dinner35 minLemony Brussels Sprouts Pasta with White Beans and Garlic Panko Breadcrumbs
Brussels sprouts pasta with browned shaved sprouts, creamy white beans and a bright lemon-garlic sauce, finished with crisp garlic panko. Ready in 35 minutes.
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97 plant-based recipes that use black pepper, with nutrition for every serving.
Per 100 g, black pepper has 251 kcal, 10.39 g protein and 25.3 g fiber (USDA).
dinner35 minBrussels sprouts pasta with browned shaved sprouts, creamy white beans and a bright lemon-garlic sauce, finished with crisp garlic panko. Ready in 35 minutes.
dinner85 minCreamy vegan wild rice mushroom soup made in one pot with browned mushrooms, kale and white beans, finished with soy milk and miso for a savory, cozy bowl.
dinner40 minOne pot vegan lasagna soup with browned mushrooms, white beans, kale and broken noodles in a garlicky tomato broth, finished with lemony tofu ricotta.
lunch50 minA cozy one-pot vegan mulligatawny soup with red lentils, carrot, celery and apple, simmered in curry spices and finished with coconut milk and lime.
lunch24 minA savory cottage cheese bowl topped with skillet-crisped smoked paprika chickpeas, lemony cucumber and tomatoes, avocado, dill and a garlicky sesame sprinkle.
breakfast25 minA one-skillet Southwest tofu scramble with black beans, corn, kale and a smoky lime salsa. Eggy from kala namak, ready in 25 minutes and good for meal prep.
side75 minFoil-roasted beets, peppery arugula and juicy orange segments over tangy whipped tofu feta, finished with toasted pistachios and a balsamic-Dijon vinaigrette.
lunch45 minCrisp, golden Turkish spinach and feta gozleme made with a no-yeast yogurt dough, pan-cooked in olive oil and finished with a squeeze of lemon.
snack58 minBaked mathri recipe for Diwali: crisp, flaky Indian crackers made with oil, semolina, ajwain and kasuri methi, baked in the oven instead of deep-fried.
breakfast40 minMeal prep vegan breakfast sandwiches: a blended tofu and chickpea flour egg bakes in one pan with spinach, gets cut into patties, and freezes on English muffins.
lunch65 minHearty green lentil, walnut and mushroom burgers bound with vital wheat gluten so they sear and grill without falling apart, topped with a smoky Dijon sauce.
dinner20 minA quick vrat wale aloo recipe for Navratri: tender potatoes in a light tomato-ginger gravy with cumin, black pepper and roasted peanuts. No onion, no garlic.
dinner30 minOne pot vegan pasta e fagioli with ditalini, creamy cannellini beans and kale in a tomato broth, finished with miso for savory depth. Ready in 30 minutes.
lunch30 minA one-pot vegan chickpea noodle soup with carrots, celery, pasta and spinach in a golden turmeric broth, finished with miso and lemon. Ready in 30 minutes.
side40 minAir fryer gobi manchurian with cornstarch-crisped cauliflower tossed in a sticky garlic, ginger, soy and chili sauce. No deep frying, ready in about 40 minutes.
lunch25 minA vegan dense bean salad for meal prep: chickpeas, white beans and edamame with crunchy vegetables, sherry-Dijon vinaigrette and a quick herbed tofu feta.
drink8 minVegan golden milk turmeric latte with oat milk, fresh ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and black pepper. A caffeine-free haldi doodh, simmered on the stove in minutes.
lunch30 minA creamy vegan corn chowder made in 30 minutes. Blended white beans and oat milk thicken it; potatoes, smoked paprika and jalapeño give it body and gentle heat.
dinner22 minVegan pad see ew with chewy wide rice noodles, crispy tofu and broccoli in a sweet, smoky soy glaze. Ready in about 20 minutes with one pan and pantry sauces.
dinner125 minButternut squash lasagna with roasted squash, garlicky spinach ricotta and a brown-butter sage béchamel, baked until bubbly and golden. Made with no-boil noodles.
dinner60 minA creamy vegan pot pie made in one skillet: chickpeas, mushrooms, carrots and kale in a thyme gravy, baked under fluffy sage drop biscuits. No pie crust needed.
lunch55 minA butternut squash grilled cheese on sourdough, with sweet roasted squash, crisp apple, sharp cheddar, Dijon and fried sage leaves. A cozy fall lunch.
lunch52 minBaked sweet potato black bean burgers with smoked paprika, cumin, cilantro and oats. They hold together, crisp at the edges and freeze well for quick lunches.
lunch75 minVegan stuffed sweet potatoes loaded with smoky maple-BBQ chickpeas and a crunchy red cabbage-kale slaw in a tangy cider dressing. Great for lunch prep.
dinner20 minQuick vegan lo mein with spaghetti, crisp cabbage, browned mushrooms and edamame tossed in a garlicky soy-ginger-maple sauce. Dinner in about 20 minutes.
dinner65 minA cozy vegan butternut squash chowder made creamy with roasted squash and white beans blended with oat milk, then filled with potatoes, kale and fresh thyme.
