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Creamy and comforting, this delicious soup uses nutrient-rich carrots and sweet potatoes as its base. These root veggies get their vibrant orange colors from carotenoids, compounds that act like antioxidants in the body, scavenging free radicals and protecting from lifestyle diseases. They’re also both packed with fiber, making this soup gut-loving and satisfying.

There’s no need for alcohol when you have this antioxidant-charged beverage on hand. Sip on your Pomegranate Sangria outside as you watch the trees, listen to the birds, and feel the grass underneath your feet. And don’t forget to take some deep breaths to let it all soak in. Consider this your safe and comforting place when you need a reprieve from the daily tasks of life.

The combination of toasted walnuts with warm lentils stuffed in baked mushrooms creates a hearty, flavorful, and exquisite appetizer that will enchant your guests. It’ll look and taste like you labored over this appetizer for hours, but this dish is very simple to prepare. Bonus that it’s bursting with lots of nutrition from walnuts, lentils, and mushrooms!

Substituting plant-based foods for meat can lead to enormous health benefits. Research shows that organic soy products may lower cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and, in tempeh’s case, improve digestive health due to its high fiber content. In this traditional-tasting recipe, tempeh adds a rich texture when cooked with whole grain bread, and the fennel and other spices give it a delectable flavor.

Spice up your dinner party with this tasty pop-in-your-mouth appetizer. Cashews serve as the base for cream cheese, and chickpeas pose as a crunchy breadcrumb topping in this dish. Be forewarned, Jalapeño Poppers may be what turns your friends and family on to plant-based eating!

Warm grains mixed with winter veggies create a hearty salad that is both satisfying and nourishing to the body and the soul. Not to mention, the array of colors create a beautifully presented dish!

This risotto is lightly fragranced with star anise and nutmeg, which get cozy with the fresh cream sauce. Much like how a cream or fat like whipping cream or butter is folded into traditional risotto just before serving, my Fresh Cream Sauce adds a lot of body and flavor to this whole-grain risotto. This version of risotto is much heartier and chewier than traditional ones using arborio rice, and is also more nutritious.

This classic dish gets a healthy facelift by omitting the butter, oil, and other less than desirable ingredients and keeping the fiber (green beans and almonds) and adding lots of aromatics (shallots and garlic) and a little crunchy sweetness (again, almonds!). Bon appetit!

Warming, comforting, and nourishing, you’ll feel the essence of this cider before you even start sipping through its natural cinnamon, apple and cranberry aromas. Made with 100 percent cranberry and apple juices (no sugar added!) that are infused with ginger and cinnamon spice, Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider is one to celebrate throughout the year—enjoy it warm in the winter and pour it over ice in the summer.

Cherry Chia Cacao Pudding Parfaits check all the boxes. They’re fun to make. They look pretty in their parfait glasses. They power-packed with plant-based ingredients. And they’re meal-prep friendly, making them perfect for busy schedules. Enjoy them for breakfast, as a dessert or an afternoon snack.