15 Plant-Based Diet Recipes Perfect for Dinner

Plant-Based Diet Recipes – Are you trying to add more plant-based recipes to your meal plans? Here are some delicious vegan recipes loaded with fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. Each requires few ingredients or 30 minutes or less to prepare. Enjoy!

Plant-Based Diet Recipes: 11 Plant-Based Diet Recipes Ideas Perfect for Dinner

1. Spicy Tahini Tofu Stir Fry

Try our tofu stir fry recipe and dinner will be done before you know it!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Crockpot Chickpea Butternut Soup

This vegan crockpot chickpea butternut soup might just be the heartiest and tastiest soup you'll ever make!
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Mouthwatering, crisp tender roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes seasoned to perfection and roasted in the oven for about 20–25 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Baked Chickpea Tomato Eggplant Cups

A super healthy meal loaded with plant-based protein.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Skinny Vegetarian Chili

This lightweight vegetarian chili will knock your socks off.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Chickpea Kale Tomato Soup {Vegan}

Comforting, nourishing and flavorful - This chickpea kale tomato soup is perfect for cold nights!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Asian Noodle Salad with the Best Ever Ginger Vinaigrette

This vegan noodle salad is perfect for midweek lunches or larger gatherings.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Spicy Corn Salad

Easy and delicious corn salad recipe - A great light lunch or side for bbq and grilling.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Creamy Sweet Potato Coconut Soup with Quinoa

Rich, healthy and satisfying - A complete dinner in one bowl.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Cauliflower Sweet Potato Curry

This cauliflower sweet pootato curry is a quick and comforting vegan dinner loaded with spicy goodness.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Grilled General Tso’s Cauliflower Kabobs

These grilled cauliflower kabobs are crunchy-sweet twist on a take-out favorite!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles

This Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles recipe comes together quickly, thanks to a simple prep step. Serve it as a side dish, or add toppings to make it a meal. Ready in 20 minutes or less and 100% gluten-free!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Mint Cucumber Chickpea Salad In a Jar

A satisfying salad, perfect for a quick lunch on the go.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Slow Cooker Whole Cauliflower Curry and Cashew

This slow cooker cauliflower is a filling main course packed with good-for-you nutrients.
Cooking time: 5258880 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Chickpeas Spinach Curry

An easy one-pot that's packed with flavor and nutrients.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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Tips to follow a plant-based diet

Here’s a quick overview of the principal food categories that constitute a plant-based diet:

• Fruits: any type of fruit including bananas, melons, strawberries, raspberries, apples, lemons, oranges.
• Root vegetables: such as potatoes, beets, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, celeriac.
• Vegetables: peppers, corn, green beans, avocados, lettuce, onion, spinach, cabbage, kale, peas, collard greens, garlic, leeks, all leafy green vegetables.
• Legumes: beans of any kind (chickpeas, black beans…), plus lentils, pulses, and similar ingredients.
• Whole grains: cereals, grains, and other starchy food ingredients. Examples are quinoa, brown rice, millet, whole wheat, oats, barley.

As a general rule, a whole food plant-based diet means eating whole, unrefined or minimally processed plant foods. And these recipes above are always a good starting point!