squeezing so you...
COOKIE DOUGH BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
Your New Favorite Breakfast Tastes Like DESSERT but it's HEALTHY! What if your breakfast could taste like cookie dough and be good for you? 🍪💚 This Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl is sweet, creamy, and packed with plant-based goodness. Here’s what you’ll need: 🍌 2 bananas,...
Summer Corn and Wheat Berry Slaw
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 50 MINUTES MAKES 11 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 2¾ CUPS PRINT/SAVE RECIPE Between the kale, corn, grains, and orange supremes, this colorful summer slaw strikes a tasty balance between earthy and sweet. Letting the salad sit once...
GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND RAINBOW CARROTS WITH GREMOLATA
It’s asparagus season! This quintessential spring side dish pairs the grassy, buttery flavor of in-season asparagus with colorful, sweet baby carrots. Coated with a lemon-infused herb wash and grilled to tender perfection, these spring favorites have never tasted so...
Easter Egg Radish Panzanella
PREP-TIME: 40 MINUTES / READY IN: 1 HOUR MAKES 10 CUPS This luscious bread salad is all about color and vibrant flavor and is hearty enough to enjoy as a main meal. It would also make a fantastic side dish for your next barbecue! Roasted Easter egg radishes,...
SPRING MINESTRONE
This vibrant, flavorful soup is a unique meal designed to delight your palate with the seasonal tastes of spring. The bright, clean flavors of the mint + basil herbal pesto topping add a bold punch of flavor and color, not to mention extra antioxidants for...
Elderberry and Flu
Elderberry and Flu Elderberry is a plant that has been used traditionally to treat flu and other respiratory infections. Some studies suggest that elderberry may have antiviral properties. Mechanism of Action It is not clear how elderberry might work...
Hibiscus Tea – Blood Pressure Tea
Studies suggest that hibiscus tea may be most effective at lowering blood pressure when consumed in the afternoon or evening. Here are some reasons why this may be the case: Hibiscus tea contains flavonoids:These antioxidants have been shown to relax blood...
Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
PREP-TIME: / READY IN: 35 MINUTES MAKES 6 CUPS SERVING SIZE: ⅙ OF RECIPE PRINT/SAVE RECIPE It took a lot of trial and error to find the right coating that would not draw out the moisture and would make the florets crisp, so I am pleased that it has...
Cheesy Vegan Baked Spinach Dip
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 45 MINUTES MAKES 3 CUPS SERVING SIZE: ½ CUP PRINT/SAVE RECIPE This healthy twist on the Cheesecake Factory favorite features aromatics, fresh spinach, and frozen artichoke hearts for convenience. A creamy cashew and white...
Winter Squash Soup with Pistachio Gremolata
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 55 MINUTES MAKES 16 CUPS SOUP + 1 CUP GREMOLATA SERVING SIZE: 2 CUPS PRINT/SAVE RECIPE Chopped fennel bulb lends a fresh, licorice-like flavor to this hearty winter squash soup. While it’s fine to only use one type of...
Creamy Vegan White Bean Chili
We love a classic (tomato-based) chili, but a CREAMY chili? It’s hard to say no to! Mix up your chili rotation with this creamy vegan white bean chili with spicy green chiles, sweet corn, and nutrient-packed spinach or kale. It’s a cozy, subtly spiced,...
Kasha Pot with Potatoes, Cabbage, and Golden Beets
PREP-TIME: 30 MINUTES / READY IN: 50 MINUTES MAKES 11 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 2¾ CUP Dry-roasted buckwheat (aka kasha) has a rich, nutty flavor and is the backbone of this hearty gluten-free meal. Potatoes and golden beets...
New Year’s Day Soup with Black-Eyed Peas
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 40 MINUTES MAKES 12 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 3 CUPS PRINT/SAVE RECIPE Tradition says that on New Year’s Day, eating black-eyed peas brings luck and greens brings money. You’ll feel pretty rich and lucky eating this soup any day. For more...
Polenta Crostini with Chickpea Pesto
PREP-TIME: / READY IN: 30 MINUTES MAKES 20 CROSTINI SERVING SIZE: 2 CROSTINI PRINT/SAVE RECIPE This polenta crostini recipe is one of my go-tos for quick and filling appetizer or snack. It is very easy to make, and a great reason to keep premade, tube-style...
Winter White Bean Minestrone
PREP-TIME: / READY IN: 35 MINUTES MAKES 6 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 1½ CUPS PRINT/SAVE RECIPE A delicious addition to a holiday menu or a hearty one-pot meal on a winter night, this comforting white minestrone is full of vegetables and fresh herbs. Top with...
WINTER WHITE BEAN MINESTRONE
PREP-TIME: / READY IN: 35 MINUTES MAKES 6 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 1½ CUPS PRINT/SAVE RECIPE A delicious addition to a holiday menu or a hearty one-pot meal on a winter night, this comforting white minestrone is full of vegetables and fresh herbs. Top with...
Jam Dot Holiday Cookies
PREP-TIME: / READY IN: 1 HOUR MAKES 20 (1½-INCH) COOKIES SERVING SIZE: 1 COOKIE PRINT/SAVE RECIPE These walnutty vegan cookies will disappear as fast as you can make them—so you might want to make a double batch of the recipe. To bring more color to your cookie...
Whole Grain Stuffing with Pecans and Currants
PREP-TIME: 30 MINUTES / READY IN: 1 HOUR MAKES ABOUT 6 CUPS SERVING SIZE: 1 CUP PRINT/SAVE RECIPE Toasted pecans and currants are a nice change on this traditional holiday recipe, which is perfect for a vegan Thanksgiving feast. The earthy nuts and the tart fruit...
Millet-Lentil Vegan Thanksgiving Roast with Fingerling Potatoes
PREP-TIME: 45 MINUTES / READY IN: 2 HOURS MAKES 10 CUPS ROAST + 6 CUPS VEGETABLES SERVING SIZE: ⅙ OF RECIPE Make room at the center of your Thanksgiving (or other holiday) table for this mouthwatering thyme-scented roast infused with the umami-rich flavors...
Chipotle-Lime Black Bean and Jackfruit Burgers
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 40 MINUTES MAKES 4 BURGERS SERVING SIZE: 1 BURGER PRINT/SAVE RECIPE “Are you bringing your jackfruit burgers?” You'll hear this on repeat after you show up to your next potluck with these tasty numbers. Combining the meaty texture...
Butternut Cream Farfalle with Black Beans and Pumpkin Seeds
PREP-TIME: 20 MINUTES / READY IN: 40 MINUTES MAKES 5 CUPS SERVING SIZE: ¼ OF RECIPE Craving a meal that’s creamy, hearty, and crunchy all at the same time? This is the dish for you. Earthy butternut squash is simmered with savory spices and puréed into a...