Healthy, Whole Foods, Plant-Based Vegan Recipes
Is 90% Good Enough? Sometimes the idea of a 100% vegan diet can seem so overwhelming that it detracts us from the big picture. The all-or-nothing approach might appeal to some, especially those of us who thrive off of extremes and set boundaries. However, the totally plant-based lifestyle is foreign to our traditional Standard American
Easy | Servings: 1 | Ready In: 5 minutes | Yield: 1 1/2 teaspoons Here is an easy, quick oil-free recipe for Balsamic dressing. Nutritional yeast and mustard help create healthy, vegan creaminess. Use this simple recipe on a plant-based Arugula garden salad, the Ultimate Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers, or Roasted Bell Peppers. Ingredients 2
Easy | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 7 minutes | Yield: 5 cups Fresh citrus, flax seeds, and a touch of honey mustard make a quick, creamy dressing for this light summer slaw. Sliced apple adds a note of healthy, natural sweetness. Shred your own red cabbage or a buy a pre-shredded mix for
This delicious plant-based recipe for Light Peruvian Summer Corn Cob Soup is a celebration of fresh vegetables and authentic Peruvian flavor. Sweet corncobs are simmered in a light, oil-free, vegan broth for authentic flavor.
Red quinoa, fennel, and winter citrus pair with mint to create a light, healthy, Italian salad.
Sweet, nutty, and tangy, this Vegan Kale Waldorf Salad hits all the right flavor notes. The ingredients in the salad work double-duty as the ingredients for the oil-free dressing. Walnuts provide healthy fats. Apples and raisins add natural sweetness, and Dijon adds a tangy kick. This will win over any veggie skeptic.
Medium | Servings: 8 | Ready In: 10 minutes | Yield: 2 cups Based on a classic Oaxacan recipe, charred tomatillos, garlic, and serrano pepper give a different twist on guacamole. Use this to top oil-free Baked Tostados, vegan Stewed Black Beans, or plant-based vegan Black Bean Cakes. Ingredients 4
Medium | Servings: 6 | Ready In: 20 minutes | Yield: 12 tostadas Based on a classic Oaxacan pork dish, this vegan version of tostadas uses smoky bulgur for healthy flavor. Skip the grease and deep-frying by simply baking the tortillas in the oven. A dollop of creamy, spicy Tomatillo
Easy| Servings: 5 | Ready In: 20 minutes | Yield: 10 cakes These gluten-free, vegan black bean cakes are a cinch to make and great for protein-packed plant-based snacking. Make a big batch of this healthy, oil-free, easy recipe and freeze extras for a travel-friendly lunch. Serve with Guajillo salsa and top with Guacamole
