Whole food, plant-based recipes
A “whole food, plant-based” way of eating involves focusing your diet on plant foods i.e. vegetables, fruits, beans, grains, nuts and seeds. Foods are eaten close to their natural state so are either not processed or are minimally processed thereby avoiding highly processed foods. My version of these recipes excludes oil with the rare exception of a “transitional” recipe since there are some diseases where it is likely best to avoid oil and there are pros/cons to each of the multiple oils on the market. I eat a whole food, plant-based vegan diet so my recipes do not include animal products. Regardless of the dietary pattern you choose to follow, adding more plant-based foods and avoiding highly processed foods is a good idea based on the science. Making a change, especially from the standard American diet, is not easy yet is worthwhile and does not require perfection. Small steps towards a healthier way of eating is better than no steps at all. Your taste buds and food preferences will change as your body is exposed to healthier food. I promise that you will find some amazingly delicious recipes here. Always discuss any major dietary changes with your medical provider. You can find a list of various plant-focused dietary patterns towards the bottom of my “Services” page, each with links so you can learn more about them.
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Examples of Dietary Patterns Which Focus on Plant-Based Foods
Baltic/Nordic
DASH
Esselstyn
Flexitarian
Greger
Health-Conscious American Omnivorous
Healthy Vegan
Healthy Vegetarian
Macrobiotic
McDougall
Mediterranean
Nutritarian
Ornish
PCRM (Physician’s Committee For Responsible Medicine)
Pescatarian
Plant-Based Paleo
Portfolio
Vegan Keto
Whole Food, Plant-Based
SINGAPORE NOODLES
This dish is better than anything I have ever ordered at an Asian restaurant…
EASY FRIED RICE
I made a batch of fried rice that my husband really liked even though it was vegan and he isn’t…
CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN TORTILLA SOUP
When the weather is cold, warm spicy soup sounds so good to me…
MISO LIME SOUP WITH SWEET POTATOES, VEGETABLES, AND NOODLES
Miso soup is one of my family's favorite and is so versatile, healthy, and delicious…
COZY BUTTERNUT, SWEET POTATO AND RED LENTIL STEW
What a welcome meal it was given our recent cold snap...the spices will certainly warm you up inside! It's hearty and delicious…
SPICY CHIPOTLE QUINOA
A friend found this recipe and wanted me to help her put it together. It was so quick and easy that she realized she could have done it without me…
ROASTED CHILES RELLENOS WITH BLACK BEANS
This spicy, flavorful dish is a must try if you like Mexican food…
CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO
WOW. Although I was not intending to start my list of recipes for Christmas dinner, this one for cauliflower risotto is a MUST..
ITALIAN STUFFED PEPPERS
Now don't judge. I made the executive decision to use Beyond Sausages in this recipe…
PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
I had a jar of roasted red bell peppers that expired months before so decided I had better use it! This sauce is one of the easiest I have ever made…
SPICY SWEET POTATO AND GREEN RICE BURRITO BOWL
This dinner bowl with sweet potatoes, black beans and "green" rice was even more satisfying and delicious than expected….
PENNE ALLA VODKA
It's kind of fun to search for recipes to use ingredients you already have in the house. I am not a vodka drinker …
AFGHAN KIDNEY BEAN CURRY (LUBYA)
I don't usually like kidney beans but this dish is wonderful…
TAMALE SKILLET
My husband and I love Mexican food and cornbread so we knew this recipe was going to be a winner…
BBQ BOWL WITH SOY CURLS
I needed a recipe to mask the taste of collard greens because my husband otherwise won't eat them…