side75 minVegan Beet and Arugula Salad with Orange, Pistachios and Whipped Tofu Feta
Foil-roasted beets, peppery arugula and juicy orange segments over tangy whipped tofu feta, finished with toasted pistachios and a balsamic-Dijon vinaigrette.
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92 plant-based recipes that use water, with nutrition for every serving.
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snack65 minCrispy Air Fryer Sabudana Vada with Peanuts and No-Onion Cilantro Mint Chutney
Air fryer sabudana vada with a crisp shell and chewy centre, made with potato and roasted peanuts and served with a no-onion, no-garlic cilantro mint chutney.
snack58 minFlaky Baked Mathri with Ajwain and Kasuri Methi
Baked mathri recipe for Diwali: crisp, flaky Indian crackers made with oil, semolina, ajwain and kasuri methi, baked in the oven instead of deep-fried.
lunch65 minHigh Protein Lentil Walnut Burgers with Mushrooms and Smoky Dijon Sauce
Hearty 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.
lunch50 minVegan Okonomiyaki with Cabbage, Shiitake and Quick Tonkatsu-Style Sauce
Vegan okonomiyaki made with a silken tofu batter, lots of cabbage and seared shiitake, then topped with a quick sweet-savory sauce and sesame seeds.
dinner20 min20-Minute Vrat Wale Aloo (No Onion, No Garlic Navratri Potato Curry) with Tomato, Ginger and Roasted Peanuts
A 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.
dinner75 minBaked Vegan Malai Kofta with Pumpkin and Creamy Cashew Tomato Gravy
Vegan malai kofta made with pumpkin-potato dumplings baked until golden, served in a silky cashew-tomato gravy with coconut milk, garam masala and kasuri methi.
dinner50 minCreamy Gochujang Butternut Squash Pasta with Crispy Shiitake and Sesame
Gochujang butternut squash pasta with a silky roasted squash and miso sauce, soy-glazed crispy shiitake, toasted sesame and green onion. Spicy-sweet and dairy-free.
side40 minCrispy Air Fryer Gobi Manchurian with Sticky Garlic Ginger Chili Sauce
Air 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.
lunch60 minVegan Burrito Bowl Meal Prep with Smoky TVP Taco Crumbles and Black Beans
Smoky TVP taco crumbles, black beans, corn and brown rice with lime-dressed red cabbage, salsa and avocado. Four vegan burrito bowls built to pack for lunch.
snack65 minRoasted Beet Hummus with Orange Zest and Toasted Cumin
A bright magenta beet hummus made with roasted beets, tahini, toasted cumin and orange zest. It's silky, earthy and a little citrusy, and great for dips or sandwiches.
dinner22 min20-Minute Vegan Pad See Ew with Crispy Tofu and Broccoli
Vegan 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.
snack85 minCrispy Air Fryer Samosas with Spiced Potato and Peas
Flaky air fryer samosas with a cumin-ginger potato and pea filling. The oil-rubbed dough crisps and blisters with only a light brush of oil, no deep-frying.
dinner50 minOne-Pot Palak Chole (Spinach Chickpea Curry) with Garam Masala and Ginger
Chickpeas simmered in a silky blended spinach-tomato gravy with ginger, garam masala and kasuri methi. One pot, canned chickpeas, dinner in about 50 minutes.
breakfast460 minSlow Cooker Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oats with Flax and Maple
Slow cooker steel cut oats with tender apples, cinnamon and nutmeg, finished with maple, flax and toasted walnuts. Ten minutes of prep gives a week of breakfasts.
lunch75 minVegan BBQ Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Red Cabbage Kale Slaw
Vegan 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.
dessert50 minCreamy Vegan Rice Kheer with Coconut Milk, Saffron and Pistachios
Creamy vegan kheer made with basmati rice slowly simmered in almond and coconut milk, scented with saffron and cardamom and finished with pistachios and raisins.
