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Whole Food Plant-Based Main Dishes

When it comes to dinner, I know you'd want to feed yourself and your family food that's healthy. And you want delicious whole-food plant-based recipes the entire family loves. These tested recipes are sure to fit the bill. And, some even use quick go-to pantry items to make your job easier. Try one of these 49 recipes I put together and you'll be out of the kitchen in a flash. Keep up the good work! Learn more about stocking your pantry in this article, "How to Stock Your Plant-Based Pantry."

Plant-Based Main Dishes

Moroccan couscous salad in white bowl
Moroccan Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Plant-Based "Chicken" Nuggets
Plant-Based "Chicken" Nuggets
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Pineapple Salsa
Black Bean Burger
Black Bean Mushroom Burger
Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Thai Coconut curry in a large pot on the stove
Green Thai Coconut Curry with Brown Rice
Quinoa Pilaf
Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf
Mushroom Burgundy Sauce
Mushroom Burgundy Sauce Over Polenta
Vegetable Tagine
Moroccan Chickpea Vegetable Tagine
Sheet Pan Tempeh Puttanesca
Sheet Pan Tempeh Puttanesca
CauliflowerPasta Alfredo
Cauliflower Pasta Alfredo
Beefless Stew
Beefless Stew
Vegan Tetrazzini
Vegan Tetrazzini with Soy Curls
Butternut Squash Risotto
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto
Black Bean Tacos
Vegan Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Cream
Roasted Veggie Tacos
Roasted Veggie Tacos with Chipotle Sauce
Breakfast Burrito with Scramble Tofu and Beans
Breakfast Burrito with Tofu Scramble
Asian Lettuce Wraps
Tempeh Asian Lettuce Wraps with
Thai Coconut Curry Tofu
One Pot Thai Coconut Curry Tofu
Tofu fish and chips
Sheet Pan Tofu "Fish" & Chips
Ratatouille
Sheet Pan Ratatouille with Creamy Polenta
Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera
Sweet Potato Veggie Lasagna
Sweet Potato Veggie Lasagna
Huevos-Rancheros-Casserole
Vegan Huevos Rancheros Casserole
One-Pot-Penne-Pasta
One Pot Penne Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
Tempeh Crumbles
Toasty Tempeh Crumbles
Green-Goddess-Bowl 2
Green Goddess Grain Bowl
Veggie Divan
Cheezy Veggie Divan
Pineapple Fried Rice
Pineapple Fried Rice with Tofu
Baked vegan macaroni and cheese
Baked Vegan Macaroni and Cheese
Basil Marinara Sauce
Classic Basil Marinara with Angel Hair Pasta
Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta Puttanesca with Spinach
Tamale Pie
Tamale Pie
Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Peppers
Curry Rice Salad
Curried Chickpea Rice Salad
Black Bean Beet Burger
Black Bean, Beet Burger
CRUSTLESS BROCCOLI SUN-DRIED TOMATO QUICHE
Crustless Broccoli Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche
Huevos Rancheros
Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa
Greek Stuffed Sweet Potato
Greek Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Black Bean Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Black Bean Sweet Potato Quesadilla
Chana masala
Easy Chana Masala With Chickpeas & Yams
Vegan BBQ meatloaf
Vegan BBQ Meatloaf
Enchilada-Casserole
Enchilada Casserole
Vegan Enchiladas
Roasted Veggie Enchiladas
Veggie Chilies Rellenos
Vegan Chiles Rellenos
Sloppy Joe Sandwich
Sloppy Joes
Spinach Tofu Benedict
Spinach Tofu Benedict
Noodle-less Zucchini Lasagna
Creamy Noodle-less Zucchini, Tomato Lasagna
Falafel Sandwich
Pita Falafel Sandwich with Tahini Sauce
Veggie Bean Chili
Vegetarian Bean Chili
Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
Mushroom Stroganoff
Curried-Veggie-Wraps
Lightly Curried Vegetable Wraps
Pasta with Spinach Pesto, Green Beans & Tomatoes
Pasta with Spinach Pesto, Green Beans & Tomatoes
Vietnamese Tofu Noodle Bowl
Vietnamese Tofu Noodle Bowl
Pinto Beans
Pressure Cooker Pinto Beans
Sweet and Sour Tofu
Sweet and Sour Tofu
Eggplant Szechuan-Style with Peppers & Mushrooms
Eggplant Szechuan-Style with Peppers & Mushrooms
Thai Curried Potatoes
Thai Curried Potatoes with Chard
Baked Tofu
Baked Tofu
Chili Topped Potatoes
Chili Topped Potatoes with Corn Salsa
Quinoa Salad with Spinach
Quinoa Salad with Spinach
Mushroom Tacos
Mushroom Veggie Tacos
Asian Noodle Salad
Asian Noodle Salad
Baked Corn Casserole
Baked Corn Casserole with Spinach & Chilies
Pasta with Oil-Free Pesto
Vegan Oil-Free Basil Pesto with Pasta
Falafel-Burger
Falafel Burger
Vegetarian Chili
Plant-Based Vegetarian Chili
Tofu "Crab" Cakes
Tofu "Crab" Cakes
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa

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How to Have Fun Eating a Plant-Based Diet

Having Fun Cooking

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Which is Healthier, Raw or Cooked Foods?

Broccoli Waldorf Salad

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Plant-Based Christmas Recipe Roundup

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Plant-Based Guide to Healthy Carbs

Whole Grains

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Reader Question: Always Hungry on a Plant-Based Diet?

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Is Microwaving Bad?

Vegetables in a bowl being put into a microwave oven

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