Recipes for cuisine: plant-based

Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

This vegan cream of broccoli soup is brimming with good-for-you ingredients, yet you’d never know it based on taste. Its savory, rich, and oh-so-creamy base is made with a combination of  nourishing cauliflower-cashew cream and vegetable broth. Add to that several heads of broccoli, and you have yourself a detoxifying, cruciferous powerhouse that tastes every bit as good as its dairy-based inspiration.

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The Best Homemade Hummus

The Best Homemade Hummus

Experience the authentic taste of real hummus. This recipe combines all of the good stuff and none of the bad stuff. Perfect option for entertaining a crowd or for weekly meal prepping! It is quick to prepare and requires no cooking.

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Tandoori Cauliflower Roast with Garlic-Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Tandoori Cauliflower Roast with Garlic-Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

A whole head of cauliflower is coated in a tandoori-spiced vegan yogurt sauce. Then, it's roasted until tender and golden and served with a green garlic-cilantro infused yogurt sauce. This dish makes a light dinner for two but can also be served as a flavorful appetizer for a group of four. Recipe inspired by the talented Jamie Oliver [http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/whole-roasted-cauliflower/] and the lovely My New Roots [https://www.mynewroots.org/site/2012/09/whole-roasted-tandoori-cauliflower-with-mint-chutney/].

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Vegan Gluten-Free Iced Gingerbread Cookies

Vegan Gluten-Free Iced Gingerbread Cookies

These vegan gluten-free iced gingerbread cookies are the perfect addition to any festive gathering. A simple, 7-ingredient gingerbread shortbread dough is rolled out, sliced (or punched out with cookie cutters), and baked until crisp. The cookies are then slathered with vegan royal icing.

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5-Minute Creamy Bircher Muesli

5-Minute Creamy Bircher Muesli

This vegan 5-minute creamy bircher muesli comes together in a flash making it perfect for on-the-go mornings and busy weekdays. On top of its swiftness, this muesli is also super versatile, so feel free to mixup the add-ins and toppings to suit your breakfast fancy. Recipe adapted from the lovely Deliciously Ella [https://deliciouslyella.com/instant-bircher-muesli/].

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No-Bake Vegan Berry Chia Crumble Pie

No-Bake Vegan Berry Chia Crumble Pie

This no-bake vegan berry chia crumble pie is an updated, oil-free, berrylicious, and circular take on these cherry chia crumble bars. It's packed with dietary fiber, protein, potassium, manganese, copper, Vitamin E, and blood-sugar balancing biotin, so you can truly have your sweet summer cake pie and feel good, too! One quick note before I leave you to it: Don't be intimidated by the long-looking list of ingredients—many of them are repeats (or water/salt), and there are really only 11 main ingredients in this sweet summer dessert!

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Chewy Vegan Blueberry Millet-Quinoa Snack Bars

Chewy Vegan Blueberry Millet-Quinoa Snack Bars

These vegan snack bars are chewy, subtly sweet, and packed with nutritious seeds. Oats, millet, quinoa, pepitas/sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, and ground flaxseed are coated in a caramel-like combination of brown rice syrup, sunflower butter, coconut oil, vanilla, and sea salt. The mixture is spread and compacted into a pan and baked to soft, chewy perfection. These plant-powered bars make an excellent grab-n-go snack or breakfast!

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Orange Sunshine Super Powered Smoothie

Orange Sunshine Super Powered Smoothie

Looking for sunshine in a glass? Search no further, because I've got just the thing for you. This orange sunshine super powered smoothie is brimming with vitamin c and all things sunny. Banana, orange, and mango are blended with maca and baobab powder to create a smoothie with a sunshiny hue and an ultra-bright taste!

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Vegan Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars

Vegan Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars

These vegan peanut butter buckeye bars are a joyful nod to my college days. Having attended undergrad at Miami University (of Ohio), buckeyes were a dining hall favorite. These buckeye bars are a simplified (read: bar-i-fied) version of the original. A creamy, peanut buttery base is coated in a layer of dark chocolate.

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Sorghum Protein Pesto Power Salad

Sorghum Protein Pesto Power Salad

This sorghum protein pesto power salad (say that 10 times fast) is packed with plant-based protein (about 12g per serving), healthy fats, and energizing vitamins + minerals. It's a simple salad that comes together with minimal effort and just a handful of ingredients. Enjoy it all on its own or pair it alongside other salads or with fresh veggies, crackers, and hummus for a filling plant-powered lunch!

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