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Loaded with plenty of rich flavors and textures, Beet and Turmeric Freekeh Bowl is truly a nourishing delight. This dish starts with a fragrant base of organic freekeh, delicately spiced with earthy turmeric and onion powder, and seasoned with just a hint of black pepper (if you’d like). It's a perfect canvas for the vibrant additions of tender, sweet beets and hearty chickpeas. Adding to the crunch and nuttiness are walnuts, while a splash of lemon juice brings a refreshing citrus zing. Choose your favorite sprouts to garnish, adding a fresh and crisp finish. This bowl is a delightful exploration of tastes and textures, combining traditional ingredients like beets and turmeric with the unique, nutty flavor of freekeh.

Ready for a delightful, satisfying and fun-to-make breakfast using your indoor garden veggies? We’re providing the basis for this Vegan Breakfast Crunchwrap recipe, but you can add any vegetables that you love and are growing to the filling. Whatever vegetables you use, you’ll just want to make sure they’re cut fairly small so that you can easily fold and seal… which brings us to the fun part! It takes a little handwork to make these but it takes less than a minute once you get the hang of it. Plus, watching them come together followed by indulging in their crunchy gooey goodness might be the definition of fun!

Ful medames, also simply known as fūl, is an Egyptian stew made with cooked (then smashed) fava beans, olive oil, and cumin. Other optional ingredients include parsley, garlic, onion, and lemon juice. Ful medames are traditionally made in and served out of a large metal jug and are often eaten for breakfast. However, there are many ways to enjoy this dish, including as a side to leafy greens, as a dip for veggies, or as a spread in a wrap.

This breakfast dish is not only big on flavor, but it’s also big on nutrition. Lentils and walnuts are both packed with protein and fiber, plus walnuts are one of the best sources of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Then, the icing on the cake (or, in this case, veggie sausage in the greens!) — it’s wrapped in a delicious collard leaf. This veggie-packed breakfast rollup may require a few more steps than your usual breakfast choice, but we promise it's completely worth the effort!

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!

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.