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This Vegan Chiles en Nogada offers a plant-based twist on a festive Mexican dish traditionally served in celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Organic poblano peppers are filled with a flavorful blend of tempeh, onions, garlic, and fruits like pineapple, apples, pears, and plantains, and seasoned with spices such as cinnamon and cloves. The peppers are topped with a creamy walnut sauce and garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley, mirroring the Mexican flag’s colors, making this dish a wonderful way to pay homage to a beloved culinary tradition.

This Vegan Pozole offers a delightful plant-based take on the classic Mexican stew. It features a robust base of dried ancho chiles, garlic, and white onion pureed into a flavorful base. Mushrooms and black beans add heartiness and protein, while ground cumin, dried oregano, and bay leaves enhance the depth of flavors. Hominy, with its unique texture, simmers in the savory vegetable broth to absorb the rich spices. Topped with fresh jalapeños, crisp cabbage, sharp radishes, creamy Cashew Sour Cream, and a squeeze of lime, all finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this Vegan Pozole is a comforting and colorful dish, perfect for warming up any dinner table.

Dive into the invigorating flavors of Aguachile Verde, a dish deeply rooted in the coastal regions of Mexico, where freshness and zest define local cuisine. Typically made with seafood, this vibrant, plant-based delight combines the crunch of hearts of palm, cucumber, red onion, and radish with the creamy smoothness of avocado, all brightened by limes and fresh cilantro. The heart of the dish, Salsa Verde, is a lively mix of tangy lime juice, onion, garlic, fiery jalapeño, serrano chilies, cilantro, and a sprinkle of kelp granules for a touch of ocean flavor. It’s a plant-based twist on a Mexican classic, making it a go-to for anyone craving a dish that’s as culturally rich as it is wholesomely satisfying.

Bombay Burritos are a true culinary delight filled with lots of color-rich veggies, plant-based protein, fiber, and classic Indian spices. This tasty wrap brings the essence of Indian street food to your kitchen. Fun Fact: If you ever stumble across these tasty burritos in India, they actually go by the name of Frankies! And just like our iteration, they are wonderfully nourishing and irresistible.

Curry Mash and Chickpeas is a harmonious blend of silky mashed potatoes and protein-rich chickpeas. Infused with Indian spices, creamy plant-based yogurt, fresh cilantro, and green onions, this tasty plant-based combo makes a delicious base for an Indian-inspired mashed potato bowl or yummy filling for wraps, tacos, and burritos.

Beetroot Falafel is a crispy, nutrient-dense, chickpea-based savory cake that is filled with the perfect touch of sweetness (thanks to the beets) and lots of herbs and spices that will make your taste buds sing. These falafel are fairly versatile — try adding them to a Mediterranean salad or crumbling them into a grain and veggie bowl. No matter how you choose to enjoy them, you’re getting plenty of plant-based nutrition — from fiber to iron to protein — with every falafel bite!

We’re willing to bet that making your own nut (or seed) butter will become a favorite ritual once you give it a go. First, it’s delicious. Second, it’s so much fun creating a variety of nut and seed butters (the variety of combinations is unlimited!). Third, you can say goodbye to store-bought packaging and hello to decreasing your footprint on the planet. Fourth, nut butter is already nutritious, but you can make it even healthier by adding your favorite superfood powder or seeds like chia, hemp, or flax (see Chef’s Notes for examples).

In this Roasted Radish Salad, warm crunchy radish meets cool crispy kale. Sweet orange is blended with umami miso. Pungent onion pops with tart lime. Finally, the slightly nutty flavor of hemp, plus its rich fat content, brings the variety of flavors together to create a unique, warm, and nutrient-rich salad that is a delightful way to enjoy radishes!

Awaken your taste buds and start your morning with a burst of flavors through our savory Tofu Bhurji Scramble. This plant-powered breakfast delight brings together the richness of protein-rich tofu with an aromatic blend of beloved Indian spices, creating a satisfying and nourishing way to fuel your morning the plant-based way!

You won’t miss the meat at all when you dive into this BBQ Tempeh Collard Wrap. Between the barbecue flavor, “meaty” tempeh, and crunchy slaw, this wrap has all of the elements of culinary satisfaction. (Don’t let the ingredient list fool you — these wraps are very simple to make!)