breakfast35 minGluten-Free Vegan Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Blender Pancakes
Vegan oatmeal pancakes blended from rolled oats and flax, with grated apple in the batter and a warm cinnamon-apple topping. Gluten-free and soy-free.
lunch75 minGreek Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach, Feta and Lemon-Dill Yogurt
Vegetarian stuffed sweet potatoes filled with garlicky oregano lentils, wilted spinach and feta, then topped with a cool lemon-dill Greek yogurt sauce.
snack25 minVegan Gur Makhana (Jaggery Caramel Makhana) with Sesame and Cardamom
A gur makhana recipe for Diwali: fox nuts roasted in coconut oil, coated in crackly jaggery caramel, then finished with toasted sesame, cardamom and salt.
dinner45 minVegan Palak Paneer with Crispy Tofu and Cashew Cream
Vegan palak paneer with crisp pan-fried tofu in a bright green spinach gravy, made silky with cashew cream and finished with kasuri methi and lemon.
dinner20 min20-Minute Kale Pesto Pasta with White Beans and Toasted Walnuts
Kale pesto pasta made with toasted walnuts, lemon and nutritional yeast, then tossed with creamy cannellini beans. A bright, garlicky dinner ready in 20 minutes.
dessert23 min20-Minute Vegan Sooji Halwa for Ashtami Prasad with Cardamom, Cashews and Raisins
Vegan sooji halwa for Navratri Ashtami prasad: semolina roasted in coconut oil, simmered in saffron almond milk, finished with cardamom, cashews and raisins.
dinner30 min30-Minute One-Pot Creamy Vegan Gnocchi Soup with White Beans, Spinach and Carrots
A 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.
dinner60 minOne-Pot Lentil Bolognese Pasta with Mushrooms
A 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.
lunch35 minVegan Banh Mi Sandwich with Crispy Five-Spice Tofu and Quick Pickled Carrots
A vegan banh mi on toasted sourdough with crispy five-spice tofu, quick pickled carrots, cucumber, jalapeño and a creamy silken tofu sriracha spread.
breakfast75 minVegan Chickpea Flour Frittata with Broccoli, Kale and Caramelized Onion
An egg-free chickpea flour frittata with broccoli, kale and sweet caramelized onion, seasoned with kala namak for eggy flavor. Baked in one skillet.
lunch55 minGochujang Tempeh Vegan Meal Prep Bowls with Sesame Red Cabbage and Edamame
Sticky gochujang-glazed tempeh, brown rice, edamame and quick sesame-pickled red cabbage and cucumber. Vegan meal prep bowls that hold up all week.
snack28 minHealthy Date Caramel Apple Bites with Dark Chocolate and Crushed Peanuts
Healthy caramel apples, snack-sized: crisp apple rounds spread with salty date-peanut caramel, then drizzled with dark chocolate and topped with crushed peanuts.
side50 minRoasted Acorn Squash Wedges with Spiced Tahini, Pomegranate and Pepitas
Roasted acorn squash recipe with cumin and maple, finished with lemony tahini, pomegranate seeds and toasted pepitas. A colorful fall side with no peeling needed.
dinner50 minSheet Pan Paneer Tikka with Cauliflower, Peppers and Mint Yogurt
A vegetarian sheet pan dinner of spiced yogurt-marinated paneer, roasted cauliflower, peppers and red onion, finished under the broiler with a cool mint yogurt.
dinner60 minBaked Vegan Mac and Cheese with Cashew Potato Sauce and Crispy Garlic Panko
Baked 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.
dinner39 minEasy One-Pan Aloo Gobi Matar with Kasuri Methi
An easy aloo gobi recipe made in one skillet: cumin-scented potatoes, cauliflower and peas in a quick tomato masala, finished with fragrant dried fenugreek.
dinner50 minOne-Pot Moong Dal Khichdi with Butternut Squash, Spinach and Cumin Tadka
Creamy one-pot moong dal khichdi with basmati rice, sweet butternut squash and spinach, finished with a sizzling cumin and coconut oil tadka for cozy fall dinners.
