More and more people are wanting to go plant-based (which by the way – has many definitions and doesn’t have to mean vegan). However it’s hard to know where to start or what recipes will taste good!
One of my tips? Start with familiar recipes and sub the meat with a plant-based protein option. This way, it won’t feel like to jumped in right off the deep end into unfamiliar territory!
Some plant-based meals that have been enjoyed by meat-eaters in my life include:
- Lentil shepherds pie
- Veggie burgers
- Lentil ‘meatloaf’
- Tofu scramble
- Plus these ones listed below!
Let me know which ones you’d like to try!
Tofu Parmigiana With Roasted Veggies
Ingredients
- 14 oz tofu extra firm, drained and pressed
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cups green beans trimmed
- 3 cups mini potatoes chopped in half
- 4 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cup shredded dairy-free cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Combine the breadcrumbs with oregano in a medium-sized bowl. Fill up another medium-sized bowl with water.
- Slice the tofu into as close to consistent quarter inch slices as you can. Dip tofu in the water bowl and then in the breadcrumb mixture, coating all sides as you go.
- Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil on large skillet over medium heat. Cook until one side of the tofu is crispy and then flip.
- While the tofu is cooking, add trimmed green beans and mini potatoes to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp avocado oil and 1 tbsp dried oregano.
- Next, drizzle marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking pan. Add fried tofu on top and then top with more marinara. Add vegan shredded cheese.
- Place baking sheet and veggie pan in the oven for 25 minutes. Flip the veggies halfway. Enjoy!
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Falafel Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice
- 15 oz chickpeas canned, drained
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 cucumber diced
- 2 cups tomatoes diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, oil, lemon juice, cumin, baking powder and flour into a food processor and pulse until just combined.
- Scoop spoonfuls of mixture out and form into small patties; you should get about 15. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet Bake 10-12 minutes, flip patties and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until falafel are golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine the cucumber, tomato and onion in a medium-sized bowl.
- When falafels are done cooking, assemble bowls with brown rice, cucumber salad and falafels. Top with hummus and tzatziki! Enjoy
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Baked Chickpea Pasta
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 8 oz chickpea pasta dried
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F, then in a large baking dish, add in your cherry tomatoes, garlic cloves, red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes and 1 tsp of olive oil and toss to combine.
- Make a well in the center of your baking dish and add in your hummus. Top the hummus with the dry basil, oregano and the remaining olive oil, then place in the oven to bake for 30-40 minutes or until tomatoes are blistered and juicy.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Once the veggies and hummus are cooked, carefully with a fork mash your tomatoes and garlic to fully release all of their juices, then mix into the hummus to get a thicker sauce. Mix in cooked pasta and enjoy.
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