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If you’re familiar with the light and refreshing orange-hued ginger dressing that tops your bowl of lettuce in a Japanese restaurant then you’ll recognize the flavors and textures here. Carrot Ginger Dressing starts with vibrant, energizing whole foods that transform into a creamy, flavorful dressing with just one push of the button (your blender!).

While this flavorsome condiment may not seem much at first glance, with its short list of ingredients and 5–minute preparation time, it’s actually powered-packed with nutrients like calcium, magnesium, and zinc from the toasted nori, and pumpkin and sesame seeds. It’s also filled with healthy plant-based fats and protein. Sprinkling just a bit on your grain bowls. stir-fries and avocado toast not only adds lots of flavor but also oodles of nutrition.

Mineral-rich, sea veggie arame is sold in its dry form and needs to be rehydrated before using. With its mild flavor, it is a well-suited addition to a variety of taste profiles in stir-fries, salads, and bowls. Here, kale, edamame, peppers, and onions add pops of color, flavor, and nutrition. To highlight its natural beautiful black color, make this dish with red or brown rice (black works too, but you won’t see the pretty arame!).

Yummy, colorful and nourishing — plant-based eating doesn’t get much better than this — Tofu Pad Thai ensures you’re “eating the rainbow” with its variety of colorful ingredients. Tofu is packed with plant-based protein, carrots and peppers have lots of carotenoids, and garlic offers prebiotics. They all bring lots of flavor, textures, colors and nutrition to this fun dish.

Can you obtain a creamy mouthfeel without the cream? Cashews say, sure you can! While not absolutely necessary, soaking cashews overnight or in hot water for a half hour can help to create a creamy texture and delicious dairy-free sauce. Add some garlic to create a simple 10-minute prep garlic cream sauce that can be used on a variety of meals from grain bowls to whole grain pasta.

Calling all Teriyaki lovers — you don’t want to miss Grilled Teriyaki Tempeh! If tempeh is new to you, then this is an opportunity to try your favorite flavors blended with a new nutritious plant-based food. If you’re a tempeh aficionado, then, trust us, you’re going to love this teriyaki version. Enjoy it as an appetizer, share with friends, or make a wrap out of it — no matter how you enjoy it, you’ll be getting lots of plant-powered protein, fiber, and nutrients with every bite!

Love chili but don’t love that it’s not serving you or your family’s health? We have you covered with this Champion Tempeh and Bean Chili. Tempeh and beans provide “meaty” texture, the spices and aromatics provide delectable flavors, and all of the ingredients provide a remarkable amount of nutritional value. This is a dish the entire family will love!

This salad offers up flavor, texture, and nutritional benefits with ingredients like tempeh, kale, radish, and red onion. It’s refreshing and hearty at the same time, making it a diverse salad that’s great for any season, whether it’s warm or chilly outside. Add your favorite whole grain like quinoa or wheat berries to make it a complete meal!

Even if you’re not a fan of winter, these edible, naturally sweet snowballs are something you’ll most likely enjoy making and then eating as a mid-afternoon snack or after-dinner treat. Because coconut is reminiscent of snowflakes, these bite-sized snacks also create a sense of cheer as a display on your kitchen table. Cranberries are chock-full of vitamin C and fiber while coconut is packed with manganese, copper, and even more fiber!