The deep chocolaty flavor pairs perfectly with juicy raspberries for a fun switch-up from oatmeal for your morning routine. Perfect to pack for lunch to take to work or for a picnic in the park, this vegan bistro box is filled with Mediterranean diet-inspired crunchy vegetables, pita bread, creamy hummus and olives.

Spiralized broccoli stems transform into tender "noodles" in this lo mein-inspired vegetarian recipe. Serve on top of brown rice or buckwheat soba noodles. This hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus.

We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers. All-fruit, dairy-free and with no added sugar--these are the hallmarks of "nice cream," a healthy alternative to ice cream.

This pineapple nice cream has tropical flavors, thanks to a hit of mango and lime. It takes just minutes to make this naturally sweet frozen dessert in the food processor or a blender.

Enjoy it alone, or top with fresh fruit and toasted coconut. Hummus, sprouts and avocado top sprouted whole-wheat bread in this healthy vegan lunch idea. Look for sprouted bread in the freezer section of your grocery store.

These hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy. Making tofu tastier can be as simple as tossing it in a knockout sauce like this Sichuan-inspired peanut dressing.

To make this cucumber salad recipe a meal, add rice noodles and double the dressing. Serve with an extra drizzle of sesame oil and sliced scallions. Have your fruit and a little luxury too with this kid-friendly healthy chocolate and banana oatmeal recipe.

Short on time in the morning? Try our overnight oatmeal variation. This earthy bowl of lentils bursting with Middle Eastern flavors is topped with leftover roasted root veggies from a large batch for an easy weeknight dinner. Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness.

This salad with lentils, feta and apple is a satisfying vegetarian entree to whip together for lunch. To save time, swap in drained canned lentils--just make sure to look for low-sodium and give them a rinse before adding them to the salad.

Creamy avocados make this dairy-free and vegan chocolate dessert recipe super-rich. Serve as a not-so-sweet dessert or with strawberries for dipping. Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad. It's the perfect make-ahead side dish to bring on a picnic or take to a potluck.

Or pack it for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner. Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!

Bulk up boxed butternut squash soup with frozen cauliflower florets, then top off your bowl with crispy chickpea snacks for major crunch look for them near the dried fruit and nuts at your grocery store.

This impressively easy dinner comes together with just those three ingredients, not including salt, pepper and oil. Because prepared soups are typically higher in sodium, look for light or reduced-sodium versions of your favorites.

Combine precooked lentils often located in the produce section of your grocery store with an Indian-style simmer sauce for a super-fast and flavorful curry. Serving it over riced cauliflower bumps up the vegetable count and keeps carb servings in check. This 3-ingredient dinner not counting salt, pepper and oil is really as easy as it gets.

To be mindful of the salt, look for simmer sauces with less than or close to mg sodium per ¼-cup serving. This recipe is purposefully flexible so you can incorporate just about any veggie into it.

Colorful grilled summer vegetables are served with a light and refreshing sauce in this easy side dish that pairs perfectly with just about everything. In this vegan golden vegetable soup, butternut squash adds color, while ginger, serrano pepper and spices add depth and earthy flavors.

Tofu soaks up the flavors of lemon, cumin and coriander in this marinated tofu salad. The marinade does double duty, combining with tahini to transform into a dressing with a nutty taste and creamy texture.

A package of fresh zucchini noodles gets tossed with shelled edamame and store-bought peanut sauce in these 5-minute, no-cook vegetable noodle bowls. Because prepared sauces and dressings are commonly high in sodium, scan the label and opt for those that contain mg sodium or less per tablespoon.

Making your own tostadas is easy. Use store-bought corn tortillas, brush them with olive oil and bake to crunchy perfection! Cooking couscous is a fast process: Just cover it with hot water and allow it to steam for five minutes. While cauliflower and chickpeas already provide a nutritional component, this stew gets even more nutrients from raisins, spinach, and spices.

