dinner125 minCreamy Vegan Dal Makhani with Coconut Cream and Kidney Beans
Vegan dal makhani with whole black urad dal and kidney beans, slow-simmered in a spiced tomato masala and finished with coconut cream. A rich Diwali main.
Nutrition goal
High-Fiber plant-based dinner ideas, with nutrition per serving calculated from USDA data.
dinner125 minVegan dal makhani with whole black urad dal and kidney beans, slow-simmered in a spiced tomato masala and finished with coconut cream. A rich Diwali main.
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dinner39 minSheet pan chickpeas and cabbage wedges roasted at high heat, then lacquered with a gingery miso-maple glaze and finished with sesame and green onion.
dinner35 minVegan pasta alla Norma with pan-fried eggplant, a garlicky tomato-basil sauce and salty baked tofu crumbles in place of ricotta salata. On the table in 30 minutes.
dinner37 minCrispy air fryer orange tofu and tender broccoli tossed in a glossy glaze of fresh orange juice, tamari, maple and ginger. A quick takeout-style dinner.
dinner50 minRed lentil butternut squash dal cooked in one pot with tomato, ginger and turmeric, finished with spinach and a sizzling cumin-mustard seed tadka.
dinner55 minA cozy one-pot Moroccan chickpea sweet potato stew with red lentils, kale, cumin, cinnamon and raisins, brightened with lemon. Ready in about an hour.
dinner90 minA hearty vegan lentil shepherd's pie: savory mushroom, carrot and pea filling under a fluffy garlic sweet potato mash. Make-ahead and freezer-friendly.
dinner75 minCrispy potato tacos rolled around cumin-spiced mashed potatoes, oven-baked until golden, and served with a charred tomato-jalapeño salsa and lime cabbage.
dinner90 minVegan stuffed shells filled with lemony tofu ricotta, roasted butternut squash and spinach, baked in a silky squash sauce and topped with crispy sage.
dinner50 minButternut squash black bean tacos with maple-chili roasted squash, garlicky smashed beans and a crisp apple-jalapeño slaw on warm corn tortillas.
dinner60 minHands-off sheet pan vegan fried rice: roasted butternut squash, edamame and bell pepper baked with brown rice until crisp, finished with crispy garlic.
dinner45 minA creamy vegan white bean chili made with cannellini beans, jalapeño, green chiles and sweet corn, thickened with blended cashews and brightened with lime.
dinner70 minRoasted acorn squash halves stuffed with herby green lentils, browned mushrooms, kale and toasted walnuts. A hearty, savory vegan dinner for fall.
dinner45 minOne pot butternut squash pasta where the squash melts into a silky, dairy-free sauce, finished with spinach, crispy sage and toasted walnuts. Ready in 40 minutes.
dinner70 minVegan quinoa stuffed peppers with enchilada spices, black beans, fresh late-summer corn and salsa, baked tender and finished with a cool avocado-lime crema.
dinner75 minBell pepper halves stuffed with green lentils, brown rice, corn and toasted walnuts, baked in a smoky cumin tomato sauce. A hearty vegan dinner that reheats well.
dinner45 minRoasted cauliflower and chickpeas with cumin, coriander, red onion and sweet apple wedges, finished with a garlicky lemon tahini sauce and plenty of parsley.
dinner65 minA thick, smoky vegan chili with kidney, black and pinto beans, sweet butternut squash and chewy bulgur. It's one pot and reheats well all week.
dinner40 minCreamy, nut-free vegan mac and cheese made with whole-wheat pasta and a blended sauce of butternut squash, cannellini beans, soy milk and nutritional yeast.
dinner28 minCrisp cornstarch-coated tofu and silky pan-steamed eggplant in a Sichuan-style spicy garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes and best over steamed rice.
dinner22 minGreek white beans with tomatoes, gigantes-style, made in one skillet. Ripe late-summer tomatoes, dill, oregano and spinach are ready in about 20 minutes.
dinner25 minA quick tofu green bean stir fry with golden cornstarch-crusted tofu, blistered beans and a glossy garlic-ginger soy sauce. On the table in about 25 minutes.
dinner45 minA one-pan sweet potato black bean skillet with a quick chili-tomato enchilada sauce and torn corn tortillas that soften into tender layers. Ready in about 45 minutes.
dinner70 minVegan stuffed acorn squash with quinoa, apple, sage and toasted pecans. Roast the halves cut-side down for caramelized edges, then fill and finish in the oven.
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