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Having ready-to-eat healthy foods on hand is one of the first steps to consistent, healthy eating. Making a plan for the week, gathering ingredients, and making one or two dishes can set you up for success. Starting with simple recipes that take 30 minutes or less can also be helpful. This one-pan tofu dish provides a variety of phytonutrients from the vegetables, plant-based protein from the tofu, and prebiotic fiber from the asparagus, rice, and green onion. Make this ahead of time and reheat for a nourishing lunch or dinner during the week.

Homemade tofu just got much more exciting! We’re not sure which part of this recipe your gut will love more — the miso or the chickpeas. But either way, Miso Chickpea Tofu is sure to be a winner. Miso is a fermented paste, traditionally made from soy (although there are lots of variations) and is one of the most beneficial fermented foods for fueling probiotic growth. Miso is fairly nutrient-dense, too. This homemade tofu will provide you with high quality plant protein and fiber as well as an abundant source of zinc, copper, manganese, and vitamin K. There is also a good amount of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, selenium, and choline. Since this Miso Chickpea Tofu is super simple to make, we are sure it’s going to make its way into a few of your favorite plant-based dishes.

If you are a broccoli lover, garlic lover, or both, this side dish brings together the harmonious blend of sweet and crunchy broccoli, with umami and prebiotic-rich garlic for an outstanding side dish that comes together quickly and is high in nutritional value. Plus, by adding a bit of nutty and seedy Vegan Walnut Parmesan elevates this side or snack to the next level.

Grab your favorite bowl of dark leafy greens and get ready to savor the flavor and benefits of this Creamy Garlic Dressing. Garlic, tahini, lemon, and ginger add a variety of vitamins and minerals — including B vitamins, vitamin C, folate, selenium, and manganese, not to mention loads of phytonutrients — to this creamy dressing. Creamy Garlic Dressing also makes an excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich condiment, so don’t be afraid to use it liberally!

Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth Garlic Shallot “Butter” takes the cake on traditional butter any day! The healthy fats in cashews are what make them transform into a rich and creamy spread that can be used on toast, veggies, pasta, and more. This butter has zero cholesterol or trans-fatty acids and is packed with healing phytonutrients, plant-powered protein, and healthy plant-based fats.

Sticky Black Rice with Mango gets the whole food plant-based Treatment. Inspired by the classic Thai dessert Mango Sticky Rice, this naturally sweet and fiber-rich version is a sumptuous and exotic dessert that captures the essence of tropical flavors in a simple yet indulgent way. The black rice gets soft and gelatinous as it cooks down and turns into a delightful rice pudding that is sweetened with homemade coconut sauce and topped with fresh and juicy mango. Add a squeeze of lime and a few mint leaves for a refreshing yet filling dessert that is creamy, sticky, and fresh.

Tofu Satay Skewers is a fun, Thai-inspired recipe that will be a delight to serve up at your next plant-based get-together. Protein-packed tofu is coated in an umami-rich marinade then baked until crisp and served with a tangy and creamy satay sauce. Enjoy these tasty bites as a mouthwatering appetizer or as a flavorful addition to your favorite salad, roasted veggie plate, or grain bowl.

One of the simplest and tastiest ways to ensure variety and lots of colors is through combos like the Rainbow Smoothie below with yellows, reds, purples, and greens. Mixed berries, spinach and chia seeds are the base of this delicious beverage. Blended together with banana, apple and creamy peanut butter creates a fiber dense, phytonutrient rich and protein packed smoothie takes nutrition to the max!

Plant-based bowls are the “choose your own adventure” of healthy and delicious eating. Similar to a grain bowl, but using sweet potatoes in place of grains, the Plant-Powered Lunch Bowl is composed of carotenoids, flavonoids, and curcuminoids in the sweet potatoes, leafy greens, radish, and turmeric. Add Matcha Turmeric Dressing for even more phytonutrient goodness or add your own favorite plant-based dressing!

Indulge in this nourishing Pink Cauliflower Soup, a flavorful blend of cauliflower, beets, garlic, tofu, and aromatic spices that will excite all of your senses while nourishing your body. Packed with healthy plant-based protein from the tofu, detoxifying sulforaphane from the cauliflower, and inflammation-fighting betalain from the beets, this soup is a tasty nutrient powerhouse in each and every spoonful.