lunch75 minVegetarian stuffed sweet potatoes filled with garlicky oregano lentils, wilted spinach and feta, then topped with a cool lemon-dill Greek yogurt sauce.
dinner47 minOne pot vegan jambalaya with seared smoky mushrooms, kidney beans, the Cajun holy trinity and tender rice, all simmered in one pot in about 45 minutes.
dinner20 minKale pesto pasta made with toasted walnuts, lemon and nutritional yeast, then tossed with creamy cannellini beans. A bright, garlicky dinner ready in 20 minutes.
dinner30 minA creamy vegan gnocchi soup made in one pot in 30 minutes, with tender potato gnocchi, white beans, carrots and spinach in a silky cashew and thyme broth.
snack20 minA roasted makhana recipe for Navratri: fox nuts slow-roasted in ghee, then tossed with peanuts, curry leaves, Kashmiri chili, cumin and rock salt.
dinner60 minA hearty one pot lentil bolognese pasta with green lentils, browned mushrooms and whole-wheat penne all simmered in tomato sauce. Only one pot to wash afterwards.
breakfast75 minAn egg-free chickpea flour frittata with broccoli, kale and sweet caramelized onion, seasoned with kala namak for eggy flavor. Baked in one skillet.
dinner35 minBrowned mushrooms, smoky paprika and a tangy Dijon-coconut sauce cook with the pasta in one pot. A cozy vegan stroganoff on the table in about 30 minutes.
side50 minRoasted acorn squash recipe with cumin and maple, finished with lemony tahini, pomegranate seeds and toasted pepitas. A colorful fall side with no peeling needed.
lunch65 minA silky vegan roasted cauliflower soup blended with a whole head of sweet roasted garlic and tahini, then topped with smoky paprika crispy chickpeas.
dinner60 minBaked vegan mac and cheese with a silky cashew, potato and carrot cheese sauce, smoky paprika and a crunchy garlic panko top. Bubbling, golden and cozy.
lunch25 minA crisp shaved Brussels sprouts salad with tart apple, pomegranate, creamy white beans and toasted almonds, tossed in a tangy maple Dijon dressing.
breakfast50 minRoasted butternut squash, garlicky kale and smoky maple tempeh crumbles come together in this hearty egg-free breakfast hash that reheats well all week.
breakfast45 minCrispy sweet potatoes, browned Brussels sprouts and red onion with smoked paprika and thyme, topped with jammy eggs cooked right in the same skillet.
side80 minA German-style braised red cabbage cooked in one pot with tart apples, apple cider, maple and cloves until silky and sweet-sour. A classic holiday side.
lunch48 minTofu shawarma wraps with torn tofu roasted in cumin, coriander and smoked paprika, then wrapped with lemony garlic tahini, crisp cucumber and quick-pickled onions.
dinner70 minThis vegan cabbage roll soup has the flavor of stuffed cabbage without the rolling. Lentils, brown rice and tender cabbage simmer in a smoky, tangy tomato broth.
side45 minVegan colcannon made with fluffy Yukon Gold mash, garlic-infused olive oil and warm soy milk, then folded with golden sautéed cabbage, kale and scallions.
lunch80 minA thick Tuscan bread soup with lacinato kale, savoy cabbage, cannellini beans and day-old sourdough, all in one pot. It tastes even better reheated the next day.
breakfast60 minA butternut squash frittata with roasted squash cubes, garlicky kale, salty feta and crispy fried sage, baked in one skillet. Good for brunch or meal prep.
side53 minSmashed Brussels sprouts with parmesan, roasted until the edges crackle, then topped with garlic, lemon zest, chili flakes and juicy pomegranate seeds.
lunch50 minA vegan kale Caesar with a creamy silken tofu dressing, crispy roasted chickpeas, golden baked tofu and garlicky sourdough croutons. Hearty enough for lunch.
snack30 minCrisp-edged sweet potato chaat tossed with toasted cumin, black pepper, lime, pomegranate, mint and peanuts. Fasting-friendly and ready in about 30 minutes.
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.
lunch50 minA velvety vegan broccoli cheddar soup made without cashews: Yukon Golds and white beans blend into a cheesy base with nutritional yeast, miso and Dijon.
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.
breakfast40 minVegan green shakshuka: seared golden tofu set in a cumin-spiced spinach, zucchini and jalapeño sauce, topped with lemony herbed tofu feta. Ready in about 40 minutes.
breakfast35 minEasy shakshuka with feta made from fresh tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, cumin and smoked paprika, with eggs poached right in the sauce. Ready in about 35 minutes.
lunch55 minA butternut squash kale salad for meal prep. Roasted squash, green lentils, crisp apple and pumpkin seeds sit on massaged kale with a maple cider vinaigrette.
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.
lunch50 minSmoky, tangy lentil sloppy joes simmered in a reduced apple cider BBQ sauce and piled onto toasted whole-wheat bread with a crisp apple-cabbage slaw.
