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Home » 15 Plant-Based Recipes to Soothe Inflammation

15 Plant-Based Recipes to Soothe Inflammation

May 28, 2019 By Diane Smith 6 Comments

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If you’ve read my article on the “Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet,” you’re probably aware of the good news that many common plant foods naturally possess anti-inflammatory properties.

Medical researchers are finding an increasingly clear connection between chronic inflammation in the body and the development of chronic conditions such as depression, autoimmune disorders, heart disease, diabetes, and Parkinson’s, many others.

If you want to maximize these wholesome plant-based anti-inflammatory benefits and soothe inflammation, here are 15 varied and delicious dishes that will give you that extra anti-inflammatory boost, whether you’re challenged by an inflammation-related condition or just want to prevent one.

 

A Word About Nightshades

You may have heard that nightshade family vegetables such as peppers, and tomatoes have been implicated in inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, because of the alkaloid solanine that they contain.

However, this is what the Arthritis Foundation has to say about the inflammatory effects of nightshades: “It is anecdotal, and it certainly might be true for some people, but there are no scientific studies done to prove that they (nightshades) actually cause inflammation or make symptoms worse.” That said, I do believe that we’re all individuals with our own particular needs and sensitivities.

It may be worth seeing if eliminating nightshades helps reduce your inflammatory symptoms or conditions.

15 Plant-Based Recipes to Sooth Inflammation by Diane Smith of PlantBasedCooking.com

 

Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Recipes

SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE:
With a name like “Superfood Smoothie,” you know it will have many anti-inflammatory ingredients like kale, cherries, cinnamon, cardamom, fresh ginger, turmeric, and flax seeds. Read Rick Bruess’ story about how this smoothie he developed based on his research helped him heal from an injury from competitive running. 

Ricks Superfood Smoothie

MANGO SALSA:
Brightly-colored and delicious, orange and yellow mangoes contain carotenoid plant pigments, which are known to be anti-inflammatory. With high-fiber black beans in the mix, this is not only a great inflammation reducer but also a tasty treat.

Black Bean Mango Salsa

KALE CITRUS GUACAMOLE:
With the combination of kale and citrus, you have one powerful anti-inflammatory appetizer that’s unique and popular with everyone who’s tried it. 

Kale Citrus Guacamole

Anti-inflammatory STUFFED PEPPERS: 
These stuffed peppers have a variety of anti-inflammatory ingredients, including the peppers themselves, as well as spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. The recipe also calls for mushrooms, a well-known anti-cancer food Dr. Joel Fuhrman recommends we eat every day.

Stuffed Peppers

TURMERIC GINGER ICED TEA:
Ginger and turmeric are probably the best know anti-inflammatory foods, and this recipe for iced (or hot) tea is easy to brew at home. You should be able to find fresh turmeric root at your local natural grocer. It looks like fresh ginger. Both fresh turmeric and ginger will keep well in the freezer until you’re ready to use them.

Is turmeric a nightshade? Nope! It is not, and neither are many of our favorite spices. Read about a few of these in this article: Spices and their benefits

Turmeric Tea

THAI CARROT SOUP:
This carotenoid-rich Thai Carrot Soup is a recipe for inflammation with anti-inflammatory ingredients like carrots, ginger, red curry paste, and turmeric.

Thai Carrot Soup

SWEET POTATOES WITH SWISS CHARD: 
We couldn’t have this anti-inflammatory vegan recipe post without including amazing greens. For this recipe, Swiss chard is the star but beautiful orange, carotenoid-filled sweet potatoes pair nicely with Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and maple syrup dressing.

Swiss Chard Sweet Potatoes

CHERRY CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE:
Start your morning off the anti-inflammatory way with this delicious and nutritious Cherry Chocolate Smoothie. Frozen cherries make it easy to make this smoothie any time of the year, and best of all, the organic cacao nibs add rich cocoa flavor but contain no added sugar.

