Plant-based recipes made Fast. Easy. Affordable.
with accessible ingredients, minimal equipment, and most are ready in about 30 mins.
So whether you want some Meatless Monday ideas, or you want to go all in with healthy Plant-Based eating, you've come to the right place. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, browse around, and let me help you become more... rooted in plants.
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Recipes
Click Lunch, Dinner, or Dessert for all recipes by category,
or scroll down and click a specific recipe to be directed to its blog post.
LUNCH
Dill-icious Chickpea Salad Sandwiches - Similar to a tuna or chicken salad sandwich, you won't miss the meat with this one.
1-2-3 Chickpea Noodle Soup - Great for Lunch or a light Dinner, and easy to whip up if you're feeling under the weather.
B'Limey Bean Salad - Lime Vinaigrette over mixed beans and veggies
Italian Pasta Salad - Pasta, kidney beans and veggies, with a vinaigrette dressing
Quinoa Chickpea Salad - a Mediterranean inspired lunch meal
DINNER
Crunchy Wraps - A crowd pleaser, ready in about 15 minutes!
"To Thai For" Peanut Sauce - Ready in about the time it takes to cook rice or rice noodles!
"It's All Gravy!", Roast & Toast & Gravy - roasted or sauteed veggies over toasted bread, topped with a protein-packed dairy and gluten free Southern-style gravy. (Multi-purpose sauce)
3 Sisters Chimichurri Tacos - corn flour tacos, topped with roasted zucchini, refried beans, and an herby sauce that has a kick. (Multi-purpose sauce)
Black Bean Dip & Burgers- serve "as is" as a dip, or add a few more ingredients and turn into Black Bean Burgers. (Multi-purpose sauce)
Lazy Layer Dip (Black Bean Dip + Lazy Guac + Lazy Pico de gallo) - Who says you can't make a dinner out of dips?
Buffalo Cauli Wings - plant-based "wings" without overwhelm, an uncomplicated recipe; you can adjust spices to your liking.
DESSERT & BAKED GOODS
Depression Era Cake- Original version, with variation - being updated, coming soon...
Depression Era Cake *Chai/Fall version* - being updated, coming soon...
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins - great for Fall, but you don't need my permission to make this any time of year!
Blueberry Cornbread - feeling like something sweet that isn't so, uh, sweet?
Guilt Free Brownies - Good thing these are only 200 calories a piece, because I'm kind of addicted!
Merry Berry Muffins - These muffins are simple, with no sugar rush, and just make us happy! added 10/12/24
Avocado Chocolate Cake - It’s a Cake? It’s Brownies? Who cares, I’m a Superfan! Low fat yet moist! added 1/15/25
"Don't Tell the Kids" Chocolate Chip Muffins - Super moist and contain a sneaky ingredient. added 1/27/25
DINNER (cont'd)
Lentil Sloppy Joes - Still sloppy but without the meat! Mix it up by serving open faced over English muffins.
BBQ Black Bean Burritos - you can whip these up in a hurry, without sacrificing flavor!
--Quick Slaw - Goes great as a replacement for Guac in the BBQ Black Bean Burritos above, or use it in a BBQ sandwich with tofu baked in BBQ sauce + topped with a pickle on a whole wheat bun!
Chipotle Sweet Potatoes & Black Beans (in burritos or bowl)
Oughta "Ricotta" Pizza Dippers - don't knock it until you try it! (Multi-purpose sauce)
Lazy Plant-Based Lasagna - a comforting classic that preps quickly and contains a surprising dairy-free ingredient! added 5/13/24
Sunny Pesto - dedicated to Grandma, who made me look forward to summers in the country, eating her homemade pesto made from basil she grew in the garden.
Eat the Rainbow Taco Salad Taco Salad (or burritos)
Counting Blessings Potato Soup - hearty enough for dinner, but leftovers make for a good lunch
Tofu Nuggies - plant-based nuggets, dipped in Buffalo sauce.
NachoMama's Queso - Healthier version of Nachos, much improved over its processed cheese, high-fat meaty counterpart. Sure to win you over! added 7/8/24
4 Ingredient "Egg" Rolls - A fun and healthy handheld food, great for dipping! added 1/15/25
Roasted Cauli Tostadas (or Tacos) - This easy dish is a crowd pleaser. If you haven't tried these quick pickled onions, you're missing out! added 1/15/25
Baked Potato Hack - Potatoes are cheap, but they don't have to be tasteless and dry. Try this hack for baked potatoes so moist, they don't even need butter! added 1/15/25
Easy 1 Pot Mashed Potatoes - as part of a Veggie Plate Dinner. I love to pair this with some roasted broccoli and mixed veggies (corn, carrots, peas, green beans). added 1/15/25
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