Eating more plants and vegetables is good for you and the planet. There are so many delicious ways to eat plant-based meals and we are happy to share some of our favorite recipes. Check out our recipes and come back often as we add more. Cheers to sustainable eating!
Blood Orange Olive Oil and Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar Cake
You will be amazed by the simplicity of this moist, decadent Blood Orange Olive Oil and Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar Cake.
Cream of Asparagus Soup
This asparagus soup recipe is delicious and warms the soul when springtime weather can be so finicky between rain, snow, wind, and sunshine.
Spring Vegetable Skillet
This Spring Vegetable Skillet is a super satisfying one dish meal made with fresh sugar snap peas, carrots, and tarragon.
Sweet Violet Jam
Violets are one of our favorite spring flowers. These delicate flowers create a beautiful, delicious violet jam loaded with vitamin C.
Wild Mushroom and Pea Bolognese over Fresh Pasta
Wild Mushroom and Pea Bolognese is a hearty vegetarian pasta dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal or your next gathering with friends.
Vibrant Vegetarian Risotto Verde
This vibrant Vegetarian Risotto Verde is packed with baby kale and arugula, making it a nutrient-rich and oh-so colorful entree or side dish.
Muesli with Dried Fruit
If you love oatmeal, you will adore this easy, nutritious muesli, which is a delicious breakfast or snack whether served cold or warm.
Easy Herb Flatbread
Impress your family and friends with this easy herbed flatbread. This recipe is versatile and customizable – the possibilities are endless!
Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes with Praline Sauce
Make any day special with these decadent chocolate lava cakes, which are rich, chocolatey, and accompanied by a crunchy, gooey praline sauce.
Hearty Chicken Vegetable Stew
This hearty chicken vegetable stew takes little effort with the help of a slow cooker. It’s perfect for a weeknight or a busy winter weekend!
Juicy Turkey Burgers with Shredded Zucchini
Shredded zucchini and a few simple seasonings are the secret to making these turkey burgers juicy and flavorful.
Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This twist on traditional macaroni and cheese is creamy, lighter in calories, and incredibly flavorful. The ultimate in healthy comfort food!
Easy Crispy Baked Falafel
Try a tasty, healthy spin on the popular Mediterranean street food! This vegan baked falafel recipe is crispy and comes together quickly.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried green tomatoes are a delicious meat substitute, can stand in for tomatoes or protein in any sandwich, or served with dipping sauce.
Savory Steel Cut Oat Breakfast Porridge
This hearty breakfast porridge is full of essential nutrients to fuel your day. It’s the perfect way to start your morning!
Vegetarian Rainbow Chili
This vegetarian rainbow chili delivers in both flavor and spice level. The variety of peppers used makes this dish both colorful and healthy.
Festive Feasting: Plant-rich Recipes Add a New Flare
Every holiday meal has a show-stopping dish that takes center stage. Try these plant-rich recipes to elevate flavors and textures.
Silky, Rich, and Easy Hot Cocoa Beverage
Warm your heart and delight your tastebuds with this silky smooth, simple-to-make, deliciously rich hot cocoa beverage.
Turkey Soup with Homemade Broth from Our Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey
My grandmother was always using leftovers in new ways. This fabulous turkey soup honors her memory and repurposes our Thanksgiving leftovers.
Grilled Cauliflower Pizza with Bang Bang Sauce
Freshly roasted cauliflower is the star of this dish, used as a pizza topping and drizzled with bang bang sauce. So incredibly delicious!
Rave-Worthy Small Bites Recipes for Your Next Gathering
One Planet Life has a great line-up of healthy, plant-based Small Bites recipes for a small group or a larger crowd.
Baked Mushroom Wellington – the perfect holiday entree!
This impressive mushroom wellington with caramelized onions and wilted spinach will steal the show on your holiday table!
Classic Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a dish found throughout North Africa and features eggs poached in a luscious tomato-based sauce with onions and peppers.
Red Lentil and Cauliflower Dal
Dal is a popular vegetarian Indian dish made with lentils. You can add any of your favorite vegetables to this recipe.
