Recipes

Fuel your body with brain boosting foods such as walnuts and greens found in this plant powered pasta.

This trail mix-esque muffin won’t let you down and will keep you satisfied when life keeps you busy.

Don’t waste the bread, turn it into pudding instead!

Enjoy this no-bake cookie dough straight from the mixing bowl.

Bean bars that nourish your body and deliver flavors that will satisfy your taste buds in just a few bites.

Experiment with the smoky flavors of this plant-based “bacon” that can be stacked for a delicious BLT.

Ground tofu makes the perfect filling for a satisfying, smokey, and plant-centric taco.

Keep your freezer stocked with these summertime popsicles that will keep you cool with a little bit of kick.

This grilled take on watermelon gives a hint of spice but will leave you feeling refreshed and hydrated.

Rich in flavor and texture, yet refreshing, this chilled soup will satisfy on those hot summer days.

A simple snack or app made with your fresh seasonal produce finds!

If you have an abundance of zucchini this gardening season, try incorporating it into these fritters!

Made without the major 9 allergens, this recipe is surprisingly simple with complex flavors.

Not sure what to do with the fennel fronds? Use the full plant with this fennel gratin!

With a little prep and a lot of love, this cauliflower “steak” will steal the center of the plate.

No green powders here – just fruits and vegetables that provide bright flavors, colors, and are full of nutrients.

In a flavor rut? Give paprika a shot with this Hungarian-inspired dish.

Eating cruciferous vegetables, such as cauliflower, is one way to alter your gut microbiome for the better.

This sheet pan squash is rich in flavor and can be prepared in a pinch.

The sage embellishes the richness of the acorn squash, making it the perfect soup to sip and savor.

Please a crowd this holiday season with these non-traditional ‘charcuterie’ board concepts.

Preserving food at home can be intimidating, but with a little experience, you can let the microbes do the work for you!

Easy and packed with whole grains, these cookies add a nutty protein kick to typical cookie treats.

In search of a new side dish for your gathering? This sweet squash is a side that satisfies.

Sip slowly and savor the sweet, creamy texture as you feel stress melt away.

Cod is an oily fish, full of omega-3 fatty acids that your body (and brain) need to function at its best.

These enchiladas are packed with beans, greens, and other budget-friendly staples that pack in a lot of nutrients at a low cost.

Satisfying and super-fast, this breakfast salad is interesting and oh so comforting!

Prep this easy pudding the night before for a delicious on-the-go breakfast or snack to fuel your body.

Salmon, avocado, and olive oil provide the omega-3 fatty acids that bump up your brainpower.

The combination of watermelon and tomato juice, accented with lime and cayenne, makes for a slightly spicy and very cool summertime drink.

Spice up your plant powered barbecue with these Cajun tofu burgers that will impress even your meat lovin’ guests.

Try out this zucchini spice bread that tastes great and travels well.

Spice up your local and seasonal sweet corn by trying out this vibrant fresh salsa.

Take your summer produce to the grill – plants can be the star of any plate with peak-season flavors paired with the right techniques.

Makes 20 (2.5-ounce servings) A bean bar that delivers both flavor and nutrition. This nutrient-rich white bean bar is packed with deep-rich dark chocolate flavors, crunchy pumpkin seeds and delicious...

Creamy, made without major allergens, and oh-so-satisfying.

A hearty plant (and protein) packed stew with an added crunch from the cheese crostini.

Leave a light carbon footprint with these black bean and beet burgers that are bursting with flavor.

Don’t let perfectly good tender tops go to waste – transform them into a bright chimichurri sauce.

Personalize the way you eat plants by enjoying this meal warm or cold!

Perfect crunchy snack to eat solo or with your favorite dip or spread.

Warm up with this immune-supporting soup with just the right amount of spice.

Packed with B vitamins, folate, and fiber, lentils can keep your brain functioning at its best. Enjoy this lentil salad to bump up your brainpower.

Cozy up in your favorite chair and enjoy this hearty nutrient-loaded soup.

These classic Italian almond cookies are a delicious way to treat your tastebuds during the holidays. 

Craving a before bed snack? This sweet treat will give you more restful sleep.

These easy homemade flourless cookies a great edible gift for the holidays!

Start your day with a refreshing and protein-packed seasonal fruit and herb smoothie.

This craveable chickpea salad mixes fresh produce and canned pantry staples, and comes together in under 10 minutes.