Fresh lemon juice and golden raisins give this dish unexpected brightness and sweetness. Chickpeas boost the protein level, and brown rice provides healthy whole grains and fiber. This filling vegan recipe is excellent as-is, but you can add tofu or another meat alternative for an even heartier meal.

Upgrade your pasta salad game with this vegan dish—perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. The toasted Israeli couscous base is paired with juicy summer corn kernels and fresh herbs —basil, chives, and dill—plus caramelized onions for good measure. Trust us: You won't be longing for any meat here.

For an easy vegan meal, load up a microwave-baked sweet potato with some of your favorite veggies. This particular recipe calls for a filling of kale cooked in a rich and spicy coconut sauce flavored with lime juice and fragrant curry powder. For a completely plant-based recipe, omit the butter or use vegan butter instead found in Trader Joe's vegan foods selection.

A simplified take on the well-known Louisiana dish, these red beans and rice are sure to leave you satisfied and full. Red kidney beans are nutritious and are the main star of this dish, but the best part is it cooks in less than 30 minutes.

Carrots and red lentils combine with creamy coconut milk for a warm and comforting vegan soup. Ready in just 20 minutes, this meal works wonderfully with crusty bread for scooping up all the broth. Enjoy this simple-yet-filling soup in just 30 minutes.

Red lentils add protein and texture, while vegetables supply much-needed nutrients. Top with roasted kale leaves for a new comfort-food favorite to add to your menu. There are plenty of healthy vegetables in this soup recipe from Jane Goodall.

Lentils add protein and fiber, while miso gives a rich, umami flavor. With so many hearty ingredients, this plant-based dish will leave you feeling full. This quick dinner recipe combines a curry coconut milk broth with tofu and broccoli. Feel free to swap other vegetables for the broccoli—snap peas, cabbage, or grated carrot also work.

Serve with rice noodles or rice for a filling vegan dinner. You'll reap the health benefits of mushrooms and butternut squash with this delicious soup recipe. Orzo adds a bit of texture, and kale rounds out this dish.

It's hard to believe such a hearty meal takes only 30 minutes to cook. Loaded with sweet potatoes, bell peppers , and two types of beans, this vegetarian chili packs a protein punch.

After a quick 20 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker does the rest of the work, ensuring you have a warm meal when you get home. Serve with tortilla chips and skip the sour cream and cheese toppings for a hearty vegan meal.

This plant-based Bolognese sauce combines mushrooms and walnuts for a meat-like texture. When served with your favorite pasta, you get a delicious, hearty meal to add to your weekly menu. Use a non-dairy creamer and skip the cheese for a completely vegan dish.

Cooked polenta, white beans, and canned tomatoes make this an easy dish to cook. The result is a comforting meal that's perfect when served with crusty bread. The popular dip gets a twist in this casserole recipe.

Non-dairy milk and cashew butter provide a creamy texture, while a potato chip topping adds crunch. Quinoa helps round out this fun and simple meal.

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Samantha Leffler. Trending Videos. Make sure to buy vegan sourdough bread. get the recipe. Try using nutritional yeast if you want the salty, savory flavor of cheese minus the dairy.

Get the Coconut Ranch Kale Salad recipe. Few comfort foods satisfy like a hearty bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Now, my vegan friends, you TOO can enjoy this comfort sans guilt!

These chickpea based meatballs pack tons of flavor, come together quickly, and even provide a good amount of protein and fiber. Get the Vegan Meatballs recipe. Perfect as a main and even better paired with vegan pizza , this zesty, crunchy salad is an Italian flavor bomb.

Get the Vegan Antipasto Chopped Salad recipe. Here, mushrooms replace meat and are every bit as satisfying as their meaty counterparts. Get the Vegan Mushroom Pot Pie recipe. Most piccata sauces use only lemon juice; we opt for whole pieces of the fruit to make use of every last bit of bright citrus flavor.

After a simmer in a wine and broth jacuzzi, the lemon loses its sharp bitterness and becomes sweet and tender. Get the Extra Lemony Seitan Piccata recipe. Moussaka is a Greek eggplant-based dish that is traditionally made with ground beef.