dinner65 minOne-Pot Vegan Pav Bhaji with Cauliflower, Beet and Toasted Garlic Rolls
Vegan pav bhaji made in one pot: potatoes, cauliflower, peas and a little beet simmered with tomato and Kashmiri chili, then mashed and served with garlic rolls.
lunch25 minEdamame Quinoa Salad with Kale, Carrots and Miso Ginger Dressing
A make-ahead edamame quinoa salad with massaged kale, shredded carrots and roasted peanuts, tossed in a creamy miso, ginger and tahini dressing.
breakfast50 minHigh Protein Vegan Breakfast Hash with Smoky Tempeh, Butternut Squash and Kale
Roasted butternut squash, garlicky kale and smoky maple tempeh crumbles come together in this hearty egg-free breakfast hash that reheats well all week.
breakfast45 minOne-Pan Sweet Potato Brussels Sprouts Hash with Jammy Eggs
Crispy sweet potatoes, browned Brussels sprouts and red onion with smoked paprika and thyme, topped with jammy eggs cooked right in the same skillet.
lunch48 minSheet Pan Tofu Shawarma Wraps with Garlic Tahini and Quick Pickled Onions
Tofu shawarma wraps with torn tofu roasted in cumin, coriander and smoked paprika, then wrapped with lemony garlic tahini, crisp cucumber and quick-pickled onions.
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.
dessert27 minEasy Vegan Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge) with Cardamom and Saffron
Vegan kaju katli made with ground cashews, powdered sugar, cardamom and saffron. Cooked in one pan, rolled thin and cut into diamonds. Ideal for Diwali.
breakfast40 minFluffy Sabudana Khichdi with Peanuts, Potato and Lime
Fluffy sabudana khichdi made with soaked tapioca pearls, crushed roasted peanuts, golden potato, cumin and lime. A classic Navratri vrat breakfast.
breakfast50 minMoong Dal Chilla with Spinach and Ginger-Cilantro Chutney
Crisp-edged moong dal chilla made from soaked, blended split mung beans with spinach and cumin, served with a bright ginger-cilantro chutney.
dinner39 minSheet Pan Miso Maple Chickpeas with Roasted Cabbage Wedges and Carrots
Sheet pan chickpeas and cabbage wedges roasted at high heat, then lacquered with a gingery miso-maple glaze and finished with sesame and green onion.
side45 minVegan Colcannon with Kale, Cabbage and Garlicky Olive Oil Mash
Vegan colcannon made with fluffy Yukon Gold mash, garlic-infused olive oil and warm soy milk, then folded with golden sautéed cabbage, kale and scallions.
dessert75 minVegan Pear Galette with Almond Frangipane and Flaky Coconut Oil Crust
A rustic vegan pear galette: cinnamon-spiced fall pears over a soft almond frangipane, all wrapped in a flaky coconut oil crust. No butter or eggs needed.
breakfast15 min15-Minute Vegetable Masala Oats with Peas, Carrots and Curry Leaves
A one-pot masala oats recipe: rolled oats simmered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, tomato, peas and carrots for a savory Indian breakfast in 15 minutes.
dinner37 minAir Fryer Orange Tofu with Broccoli and Sticky Ginger Glaze
Crispy 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 minOne-Pot Red Lentil Butternut Squash Dal with Spinach and Cumin Tadka
Red lentil butternut squash dal cooked in one pot with tomato, ginger and turmeric, finished with spinach and a sizzling cumin-mustard seed tadka.
lunch50 minHigh Protein Vegan Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Baked Tofu
A vegan kale Caesar with a creamy silken tofu dressing, crispy roasted chickpeas, golden baked tofu and garlicky sourdough croutons. Hearty enough for lunch.
dinner55 minOne-Pot Moroccan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew with Red Lentils and Kale
A cozy one-pot Moroccan chickpea sweet potato stew with red lentils, kale, cumin, cinnamon and raisins, brightened with lemon. Ready in about an hour.