Stop food waste and use the entire lemon – peel, pulp, juice and all – in lemon meringue bars. 

Level up your next snack attack with this DIY muesli recipe that great for a between-meals munch.

This seasonal salad pairs smoky-sweet grilled stone fruit with spicy arugula for a fresh combination that’s perfect for summer celebrations.

Naturally sweetened by dates and loaded with almonds for extended energy, these bars are sure to satisfy when hunger strikes.

Ditch the canned and bottled waters and make your own seasonal fruit-infused sparkling water with our easy 3-ingredient recipe.

Improve mood with brain health-boosting foods like leafy greens and whole grains.

Root-to-stem roasted root vegetables. Serve beets and carrots with their greens!

This grain and bean salad is packed with protein-rich black beans and quinoa.

Broaden what “burgers” mean to you and try a plant-based patty made from hearty beets.

Synergize your slaw with iron-rich lentils and vitamin C packed tomatoes

This chili has it all – a warm comfort food with just the right amount of spices like chili powder, cumin, cloves, and chipotle for the “wow” flavor factor too.

Get the most out of your day and give your brain a boost with these tahini, apricot, and sea salt energy bites made with fiber rich plant-proteins and healthy fats.

Protein works to build and maintain muscles as well as keep your hair, skin, and nails healthy and strong. But eating meat isn’t always necessary to reap these benefits — plant proteins deliver as well!

Smokey ground tofu makes the perfect filling for a satisfying, plant-centric taco. Topped with your favorite vegetables and condiments to create a balanced meal.

Fight stress this holiday season with comforting spinach and lentil soup.

Elevate your sweet potatoes this holiday season to take the emphasis off meat. Learn to bake, stuff, and drizzle this gorgeous side dish — which can also be featured as a main course.

Easy and healthy, these Bat Energy Bites are the perfect snack to make this spooky season – full of oats, protein, cocoa powder, and other energy boosting ingredients!

All your favorite falafel flavors on a bun! This savory, herbaceous, chickpea burger comes together in less than 20 minutes.

With flaky pastry crust, strawberry preserves, and vanilla icing, making your own pastry dough is therapeutic and gives you the freedom to fill your “pop-tart” anyway you wish.

Explore the versatility of a common local ingredient with a simple set of recipes to mash, chip, or grill beets with unique, globally inspired flavors.

Please a crowd any hour of the day with these non-traditional ‘charcuterie’ board ideas.

Crispy on the outside, nutrient packed on the inside. These crispy flaxseed crackers are the perfect snack when you need a little crunch!

This citrus marinade for lionfish ceviche balances the butteriness of lionfish for a melt-in-your-mouth meal.

This citrus marinade for lionfish ceviche balances the butteriness of lionfish for a melt-in-your-mouth meal.

Warm up with a spicy tomato sauce that incorporates delicious and heart-healthy fatty fish as well as flavorful capers. Makes 2 servings 4 ounces whole grain spaghetti 1 tablespoon, plus...

Layers of eggplant and lentils are drizzled with creamy béchamel sauce in this plant-forward take on the traditional Greek dish. Makes 8 servings For béchamel sauce 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons...

Nothing says good morning like eggs and creamy hollandaise. Try our veg-forward twist on traditional eggs benedict! Makes 4 servings For hollandaise sauce 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon...

Make chickpea sliders and aquafaba mayo for a plant-based — and waste-free — sandwich! This simple food waste recovery recipe was developed by Jennifer DiFrancesco, a culinary specialist with the...

Grilled dessert — why not? Grill up a sweet treat for Dad for Father’s Day!

Take advantage of peak peach season and hydrate with a refreshing frozen peach lassi.

Stock is flavor magic — and making stock is a cinch with our handy visual guide.

Pesto can be made with almost any nut or seed one desires; this recipe uses pepitas. Toasting the pepitas releases their oils and deepens their flavor for a delicious take on the classic. Serve over whole wheat pasta thinned with a bit of pasta cooking water and topped with halved cherry tomatoes, torn fresh basil leaves, and a sprinkling of Parmesan.

Materials Large heart shaped cookie cutter (or your favorite shape!) Baking sheet Parchment paper Fork Suggested Ingredients  1 portion pie dough (you can make your own, use a store bought...

Fuel up for your next event with fiber and protein while enjoying these homemade blueberry pepita granola bars.

Give tofu a chance — it takes on the flavors of what it’s cooked in! A combination of savory seasonings with a slightly sweet orange sauce, will make this tofu recipe a favorite.