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.
lunch24 minA crunchy broccoli apple salad with chickpeas, toasted sunflower seeds and cranberries in a creamy maple tahini dressing. No mayo, and it keeps 4 days.
dinner60 minCreamy baked butternut squash risotto with no constant stirring. Roasted squash, miso and nutritional yeast make it rich and fully vegan, topped with crispy sage.
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.
breakfast50 minCottage cheese egg bites with zucchini, sweet corn, basil and cheddar, blended until silky and baked over a water bath so they turn out tender and custardy.
lunch31 minVegan tofu fried rice with cornstarch-crisped tofu, nutty brown rice, broccoli, sweet corn and peas, tossed with garlic, ginger and soy. Ready in about 30 minutes.
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.
lunch23 minCreamy tofu egg salad made without mayo: a lemony tahini-Dijon dressing, turmeric, fresh dill and crisp celery, piled on toasted sourdough with romaine.
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.
snack26 minCrisp air fryer buffalo cauliflower in a chickpea-flour batter, tossed in tangy hot sauce and served with a cool coconut yogurt dill ranch and celery sticks.
lunch45 minA pantry pumpkin red lentil soup: canned pumpkin, curry spices and red lentils simmered until silky, then finished with coconut milk and lime. Ready in 45 minutes.
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.
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.
lunch20 minA curried chickpea salad with apple, celery, golden raisins and toasted cashews in a lime-bright coconut yogurt dressing, spooned into crisp romaine leaves.
breakfast45 minChickpea flour vegan egg muffins with spinach, sweet red pepper and green onion. Bake a batch of 12 on Sunday, then reheat in under a minute on busy mornings.
side37 minA fall arugula pear salad with honey-roasted pear wedges, toasted walnuts, salty feta and pomegranate, dressed in a tangy honey-Dijon cider vinaigrette.
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.
lunch15 minA no-cook smashed chickpea salad sandwich bound with lemony tahini instead of mayo, with hemp hearts, crunchy celery and red onion on whole wheat bread.
drink18 minA stovetop oat milk chai latte recipe built on whole spices and strong black tea — no coffee, no syrup pumps, just a 15-minute pot of real masala chai.
dinner15 minCannellini beans simmered with garlic, kale and lemon until self-thickening and creamy, no dairy needed. One skillet, 15 minutes, best over toasted sourdough.
dinner50 minA creamy pumpkin risotto recipe with arborio rice, crisped sage butter, Parmesan and toasted walnuts. Ready in about 45 minutes on the stovetop.
dinner55 minGnocchi, chickpeas, peppers and tomatoes roast on one pan, then half the vegetables blend with toasted almonds into a smoky Spanish romesco sauce.
lunch55 minMake-ahead lunch jars layering maple-Dijon dressing, green lentils, chewy farro, roasted beets, toasted walnuts and arugula. Four jars, ready in about an hour.
snack45 minButternut squash hummus made with caramelized squash, roasted garlic and tahini, finished with crisp fried sage and toasted pumpkin seeds.
breakfast30 minCreamy cottage cheese scrambled eggs, wilted spinach, black beans and salsa rolled into warm flour tortillas — a Tex-Mex breakfast burrito made fresh in about 30 minutes.
dinner43 minShelf-stable gnocchi roasted straight from the package until crisp, with caramelized Brussels sprouts, sweet shallots and a balsamic glaze. One pan, 40 minutes.
lunch65 minSheet-pan curried tempeh and cauliflower over coconut-turmeric brown rice, finished with a lime-cilantro drizzle. Four vegan meal prep bowls that reheat well.
breakfast45 minVegan breakfast burritos built for meal prep: turmeric tofu scramble, cumin black beans and skillet-crisped sweet potato, rolled tight and frozen for busy mornings.
dinner55 minA silky miso butternut squash soup with fresh ginger, a tart apple and a little coconut milk, finished with tamari-toasted pumpkin seeds. Easy fall dinner.
lunch49 minGrated butternut squash and chickpea flour baked on a preheated sheet pan until the edges caramelize, served with a cool garlicky sage coconut yogurt.
dinner65 minButternut squash apple soup roasted at high heat until caramelized, then blended with ginger, warm spices and coconut milk for a silky, naturally sweet bowl.
dinner45 minEggplant and cherry tomatoes roast until caramelized, then get tossed with rigatoni and a lemony whipped ricotta that turns into a silky sauce with pasta water.
snack50 minSavory roasted pumpkin seeds with smoked paprika, garlic-infused olive oil and nutritional yeast. A quick salt-water simmer makes them shatter-crisp all the way through.
lunch22 minA brothy Italian chickpea zucchini tomato skillet: browned zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil, with garlic-rubbed sourdough for dipping.
side40 minCrispy zucchini corn fritters with jalapeño, bound with chickpea flour and served with a cool cilantro-lime coconut yogurt dip. An easy egg-free summer side.
lunch55 minVegan meal prep bowls with sticky maple Dijon tempeh, roasted sweet potato, broccoli and quinoa, plus a tangy mustard dressing. Everything cooks on sheet pans.
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