Healthy, Plant-Based Vegan Recipes
Mexico City has been one of my favorite destinations for authentic, delicious food. There are tons of vegan restaurants, and I’ve put together a list of my favorites. Even foodies will love these spots, featuring both traditional and innovative dishes.
Medium | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 15 minutes | Yield: 8-10 cups Small, spicy red cherry peppers are traditional to this Calabrian-style pasta recipe. Whole wheat pasta shells add satisfying texture and healthy plant-based, vegan protein. Enjoy this for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. If you like this, you’ll also love Pasta ‘alla Norma’:
Easy | Servings: 8 | Ready In: 5 minutes | Yield: about 2 cups Sun-dried tomatoes are bursting with bright flavor for this easy vegan pesto. Almonds provide a creamy, oil-free base. This quick plant-based recipe comes together in just 5 minutes. Spread it on Whole Wheat Flatbread, Chickpea Garden Burgers, or Super Green Quinoa
Sweet corn pudding is a Southern staple around the holidays. Traditionally made with sweetened condensed milk and loads of butter, this simple healthy, plant-based vegan recipe uses dried apricots for natural sweetness. Tapioca starch helps pull everything together for a baked casserole that is full of classic, comfort food flavor.
Easy | Servings: 8 | Ready In: 5 minutes | Yield: 1 cup Fresh parsley, oregano, and a pop of flavor from red wine vinegar come together in this oil-free recipe for traditional Chimichurri. This healthy vegan condiment pairs well with grilled or roasted vegetables like Oil-Free Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, or Whole
Advanced | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 5 minutes | Yield: 1 head cauliflower Whole Roasted Cauliflower has become the new glory child in the plant-based world, and it’s no wonder. This beautiful vegetable makes a gorgeous presentation with satisfying vegan flavor. After experimenting with a few techniques, this is my ultimate oil-free recipe. Boil
This vegan Southwest Sweet Potato Lasagna is everything you want it to be: smoky, sweet, and incredibly comforting. With hearty beans and plant-based Macadamia Nut Ricotta “Geez!”. A satisfying, healthy casserole!
This oil-free vegan latkes recipe is a healthy take on a classic Jewish tradition. Shredded potatoes and onions come together with a bit of gluten-free flour for a dish everyone can enjoy. Serve these with Easy Applesauce for Hanukkah or enjoy as a tasty appetizer at any party.
This healthy, vegan breakfast combines the flavors of banana bread with baked oatmeal. A must-have recipe for a plant-based diet. With cinnamon and raisins, this is a dish kids and adults will both love!