Here we swapped the meat with lentils to make this an even heartier vegetarian dish. Get the Vegetarian Moussaka recipe. Meaty oyster mushrooms stand in for steak in our indulgent take on this Southern classic.

Buttermilk is a must for fried chicken, so we made our own with almond milk and vinegar. Crunchy, spicy, creamy, and tart—this " chicken " sammie is total bliss. We replicated spicy fried chicken with protein-packed tofu and added cornmeal to the batter for extra crunch.

Don't skip the freezing step — it's what gives the tofu a more meat-like texture. Quicker to make and easier to eat than buffalo chicken wings , this plant-based version swaps chicken for snackable triangles of tempeh to mimic the crowd-pleasing appetizer.

This hearty Japanese dinner comes complete with crispy sesame-panko-crusted tofu, tender vegetables, and a rich and flavorful curry sauce. Get the Tofu Katsu Curry recipe. Although this shortcut isn't as crispy as the classic falafel , they develop a nice golden crust and contain all the key spices.

A zippy roasted pepper salad is the perfect foil, and creamy tahini sauce ties it all together. Get the Baked Falafel Sandwich recipe. Camille Lowder is the digital food producer at Delish, otherwise known as our resident queen of recipe galleries.

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Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta. Rainbow Collard Green Wrap. Veggie Peel Chips. How To Boil Cabbage. Search Subscribe. sign in. A fast dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights, this easy stir-fry recipe will quickly become a favorite. To save time, use precooked rice or cook rice a day ahead.

This easy grain bowl has so much to love--sweet potatoes, protein-packed chickpeas, creamy avocado and homemade tahini dressing. Make the full recipe on the weekend and pack into individual serving containers for ready-to-go lunches for work all week.

This hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers. Skip the hassle of making sushi rolls at home and just go for this grain bowl.

Start with a base of brown rice and add veggies, dressing and creamy avocado for a delicious and easy meal. Need some new meatless dinner ideas? This vegan recipe for grilled cauliflower steaks with buttery but butter-free!

butter beans and almond pesto comes together in just 25 minutes but is impressive enough to serve to guests. We're sorry to ask you to buy 2 heads of cauliflower to make this recipe when you only cut a couple of "steaks" from each, but it guarantees the best results.

Just think of it this way: having leftovers gives you an excuse to try one of our many other healthy cauliflower recipes!

Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad. It's the perfect make-ahead side dish to bring on a picnic or take to a potluck. Or pack it for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner. A hit of Sriracha gives a sweet and spicy edge to this healthy vegetarian recipe.

Traditional lo mein is made with fresh lo mein noodles, which can be found in Asian markets. You can also use fresh or dried linguine noodles--fresh linguine is in the refrigerated section of some grocery stores. This easy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes, so it's perfect for weeknights.

It seems grain bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there is no wrong way to build one! But we prefer to keep things classic and simple with hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!

This fast vegan version of poke the traditional Hawaiian salad of diced raw fish tossed in a soy-sesame sauce swaps in extra-firm tofu for fish while loading your bowl with vegetables and crunchy toppers like pea shoots and peanuts. Serve over brown rice instead of the zucchini noodles to add a hearty boost of fiber.

Tuck these tasty chickpea patties into whole-wheat pitas and top with tahini sauce see associated recipe, below. Be sure to soak the chickpeas overnight for the creamiest mixture. The quick-soak method won't work for these pan-fried falafel patties.

Making your own tostadas is easy. Use store-bought corn tortillas, brush them with olive oil and bake to crunchy perfection! Here we topped the tostada with refried beans and fresh pico de gallo for an easy 3-ingredient meal. The ingredients in this vegan grain bowl recipe can be prepped ahead for an easy lunch to pack for work.

The tangy citrus dressing is a refreshing flavor with the sweet caramel of the roasted sheet-pan veggies. This vegan burger recipe is one you'll want to make again and again. Savory chickpea and zucchini patties are topped with a creamy, herb-flecked tahini ranch sauce, juicy tomato slices and peppery arugula for a satisfying and healthy homemade veggie burger.

