Category: Mains

A little sweetness, a hint of spiciness, and a lot of creaminess will make you come back for seconds of this dish. It’s kind of like the ideal dinner date – when it’s all over you can’t wait to see them again. And, don’t be surprised if you have that post-dinner date glow the next day from all of the healing ingredients like garlic, ginger, sweet potatoes, and lentils!

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).

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.

Sure, this is super satisfying to your taste buds, but it’s also powered with anti-anxiety nutrients. The B vitamins, iron, and zinc in the quinoa and pistachios help to support mood, while the fiber-rich plant-based ingredients and prebiotic-rich asparagus and onions foster good gut health.

Ginger Carrot Edamame Noodles are an updated twist on traditional Asian noodle flavors. These veggie noodles are filled with bright and colorful plant-based ingredients that are bursting with flavor in every bite. Bright and slightly sweet edamame paired with sweet and crunchy carrots boasts a host of nutritional benefits. This dish serves up protein, fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, and lots of phytonutrients. There is no shortage of plant-based goodness to go around.

The smoky vegetables and tofu combined with sweet pineapple then topped with creamy mozzarella cashew cheese makes for an out-of-this-world combination. Make the mozzarella cheese, press the tofu, and precut the vegetables and pineapple ahead of time to save some prep minutes.

This pizza is simple to create if you make the Turmeric Cashew Cheese first and use store-bought cauliflower crust (however, I do recommend making your own if you have the time!). The cheese recipe will make more than double the amount you need for the pizza, allowing you to make it on one day and use it throughout the week on wraps, in salads, and, of course, reserving some for the pizza. With the cauliflower crust and fresh vegetables, this is a light, refreshing, and nourishing dish for the spring and summer evenings!