Crunchy Tofu Peanut Lettuce Cups
These crunchy tofu peanut lettuce cups are so easy to make. The hardest part about this recipe is not making a mess while eating it!
Zucchini Canoes
Our Zucchini Canoes recipe is an excellent way to enjoy homegrown or locally-sourced zucchini. We guarantee you’ll love them!
Dehydrated Apples
Dehydrating apples is an easy and fun way to preserve them for lunches, hikes, bike rides, or whenever you want a quick, nutritious, snack.
Apple Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes
Apple, date, oatmeal, and buttermilk pancakes are a great way to start the crisp autumn day with a delicious and filling breakfast.
Apple, Date, and Walnut Muffins
These apple, walnut, and date muffins are an easy, delicious fall treat to enjoy with your favorite glass of milk, tea, or coffee.
Fresh and Flavorful Tabbouleh with Mint
Enjoy this tabbouleh when tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, green onions, and mint are fresh from the garden. A perfect side for any summer meal!
Charred Tex-Mex Chopped Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette
A little spicy and a little smoky, this Charred Tex-Mex Chopped Salad with a bright chili lime vinaigrette is a healthy, easy weekday dinner.
Veggie Breakfast Frittata
Frittatas are a delicious way to start the day! Use in-season vegetables and locally made cheeses to elevate this savory, sustainable dish.
Refreshing Balsamic Feta Watermelon Wedges
These balsamic feta watermelon wedges are light and refreshing, and come together in a snap. They’re perfect for an easy appetizer or snack.
Easy Ginger Citrus Lemonade
This ginger citrus lemonade is a refreshing family favorite. Make your own unique blend with whatever citrus you have on hand.
Crispy Brussels Sprout Tacos with Pickled Red Onions
These crispy Brussels sprout tacos with pickled red onion, queso fresco and crunchy pepita seeds are a perfect flavor-packed weeknight meal.
Snack Mix and Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This Snack Mix and Parmesan Crusted Chicken – named after the popular snack mix – is salty, crunchy, and oh so crave-able.
Kristina’s Spicy Snack Mix
Spicy, salty, cheesy, and crunchy: Kristina’s Spicy Snack Mix is the perfect small bite for game day or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Zucchini Pasta with Mussels
This easy, delicious Zucchini Pasta with Mussels is a great way to enjoy summer-ripe squash and sustainable seafood any night of the week.
Grilled Halloumi and Farro Salad
This Grilled Halloumi and Farro Salad combines salty, charred halloumi with toasted farro and a bright, savory lemon chimichurri vinaigrette.
Quick Lemon Rosemary Bread
This Lemon Rosemary Bread is a flavor duo made in heaven. This bread is perfect for a light dessert or with an afternoon tea.
Veggie Udon Noodle Stir Fry
This veggie udon noodle stir fry is loaded with fresh local produce and is nestled in a flavorful, umami-forward sauce.
Politely Sweetened Chai Tea Latte, Two Ways
Start your morning off right with these spicy and politely sweetened chai tea latte recipes, which are easy to make at home.
Easy Sweet Potato Muffins
These sweet potato muffins are perfect for breakfast, as a side dish in place of corn bread or dinner rolls, or for your Thanksgiving table.
Easy 20-Minute Tortellini Toss
Make dinner magic with this easy 20-minute tortellini toss! This meal feels restaurant-quality and only takes a handful of minutes to make.
Grilled Eggplant Dip (Baba Ghanoush)
This grilled eggplant dip, also known as baba ghanoush, can stand in for hummus on your next veggie tray or with pita as a healthy appetizer.
Savory Grilled Pizza with Beet Green Pesto
Don’t throw away the tops of your beets! Beet greens are packed with vitamins, and make a lovely pesto for this grilled pizza dish.
Sweet Rhubarb Snack Bars
Seasonal rhubarb is the star of these delicious sweet bars, which are perfect on a hike or as an accompaniment to your afternoon tea.
Garlic Scape and Kale Pesto
Learn more about garlic scapes and how you can incorporate them into your favorite recipes. Then try this Garlic Scape and Kale Pesto recipe!
