We are all told to add more produce and plant-based proteins into our diets. It can be a fun challenge to be creative with plant-based meal ideas and let produce and grains be the star of the plate. Ditch the everyday, boring salad, and try these healthy plant-based diet recipes and easy vegan meals!
1. Potato Samosas
These golden pockets of goodness are not only packed with veggies, but also packed with flavor! The delicious plant-based meal idea has the perfect balance of curry, fresh ginger, and garlic mixed with sautéed veggies, then wrapped in a flaky crust. You’ll want to make extra—because eating just one won’t be enough.
2. Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Pesto and Tomatoes
A perfectly golden, crispy cauliflower pizza crust will make you forget that this is (do we dare say?) lower-carb, lower-fat, and gluten-free! Spread your favorite pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, and drained Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes to finish this flavorful, better-for-you plant-based diet recipe!
3. Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl
Start the day off right with this creamy and oh-so-delicious Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl: a blend of berries, bananas, and pomegranate juice poured into a bowl and decorated with seasonal fruit and pepitas (aka no-shell pumpkin seeds) for a bit of crunch. Morning has never tasted so good!
Pro tip: Stocking up and freezing your fruit means you can always have some around to pair with your easy vegan meals, without having to worry about your berries going to waste.
4. Roasted Beets and Veggies over Quinoa
Try a roasted vegetable dish next time you need a warm hug. The combo of perfectly cooked veggies and a sweet-tart drizzle of balsamic vinegar is sure to bring flavor you wouldn’t expect to an easy vegan meal.
5. Vegetarian Tamale Pie
Save time making tamales and prepare a pie instead! This plant-based meal idea is packed with flavorful vegetables and beans (cue RO*TEL® and Rosarita®), and topped with a buttery cornbread crust—it’s as easy as pie!
6. Coconut and Mango Farro Porridge
Bring the flavors of the islands to your kitchen with this Coconut Mango Farro Porridge. Farro, a nutty ancient grain packed with a heaping dose of protein, is cooked in coconut milk, Reddi-wip®, and brown sugar, then mixed with shredded coconut and mangoes. Yum!
7. Lentil Tacos
Let’s taco ’bout it! Lentils are high in protein, high in fiber, and part of the legume family. They are rather quick and easy to prepare and make a perfect addition to your plant-based diet recipes. So skip the meat; let lentils be the star this time around.
