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These Southwest Veggie Burgers are perfectly grillable! Even though you won’t notice the squash, it’s playing an essential binding role with its fiber and moisture (not to mention its nutritional value). Make them ahead of time and enjoy them all week long for lunch or freeze them (separated between parchment paper) so that you have the burgers as you want them in the weeks ahead.

Once your Herbed Cashew Cheese is prepared, this appetizer takes minutes to make. (But your friends and family will think it took you hours — we won’t tell!) One of the coolest things about squash is its versatility — it can be enjoyed baked, grilled, steamed, or raw. It can also be combined with a number of other ingredients because of its neutral flavor. Use it often!

This homemade strawberry chia spread will satisfy your tastebuds with the natural sweetness of strawberries and satisfy your brain with its high omega-3 content. Chia seeds are one of the best known plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids, giving you your daily dose in just two tablespoons. This tasty spread can be used wherever you normally use jam or preserves.

If you haven’t tried making your own homemade crackers yet, this is your chance! These crackers couldn’t be any easier to make and can truly make them your own by adding any spices or seasonings you like. The recipe below uses sesame seeds, but you can substitute cumin seeds, fennel seeds, chopped rosemary, oregano, and even chia seed or black seed if you’d like an even bigger boost of omega-3s (in addition to the flax!).

How did you make that? How did you get it to taste like real deviled eggs? Is that magic? These are just a few of the questions you’ll hear from friends and family. Unlike traditional deviled eggs that use the egg yolk, which contains cholesterol and saturated fat, these are made with organic tofu, which doesn’t have either. Don’t forget to hide a few away in the fridge for yourself so they don’t all disappear!

The bites are yummy on their own as an on-the-patio or porch appetizer. When paired with the cooling and refreshing Cucumber Raita — made with crisp cucumbers and creamy cashews — it all comes together and they positively pop with flavor! Not to mention, you’ll be looking out for your dinner companions’ health by offering them an appetizer that will boost their fiber and phytonutrient intake!

This environmentally friendly, cruelty-free and healthy whole-food version of a charcuterie board is everything you’d ever want in a plant-based appetizer: crunchy crackers, creamy cashew cheese, savory tempeh bacon, and sour, pungent, sweet and bitter olives. It’s a party for all your tastebuds!

The beauty of Herbed Cashew Cheese is that you can use whichever herbs you have on hand or prefer to use based on your flavor preferences. A few delicious and nutrition combinations include parsley and oregano, rosemary and thyme or cilantro and dill. You could also split the cashew cream base in half and create two different herbed cheeses — just for fun!