side30 minKerala Cabbage Thoran with Coconut, Mustard Seeds and Curry Leaves
A cabbage thoran recipe from Kerala: finely shredded cabbage steamed in coconut oil with mustard seeds and curry leaves, then tossed with spiced coconut.
breakfast42 minVegan Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Whole Wheat and Oat Streusel
Vegan apple cinnamon muffins with whole wheat flour, chunks of fresh apple and a crunchy oat streusel on top. They make an easy fall breakfast and freeze well.
breakfast50 minBesan Chilla with Spinach and Spiced Tofu Filling
Thin, golden besan chilla with spinach in the batter, folded around a turmeric-spiced tofu scramble. A filling vegan Indian breakfast made with pantry spices.
dinner50 minMaple Chili Butternut Squash Black Bean Tacos with Apple-Jalapeño Slaw
Butternut squash black bean tacos with maple-chili roasted squash, garlicky smashed beans and a crisp apple-jalapeño slaw on warm corn tortillas.
lunch55 minMeal Prep Butternut Squash Kale Salad with Lentils, Apple and Maple Cider Vinaigrette
A 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.
dessert37 minOne-Bowl Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with Whole Wheat and Dark Chocolate
Rich vegan chocolate zucchini muffins made in one bowl with whole wheat flour, cocoa, coconut sugar and melty dark chocolate chunks. Moist, tender and easy.
lunch50 minApple Cider BBQ Lentil Sloppy Joes with Crunchy Apple Slaw
Smoky, 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.
breakfast28 minHigh Protein Savory Oatmeal with Crispy Sesame Tofu, Spinach and Miso
Creamy soy milk oats with ginger, spinach and white miso, topped with crispy sesame-crusted tofu and green onion. A savory, filling vegan breakfast in 30 minutes.
lunch24 minMeal Prep Broccoli Apple Salad with Chickpeas and Maple Tahini Dressing
A crunchy broccoli apple salad with chickpeas, toasted sunflower seeds and cranberries in a creamy maple tahini dressing. No mayo, and it keeps 4 days.
dinner45 minOne-Pot Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Spinach, Sage and Toasted Walnuts
One 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.
dessert75 minRustic Apple Cheddar Galette with Whole Wheat Butter Crust and Honey Drizzle
A free-form apple cheddar galette with sharp cheddar baked into a flaky whole wheat butter crust, cinnamon apples and a warm honey drizzle to finish.
snack6 min5-Minute Apple Nachos with Warm Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate and Hemp Hearts
Crisp apple slices with a warm maple-peanut butter drizzle, chopped dark chocolate, hemp hearts and toasty pumpkin seeds. A 5-minute snack to share.
lunch31 minCrispy Tofu Fried Rice with Broccoli, Sweet Corn and Green Onion
Vegan 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.
dinner70 minEnchilada Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Black Beans, Sweet Corn and Avocado-Lime Crema
Vegan 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 minHigh Protein Vegan Stuffed Peppers with Lentils, Brown Rice and Smoky Tomato Sauce
Bell 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 minNo-Mayo Tofu Egg Salad Sandwich with Dill and Crunchy Celery
Creamy tofu egg salad made without mayo: a lemony tahini-Dijon dressing, turmeric, fresh dill and crisp celery, piled on toasted sourdough with romaine.
breakfast75 minOne-Bowl Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Maple Pecan Streusel
Moist, warmly spiced vegan pumpkin bread made in one bowl with flax eggs, maple syrup and coconut sugar, topped with a crunchy maple pecan streusel.
dinner45 minSheet Pan Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Cumin, Apples and Lemon Tahini
Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with cumin, coriander, red onion and sweet apple wedges, finished with a garlicky lemon tahini sauce and plenty of parsley.
snack26 minAir Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Dill Ranch
Crisp 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 minCurried Pumpkin Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk
A 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.
