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15 Tasty Recipes That Prove Plant-Based Eating Is Easy

September 3, 2024 by Sara Lehman Leave a Comment

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Looking to eat a little more healthily? Plant-based foods are a great way to eat a little better and reduce that cholesterol.

These yummy recipes are a great way to add more veggies to your diet!

BBQ Cauliflower Tacos

Tacos made of bbq cauliflower chunks.
Photo Credit: Toshi’s Table.

Going meatless has never been more flavorful. This recipe uses cauliflower and bakes it before tossing it in a savory BBQ sauce. Add cabbage, avocado and all of your favorite taco toppings for a twist to dinner that is healthier, easy and so yummy that even the kids will want seconds.

Get the recipe: BBQ cauliflower tacos.

Roasted Tomato and White Bean Stew

Roasted tomato and white bean stew in a bowl.
Photo Credit: The Vegan Larder.

Creamy white beans are perfect partners to naturally sweet tomatoes for this hearty and healthy stew. This meatless dish makes plant based eating a delicious affair as it has the best flavors of summer in every bite. 

Get the recipe: Roasted tomatoes and white bean stew.

Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg roll in a bowl with plant based meat.
Photo Credit: Earth to Veg.

Et egg roll flavor without the fuss of hand rolling them or heading out for take out. This recipe is so easy and has the best umami flavor thanks to the cabbage, scallions, carrots and plant based meat. It is also very aromatic and will entice your family to wander into the kitchen to find out what smells so good!

Get the recipe: Vegan egg roll in a bowl.

Spicy Chickpea Patties

A burger made of chickpeas.
Photo Credit: The Vegan Larder.

Move over beef burgers! These spicy chickpea patties are made with oats, carrots, tomato paste, onions and garlic for an aromatic patty with a kick of heat thanks to the seasonings. You will love how easy this protein packed sandwich is to make.

Get the recipe: Spicy chickpea patties.

Vegan Sloppy Joes

Photo Credit: Friendly Vegan Kitchen.

You can get sloppy joe flavor on the table without having to cook any meat! This recipe is budget friendly, tasty and best of all, easy to make. Lentils are cooked in a delectable sloppy joe sauce and piled on buns for a fast and filling plant based meal.

Get the recipe: Vegan sloppy joes.

Vegan Pad Thai

Pad thai made meatless.
Photo Credit: In the Kitch.

You can make pad thai a plant based dinner with only a few tweaks. This recipe has the best vegan pad thai on the table in under 30 minutes. It uses rice noodles, peppers, carrots, scallions and green beans to make a colorful and flavorful dinner.

Get the recipe: Vegan pad thai.

Spicy Spring Rolls

Photo Credit: Lovely Lentils.

These spicy spring rolls are an easy plant based meal that uses simple ingredients like noodles and coleslaw seasonings to make a spring roll that rivals  trendy restaurant flavor. These are great for an appetizer, or serve them at a party for finger food.

Get the recipe: Spicy spring rolls.

Chickpea Pepper Tacos

Photo Credit: Veggie Inspired.

This chickpea taco recipe is extra tasty! It uses a variety of simple ingredients like avocado, cilantro, bell peppers, diced chiles and canned chickpeas to make a plant based taco that tastes perfect at dinner. These protein packed tacos are easy to assemble and can be topped with all of your favorite veggies.

Get the recipe: Chickpea pepper tacos.

Chickpea, Spinach and Tomato Curry

Photo Credit: My Goodness Kitchen.

Make a curry with simple plant based ingredients for a fuss free dinner tonight. This recipe is so easy you can start it and walk away to focus on other tasks. This aromatic dish is ready in just about thirty minutes making it a great weeknight meal option.

Get the recipe: Chickpea, spinach and tomato curry.

Buffalo Chickpea Wraps

Photo Credit: Earthly Provisions.

Grab a can of chickpeas, a few tortillas and some buffalo sauce to make this tasty plant based wrap. This recipe is great for those nights when you don’t really want to cook, or times when you need to stretch your food budget. Chickpeas are high in protein and have a really tasty flavor when tossed in buffalo sauce.

Get the recipe: Buffalo chickpea wraps.

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Bowls of pumpkin sauce pasta.
Photo Credit: Whole New Mom.

This pumpkin pasta is the creamiest dish to serve in the fall; it is easy to make with simple ingredients and has the best savory flavor. You will want to keep this recipe in your rotation for simple wholesome family meals.

Get the recipe: Creamy pumpkin pasta.

Chickpea Stir Fry

A stir fry of chickpeas, peppers and tomatoes.
Photo Credit: Veggies Save The Day.

This stir fry is so easy to make that you will want to keep the recipe handy for busy nights. It is so delicious that you might want to make it a regular in your meal planning. It uses canned chickpeas for a budget friendly base and adds onions, mushrooms and bell peppers for color and flavor.

Get the recipe: Chickpea stir fry.

Crispy Garlic Sesame Tofu

Bowls of tofu stir fry.
Photo Credit: Chef Ani.

Tofu is the star of this saucy recipe. It is baked until it is tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, then it is tossed in a homemade garlic sauce and served over veggies with rice for a meatless meal that is so aromatic and delicious, it will make you think about plant based eating in a new light.

Get the recipe: Crispy garlic sesame tofu.

Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

Tacos made of black beans, tomatoes and corn.
Photo Credit: Food Wine and Love.

Tacos are always a good idea for dinner as you can make them in so many ways. This recipe replaces the standard meat filling with quinoa and black beans for a flavorful take on a dinnertime staple. This recipe comes together in just about twenty five minutes for a savory supper that you can make your own with your preferred taco toppings.

Get the recipe: Quinoa black bean taco.

Brussels Sprouts Curry

Curry with brussesls sprouts and cashews.
Photo Credit: Go Healthy With Bea.

Bringing brussels sprouts and curry together is such a good idea for a delicious dinner. This recipe needs only one pot for fuss free plant based food that is loaded with savory, mildly spicy flavors with a special cashew crunch.

Get the recipe: Brussels sprouts curry.

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