I hope that since you’re on board for a plant-based life that you’re discovering how to make delicious plant-based recipes. Have you branched out and experimented with your own recipe creations, too? This Broccoli Waldorf Salad was an experiment for me. I love any salad that is tangy and sweet AND, I like to use up…
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Crustless Broccoli Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche
You won’t miss eggs when you can have this delicious Crustless Tofu Quiche that’s stuffed with veggies. Of late, I’ve been adding more protein to my dishes to help with the feeling of fullness. Although this recipe has broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes, you can mix it up with other vegetables. Try zucchini or roasted sweet potatoes,…
Low-Fat Broccoli Salad
Broccoli salad has always been one of my favorites, but I use to feel a pinch of guilt because the traditional one is made with mayonnaise and sugar and sometimes bacon, but this vegan, low-fat broccoli salad is super healthy for you, especially if make your own tofu mayonnaise. You can substitute vegan mayonnaise if you’re in a…
Fight Sugar Cravings with Plant-Based Nutrition
Sugar Cravings Can Be a Sign of Mineral Deficiencies (This is the second in a series of articles on the perils of added sugar. Be sure to check out the first article, “12 Tips for Avoiding Added Sugar On A Plant-Based Vegan Diet.”) If you’re like most people, you probably struggle from time to time…
Country Hash Browns with Sausage Gravy
Are you cravin’ yourself some tasty country hash browns and gravy, but just don’t want the added fat? Well, my friend, you’re in luck because you can make these beauties with nary a touch of oil! Yep! And, you can even make it easier with store-bought frozen hash brown. Just be sure to check the…
The Science of Smoothies: Rick Bruess’ Superfood Smoothie for Your Health
Rick Bruess takes it in stride when his wife of 33 years, Laura, teases him about how long it takes him to make his signature “Superfood Smoothie” each morning for breakfast (see the complete recipe below). The retired Boulder couple are long-time vegans and competitive runners, and the Superfood Smoothie is essential for fueling their…
49 Plant-Based Vegan Recipes from Canned and Packaged Foods
If you’ve had a busy day at the office or shuffling children, sometimes tackling dinner is the last thing on your mind, but I know you want wholesome plant-based food. What’s a busy cook supposed to do? Pull from your canned and packaged whole food cupboard quickies. Although you may have time to prepare homemade…
How to Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresher Longer
There’s nothing worse than getting ready to prepare a delicious meal only to discover that the lettuce, kale, carrots or cauliflower that we need for our favorite recipe have long since gone south. Not only are our dinner plans soured, but now we’re likely upset because we’ve wasted what was perfectly good, perhaps even organic…
Sauteed Greens
This is a very simple, but super nutritious dish and a favorite go-to when I don’t have enough time. I like to serve it over rice or in this case, quinoa salad. Sauteed Greens have powerhouse nutrition and here’s what Dr. Fuhrman has to say…“Raw leafy greens contain only about 100 calories per pound and are…
V-8 Smoothie
I have a smoothie almost daily. This recipe is a green powerhouse and called a V-8 Smoothie because it has 8 vegetables. Well technically, I think avocado is a fruit. The green in this smoothie comes from kale, broccoli sprouts, curly parsley, and avocado. This is a great way to get your daily dose of…
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
How many ways can you make a plant-based and vegan sandwich? It turns out that there are many and this chickpea salad sandwich is a favorite. What’s great about it is that you probably already have a can of chickpeas in your pantry. It’s really just a matter of mashing them in a bowl and…
Readers Plant-Based Questions Answered
I often receive questions from readers here at Plant-based Cooking and on my Facebook page, as well. So I’ve put together this post, “Your Plant-Based Questions Answered,” because I know if one person asks it, many others have the same question. Starting anything new can be a challenge depending on your knowledge level. Starting a…
Sheet Pan “Fish” & Chips
This sheet pan recipe was inspired by The Recipe Redux challenge this month because I love being able to get dinner on the table quickly without a lot of cleanup and this Sheet Pan Tofu Fish & Chips with roasted potato wedges and garlic green beans hit the spot. It’s a complete meal. Any vegetable…
Pasta Primavera (video)
Pasta is always on the menu at our house and I’d been wanting to make this creamy pasta primavera for my family. The cool thing about this dish is that you can use just about any vegetable you have on hand. I didn’t have anything green at the time of cooking this, like broccoli but…
Sweet Potato Veggie Lasagna
This sweet potato veggie lasagna is worth the effort. I prepared it for Father’s Day for our meat eating friends and everybody loved it. I doubled the recipe to make one for the freezer. It’s filling and you don’t miss the cheese. This recipe uses jarred pasta sauce, but if you prefer, here’s my recipe…
