Make the creamiest, easiest pasta dish ever in just 20 minutes with a few key ingredients—pasta, spinach, tomatoes, shallots, garlic and vegan ricotta. This Vegan Pasta with Creamy Spinach Ricotta Sauce is like a one-dish meal made in heaven, packed with nutritious pasta, veggies, and healthy fats. Just cook it up in a sauté pan …
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Did you know you can make risotto with just about any whole grain? Yes, that’s right! Using the time-honored techniques of adding a flavorful wine broth while grains are simmering, this Quinoa Risotto with Kale and Pistachios is packed with flavor and nutrition. Best of all, you can cook this whole recipe up in one …
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This classic recipe for Vegetable Tofu Pho—which is actually vegan and gluten-free—is inspired by the food traditions of Vietnam. Pho is a Vietnamese-style noodle soup. I included this recipe in my first book, The Plant-Powered Diet. Living in LA for 30 years, our family has always adored traditional foods from Asia, including Vietnam. Though I …
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Hand-made veggie burgers are one of my favorite go-to meals. You can make up a batch and enjoy them all week long. They are good in sandwiches, or served as an entrée with a flavorful sauce, or even on a bed of greens. These simple, flavorful Chipotle Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers are vegan and …
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The cool jade colors of whole plant foods kick this healthy, nutrient-packed Jade Edamame Brussels Sprout Rice Bowl into high gear! It all starts with jade rice, which is a variety of sushi-style rice infused with bamboo. That’s what gives the rice a gorgeous jade green color, and earthy, grassy flavor. One bite of this …
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This oh-so savory, comforting, deep dish vegan Lentil Mushroom Pie is just what the doctor ordered (literally)! If you’re looking for a bowl full of plant-based goodness, which will comfort you with hearty nutrition, satisfying taste, soothing aromas, and appealing visions, then here you go! I created this recipe for my Christmas table as a …
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I love the “nourish bowl” trend, which capitalizes on a healthful whole grain bowl topped with a combination of veggies, nuts, seeds, and a flavorful sauce. This Nourish Lentil Bowl is a twist, featuring lentils as the base for a nutritious, delicious bowl, topped with roasted fall-winter vegetables and fruits. It is plant-based (vegan) and …
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Calling all plant-based aficionados! If you haven’t tried tempeh, you are really missing out! This plant-based, vegan superstar is a traditional food from Indonesia, made from fermented soy and grain, and it’s packed with nutrients, including protein and fiber. Tempeh is just so versatile, you can use it in place of meat in just about …
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If you’ve ever tried the classic Puerto Rican dish Mofongo, you likely know that it’s pure comfort food bliss. A mound of mashed plantain cooked in olive oil and seasonings, slathered with a flavorful sauce is just so good! In this traditional, hearty dish, I created a Caribbean style stew, packed with sofrito, vegetables, and …
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Don’t limit your risotto offerings to classical Arborio rice! Slow simmer lentils with a white wine broth and dried cranberries for a touch of natural sweetness. This savory, nutrient-packed dish for Lentil Risotto with Peas will become the star of your menu. Risotto, that classic Italian recipe featuring slow-simmered Arborio rice, is not just limited …
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