Cherry-Chocolate-Smoothie

MULLIGATAWNY SOUP:
While the spices, including turmeric, make this classic Indian soup delicious, it’s the addition of lentils, carrots, potato, and apple that make this a powerful anti-inflammatory recipe. It’s one of the most popular dishes on this website!

MulligatawnySoup

CAESAR SALAD:
Caesar salad is another way to get a delicious helping of fresh greens, which help reduce inflammation. 

Caesar Salad

AVOCADO PAPAYA GAZPACHO:
You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how delicious and refreshing this cold soup is with the unusual combination of tomato and pineapple juice, anti-inflammatory papaya (or mango), bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro. 

Avocado Papaya Gazpacho

PASTA PRIMAVERA:
Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand in the fridge, or try broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and cauliflower for a boost to your immune system. Vegetables have great anti-inflammatory qualities. It’s best to use whole-grain pasta for an additional anti-inflammatory boost. What a great way to heal and stay healthy.

Pasta Primavera

HEALING TURMERIC SMOOTHIE:
Like the ginger Turmeric Iced Tea (above), this recipe also has grated fresh ginger and turmeric for its anti-inflammatory qualities, although you can substitute powdered turmeric in a pinch. The addition of mango boosts the smoothie’s healing power, so try it any time you’re feeling down or as a refreshing treat any time.

Turmeric-Smoothie

TOFU VEGGIE SCRAMBLE:
Anti-inflammatory powdered ground turmeric is what makes this dish yellow and is great for breakfast. “Is tofu inflammatory?” In addition, tofu has vitamin K, which is also anti-inflammatory. Start the day off right with the addition of bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, or enjoy it for lunch or dinner, too! 

Tofu-Scramble

MARY’S VEGETABLE SOUP WITH FARRO:
The beautiful golden color of this soup comes from the addition of turmeric, one of the most well-known anti-inflammatory ingredients, but this recipe also has several other healing vegetables such as carrot, potato, kale, bell peppers, and celery. 

Mary's Vegetable Soup with Farro

I’m always especially delighted to find foods that are not only healthful but also nourishing, aesthetically pleasing, and delicious. I hope you’ll enjoy these varied anti-inflammatory dishes as much as my family and I have.

Have you found that eating more anti-inflammatory foods has helped bring your health back into balance? Please feel free to share your comments below – we can all learn so much from each other on this journey to wellness through plant-based nutrition.

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  1. Morgan

    May 28, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    I am making tacos tonight with riced cauliflower cooked with Hawaiian BBQ sauce, black beans, mango salsa, and home made guacamole in corn tortillas. It is one of my families favorites!

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    • Diane Smith

      May 28, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      Yum, that sounds so delicious! I’ll have to try that because I love BBQ and Hawaiian flavors and cauliflower.

      Reply
  2. Clay Villanueva

    January 2, 2022 at 7:21 pm

    Where are the recipes? I see lots of text but no ingredients and prep info?

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    • Diane Smith

      January 5, 2022 at 2:32 pm

      Click on the title of each recipe and it’ll take you to the page with all of the ingredients and instructions. I can see that it’s not very obvious. I’ll redo the post to make it clearer. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

      Reply
  3. Claudine Van Damme

    April 19, 2023 at 3:23 am

    Hi those all look very nice, will make and try..I am struggling with low blood pressure and anemic, on my vegan diet. What can I do about this..feeling often weak and tired.
    Thank you .

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      April 19, 2023 at 1:35 pm

      I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling. I’m not a doctor, so I can’t say what exactly is causing this. I have read that deficiencies of vitamin B12 and folic acid can cause anemia, which can lead to low blood pressure. A vegan diet does not supply any vitamin B12. Make sure you’re taking a supplement. Here are Dr. Greger’s recommendations. He has several other videos on the subject on his website. You might want to have your levels tested and check in with a plant-based doctor who can assess your diet. Here’s a great website for finding plant-based doctors, MDs, and other practioneers. Best of luck.

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