52 Plant-Based Recipes You’ll Crave

Read Time: 25 mins

52 Plant-Based Recipes You’ll Crave1/52 Grilled Cauliflower Wedges 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This side is incredibly easy, yet is packed with flavor and looks like a dish from a five-star restaurant. The grill leaves the cauliflower cooked but crisp, and the red pepper flakes add bite. —Carmel Hall, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 57 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 2/52 Roasted Pumpkin and Brussels

It inspired me to roast pumpkin with Brussels sprouts

Sprouts 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grace Natoli Sheldon for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While traveling to Taiwan, I had the pleasure of trying a unique vegetable dish that included fresh pumpkin. It inspired me to roast pumpkin with Brussels sprouts. —Pam Correll, Brockport, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 152 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. Craving that meaty taste? Learn how to create umami flavor in plant-based dishes.

We messed with our own recipe until we got this easy winner

3/52 Black Bean-Tomato Chili 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Bean-Tomato Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter Kayla saw a black bean chili while watching a cooking show and called me about it because it looked so good. We messed with our own recipe until we got this easy winner. —Lisa Belcastro, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 232 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 10g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2

vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat

vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 4/52 Roasted Balsamic Red Potatoes 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Balsamic Red Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I found a potato recipe that called for vinegar, I was intrigued. But without all the ingredients on hand, I had to improvise and gave it a whirl using Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar. It was fantastic! —Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, TX Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 159 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 143mg

sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein

sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 5/52 Chunky Applesauce 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chunky Applesauce Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s just something extra special about a homemade applesauce recipe like this one. This simple dish is tart and not too sweet. It makes the perfect side, especially with pork chops or a pork roast. —Deborah Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 157 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat),

0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein

0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein. 6/52 Mushroom & Broccoli Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings (1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my girls won’t eat meat and the other struggles to get enough fiber. This recipe is a perfect way to give them what they need in a dish they love to eat. I save my broccoli stems in the freezer until I have about two small bags, and then I make soup.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat

—Maria Davis, Flower Mound, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 69 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. By the way, these are the best meat substitutes you can buy. 7/52 Avocado Fruit Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On long summer days when we just want to relax, I make a cool salad with avocado, berries and mint. The tangerine dressing is refreshingly different.

—Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup salad with 4 teaspoons dressing: 321 calories, 23g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 8g fiber), 3g protein. 8/52 General Tso’s Cauliflower 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved General Tso’s Cauliflower Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cauliflower florets are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, then coated in a sauce with just the right amount of kick. General Tso’s cauliflower is a fun alternative to the classic chicken dish.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Craving even more?

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup with 1 cup rice: 584 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1628mg sodium, 97g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 5g fiber), 11g protein. Craving even more? Check out our favorite plant-based meat brands. 9/52 Roasted Curried Chickpeas and Cauliflower 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When there’s not much time to cook, try roasting potatoes and cauliflower with chickpeas for a warm-you-up dinner. It’s a filling meal on its own, but you can add chicken or

tofu to the sheet pan if you’d like

tofu to the sheet pan if you’d like. —Pam Correll, Brockport, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 339 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 605mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat. 10/52 Creamy Cauliflower Pakora Soup 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I often crave pakoras, deep-fried fritters from India. I wanted to get the same flavors but use a healthier cooking

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable

technique, so I made soup using all the classic spices and our favorite veggie, cauliflower! —Melody Johnson, DePere, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 135 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 11/52 Smoky Cauliflower 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoky Cauliflower Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The smoked Spanish paprika gives a simple side of roasted cauliflower extra depth. This is definitely a favorite. —Juliette Mulholland, Corvallis, Oregon

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 58 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 12/52 Spice Trade Beans & Bulgur 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spice Trade Beans & Bulgur Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A rich blend of spices adds flavor to tender, nutritious bulgur and garbanzo beans in this tangy dish that has just the right amount of heat. A hint of sweetness from golden raisins is the

perfect accent

perfect accent. —Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 245 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 8g fiber), 8g protein. 13/52 Tofu Chow Mein 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is an easy recipe for a “tofu beginner,” as it teaches people how to use it. If you have time, one way to prepare it is to cut the tofu block in half and wrap well in a terry kitchen towel. Let it

sit in the fridge for at least an hour to absorb excess water

sit in the fridge for at least an hour to absorb excess water. For a complete meal, serve with Chinese soup and egg rolls! — Autumn SinClaire, Gold Beach, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 417 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 14/52 Chard & White Bean Pasta Test Kitchen Approved Chard & White Bean Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love

It’s also soy-free, nut-free and vegetarian

to prepare dishes without gluten or dairy products, and this recipe meets the criteria when you use gluten-free pasta. It’s proof you can use delicious, healthy products to create a crowd-pleasing meal. It’s also soy-free, nut-free and vegetarian. —Amie Valpone, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups pasta mixture with 1/2 cup sauce: 369 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 801mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 13g fiber), 14g protein. 15/52 Okra Roasted with Smoked Paprika 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Okra Roasted with Smoked Paprika Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

⭐ Expert Tips

• Include seasonal or trendy variations to keep your meals exciting.

• Highlight prep shortcuts or time-saving techniques for busy cooks.

• Consider dietary restrictions and include substitution suggestions.

✅ Key Takeaways

• These dinner ideas are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying special occasions.

• Choose recipes that match your skill level and available kitchen tools.

• Presentation and taste both contribute to a memorable dining experience.

📣 Join Our Community