Fresh Strawberries and Yogurt
Local fresh strawberries are in season! They are delicious when paired with freshly made yogurt, mint from the garden, and maple syrup.
Decadent Chocolate and Strawberry Cake
Looking for an impressive dessert for an upcoming gathering? This chocolate and strawberry cake is a decadent treat for any special occasion.
Hearty Pasta e Fagioli Stew
Pasta e fagioli is a delicious aromatic soup or stew dish, which features savory tomatoes, carrots, garlic, spices, and marsala wine.
One-Pan Salmon Niçoise Salad with Potatoes and Green Beans
Inspired by an entrée I tried at a high-end department store café, this salmon niçoise salad is hearty, healthy, and delicious.
Cheesy Mexican Zucchini Boats
Healthy, colorful, and packed with nutrients, these zucchini boats are a fun addition to your weeknight meal rotation.
Banana Bread Granola
This vegan, gluten-free banana bread granola recipe is easy to make and is delicious on its own or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.
Cacio e Pepe Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower
This crispy, cheesy roasted cauliflower and carrots recipe, inspired by the popular Italian dish, is delicious as a side or as an entrée.
Hearty Wedding Soup with Meatballs
This delicious Wedding Soup with Meatballs is a wonderfully comforting meal when paired with a green salad and a fresh baguette.
Easy Honey Oat Bread
It is astonishingly easy to make and bake this honey oat bread. The bread is delightful, with a little jam and a cup of tea.
Easy Homemade Creamy Yogurt (Lebbing)
This homemade yogurt is creamy, smooth, delicious, and straightforward to make, and it does not require a yogurt maker to create!
Caribbean Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
This Caribbean Chicken recipe has it all, salty, sweet, and a bit of heat! Serve with rice and black beans for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Hawaiian-style Fried Rice
Hawaiian-style fried rice is the perfect combination of salty and sweet and is packed with veggies for a satisfying one-pot meal.
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts
Enjoy this easy, earthy roasted beet salad as a healthy weeknight meal or a first course to a holiday gathering.
Creamy Parmesan Fusilli with Grilled Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes, and Spinach
This creamy parmesan fusilli with grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is truly luscious! A perfect weekday meal.
Matar “Paneer” with Tofu Makes an Easy Vegan Weeknight Meal
Matar Paneer is a popular North Indian dish made with paneer (semi-soft cheese). We swap paneer with tofu for an easy vegan weeknight meal.
Surprisingly Good Parmesan Tofu Cutlets in Marinara Sauce
Tofu cutlets are so adaptable. Prepare them breaded, with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese, as a play on traditional chicken parmesan.
Sweetheart Jam with Homemade Scones
This sweetheart jam can elevate the classic PB&J sandwich or spread it atop homemade scones with crème fraîche.
Spinach, Sprout, and Turkey Bacon Winter Salad
This nutritious winter salad will delight the taste buds and offers a nutrient-rich, fresh-tasting, crunchy option for lunch or dinner.
Nutrient-Rich Roasted Veggie Bowl Recipe
This comforting, nutrient-rich vegan roasted veggie power bowl recipe is perfect for any season. Get creative and use any vegetables on hand.
Hearty and Savory Vegetable Stew
The colder weather makes me yearn for delicious, warm, and comforting food like this hearty and savory vegetable stew.
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco Sauce checks all the boxes: warm, comforting, plant-powered, and delicious.
Chocolate Chip and Coffee Biscotti
If you have any coffee lovers in your circle, this chocolate chip and coffee biscotti is a great go-to cookie for just about any activity.
Aromatic Ginger and Spice Hermit Cookies
These hermit cookies smell like a sweet childhood memory. While baking, the cookies infuse your home with spicy ginger aromas.
Oatmeal, Raisin, and Walnut Cookies
These oatmeal cookies are perfect for the holidays. Orange peel enhances the cookie with a wonderful citrus flavor that is not overpowering.
Fruit Shrubs Make Attractive Cocktails or Mocktails
Fruit shrubs, a delicious vinegar-based syrup known as “drinking vinegars,” make attractive cocktails or mocktails for the holidays.
