Main Dishes
Find your new go-to lunch or dinner with these satisfying, mostly high-protein vegan main dishes. From quick weeknight meals to flavorful family favorites, these plant-based recipes are wholesome, filling, and perfect for busy lives.
This creamy roasted butternut squash soup with apple is my easiest holiday starter. Roasting pre-cut squash, onion, and Granny Smith apple builds deep flavor, then coconut milk makes it silky and rich—no heavy cream need
Warm or cold, this vegan shaved brussels sprouts caesar salad is your new favorite holiday side dish. Totally dairy free, the fried sage and crispy panko breadcrumbs is the perfect substitute for salty parmesan cheese, and anchovies.
Easy, one-pot viral dumpling soup that is vegan and high-protein. So easy to make with frozen dumplings (Trader Joe’s friendly), canned coconut milk, and vegetable broth. We love this cozy weeknight dinner that's done in 25 minutes.
This one-pan sticky tofu recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and packed with sweet, savory flavor. Crispy tofu cubes tossed in a maple-soy glaze with garlicky broccoli—vegan, family-approved, and perfect for busy weeknights. Serve with rice or noodles for a satisfying plant-based dinner everyone will love.
A one-pan vegan twist on traditional Korean bulgogi — sticky, savory, and full of gochujang flavor. High-protein, fast, and family approved.
The easiest recipe for crispy air fryer tofu nuggets: rip extra-firm tofu, remove excess water, then coat dry-wet-dry for a crisp coating that turns golden brown. Panko breadcrumbs, simple ingredients, gluten-free options, and three favorite dipping sauces.
Creamy vegan Alfredo pasta—high-protein and dairy-free, about 25g per serving. A tofu-cashew sauce blended until silky and finished gently on the stove for a glossy, restaurant-style result. Weeknight-easy with soy-free and nut-free options; family-friendly and great for meal prep.
Make the best vegan penne alla vodka—creamy, dairy-free & nut-free—two ways: a from-scratch stovetop version and a 10-minute shortcut with pantry staples.
Chipotle Chip Tofu Tenders with Maple Dijon Dipping Sauce. Is there anything better than crispy spiced tofu tenders dipped in a sweet sauce? This is a healthy vegan version of spicy chicken tenders with honey mustard dipping sauce, and it’s GOOD!
Better than take out, this is all you need to go with that Netflix series you’ve been dying to see for a perfect Friday night.
Family dinners are tricky. In my experience the greater the number of people at the table, the greater the number of likes, dislikes and good old attitude. A great sauce that everyone can agree on helps pull it all together, and this recipe is one of those sauces!
Inspired by my local bagel shop which sells large containers of everything bagel seasoning, these tofu tenders where a sleeper hit. So family friendly and delicious, you need to give them a try.
This dish is so great for folks who think they don’t like curry + for kids. I kept the spices mild and balanced them with sweet apples and creamy coconut to make it a cozy meal.
Loaded Salad Prep with a DRESSING RECIPE that’s full of all the fresh herbs + my favorite tahini and lemon blend.
Double Lentil Soup Bowls! This is the perfect thick and hearty soup to fill your belly on cool days. Made in the instant pot with a blend of brown + red lentils and a few other basic ingredients you can fix it and forget it until hunger strikes
Creamy pumpkin sage pasta made in one pan with canned pumpkin, fresh sage, and simple ingredients. A cozy vegan main dish and easy fall recipe to use up leftover pumpkin purée.