Category: Mains

Hearty, healthy, satisfying, and delicious — that explains these nutrition-packed lentil burgers that keep on giving back with leftovers for days ahead! Bean burgers also offer an opportunity to layer more plant-based goodness on top of your burger or in a sandwich. Consider adding layers of leafy greens, sliced tomato, red onion, kimchi or kraut, and your favorite plant-based condiment.

The flavor of vibrant spring pesto meets hummus — meets pizza!

These black bean burgers are so delicious, simple and nutritious that you may never purchase another store-bought black bean burger again! What’s really awesome is that you can double the recipe and store the patties in the freezer so you have meals on hand for future weeks. We love to layer veggies on top to make a mile-high burger that packs a ton of fiber.

I developed this recipe over a decade ago, and to this day it is still a favorite with readers and my own family. Even if you don’t have the sniffles, this soup is altogether comforting and delicious.

This salad couldn’t be easier! Something about the healthy fats in the avocado mixed with the earthiness of the kale, then topped with the acidic lemon makes for a perfectly flavored salad. Options for layering this salad are endless! See the chef’s notes for ideas and inspiration.

Needing dinner fast one night, I reached for pasta and tomato sauce—but I wanted to make it heartier. With cooked sweet potato in the fridge, these SweetBalls soon took shape!

This bowl is light while also really satisfying with its abundance of nutrients, pop of flavor and high fiber content. The lemon miso dressing offers umami flavor from the miso with some brightness from the lemon. If you're looking to optimize your gut health then this dish will do it! It's packed with fiber as well as probiotics.

Packed with fiber and plant-powered protein from quinoa and edamame, this salad is incredibly filling and super easy to make! Prepare it for the week by making it ahead of time — you’ll be happy you did when you’re low on time, plus the flavors are even better the next day!