Chana Masala
Chana Masala
Category: Mains
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Butter Beans with Spinach
This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Butter Beans with Spinach recipe is a high-protein, low-fat culinary delight. It combines the hearty texture of butter beans with the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and Italian spices. These are enveloped in a silky sauce made from silken tofu, zucchini, miso, and nutritional yeast. This dish tastes indulgent, yet it’s a perfect nutrient-packed meal that is comforting and satisfying.
Lentil Flax Loaf
Unlike traditional meatloaf, this loaf is loaded with fiber, phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3s from the flax meal and spinach (to help you eat those leafy greens!). Enjoy it alongside mixed greens or roasted veggies (pro tip: roast the vegetables while you’re cooking the lentil loaf).
Creamy Instant Pot Pinto Beans
These Creamy Instant Pot Pinto Beans are a one-pot wonder, blending tender beans with smoky chipotle, zesty hatch chiles, and aromatic spices. Garlic, onion, and tomatoes create a rich base, while cumin and smoked paprika add a warm, earthy depth. Whether you serve them as a side, a topping, or the star of your meal, these beans are flavorful, hearty, and incredibly easy to prepare. They add a burst of bold, comforting flavor to any dish!
Smoky Chorizo and Polenta Bowl
Smoky Chorizo and Polenta Bowl
Country Breakfast Bowl
Country Breakfast Bowl captures the spirit of a down home meal. It’s hearty, comforting and full of nourishing and savory ingredients that makes the sun shine just a bit brighter morning after morning. To make this an easy breakfast on-the-go if you are short on time, cut the vegetables ahead of time and mix the spices together so that all you have to do is cook them on the stovetop.
Farmer’s Market Salad with Miso Peanut Dressing
Farmer’s Market Salad with Miso Peanut Dressing is a colorful, crunchy, and deeply nourishing dish featuring 12 plant points (when the Miso Chickpea Tofu Croutons are included) that support gut health and plant diversity. Packed with fiber-rich kale, red cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, this salad delivers prebiotic nutrients and antioxidants that feed beneficial gut bacteria and promote microbial balance. The creamy, umami-rich dressing blends miso, peanut butter, garlic, ginger, and lime for a flavorful boost that also supports digestion and immune function. Optional Miso Chickpea Tofu Croutons add extra texture and plant protein, making this a satisfying meal or side. In place of the chickpea croutons, consider adding a protein-rich cooked whole grain like quinoa or buckwheat. It's a delicious way to bring the farmers market—and gut-friendly nutrition—to your plate.
No-Cook Buffalo Chickpea Wrap
This 15-minute meal checks all the boxes. It’s loaded with flavor, easy to put together, and packed with nutrition — who’s in? Our hands are raised high! Tangy buffalo-coated chickpeas add just the right amount of spice to a rainbow of crunchy veggies and are wrapped in a fiber-rich whole grain tortilla. No-Cook Buffalo Chickpea Wraps make a great lunchtime go-to on days where you’re short on time or have all of the time in the world — either way, they’re a delight to enjoy!
Moroccan Millet Bowl
This vibrant Moroccan Millet Bowl is a celebration of bold spices, bright herbs, and nourishing ingredients — all layered into one satisfying, plant-based meal. Fluffy millet is infused with garlic, parsley, and lemon for a fragrant, citrusy base. It’s topped with steamed broccoli, and crispy Moroccan Based Chickpeas and drizzled with a creamy, zesty chermoula sauce made with tahini, cilantro, and warming spices. Finished with a sprinkle of Dukkah and crushed red pepper flakes for crunch and heat, this bowl is a delicious way to make the most of leftover herbs while bringing global flavor to your everyday meals.
Herb and Potato Frittata
This hearty, flavor-packed frittata is everything you want in a delicious, plant-based meal — satisfying, savory, and loaded with protein! Tofu and chickpea flour create an eggy texture, while tender baby potatoes, artichokes, and fresh herbs balance creaminess and bite. A dash of turmeric, garlic, and kala namak (optional) gives it that classic, cozy frittata flavor. Whip it up, slice it, and you’ve got a warm, protein-rich meal ready to reheat and enjoy all week long!