Recipes — whole food plant-based

Spring is finally here (or almost here…)! It’s time to start moving away from warm and comforting to refreshing and tangy. This chilled cantaloupe and avocado soup is so creamy, fresh and light that it will have you ready for flip flops, BBQ’s and bathing suits in no time! The best part? This plant-based lunch is ready in 5 minutes Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: 2 servings   Ingredients: 2 cups of diced cantaloupe 1 ripe avocado ½ a lime (juice and skin) a pinch of sea salt a pinch of black pepper ¼ a cup of coconut milk Instructions: Combine the cantaloupe,...

Looking for a unique plant-based side dish? Tired of steamed veggies or bland rice? Try these protein packed, fiber-rich, whole food plant-based garlic tahini crusted green beans. Loaded with vitamin C, calcium and iron, this easy-to-make dish provides both creamy and crunchy textures, savory and tart flavors, and will keep you full and satisfied.   Prep Time: 5 minutes Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 3 cloves of garlic, minced 12 oz of green beans, ends trimmed   2 TBSP of Tamari ½ a lemon 1 TBSP of sesame seeds 3 TBSP of tahini Water (a few TBSP to prevent sticking) Instructions: In a stovetop pan, sauté...

Your first plant-based Easter? You may be wondering just what the heck an Easter brunch or dinner looks like now that your grandmother’s braised lamb or ham roast is off the menu. Fear not! Whether you're hosting brunch or dinner, we’ve got some delicious (and nutritious!) whole food plant-based Easter menu ideas that will have even your omnivore relatives asking for seconds. Plant-Based Easter Brunch Menu Dairy Turmeric Latte Whether you're trying to ease off caffeine or satiate that latte craving (without suffering sugar spikes and dairy bloat), this turmeric latte is the perfect dairy-free beverage to kickstart your Easter brunch....

Ever wish you could just eat a tub of cookie dough and not feel sick? Well, now you can! This super simple plant-based cookie dough is made with chickpeas, believe it or not! And because it doesn't have eggs, it can be enjoyed raw! A quick and easy plant-based dessert for the whole family.  Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Yield: 2 servings (1 cup each) Ingredients: 1 can or drained and rinsed chickpeas 1 dash of sea salt 1 TBS of vanilla extract a few TBS of water 1 TBS of all natural peanut butter 3 TBS of maple syrup or date syrup  ¼ a cup of...