PlantBased16 Recipes
Jane Esselstyn’s recipe that inspired this meal is amazing, just the right mix of tangy and zesty. Yet, she admits it is a lot of steps and ingredients. I simplified Green Lightning Bowl and went purple because that's what we do in Minnesota. The air fryer makes the tofu step a breeze!
I first tried chilaquiles at a little cafe on the northeast side of Minneapolis. Tortilla chips for breakfast? I was immediately hooked. When I started a plant-based diet, I needed to develop a version without eggs. By using both black beans and avocado, this meal still has plenty of protein to fuel you throughout the day. Use my Lime Tortilla Chips recipe for the base.
Get that delicious flavor of lime tortilla chips at home with none of the oil or additives! Three ingreditents and less than 30 minutes! These are a great base for nachos or chilaquiles.
On very special occasions, I will make this treat! With pumpkin and whole wheat flour, it has some fiber to fill you up.
This recipe is really hard to mess up. Because curry powder is already a cool blend of spices, one jar is all you need for layers of flavor. With at least five kinds of vegetables, including a cruciferous one, a big bowl meets your daily requirements. Serve it with brown rice or another hearty grain.
There is a reason I call this the easiest recipe ever! Just four ingredients and no stove required. It gets tastier after being in the fridge for a day or two!
Start your day right with a serving of fruit and whole grain fiber. The chocolate chips make breakfast feel like a little celebration to kick off the morning. Use paper baking cups to avoid oil.
A unique way to use whole wheat spaghetti. Dried pasta has been flying off the shelves in the last few weeks as people prepare to shelter in place during the pandemic. Red sauce and pesto are delicious, but an Asian twist makes the old noodle new again.
This traditional Irish potato dish makes a fun St. Patty’s Day option with the green kale.
The flambé of bananas foster at a restaurant always has a huge appeal for entertainment value. The caramelized bananas have a huge appeal to the taste buds. Add whole grain pancakes and you can have a breakfast to make yourself proud. If you do the pre-step ahead of time, these pancakes can be on the table in 20 minutes.
Take-Along Burritos are great make-ahead work week lunches to ensure you eat beans every day. I usually make a double batch on a Sunday and refrigerate. They freeze well too! I heat them for about 20 minutes in the toaster oven at work.
When you cook and then cool potatoes, you convert some starch to resistant starch which is helpful to feeding good bacteria. Purple potatoes reduce inflammation and increase antioxidants lowering the risk of stroke. You can switch out the herbs to your liking – chives and rosemary are both excellent. Makes 6 servings as a side dish.
Cowboy caviar was a big crowd pleaser at parties and bar-b-ques long before I went to a plant-based diet. Using only one bowl and taking only 15 minutes, you can make any night festive!
Ready for the light meals of Spring? With a hearty whole grain and lots of vegetables, this salad will hit the spot.
These delicious Vietnamese-style sandwiches include a wide array of colorful vegetables and flavorful tofu.