breakfast55 minPear Raspberry Baked Oatmeal with Ginger and Almonds
Pear raspberry baked oatmeal with ground and fresh ginger, a flax-set almond milk custard and a crunchy sliced almond top. Make-ahead fall breakfast for six.
dinner28 minSpicy Garlic Eggplant and Tofu Stir-Fry
Crisp 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 min20-Minute Greek White Beans with Fresh Tomatoes, Dill and Spinach
Greek 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 minCurried Chickpea Salad with Apple, Celery and Toasted Cashews
A curried chickpea salad with apple, celery, golden raisins and toasted cashews in a lime-bright coconut yogurt dressing, spooned into crisp romaine leaves.
dinner25 minGarlic Ginger Tofu and Green Bean Stir-Fry
A 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.
breakfast45 minVegan Egg Muffins with Chickpea Flour, Spinach and Red Pepper
Chickpea 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.
lunch15 minSmashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich with Tahini and Hemp Hearts
A 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 minStovetop Masala Chai Latte with Oat Milk
A 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.
dessert87 minVegan Apple Crumble Bars with Oat Pecan Streusel
Vegan apple crumble bars with a pressed oat shortbread base, cinnamon apple filling thickened with cornstarch, and a buttery pecan streusel top. Makes 16.
lunch55 minCold Peanut Noodle Salad Meal Prep Jars with Crispy Tofu and Cabbage
Four make-ahead jars of cold rice noodles, crunchy cabbage and oven-crisped tofu, with a lime-peanut dressing that stays pourable straight from the fridge.
dinner55 minHigh Protein Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Crispy Chickpeas, Peppers and Almond Romesco
Gnocchi, chickpeas, peppers and tomatoes roast on one pan, then half the vegetables blend with toasted almonds into a smoky Spanish romesco sauce.
breakfast55 minPumpkin Baked Oatmeal Squares with Maple Pecans
Pumpkin baked oatmeal baked firm enough to slice into squares, sweetened with maple syrup and topped with toasted pecans. One pan covers breakfast all week.
snack45 minRoasted Butternut Squash Hummus with Sage and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Butternut squash hummus made with caramelized squash, roasted garlic and tahini, finished with crisp fried sage and toasted pumpkin seeds.
lunch65 minCurried Tempeh and Roasted Cauliflower Meal Prep Bowls with Coconut-Turmeric Rice
Sheet-pan curried tempeh and cauliflower over coconut-turmeric brown rice, finished with a lime-cilantro drizzle. Four vegan meal prep bowls that reheat well.
side40 minKerala Style Avial with Coconut, Cumin and Curry Leaves
A Kerala style avial with vegetables steamed in their own moisture, a coarse coconut-cumin paste and coconut yogurt stirred in off the heat for tang.
lunch49 minOven-Baked Butternut Squash Fritters with Sage Yogurt
Grated butternut squash and chickpea flour baked on a preheated sheet pan until the edges caramelize, served with a cool garlicky sage coconut yogurt.
snack50 minSmoky Garlic Savory Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Nutritional Yeast
Savory 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.
dinner15 min15-Minute Lime Peanut Soba with Broccoli & Edamame
A 15 minute vegan dinner: soba, broccoli and edamame cooked in one pot, then tossed in a zippy lime-ginger peanut sauce with sriracha and green onion.
dinner45 minCreamy Coconut Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry
Butternut squash and chickpeas simmer in one skillet with coconut milk, ginger and garam masala. Spinach and lime go in at the end. Ready in about 45 minutes.
dessert50 minTahini Cardamom Vegan Baked Pears with Maple Walnut Crumble
Vegan baked pears with cardamom and a crunchy maple walnut oat crumble, finished with a warm tahini drizzle. A cozy fall dessert with just one pan.
snack20 minWarm Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bowl with Walnuts & Honey
A cottage cheese apple bowl topped with buttery cinnamon apples, a honey-toasted oat and walnut crumble, and a drizzle of honey. Ready in about 20 minutes.
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