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Raise your hand if you love simple yet nutritious meals. (Hands raised high here!) When you have little time to spare, grab the leftover whole grains from the fridge and vegetables that you have on hand, and start whipping up this quick and easy (and tasty!) stir fry.

Inspired by the traditional Vietnamese sandwich, this take on tacos will leave your taste buds singing, soul shining and belly satisfied with their ingredients that are bursting with flavor and texture. The umami flavor of portobello mushrooms combined with fresh herbs topped with pickled veggies is like a flavor bomb in your mouth!

Create a culinary experience from the home of The Grand Ole Opry through this delicious bowl that is big on flavor and not on meat. Kale, red onion, mushrooms, quinoa and sweet potatoes will have you singing songs from Graceland! However, unlike traditional barbecue bowls, this one may support a healthy immune system (mushrooms), offer heart disease protection (red onions), keep skin glowing (kale), and provide cancer prevention (sweet potatoes).

If you’re looking for quick (only 10 minutes!) meal prep and no cooking, then you’ve come to the right place with this nutrient-dense, satisfying salad. Use extra quinoa from your fridge (or other whole-grain of choice) and farmers market veggies to create a delicious and nutritious summertime salad. Don’t forget to notice all of the vibrant plant-based colors that not only make this salad very pretty but also provide you with essential nutrients for healing and energy!

Who knew that tacos could be so healthy? Truth is that there are countless ways to prepare tacos using plant-based ingredients. With so many filling options, you could create a different taco for every night of the week! This one, in particular, is pretty special with its plant-powered ingredients including cauliflower, avocado, black beans, and whole-grain tortillas. Layer the tacos up with even more goodness, like kimchi, cilantro, and red onion for even more healing nutrition.

This salad checks all the boxes: crunch from the cashews, creamy from the avocado, sweet and savory from the dressing, not to mention tons of nutrition from just about all of the ingredients, including spinach, cashews, lentils, avocado, and sunflower seeds. Prepare the salad the night before work in a mason jar for a delicious and healing plant-powered lunch, or add all of the ingredients directly to your favorite salad bowl for an impromptu tasty and nourishing meal.

These oh-so-satisfying pancakes don’t have to be limited to breakfast alone. Try them for lunch or dinner, or even better, enjoy them as an on-the-go snack! They are chock-full of fiber, plant-based protein, omega 3’s, B vitamins, and plenty of phytonutrients to keep you well-nourished and energized.

Have a sweet tooth but don’t want the overly processed sugar? This Apple Crumble can help to satisfy it naturally. Braising the apples helps to bring out their natural sugar and adding a bit of date paste adds more natural sweetness plus fiber and nutrition.

This non-dairy cashew cream is a common substitute for dairy-based sweet cream and whipped cream — and it’s so easy to make! Enjoy it on warm fruit crisps, on top of homemade vegan ice cream, in between plant-based cookies (cookie sandwich!), or as a dip for fresh berries.

This dressing uses applesauce to emulsify the ingredients and produce a surprisingly thick vinaigrette that is virtually fat-free! This dressing is slightly sweeter than some vinaigrettes, so try it as is first, and then play with some of the seasonings if you like.