Serve them on buns or stuff them in pitas. We recommend making extra sauce--it's a great dip for veggie sticks and, thinned with a little water, it makes a wonderful salad dressing. This vibrant bowl is packed with nutrients to keep you full for hours. Look for precooked lentils in the refrigerated section of the produce department.

This nutrient-packed grain bowl recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few convenience-food shortcuts like prewashed baby kale, microwavable quinoa and precooked beets.

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Winter Vegetable Risotto. Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites. Classic coleslaw goes vegan in this easy barbecue side dish recipe. Eggless or vegan mayonnaise's mild flavor is indistinguishable from regular mayo in this coleslaw flavored with Dijon and cider vinegar.

Look for it in the condiment section of large grocery stores or natural-foods stores. Blitzed cauliflower gives this very easy vegan soup recipe its creamy taste without adding any dairy. To get the silkiest texture, puree the soup in a blender rather than using an immersion blender.

Have chocolate for breakfast with this unbelievably healthy chia pudding recipe. The deep chocolaty flavor pairs perfectly with juicy raspberries for a fun switch-up from oatmeal for your morning routine. Perfect to pack for lunch to take to work or for a picnic in the park, this vegan bistro box is filled with Mediterranean diet-inspired crunchy vegetables, pita bread, creamy hummus and olives.

Spiralized broccoli stems transform into tender "noodles" in this lo mein-inspired vegetarian recipe. Serve on top of brown rice or buckwheat soba noodles.

This hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers. All-fruit, dairy-free and with no added sugar--these are the hallmarks of "nice cream," a healthy alternative to ice cream.

This pineapple nice cream has tropical flavors, thanks to a hit of mango and lime. It takes just minutes to make this naturally sweet frozen dessert in the food processor or a blender.

Enjoy it alone, or top with fresh fruit and toasted coconut. Hummus, sprouts and avocado top sprouted whole-wheat bread in this healthy vegan lunch idea. Look for sprouted bread in the freezer section of your grocery store.

These hearty vegan tacos are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. They are so tasty no one will miss the meat or dairy.

Making tofu tastier can be as simple as tossing it in a knockout sauce like this Sichuan-inspired peanut dressing. To make this cucumber salad recipe a meal, add rice noodles and double the dressing. Serve with an extra drizzle of sesame oil and sliced scallions.

Have your fruit and a little luxury too with this kid-friendly healthy chocolate and banana oatmeal recipe. Short on time in the morning? Try our overnight oatmeal variation. This earthy bowl of lentils bursting with Middle Eastern flavors is topped with leftover roasted root veggies from a large batch for an easy weeknight dinner.

Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness. This salad with lentils, feta and apple is a satisfying vegetarian entree to whip together for lunch. To save time, swap in drained canned lentils--just make sure to look for low-sodium and give them a rinse before adding them to the salad.

Its thick, creamy texture comes from blended potato, carrots, and cashews, and fresh dill, apple cider vinegar, and nutritional yeast create its savory, cheesy flavor. Curry Lentil Soup This curried lentil soup is one of our weeknight favorites!

Easy Coconut Curry Served over rice , this comforting curry is a filling, flavorful, and surprisingly quick meal. Easy Vegetarian Chili How could I make a list of plant-based recipes without including veggie chili?!

Top this smoky, spicy stew with creamy avocado and pickled onions for pop. Tomato Basil Soup Roasted tomatoes infuse this warming soup with rich, savory flavor.

Serve it with toasted baguette, or top it with homemade croutons for crunch! Blended cauliflower — not nuts or dairy — creates its luscious texture. Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. Dear Love and Lemons, I really appreciate receiving your recipes, but I am always frustrated by the difficulty I have navigating your site.

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I will also mention your website in the credits. Please reply. Sounds delicous but using oil is not really plant based eating. Love this recipe round-up. Lots of great ideas!

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