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.
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Seasonal Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes for September
Plant-based recipes built on produce that's in season in September (Northern Hemisphere).
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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.
dessert65 minVegan Pear Cranberry Crisp with Almond Oat Topping
Juicy cinnamon pears and tart dried cranberries baked under a crunchy almond oat topping sweetened with maple. Easy fall dessert for a cozy crowd.
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.
dinner35 min30-Minute Vegan Pasta alla Norma with Crispy Eggplant and Tofu Ricotta Salata
Vegan 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.
snack60 minHealthy Pumpkin Granola Clusters with Pepitas, Pecans and Hemp Hearts
Crunchy pumpkin spice granola clusters made with oats, pumpkin purée, maple syrup, pecans, pepitas and hemp hearts. Slow-baked for big, snackable chunks.
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.
dessert63 minFudgy Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
Vegan pumpkin swirl brownies: a dark, fudgy cocoa base marbled with a spiced cashew-tofu pumpkin cheesecake layer. Made for Halloween and fall gatherings.
breakfast30 minHigh Protein Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes with Silken Tofu and Hemp Hearts
Fluffy whole wheat pumpkin pancakes made with blended silken tofu, soy milk and hemp hearts, warmly spiced with cinnamon and ginger and finished with maple syrup.
dessert70 minHealthy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Greek Yogurt and Oat Pecan Crust
Creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars made with Greek yogurt and cream cheese, sweetened with maple syrup and baked on a toasty oat-pecan crust. An easy fall dessert.
breakfast8 minHigh Protein Apple Pie Smoothie with Silken Tofu and Oats
A thick, cinnamon-spiced apple pie smoothie made with silken tofu, soy milk, oats and dates. No protein powder needed, and it blends in about 5 minutes.
snack24 minNut-Free Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls with Sunflower Seed Butter and Pepitas
Nut-free energy balls made with sunflower seed butter, oats, pumpkin and toasted pepitas. They're no-bake, school-safe and full of warm pumpkin spice.
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.
dinner90 minVegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie with Garlicky Sweet Potato Mash
A hearty vegan lentil shepherd's pie: savory mushroom, carrot and pea filling under a fluffy garlic sweet potato mash. Make-ahead and freezer-friendly.
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.
snack28 minHot Honey Whipped Ricotta Toast with Roasted Apples and Crispy Sage
Whipped ricotta toast on crisp sourdough with roasted apples, a quick chili-infused hot honey and fried sage leaves. A sweet, spicy, savory fall snack.
lunch50 minNut-Free Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup with White Beans and Potato
A velvety vegan broccoli cheddar soup made without cashews: Yukon Golds and white beans blend into a cheesy base with nutritional yeast, miso and Dijon.
dessert16 minPumpkin Pie Chia Pudding Parfaits with Coconut Yogurt and Maple Pecan Crunch
Spiced pumpkin chia pudding layered with coconut yogurt and maple-glazed pecans. Takes 15 minutes hands-on and tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass.
dinner90 minVegan Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells with Tofu Ricotta, Spinach and Sage
Vegan 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 with Spinach, Zucchini and Herbed Tofu Feta
Vegan 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 Fresh Tomato Shakshuka with Bell Peppers, Feta and Herbs
Easy 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.
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.
dinner60 minSheet Pan Vegan Fried Rice with Butternut Squash, Edamame and Crispy Garlic
Hands-off sheet pan vegan fried rice: roasted butternut squash, edamame and bell pepper baked with brown rice until crisp, finished with crispy garlic.
dinner45 minCreamy Vegan White Bean Chili with Jalapeño, Sweet Corn and Lime
A creamy vegan white bean chili made with cannellini beans, jalapeño, green chiles and sweet corn, thickened with blended cashews and brightened with lime.
snack46 minCrispy Chai-Spiced Air Fryer Apple Chips
Crispy air fryer apple chips with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and a little coconut sugar. Thin slices and a low 300°F heat get them crunchy in about 20 minutes.