Lots of Pepper Jam
We love this pepper jam. It is so adaptable! Mix it with greek yogurt or sour cream and serve with chips or crackers as an appetizer.
Green Bean Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Feta Cheese
This green bean salad is delicious as a side dish. It is healthy and fresh tasting and makes a nice addition to a holiday menu.
Vintage Homestyle Sweet Corn Pancakes Recipe
Sweet Corn Pancakes is now one of my favorite corn recipes, with or without my favorite local honey or maple syrup.
Wild Caught Salmon with Autumn Salad
Salmon isn’t only a summer staple; it can be just as delicious in the cooler months! This recipe is savory and satisfying with a crunch!
Cauliflower and White Bean Soup
This soup is velvety, creamy, and comforting! Cauliflower and white beans star in this full-flavored, addicting soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Autumn’s Spectacular Applesauce
The Honey Crisp apple is crisp, slightly tart, and sweet. It incorporates so well in the apple recipes we love including applesauce.
Apple Buckle is the Perfect Fall Coffee Cake
Looking for a delicious fall coffee cake, look no further. Apple Buckle pairs perfectly with morning coffee or an afternoon cup of tea.
Indian-inspired Chana Marsala with Spinach
Kick up the heat with this flavorful Indian-inspired Chana Marsala! Enjoy this vegan and gluten free dish on its own with toasted naan.
Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna Parmesan
Zucchini Lasagna Parmesan is a delicious, satisfying cuisine served with a side salad and garlic bread. The perfect vegetarian dish.
Hearty Mediterranean Ratatouille
Mediterranean Vegetable Stew. The flavors of garlic, tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and peppers make this a wonderful delicious dish.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
This recipe has been perfected as a seasonal treat that will quench the sweet and tart cravings. The perfect party platter addition.
Banana Oat Pancakes
These banana oat pancakes topped with fruit, and nuts, and drizzled with maple syrup are a great delicious way to start the day.
No-Bake Energy Bars
These no-bake energy bars are so delicious and easy to make. They make an excellent trail snack for the whole family.
Marinated Veggie Salad with Olives
Marinated Veggie Salad with Olives is an easy side dish to take to a picnic. It also looks great on a charcuterie board.
Easy to Make Seed Crackers
Crackers are so easy to make and they make a beautiful presentation on your charcuterie boards and pair nicely with homemade soup.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
This delicious egg roll in a bowl recipe is so good and is perfect when you are in the mood for something quick, delicious, and nutritious.
Deliciously Vibrant Veggie Pizza For Sharing
Enjoy fresh vegetables in pizza form. This easy assemble nutritious meal is perfect for an at-home date night. Interactive food is fun!
Easy Breakfast Wrap for Dinner
Nourish your body with our colorful and vitamin-rich breakfast wrap for dinner. This recipe is an easy way to enjoy your eggs after 5:00!
Roasted Beet Salad With Honey-dijon Vinaigrette
Fresh roasted beets combined with greens, goat cheese, walnuts, and vinaigrette, may just become one of your favorite salads.
Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta
This creamy roasted garlic butternut squash pasta is a flavorful, warm, and satisfying meal. Serve with a side salad.
Butternut Squash Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Enjoy this warm and hearty butternut squash soup and grilled cheese sandwich for lunch or dinner. It is a comforting winter meal.
Super Satisfying Veggie Pot Pie
Now is a great time to experience warm and comforting, plant-based food. This Veggie Pot Pie is is good for you and the planet!
Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Perfect for lunch or dinner, this hearty chicken and vegetable soup recipe warms the soul on a winter’s day.
Family Secret Southern Broccoli Salad
This family secret southern broccoli salad has the perfect combination of flavor and crunch to be the meal or complement to an entree.
Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding
This recipe for famous banana pudding is from the Magnolia Bakery cookbook. It’s a sweet and satisfying dessert.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
It’s dessert and vegetables at the same time! This chocolate zucchini cake is moist and delicious and perfect for any occasion.
Surprisingly Delicious Kale Walnut Salad
When you mix kale, apples, cranberries and walnuts together you get a surprisingly delicious, double-helping worthy salad.
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