Category: Mains

When thinking about savory dishes made with whole grains, oat groats may not come to mind first. However, they can create a delicious creamy base similar to risotto. This recipe is surprisingly quick and easy despite starting with whole oat groats, which can take longer than the rolled option. You can simplify it even further by pre-cooking the oats and storing them in the refrigerator for up to three days before you’re ready to add the mushrooms and kale. You might find yourself with a new savory favorite breakfast or staple for dinner with this tasty dish!

Who says you can’t have carrot cake for breakfast? This overnight oatmeal captures all the flavors of carrot cake without the guilt! Packed with fiber, iron, magnesium, beta carotene and B vitamins, this is one carrot cake recipe that will leave you feeling energized throughout the morning and beyond.

Earthy radish, spicy greens, and tangy dressing are perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the roasted figs and walnuts. Creamy tofu feta and nutty wheat berries add more flavor as well as texture. Not only is this salad super tasty and satisfying, but it’s also super nourishing as it’s packed with calcium, iron, vitamin K, phytonutrients, and fiber. Enjoy it often!

Nutrient-packed collard greens are the vehicle for even more nutrient-packed plant-based ingredients in this nutritional powerhouse of a wrap. Make them for snacks or an amazing vegan, gluten-free, plant-powered lunch!

This chili is so hearty, so flavorful — it’s a crowd pleaser! Don’t let the deceptively long list of ingredients deter you — it’s actually quite simple and very much worth the (little bit of) effort! Mushrooms have been shown to help fight heart disease, cancer, and inflammation, and this is a delicious way to get your plant-based health on.

It might look like there’s a lot to this recipe, but it’s really just three main ingredients — mushrooms, onion and pineapple — and the rest are seasonings and spices that make the dish delicious and savory with a touch of sweetness. The trio of ingredients promises bursts of flavor and plenty of good nutrition. Enjoy it as a side, sandwich, or on top of a veggie burger.

Mushroom and Kale Pot Pie looks, smells, and tastes indulgent but is actually so very healthy! Immune-supporting mushrooms, nutrient-dense kale, and pathogen-fighting aromatics bring an irresistible combination of flavor, textures, and nutrition to this tasty pie.

Tofu can be used as a binder to make eggless pasta, as a protein in a breakfast scramble, or as a light and fluffy egg substitute in a veggie quiche. Packed with a rainbow of vegetables and phytonutrient-rich tofu, this quiche will help fill you with the energy and focus you need to power through a day.

Beautiful sweet potatoes become “pasta” noodles with sautéed garlic and spinach, topped with vegan parmesan in this easy and delicious spiralizer recipe. Are your kids picky eaters? This dish is a fun way to sneak in some nutrient-dense veggies!

This veggie burger can please even the pickiest of palates. Cauliflower, beans, rice, and oats come together to make a burger that is tasty, satisfying, and nutritious. Double the recipe and freeze half so that you have them to enjoy throughout the month!