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Vegan Noodles & Pasta RecipesSee articleZesty Macaroni with Black Beans and Corn
Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pot pasta combines sweet corn, protein-packed black beans, and tangy tomatoes canned at their peak in a quick and tasty meal the whole family will love. Avocado Cream drizzled over the top adds creaminess and softens the acidity of the tomatoes—it’s an optional extra but worth making if you […] -
Vegan Snacks & Appetizer RecipesSee articleBaked Falafel with Vegan Tzatziki Sauce
These fabulous falafel are baked, not fried, giving you the classic nutty-herbaceous flavor of falafel but none of the added oil. They’re also easier to make—rather than dealing with a spitting pan of hot fat, you can pop them in the oven to bake, turning once. Don’t skip the Vegan Tzatziki Sauce! Traditionally made with […] -
Vegan Noodles & Pasta RecipesSee articleVeggie Mac and Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
If you’ve got some leftover veggies in the fridge and pasta in the cupboard, you’re halfway to creating this simple, seven-ingredient (not counting salt and pepper) mac and cheese, which is kid-friendly and perfect for busy weeknights. The “cheese” sauce—featuring cashews, carrots, and aquafaba (liquid from a can of chickpeas)—may be your new go-to when […] -
Vegan Baked & Stuffed RecipesSee articleMediterranean Artichoke Pizza
This primo pizza is all about pops of flavor from lemon zest, olives, basil, crushed red pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice on top. If you like the sound of artichokes on pizza, you’ll relish this pie, which features frozen artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion. While many vegan pizzas rely […] -
Vegan Menus & CollectionsSee article22 Healthy Lunch Box Recipes: Kid-Approved Meals, Snacks, and Treats
Packing a healthy lunch your child will eat can seem like a tall order some days; nobody wants to open their kiddo’s lunch box at the end of the day to find they only ate a handful of grapes! To help get you inspired, here are some sweet and savory vegan lunch ideas for kids, […] -
Vegan Burgers & Wrap RecipesSee articleLentil Taco Salad in Crispy Tortilla Bowls
Reinvigorate Taco Tuesdays with these fun lentil taco salad bowls, overflowing with spicy, tomato-sauced lentils, shredded lettuce, and jicama for extra crunch. Served in oven-toasted edible tortilla bowls, they’re a nice change from soft-shell tacos. If you’ve got extra filling, spoon it onto the plate alongside the bowl and serve with a fork. To finish, […] -
Vegan Dessert RecipesSee articleGrilled Pineapple with Minty Mango Nice Cream
The caramelized flavor of grilled pineapple is a mouthwatering treat all on its own; basted with a maple-jerk sauce and served alongside mint-infused mango nice cream, it’s a party-worthy dessert. Fresh mint gives the mango nice cream a blast of fresh flavor that complements the sweet taste of the mango and the spicy jerk seasoning. […] -
Vegan Dessert RecipesSee articleKiwi Blueberry Orange Ice Pops
Making ice pops is one of those magical discoveries after which your life is never the same—they’re so easy and so good! These fruity, frosty treats feature thinly sliced kiwifruit and plump blueberries (fresh or frozen) suspended in a simple orange juice reduction. With just a handful of whole-food ingredients and a sweet-tart flavor that’s […] -
RecipesSee articleChocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowls
Need more time in the morning? Let your high-speed blender do all the work with this meal-worthy 10-minute smoothie bowl featuring the always-a-hit pairing of peanut butter and chocolate. Frozen bananas and dates keep things luxuriously sweet while cocoa powder and plant-based milk bring big chocolate flavor without adding much fat. These chocolate peanut butter […] -
Vegan Breakfast RecipesSee articleCherry and Acai Smoothie Bowls
Save the trip to a specialty shop and make your own big bowl of antioxidant-rich acai goodness. This colorful, low-fat bowl is as refreshing as it is satisfying and is ideal for breakfast or snacking. Cauliflower, blended with plant-based milk, provides a fiber-rich base. Frozen acai, banana, and dark cherries deliver a fruity flavor that’s […] -
Vegan Noodles & Pasta RecipesSee articleBasil-Leek Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Summer Squash
Take pesto pasta to new heights with this summery dish, which pairs smoky grilled cherry tomatoes and yellow summer squash with creamy basil pesto. This fresh dish explodes with flavor and has a slightly different take on pesto; cashews stand in for pine nuts, raw leek adds subtle onion notes, and nutritional yeast gives it […] -
Vegan Soups & Stew RecipesSee articleCreamy Zucchini and Potato Soup with Lemon
Zucchini is one of those plants that can easily get out of hand in the garden! Whether you’re inundated by a bumper crop or you got carried away at the farmers market, this lemony zucchini and potato soup is a win-win all around. A buttery leek and potato base gets a boost of green from […]