Looking for some tasty entree ideas for lunch, dinner, or brunch? These vegan main dishes are great for beginner cooks with plenty of easy options. Whether you are looking for a comforting pasta entree, Asian flavors, or an easy slow cooker or Instant Pot meal, you will find something to enjoy here. These vegan recipes feature nutritious whole plant foods like beans, lentils, vegetables, nuts, tofu, and tempeh. Hope you like them as much as I do!
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These pinto bean tostadas with mango and cilantro are an easy, healthy meal or snack. They are also gluten-free since they are made with crispy corn tortillas. Cumin, onions, and peppers add flavor, with sweet and fresh mango bites on top. Try these quickly toasted in the oven. I used pinto beans cooked in an …
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This lentil pasta with tempeh and spinach recipe is an Italian-style quick high protein meal. Try it for a tasty, healthy entree – plus it’s quick and easy enough to make on a busy weeknight. This recipe is vegan and is a great option for a satisfying entree. If you’re not familiar with tempeh, it …
These vegan pumpkin and black bean tacos are a savory and quick meal for one: crunchy and spicy and perfect for a busy day. Pumpkin puree solves the problem of your yummy beans rolling around and dropping out of your taco, too! Just quickly saute your vegetables, pumpkin, and spices, add to heated taco shells, …
15-bean vegetable soup is a tasty, comforting, warm bowl of goodness: perfect for a chilly day! Enjoy the variety of colors and textures in this easy vegan recipe. You can make a batch on the weekend and then enjoy it during the week for convenient packed lunches or dinners. I love the variety of beans, …
This vegan broccoli pesto pizza is a fantastic Italian meal: cheesy and garlicky – all the goodness of a pizzeria but made at home. Learn how to make homemade pizza with store-bought dough or your own, plus vegan pesto sauce and mozzarella cheese. You can top this with broccoli or one of many veggie topping …
Baby bok choy and tofu stir-fry is an easy plant-based meal to enjoy on a weeknight or anytime! In case you are not sure what to do with tofu, this is the recipe for you as I explain how to press and marinate it for a chewy texture and excellent flavor! I find the best …
This week I am pleased to highlight some vegetarian meals for beginners that you may enjoy. These are easy-to-follow step-by-step recipes, perfect for Meatless Monday or anytime you would like to try a vegetarian recipe. Especially as the weather gets warmer, you may want a lighter meal or something you can make ahead and then …
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Don’t you just love stuffed shells? But I have to say, I was scared to try them without ricotta and mozzarella….what if they tasted terrible? But once I started finding some vegan mozzarella cheeses I loved, I was ready to try. And WOW! Let me tell you that this is the BEST vegan recipe I …
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Here is a delicious meal featuring eggplant that you can easily make in an Instant Pot. It is like ratatouille but with whole grain spaghetti included to make it a full meal. It’s rich in nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber, plus very low in saturated fat. If you don’t have an Instant …
Mediterranean Style Eggplant Pasta – an Easy Instant Pot Recipe Read More »
Have you ever tried Mexican lasagna? This has all of the goodness you love from lasagna with creamy layers of flavor, but a Mexican twist with corn tortillas, black beans, and salsa, Instead of an Italian lasagna with noodles you need to pre-boil (or those over-ready ones which tend to stay crunchy!) this one is …
