26 Healthy Plant-Based Dinner Recipes The Entire Family Will Love, Without Complaining
Buffalo Cauliflower
Even though there seems to be an endless list of plant-based recipes readily available, it can still be difficult to please everyone. For this reason, I put together a collection of the 26 best plant-based dinner recipes and meal ideas to get you through the week (and weekend) on a healthy note. There's a bit of something here for everyone in the family, even the pickiest of eaters. Some are plant-based comfort foods, while others are seasonal favorites you'll want to serve year after year.
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Why choose plant-based recipes?
Perhaps you're looking to follow the OMD plan, which stands for “one meal a day for the planet,” maybe you have a plant-based friend coming over for dinner or you might just need delicious new recipes to add into your regular rotation.
Plant-based eating is not only healthier, but it's also a lot more budget-friendly. Plus, it's a fun, varied, delicious and way of eating food and trying ingredients you normally wouldn't.
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We're talking sensational eats like Creamy Pasta & Peas, Mashed Cauliflower Green Bean Casserole, Portobello Pot Roast, Pumpkin Stuffed Green Lentil Cannelloni and more. If you want something sweet to serve after the meal, there are also fabulous plant-based desserts, too!
So if you're stuck in a rut and find yourself making the same meals over and over, consider jazzing things up a bit and introducing a few of these wonderful recipes into your rotating meal plan. Your family will thank you! Click on the slideshow to view 26 Healthy Plant-Based Dinner Recipes The Entire Family Will Love and don't forget to pin your favorites!
The Best Healthy Plant-Based Dinner Recipes
Nicole-Franzen
These cauliflower bites makes the perfect tailgate recipe, or a delicious dinner when served with a salad.
Get the recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower
A Virtual Vegan
Rich and hearty Portobello Pot Roast. Meaty portobello mushrooms, red wine, herbs and vegetables combine to make a delicious plant-based feast.
Get the recipe: Portobello Pot Roast
Contentedness Cooking
Mashed Cauliflower Green Bean Casserole has just six ingredients. You can make it in three easy steps. Treat yourself to the best delicious vegan comfort food ever.
Get the recipe: Mashed Cauliflower Green Bean Casserole
Domesticate Me
A ridiculously delicious and insanely nutritious bowl of “pasta.” The veggie-heavy, herb-laced sauce is shockingly hearty thanks to the meatiness of portobello mushrooms. It is tossed with al dente zucchini noodles and creates feel good comfort food at its finest.
Get the recipe: Zucchini Noodles With Vegan Portobello Bolognese
This dish has a serving of veggies and is filled with protein from the nut based sauce. An all around healthy meal!
Get the recipe: Creamy Pasta & Peas
Eat Within Your Means
Delicious layers of noodles, marinara sauce, vegan spinach ricotta and cashew cream. It really is the best vegan lasagna.
Get the recipe: Best Vegan Lasagna
A Virtual Vegan
These thick, sweet and smoky vegan slow cooked barbecue baked beans need a little initial prep. Finally, you can leave them to do their thing while you do your other things. You will be rewarded with a comforting and delicious pot of the most amazing baked beans with rich, deep and complex flavors.
Get the recipe: Smoky Barbecue Baked Beans
Vegan Heaven
Vegan meatballs made from kidney beans and oats. They’re super delicious, easy to make and incredibly healthy!!
Get the recipe: Vegan Meatballs With Spaghetti
A Virtual Vegan
What’s not to love about an obscenely large pile of Loaded Taco Fries with a generous drizzle of lime crema? Especially, when they are healthy and oil-free!
Get the recipe: Loaded Taco Fries With Lime Crema
May I Have That Recipe?
These Pumpkin Stuffed Green Lentil Cannelloni make a super satisfying meatless dish. They are stuffed with a super simple pumpkin filling, baked on a bed of tomato sauce and include an absolutely delicious cashew cream.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Stuffed Green Lentil Canneloni
Rich, flavourful, saucy lentils topped with fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes and baked until deliciously golden brown and crispy. The ultimate vegan lentil shepherd’s pie!
Get the recipe: Lentil Shepherds Pie
Vegetarian Gastronomy
Whisk together an easy Thai peanut sauce and grab one-pot…20 minutes later and you have yourself a delicious healthy, vegan, gluten-free meal your entire family will love!
Get the recipe: Easy Thai Pra Ram Tofu (Peanut Butter Sauce)
Quite Good Food
These smoky, crispy homemade cajun spiced fries with a bangin’ bean chili and a cooling avocado, lime and coriander sauce are downright delicious.
Get the recipe: Cajun Chili Fries
A Virtual Vegan
This Three Bean Sweet Potato Chili makes the perfect family meal. Minimal effort, maximum flavor snf budget friendly. Plus, you’ll have plenty of leftovers for another day!
Get the recipe: Three Bean Sweet Potato Chili
Yummy Mummy Kitchen
Mexican Lentil Soup is a hearty, nourishing, vegan one-pot meal that can be ready in only 40 minutes.
Get the recipe: Mexican Lentil Soup
Veggies Save The Day
A comforting soup with chickpeas, noodles and vegetables in a broth filled with fresh thyme and garlic.
Get the recipe: Chickpea Noodle Soup
My Plant-Based Family
These allergy-friendly Chickpea Nuggets are perfect for vegans or people with food allergies. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce or as part of a meal.
Get the recipe: Chickpea Nuggets
A Virtual Vegan
This vegan meatloaf is incredibly easy to make and is sure to please with it’s deep & savory flavor. Serve sliced and smothered in a rich, thick gravy for a truly satisfying meal!
Get the recipe: Vegan Meatloaf With Gravy
Nutrition and Wellness
These walnut meat tacos are a great alternative to beef and pack a punch of protein!
Get the recipe: Walnut Meat Tacos
Healthier Steps
This delicious Vegan One Pot Taco Spaghetti is so easy to prepare and full of flavor. It is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight or for lunch.
Get the recipe: One Pot Taco Spaghetti
Delightful Vegan
An easy and super tasty dinner that the whole family will love!
Get the recipe: Korma Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Tahini Dressing
Green Evi
Simple and quick vegan Balsamic Lentil Stew with only eight ingredients. It is a great comfort food for the colder days.
Get the recipe: Simple Vegan Balsamic Lentil Stew
That Girl Cooks Healthy
A delicious medley of rice, bell peppers, peas, fresh papaya, pineapples and thyme.
Get the recipe: Pineapple Papaya Fried Rice
Cadry's Kitchen
This taco pizza is nostalgia on a plate. Vegan taco chips rest on a bed of greens, tomatoes and beans on a cornmeal crust.
Get the recipe: Black Bean Taco Pizza
Amanda Nicole Smith
Creamy sweet potato tomato sauce is paired with tender sprouted and slow-cooked chickpeas. It is served over a bed of rice and sprinkled with fresh herbs. The sauce is extremely flavorful and filled with wonderful spices.
Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Chana Masala
Veggie Inspired
An easy, hearty, nutritious chili mac. Completely dairy free and oil free and made with only whole food ingredients. It's sure to become a family favorite!
Get the recipe: Easy Cheesy Chili Mac
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