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Pickling cucumbers (or any veggie that’s growing in your garden) is a great way to preserve them and a tasty way to elevate veggie burgers, salads, and grain bowls with a refreshing and savory tangy flavor.

Bibimbap (pronounced "bee-BIM-bop") is a traditional Korean dish, with bibim meaning "mixed" and bap meaning "rice." This beloved Korean bowl typically includes steamed white rice with assorted fresh, marinated, and sautéed vegetables. Any garden veggies could work well with Bibimbap, so have fun experimenting with your own fresh and nutritious produce if you’re growing your own.

These bites are fun and simple to make and can be used as an appetizer or a protein-rich addition to a grain bowl. If you can, marinate the tofu ahead of time (more time in the marinade means more flavor!). Then when you’re ready, pop them in the oven, toaster oven, or Air Fryer for a tasty and satisfying snack. The bites have lots of flavor with just the marinade alone so omit the Bibimbap Sauce if spicy isn’t your idea of plant-based eating fun.

This sauce is a delicious addition to your recipe library, not to mention a tasty topping for the Bibimbap Bowl or stored in the fridge to use as a veggie dip or marinade for tofu. Make it less spicy by using tomato paste in place of gojuchang. Spicy or not, we see a lot of this sauce in your future.

This Sweet and Savory Moroccan Vegetable Stew is a warm and nourishing way to explore the flavors of Moroccan cuisine, including the sweet fruitiness of figs! As the stew simmers the figs soften and infuse their sweetness, creating a thick and luscious base for the veggies. Together with protein-packed chickpeas, and nourishing vitamin and mineral-rich veggies like sweet potato, carrots, zucchini, and green beans, this dish is packed with delightful flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy the nourishing richness of this vegetable stew over a bed of quinoa or brown rice and a dollop of creamy plant-based yogurt on top to tie it all together!

Savory roasted cauliflower florets are coated in a delicious nutty and creamy Harissa Tahini Sauce and combined with naturally sweet and jammy-dried figs. Finished with crunchy pistachios, fresh dill, and mint, this side dish is a satisfying and memorable addition to any meal.

These Crumbly Oat and Figs Bars combine all the best aspects of jammy dried figs, hearty rolled oats, nutty almond meal, and sweet spices to make a delicious, naturally sweet, and fiber-rich fudgy cookie bar that is wholesomely irresistible!

If you are stuck in the same smoothie routine, break the mold and give this Fig and Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl a try! Fresh figs have a sweet honey-like flavor with a light floral note that gives this nutritious bowl a unique flavor experience — combined with sweet and nutty hazelnuts, creamy banana, and earthy and warm nutmeg. This creamy and delightful bowl is not only satisfying but also packed with essential nutrients to kick-start your day on a healthy note.

Dashi is a Japanese seaweed-based stock that usually contains kombu and bonito flakes (dried fish), but there are a few variations depending on the use of the dashi. To achieve a similar umami-rich flavor as the traditional version, we swapped bonito flakes with shiitake mushrooms. When simmered in the Instant Pot, the flavors become rich, concentrated, and deeply robust, which is the key to making a delicious plant-based stock. Give it a try as the base for miso soup or hearty soba noodle soup.