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.
dinner60 minNo-Stir Baked Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage
Creamy 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 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.
breakfast50 minCottage Cheese Egg Bites with Zucchini, Sweet Corn and Basil
Cottage 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 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.
dessert51 minFudgy Sweet Potato Tahini Brownies
One-bowl sweet potato brownies made with tahini, cocoa, maple syrup and almond flour. Dense and fudgy with melty dark chocolate, and no eggs or butter.
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.
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.
dessert55 minBaked Vegan Apple Cider Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar
Baked vegan apple cider donuts made with reduced cider and grated apple for deep orchard flavor, then brushed with coconut oil and rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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.
snack75 minHealthy Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread with Honey and Whole Wheat
Healthy zucchini bread with Greek yogurt, honey, olive oil and whole wheat flour, with cinnamon and toasted walnuts. Moist, tender and simple to bake in one bowl.
dinner65 minHigh Protein Vegan Chili with Butternut Squash, Three Beans and Bulgur
A 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 minHigh-Protein Vegan Mac and Cheese with Butternut Squash and White Beans
Creamy, 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.
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.
dessert44 minChewy Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made in one bowl with no chilling. Blotted pumpkin, coconut sugar and warm spices keep them soft, not cakey.
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.
dinner45 minOne-Pan Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet with Corn Tortillas
A 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 minQuinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash with Apple, Sage and Toasted Pecans
Vegan 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.
drink12 minReal-Pumpkin Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte with Oat Milk
A vegan pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin purée, maple syrup and oat milk. Toasting the purée with the spices first kills the raw canned taste.
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.
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.
dinner50 minCreamy Pumpkin Sage Risotto with Parmesan and Toasted Walnuts
A creamy pumpkin risotto recipe with arborio rice, crisped sage butter, Parmesan and toasted walnuts. Ready in about 45 minutes on the stovetop.
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.
lunch55 minLentil and Farro Jars with Roasted Beets and Maple Dijon
Make-ahead lunch jars layering maple-Dijon dressing, green lentils, chewy farro, roasted beets, toasted walnuts and arugula. Four jars, ready in about an hour.
dessert70 minOne-Bowl Vegan Apple Cake with Olive Oil and Cinnamon Sugar Top
A tender vegan apple cake made in one bowl with olive oil, brown sugar and almond milk, loaded with diced apples and baked under a crackly cinnamon sugar lid.
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.
breakfast30 minVegetarian Cottage Cheese Breakfast Burritos with Spinach and Salsa
Creamy 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.
dessert23 min15-Minute Air Fryer Cinnamon Baked Apples with Toasted Pecans
Halved apples brushed with maple, coconut oil and cinnamon, air fried tender in 15 minutes, then finished with pecans toasted separately so nothing scorches.
breakfast13 minApple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Sunflower Seed Butter
Creamy apple cinnamon overnight oats made with grated raw apple and sunflower seed butter, so they're completely nut-free and ready to grab after one night in the fridge.
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.
breakfast45 minFreezer-Friendly Tofu Scramble Breakfast Burritos with Black Beans and Sweet Potato
Vegan 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 minGinger Miso Butternut Squash Soup with Apple
A 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 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.
dinner65 minRoasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Coconut Milk
Butternut 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 minRoasted Eggplant and Ricotta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Eggplant 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.
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.
lunch22 min20-Minute Italian Chickpea, Zucchini & Tomato Skillet with Basil
A brothy Italian chickpea zucchini tomato skillet: browned zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil, with garlic-rubbed sourdough for dipping.
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.
side40 minCrispy Zucchini Corn Fritters with Jalapeño & Cilantro-Lime Dip
Crispy 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 minMaple Dijon Tempeh Meal Prep Bowls with Sweet Potato and Broccoli
Vegan meal prep bowls with sticky maple Dijon tempeh, roasted sweet potato, broccoli and quinoa, plus a tangy mustard dressing. Everything cooks on sheet pans.
breakfast14 minPumpkin Pie Protein Overnight Oats
Pumpkin protein overnight oats made with soy milk, hemp hearts, chia and warm pie spices, then topped with toasted pecans. Make them tonight for breakfast tomorrow.
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.
dinner20 minSmoky Chickpea & Spinach Skillet
A 20-minute vegan one-pan dinner of chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and smoked paprika with wilted spinach. It has 14 g of fiber per serving.
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