1. Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients: Broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, tofu, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice, or noodles
Instructions: Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry the vegetables until tender-crisp. Add tofu and soy sauce, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles.
2. Chickpea Spinach Curry
Ingredients: Chickpeas, spinach, coconut milk, onions, garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, olive oil, salt
Instructions: Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in olive oil until fragrant. Stir in the spices and cook for another minute. Add chickpeas and coconut milk, then simmer for 10 minutes. Mix in the spinach and cook until wilted. Serve with rice or naan.
3. Filled Bell Peppers
Ingredients: Bell peppers, quinoa or rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cumin, chili powder, optional cheese.
Instructions: Prepare quinoa or rice. Sauté onions, garlic, and spices. Combine with black beans, corn, and tomatoes. Fill bell peppers with the mixture, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
4. Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna
Ingredients: Lasagna noodles, spinach, mushrooms, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, tomato sauce, onions, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions: Sauté onions, garlic, spinach, and mushrooms in olive oil. Layer noodles, ricotta, spinach mixture, and tomato sauce. Top with mozzarella. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
5. Hearty Lentil Soup
Ingredients: Lentils, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, olive oil, salt, black pepper
Instructions: Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Incorporate lentils, tomatoes, spices, and vegetable broth. Let it simmer for 30-40 minutes until the lentils are tender. Serve hot.
6. Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients: Quinoa, zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, fresh basil or parsley
Instructions: Prepare quinoa. Roast vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Combine roasted vegetables with quinoa, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and top with fresh herbs.
7. Plant-Powered Burrito Bowl
Ingredients: Brown rice, black beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, lime, cilantro, cumin, paprika, olive oil
Instructions: Prepare brown rice. Sauté black beans with cumin and paprika. Combine rice, beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes, and lettuce in a bowl. Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with cilantro.
8. Spiced Cauliflower Tacos
Ingredients: Cauliflower, taco seasoning, tortillas, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, lime, olive oil
Instructions: Coat cauliflower florets with olive oil and taco seasoning. Roast in the oven until tender. Build tacos with cauliflower, avocado, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
9. Veggie Pasta Primavera
Ingredients: Any type of pasta, a variety of vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, peas), olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper.
Instructions: Cook the pasta. Sauté garlic and mixed vegetables in olive oil. Combine the sautéed vegetables with the pasta, then add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
10. Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, vegetable broth, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Instructions: Sauté onions and garlic. Incorporate sweet potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and spices. Add vegetable broth and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender. Serve warm.
