6. Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Chickpeas
These Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Chickpeas by Jenn Sebestyen and Kelli Foster just might make you feel healthier simply by looking at them: superfood quinoa, protein-packed chickpeas, nutritional powerhouse greens, and vibrantly fresh cucumber-tomato salad. The Citrus Tahini Sauce is the perfect creamy sauce to bring it all together. As for the tahini sauce, this is the sauce that’s used more than any other for drizzling over Buddha bowls. It’s wildly versatile and has a rich, earthy, and nutty taste that has a knack for pairing well with everything. Try it on roasted vegetables, falafel, tacos, lentils, and rice, anything! Get creative and change it up with the suggested variations below.
Finding a plant-based snack or breakfast bar isn’t impossible by any means, but when you do find them, they are typically pricey or full of added ingredients. These Breakfast Oat Squares by Wholesome LLC are perfect as a cheaper, healthier alternative while still lending a yummy flavor!
9. Easy Cajun Jambalaya
This Easy Cajun Jambalaya by Crazy Vegan Kitchen is loaded with tomatoes, celery, onion, cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, sweet peppers and jalapeños, this cajun jambalaya is a perfect one pot meal. Since most cajun jambalaya recipes call for a medley of meat products, this jambalaya has vegan sausages instead, just to add a little heartiness and umami to the dish. Feel free to substitute those for vegetables or leave them out though if you’d like the recipe to be gluten-free.
6. Chili Con Queso
What’s fab about this Chili Con Queso by Gabrielle St. Claire, is everything! It’s quick, easy, affordable, packs tons of veggies, tons of plant protein, staple ingredients, texture, can easily be made in bulk, perf for any season, contains no animal products, perf for entertaining, has a little bit of heat, and will be your newest obsession!!
7. Caramel Cashew Banana Bread
Who doesn’t love a bit of banana bread and equally who doesn’t love how easy it is to make?! This Caramel Cashew Banana Bread by Vicky Coates is the perfect moist and soft texture packed with chunks of caramel cashew bar. Its full of protein, low in sugar as well as being gluten free.