Get the best of both worlds, more plants without giving up animal foods, with this tasty, blended version of your morning eggs.

Move over meat — by marinating and roasting (much like you might with meat), this cauliflower “steak” is hearty enough to steal the center-of-plate stage.

Start your morning (or have breakfast for dinner) with these unBEETable “red velvet pancakes.”

Do you deglaze? Browning cauliflower in skillet with aromatic shallots, capers, and fresh herbs leaves wonderful bits that are perfect for a pan sauce deglaze. Serves: 4 2 teaspoons oil...

Deglazing a pan with a bit of red wine and herbs elevates the natural umami in mushrooms. Try this seared seitan and sautéed mushrooms with a red wine glaze drizzle....

A splash of broth or white wine saves the tasty bits from seared scallops and turns them into a savory sauce that’s perfect for drizzling. Learn how to turn your...

Braising isn’t just for meats and stews! Let your vegetables soak up some spice with this braised mushrooms recipe, cooked in an ancho chile and lime-juice broth. It’s a tasty...

Eat your way to better gut health by loading up on fiber-rich plant proteins and probiotic foods, both of which can help to increase beneficial gut bacteria.

Take action the night before to fuel a day of healthy choices. Overnight oats are a no-cook way to set yourself up for a nutrient-rich breakfast with minimal prep work. Make a large batch to fuel your week.

Protein, fiber, and healthy fats increase satiety and help you feel full longer. Try this nutrient-packed dip with fresh crudité or pita.

Take a moment to rejuvenate yourself with a spicy and slightly sweet “golden milk” latte made with turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. This yellow, or “golden,” latte is full of antioxidants...

These adorable reindeer are fun for kids of all ages — and we’re using the term “kid” loosely — to make. Take a break from gingerbread making and cookie decorating to try this healthy holiday snack that’s almost too cute to eat!

Nutritional yeast is a unique protein-rich ingredient that lends the cheesy flavor to this modern take on macaroni and cheese. Adding sweet potatoes and kale boost the fiber and antioxidant content making this a hearty vegetarian entrée or side dish at your holiday table.

Bring some cheer to your Thanksgiving with these fun, simple holiday snack-making activities. Want to print them for little ones to see? Get the PDF Turkey Snack Platter It’s super...

Is your Halloween feeling a little more “boo hoo” than “boo!” this year? Here’s a fun activity to do with any kids in your life — and that includes your...

Served hot off the stove for dinner or enjoyed cold the next day, this dish is a real winner. The butternut squash delivers a healthy dose of fiber and antioxidants while the wild rice and hazelnuts lend a delightful chewy and nutty texture.

Toasting quinoa (or any whole grain) brings a subtle nutty flavor to any dish. Paired with cauliflower, you have a vegetable- and protein-packed twist on a dish traditionally made with bulgur.

Banish the boxed and premade sauces by making your own to boost nutrition and freshness.

Start a meal with a warm cup of soup and reap the benefits. This filling, hot, fiber-loaded soup will help curb your appetite, which can help with portion control.

Equipped to satisfy all of your pesky cravings, this snack is colorful, full of texture, and easy to make. Can’t get your hands on a persimmon? No worries, a nice red pear can take its place.

Homemade vinaigrettes are easy to make and can add amazing flavor to your dishes. Try them for salad dressing, marinades, dips, and sauces!

With luscious, nutty crema-style sauce, roasted pepper flavor, and bright crunch, this vegan dish is about the “haves” and not about the “have nots.”

If you don’t already appreciate cabbage for its immune and gut health-boosting properties, then love it transformed into this charred, tender, deliciously dressed-up version of itself.

This creative take on a wrap uses fresh, raw green leaves in place of a tortilla along with ingredients you might already have on hand for a seasonal, whole food boost to your day.

Forget boring salads. Fresh figs, bright mint, spicy watercress, and walnuts come together to form a gorgeous salad that takes under 10 minutes to make.

If you never thought about grilling your fruit it’s time to start. When fruit is placed on the grill it caramelizes and its flavor intensifies.

Poaching can feel intimidating, but it’s actually a quite simple cooking technique. Make this beautifully poached wild salmon in minutes to serve over whole wheat pasta and vegetables, all by itself, or even on a sandwich the next day.

The sustainable and deliciously flavorful fish that you didn’t know you loved, mackerel’s omega-3 fatty acids are brain boosting and satisfying.

