Sweet Plantain Pastelón (Puerto Rican Plantain Casserole)
Plantain pastelón is a staple in Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine. You can think of it like a Caribbean lasagna or shepherd’s pie, except made with ripe plantains instead of pasta or potatoes. It is traditionally filled with a meat-based picadillo. This plant-based version is packed with fiber and spices. It is a popular dish to feed a crowd!
Many of us remember the classic chicken salad as a favorite sandwich filling. We've got the perfect replacement recipe: a knock-your-socks-off salad featuring Soy Curls, vegan mayonnaise, veggies, and herbs. Soy Curls have a meaty, chewy texture that will fool your most avid meat-eating friends. Serve on bread or rolls with your favorite toppings—we like lettuce, sprouts, sliced tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
Lasagna stew is everything you love about traditional lasagna but served in a comforting soup bowl. Hearty red lentils, warming flavors from tomatoes and Italian herbs, and a creamy vegan tofu ricotta cheese topping make this recipe an exciting twist on traditional lasagna. You may never return to layered lasagna again.
Vegan Habichuelas Guisadas (Puerto Rican Stewed Beans)
Traditional Puerto Rican stewed beans typically contain oil and pork, but in this healthier version, you don’t need any animal products or oil. This twist on the classic Caribbean dish still has all the delicious flavors and textures of the original. Serve with brown rice or quinoa and your favorite plantain side dish.
This Puerto Rican seasoning blend is used in many traditional dishes. Its unique balance of spices and herbs creates a bold and complex flavor profile essential to authentic dishes. With its versatile use and long shelf life, Homemade Sazón is an easy way to bring Puerto Rican cuisine into your kitchen.
Simple and healthy, these crazy delicious Chipotle Mushroom Tacos are all that with their smoky, aromatic seasoning and hearty, “meaty” texture.
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks With Lemon
These oil-free roasted cauliflower steaks can be served as a healthy, flavorful side dish packed with delicious spices and a tangy splash of lemon. They can also be enjoyed as a main dish. Either way, it’s a great choice for incorporating more vegetables into your diet.
This whole food, plant-based vegan pasta puttanesca is prepared without oil. It is a flavorful and nutritious dish, perfect for those looking for a healthy, low-fat meal. The recipe is easy to prepare and features a tangy herb-infused sauce that you can adjust to delight your taste buds.
The ever-popular California fish taco has not been forgotten in my kitchen. The special components in this recipe are the artichokes and creamy lime dressing. We love these easy, fun plant-based tacos.
Did you know you can prepare sweet hummus? Everything tastes better with chocolate, and this hummus recipe proves it. It’s succulent and easy to make—a dessert that goes with everything, even breakfast!
Porcini mushrooms add an earthy richness to any dish—they’re well worth the extra cost. If you can’t find cremini mushrooms, use button mushrooms instead.
With both chickpeas and pasta, this dish has a wholesome hardiness that’s hard to beat. It’s also super easy to prepare—you’ll be enjoying its rich barbecue deliciousness within half an hour! And make sure not to skip the nutritional yeast, which gives it a touch of nuttiness.
A crispy, delicious snack for any time of day! These nuggets come together in minutes. And because they’re made with chickpeas and oats, they’re nutritious too.
Comfort in a bowl. You can serve it as a rustic soup with the veggies intact or a more refined blended soup with a creamier texture.
Who’s ever heard of a zucchini fry? Well, now that you have, you’ll never forget it! They’re fun and easy to make, and the bread crumb seasoning mixture gives them a fantastic French fry texture.
Soft pretzels are fun to create—and irresistible to eat. The baking soda bath and toppings give these pretzels their traditional flavor, making them a hit in our house. They’re soft and chewy on the inside and golden brown on the outside. Kids and adults love to roll the dough and form their own pretzels or unique shapes. Top them with anything you love for a great snack or appetizer.
Stuffed jalapeño poppers never tasted so good! These creamy, smoky, slightly spicy mini peppers will have you reaching for more. Once you prepare the delicious plant-based cheesy filling, you can quickly fill your sweet or spicy peppers and bake. These are the perfect appetizers for any occasion.
Decadent Chocolate Cranberry Energy Bars
These tasty granola bars are chewy with a bit of a crunch, chocolatey, complex tasting, and not cloyingly sweet. With nutritious ingredients that replenish your energy without weighing you down with fat, they are terrific after a sports meet, a workout, or a run—and they also travel well, so take them with you to fuel your bike ride or hike.
Plant-Based Mexican 7-Layer Dip
This homemade Mexican 7-Layer Dip is perfect when you don’t want to cook anything too intense. It’s always a favorite at parties and usually the first dish to disappear.
These intense fudgy bites hit the mark when that yen for chocolate comes calling. They’re perfect for a light dessert or snack, with super nutritious cacao, roasted kabocha squash, black beans, oat flour, and sweet dates. To jazz things up, swap the vanilla for another extract or your favorite liqueur, or add a pinch of ground chipotle peppers.
Easy Plant-Based Butternut Squash Pasta
This creamy, cheesy butternut squash sauce is a fun new take on mac ‘n cheese! It is so easy to make, with just a few ingredients, and is so tasty you’ll be addicted.
Delicious Plant-Based Potato Gnocchi
These comforting, pillowy dumplings are sublime when tossed in homemade marinara or pesto. They are also great added to a soup or baked like lasagna.
Whole Food, Plant-Based Carrot Ginger Soup
This flavorful Carrot Ginger Soup is creamy with a nice touch of zing, thanks to the ginger. It is a perfect dish to make in large batches and eat all week or freeze some for later.
Chickpeas and Vegetables with Mediterranean Spices
Cinnamon, coriander, and saffron are classic flavors in parts of the Mediterranean. And while a lot of stews can take hours to prepare, this one takes less than 30 minutes and doesn’t sacrifice any of that great flavor. Serve over couscous, brown rice, or whatever grain you have on hand.
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