Corn-Saffron Pasta
This plant-based corn-saffron pasta is the perfect summer recipe to serve for dinner, or snack on at lunch. The use of buttery corn and bright, floral saffron creates the perfect combination to take your pasta to the next level. Miso adds the umami that makes this the well-rounded, easy, quick vegan recipe you need for every night.
Vegetable Maqloobeh- A Palestinian Dish
This vegan version of Palestinian Maqloobeh (also written as Maqlouba) is a perfect way to use up any vegetables you have lying around. This dish is a bit time-consuming, but is worth every minute spent prepping and roasting. If you’re looking for a show-stopping meal to share with friends and loved ones or a comforting dish perfect for any night spent indoors, Vegetable Maqloobeh is the dish to make.
Gochujang alla Vodka
This vegan version of penne alla vodka uses gochujang for a little sweet kick with notes of chili, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating the perfect luscious sauce to coat gnocchi with.
Aguachile Inspired Beans
This quick and easy dish is my favorite way to use fresh herbs that are about to wilt away in the fridge. It’s refreshing, cooling, and the perfect summer lunch to whip up after a morning out and about or to bring with you in the cooler to the beach or pool. It comes together with a handful of herbs, and pantry staples like beans, and has the right amount of brightness to make your day even sunnier.
Asparagus Date Pasta
This quick and easy weeknight pasta dish is my favorite way to use spring veggies and flavors like asparagus, mint, and lemon. It comes together with a handful of ingredients and has a subtle sweetness thanks to the dates added that melt into the sauce.
Chermoula-Beans Phyllo Pot Pie
This quick and easy weeknight meal is a perfect plant-based when to incorporate some greens, healthy fats, and protein into your diet. Adding Moroccan chermoula to these baked beans is a perfect zesty way to amplify the depth of a bland ingredient. Once it’s wrapped in phyllo dough, it’s the perfect star of any dinner.
Loubia Phyllo Pot Pie
Loubia aka Moroccan stewed white beans is the perfect comforting meal during cold winter snow days. Each bite is saucy, zesty, and spiced with the coziest of spices. It’s a great way to use some pantry and staples, wrapped up under a crispy, flakey layer of phyllo for the perfect winter weeknight meal.
7-Vegetable Couscous
This 7-vegetable couscous is not a traditional version of the classic Moroccan dish, but it is just as warm and cozy, sweet yet savory, and full of bright vegetables as the OG. It’s plant-based, packed full of flavor (thanks to the beautiful orange-hued broth), and the perfect winter weeknight meal that leaves plenty of leftovers.
Za’atar Broccoli Pasta
This quick and easy za’atar Broccoli pasta is packed full of flavor, green herbaceous notes, and zestiness. It’s a great way to have a delicious, plant-based, nutritiously dense meal on any weeknight.
Big Finger Tempeh Salad
The best kind of salad is the one you can use your hands to eat. This take on a Panzanella salad is zesty, juicy, bright, and full of layered flavors that pack a punch. It’s a great plant-based salad to serve a crowd for a little get-together that will be sure to impress.
Loubia (Moroccan White Bean Stew)
Loubia aka Moroccan stewed white beans is the perfect comforting meal during cold winter snow days. Each bite is saucy, zesty, and spiced with the coziest of spices. It’s a great way to use dried beans in your pantry with a result that’s a filling, delicious, and easy plant-based meal!
Tfaya-Inspired Vegetable Tagine
This vegetable tagine is warm and cozy, sweet yet savory, and full of bright vegetables- making it the most perfect stewed dish to serve during the winter. It’s plant-based and the perfect winter weeknight meal that leaves plenty of leftovers.
Creamy Bean Pasta with Veggies
Pantry-based pasta meals are perfect for last-minute dinner plans. This creamy pasta dish is made without any dairy or cream. A can of beans goes a long way in making this dish delicious, filling, affordable, and simple to whip together. Add your favorite produce of the season, brighten every bite with lemon, and enjoy!
Broccoli Pasta Pizza
Pasta on pizza is a classic, nostalgic meal that truly is always worth the extra charge at the pizzeria. This Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Pizza is perfect for weeknight meals meant to feed a crowd. It’s plant-based, high in protein, quick to prepare, and keeps everyone satisfied. Bring the kids, invite the neighbors, because fall just got cozy.
Chick(pea) Burgers with Harissa Slaw
I promise you won’t miss the meat in these veggie-packed chickpea burgers! They’re moist, they have tons of flavor, and they’re FILLING.
Coco-Tahini Turmeric Tempeh
Most people assume plant-based meat is bland and flavorless, and that’s because many don’t understand how to work meat alternatives. This coconut turmeric tahini marinade is quick, easy, affordable and delicious to use for any main dish. Soak tempeh, tofu, chicken, or fish in this for a rich and decadent summer meal.
“Elote” (Inspired) Pasta
Nothing beats a hot summer day like corn on the cob covered in cream, cotija cheese, chili, and a squeeze of lime. Each bite gives the perfect balance of texture, salt, acidity, and fat that gets you to the next destination in your day. This pasta is inspired by classic Mexican street food. This quick pasta dish is creamy, decadent, and cheesy- making it perfect to make (or double) for your next summer party.
Basil-Pesto Chick(pea) Salad
This basil-pesto chickpea salad reimagines the elements that make a GREAT “mashed salad”. Pesto for the fat and tang, lemon for a floral acidity, a healthy dose of capers for salty action, and a ton of fresh and vibrant herbs and spices.
Each bite proves that sandwiches can be light and refreshing during the summer. Basically, this affordable and quick dish is what you must put on your next sandwich, wrap, salad, or SPOON soon!
Orange-Sesame Glazed Tempeh
This sweet, acidic, and nutty glaze for your favorite protein of choice is perfect for any weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week after. Inspired by the westernized idea of “Asian cuisine” this recipe uses the processes and ingredients used in many Asian cultures. This Orange-Sesame Tempeh is perfect for any bowl of rice, summer roll, or noodle dish your heart desires.
Creamy Lemon-Tahini Pasta
This creamy and decadent (slightly spicy?) pasta is just what you need for a quick spring weekday dinner! It’s zesty, rich, and full of bright flavors that will actually have you up for thirds. The sauce is a perfect base for your favorite spring vegetables like asparagus, peas, and fresh squash. Don’t forget a topping of Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon zest, and pepper!