17 Plant-Based Dinners
Recipe: Tahini Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
If you've been considering adding plant-based meals to your diet repertoire, these 17 plant-based dinners are going to fill your plate with the wholesome goodness you are desiring. Plant-based diets are now considered to be one of the biggest, upcoming food trends of the new decade. Are you on board with plant-based eating or are you keeping your meat and potatoes close?
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The surge in popularity of plant-based diets has been on the rise for some time now. Everything from spicy Brussels sprouts to cauliflower pizza and black bean tacos is showing up on menus everywhere. These are not only New Year’s resolution diets, but a way of eating lots of people—especially the younger generation—is moving toward.
The plant-based diet is not new in any sense, but it has exploded from a niche industry, normally targeting vegetarians and vegans, into a mainstream lifestyle, targeting the general population. If joining the plant-based based movement or incorporating more plant-based meals into your everyday eating habits is looking attractive, I guarantee these 17 plant-based dinners will have you loving a few meatless suppers.
Best Plant-Based Dinner Ideas & Recipes
Melanie McDonald
This vegan pasta recipe is a creamy, garlicky, restaurant-quality fettuccine you can make from scratch easily. Get the recipe for Vegan Roasted Garlic Alfredo.
David McLain
This one-pot soup swaps ground beef for lentils and uses tofu ricotta to keep it vegan. Get the recipe for The Blue Zones Kitchen One-Pot Lentil Lasagna Soup.
Ed Anderson
This simple, addictive crispy rice helped celebrity chef Bobby Flay win a throwdown on Beat Bobby Flay. Get the recipe for Flay's Crispy Coconut Scallion Rice.
Cheap Lazy Vegan
This Peanut Satay Udon Noodle Bowl takes no time at all—and tastes delicious! Get the recipe for Cheap Lazy Vegan's Peanut Satay Udon Noodle Bowl.
Alison Ashton
This simple one-pot meal costs little and feeds many. It's also easy to make in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe for Padma Lakshmi's Easy Red Rice Side Dish.
Noble Pig
No fancy crust is necessary for this delicious Zucchini-Shallot-Roasted Red Pepper Pie. Just stir it all together and it bakes to perfection. Get the recipe for Zucchini Shallot Roasted Red Pepper Pie.
Noble Pig
This recipe not only finds great use for this abundant vegetable but is also a great option for vegetarian guests. You can still have your meat-laden barbecue and serve this too. Even non-vegetarians are going to love this idea. Get the recipe for Zucchini Marinara Dogs.
Cookin Canuck
This Vegan Instant Pot Mushroom Soup cooks up in no time, and is wonderfully creamy (but dairy-free) and flavorful. Get the recipe for Vegan Instant Pot Mushroom Soup.
Skinnytaste
Savory stuffed sweet potatoes topped with Italian flavors such as marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. A quick & easy sweet potato recipe that’s a healthy vegetarian dish. Get the recipe for Italian-Style Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.
Noble Pig
Light and healthy this colorful Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Medley salad is full of vitamins. It is the perfect healthy choice! Get the recipe for Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa and Mango Medley.
You'll be adding this to your weekly dinner rotation, guaranteed! Get the recipe for Southwest Black Bean Stuffed Butternut Squash.
Cookin Canuck
Dump & go! This Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup recipe couldn’t be easier. Just throw everything in the crockpot and walk away! Healthy, delicious and packed with nutrients. Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup.
Gimme Some Oven
These Roasted Cauliflower Enchiladas are super hearty and flavorful, made with a homemade enchilada sauce, and deliciously vegetarian (or they can be made vegan if you prefer). Get the recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Enchiladas.
Foodiecrush
Almond milk replaces cream and butter in this easy and healthy, spring-inspired version of the classic Italian pasta primavera, that’s loaded with fresh veggies and herbs. Get the recipe for One-Pot Skinny Pasta Primavera.
Reluctant Entertainer
For any potluck or dinner party, enjoy a Mediterranean Pecan Pasta Salad with layers of pasta, cheese, greens, olives and golden pecans. Get the recipe for Mediterranean Pecan Pasta Salad.
Recipe Girl
If you’re looking for a lasagna that is lighter than most—and one that will use up some of your garden vegetables, then this lasagna is for you. Get the recipe for Garden Vegetable Lasagna.
Heather Christo
This delicious Tahini Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas is so vibrant and FULL of flavor that your mouth will go crazy. It’s an awesome balance, and when topped off with crispy golden chickpeas it is the perfect salad with the added bonus of some extra protein! Get the recipe for Tahini Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas.
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