Many energy bars come with a long list of ingredients and high dose of sugar. Skip the uncertainty and make your own. Naturally sweetened by dates and loaded with almonds for extended energy, these bars are sure to satisfy when hunger strikes.

The foods you choose can make a difference, so go further with this interesting twist on a seasonal salad using flavorful and bold blood oranges, peppery shaved radish, and savory black olives.

Tofu is transformed with the beautiful aromatic flavor of za’atar, a popular spice mix throughout the Middle East. If so inclined, swap out the spring vegetables for those more seasonal to your location.

Dark leafy greens are an antioxidant-loaded nutrient powerhouse. Combine them with hearty lentils and buttery delicata squash for a soup that is bright, healthful, and pleasing to the taste buds.

Oats aren’t the only breakfast-friendly grain. Wheat berries add a sweet, nutty, and satisfying bite to your otherwise average oatmeal.

With hearty farro and fiber-loaded vegetables, this recipe promises to “squash” your hunger. Concerned about bitter kale? Don’t fret, the sherry vinegar will cut the bitterness and leave nothing but luscious greens.

Don’t toss those leaves! Celery, carrot, and cauliflower leaves are actually edible and add a pop of flavor to your meal. Use them in place of greens like in this celery and cauliflower leaf salad.

Hummus lovers, raise your hands! We’ve got a new dip for you. Roasted eggplant and garlic come together to create a smoky, savory dip that will have you craving more.

The bright flavor of lemon pairs well with the spiciness of cinnamon in this fiber-rich salad packed with heart-healthy fats found in sunflower seeds and olive oil.

The nuttiness of barley pairs beautifully with juicy cucumber, savory seaweed, and toasted sesame. Although underappreciated in the U.S., sea vegetables like wakame provide satisfying umami flavor and are more nutrient-dense than land vegetables.

Tender cauliflower rice, sautéed in a savory blend of cumin, onions, and tomato, leaves your mouth with a spicy flavor that calls for a summer celebration.

Antioxidant-loaded beets are transformed with a quick-pickle that lends a sharp, yet sweet flavor. Served over a fresh frisée salad and sprinkled generously with pistachio dust, this salad is healthful, full of flavor, and may just look too pretty to eat. The smoky pistachio dust is adapted from Ripe: A Fresh Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables by Cheryl Sternman Rule

New to sardines? Don’t knock ‘em til you try ‘em. Learn to love this heart-healthy fish by mixing with creamy avocado, lemon zest, and smoked paprika for a flavorful light lunch or hearty snack.

Leverage the magic of spaghetti squash this new year for a nutrient-dense approach to healthy eating! Savory strings of squash topped with vibrant melted leeks will bring a new “lower calorie, but not lower flavor” spin to your pasta nights.

If you’re not already eating fermented foods, what are you waiting for? Good for your gut and made with just a few ingredients, sauerkraut is a good place to start. Use it to top a grain bowl, tacos, a bean burger, or try one of the many other suggestions made below.

Go vegan for dinner tonight and try this grilled tofu recipe! The peanut-coconut sauce will unleash an umami flavor (the 5th taste we crave) and quickly become a favorite.

The combination of crunchy pistachios, nutty coconut, and spicy cardamom, brightened up by fresh mint, provide a wonderful punch of flavors. As simple as it is delicious, the thin slices of eggplant create shell-like structure, turning each into a bite-sized treat.

Forget what you know about soup. This watermelon gazpacho is a little sweet, a little savory, served cold — and is extremely refreshing. The watermelon makes it perfect for keeping hydrated on a hot summer day.

Although readily available year-round, seasonal green beans really take the spotlight. For a quick and easy lunch or side dish, fresh green beans are blanched to retain their beautiful vibrant color and are paired with chopped hard-boiled eggs and briny olives.

Beautifully flavored with garlic, spicy red pepper flakes, and a splash of vinegar, these greens prove you don’t need to add more salt in order to create more flavor.

Green tea – it’s not just a hot beverage anymore! You’ll see it worked into ice creams, baked goods and here, in a noodle. Paired with heart healthy fish and a kick of heat – enjoy your “tea” in a different way with this green tea noodle dish.

Colorful vegetables tossed together with fresh mint, toasted cashews, and dried fruit give this salad a pop of all the right things! If you feel like you need an immune boost, this recipe is for you.

This salad is made extra special with juicy pomegranate seeds and a dressing whisked with sweet pomegranate molasses.