Whole grain sorghum is the start of something beautiful in this flavorful, protein-rich salad featuring summer vegetables and masala spices. In this simple, plant-based recipe for Sorghum Salad with Chickpeas and Masala Spice, all you have to do is mix together cooked sorghum (an ancient, gluten-free whole grain) with chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, and …
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The jewel-like black beans gleam in this crunchy, zesty vegan and gluten-free Southwestern Black Bean Quinoa and Mango Salad, which is packed with disease-fighting anthocyanins, vitamin C, fiber, and lutein. It’s a super-satisfying meal-in-a bowl, including a healthy, flavorful dose of plant protein, slow-digesting carbs, fruits, veggies, healthy fats, and spices. It’s like a rainbow …
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Turn to your Instant Pot to make an easy, healthy 8-ingredient Instant Pot Vegetable Barley Soup in 30 minutes. This recipe for Instant Pot Vegetable Barley Soup—which is completely vegan—calls upon the flavors of mirepoix—the classic French trifecta of onions, carrots, and celery. In addition, the soup has mushrooms, barley, and seasonings that give it …
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There’s nothing like this Curried Lentil Cauliflower Salad to brighten up a dreary day! Packed with the warm, vibrant flavors of curry, cumin and lemon in a fresh vinaigrette, this salad is based on the nutritious combo of lentils, cauliflower, carrots, snow peas, and red onions. You can whip up this recipe in about 20 …
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I learned about this traditional Greek dish while I was in Santorini, the island from which it originates. Greek fava is a simple mashed yellow split pea dish, garnished with onions, olives, and capers. It’s usually served with toasted bread. High in flavor—and nutrition—this is a really wonderful dish for the plant-powered table. It’s easy …
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I love this crispy, cool weather salad, featuring crunchy radishes, jicama, and kale. This easy, delicious salad (which is also vegan and gluten-free) is inspired by seasonal produce. Depending on your growing season, radishes, jicama, and kale are often harvested at the same time. Paired with a flavorful olive oil vinaigrette, seasoned with lemon, cumin …
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Simple blended soups are pure comfort, yet they are as elegant and pretty as can be. This nutrient-packed soup is made of fresh onion, ginger, turmeric, carrots and fennel bulbs and tops, with a touch of coconut. It is robust in flavor, but light in calories, fat, and carbs. This gluten-free, vegan Fennel Carrot Soup …
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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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Make up this hearty entrée salad in a bowl with just 8 ingredients, including many you probably have in your pantry right now. Based on the hearty combo of whole grains, leafy greens, and pulses—this plant-based Brown Rice Chickpea Kale Salad with Ginger Tahini Dressing is great for an easy meal, meal prep for the …
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