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 this page and 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
EASY DINNER ROLLS
I found this very simple roll recipe and used the rolls to make sandwiches…
ITALIAN ORZO SPINACH SOUP
My daughter and her husband love this soup so have it a couple of times a month…
WHOLE WHEAT OIL-FREE PITA BREAD
These pitas are not only delicious, they are easy to make and adorably puffy…
AVOCADO SPINACH WRAPS (FLATBREADS)
You must make these soft, delicious flatbreads as soon as possible…
QUICK CIABATTA
To make this easy version of ciabatta, you need a free standing mixer with attachments or you need really strong arms. My husband thought I bought it from a bakery!
GLAZED ORANGE CAULIFLOWER “CHICKEN”
My vegan daughter made this for dinner and loved it. You can’t beat easy and delicious.
VEGAN PEPPER STEAK WITH ONIONS
If you are looking for a quick and delicious meal, this is it…
ETHIOPIAN INSPIRED SPINACH
I love, love, love Ethiopian restaurant food but it is prepared with added fat…
Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
This dish was very flavorful and easy to prepare. It exceeded my expectations…
Spicy California Sushi Bowl
All the flavor without the time and mess of rolling my own sushi…
Egg Roll In A Bowl
This recipe is so delicious and tastes exactly like the filling of an egg roll…
Chewy Pecan Oat Cookies
These cookies are indeed chewy and delicious. I was so happy to use up the steel cut oats…