Posts | Veggies Save The Day - Plant-Forward Vegan Recipes

A salad with grains, tofu feta, chickpeas, tomatoes, and cucumbers, with text overlay: Join the FREE 4-day challenge.

⏰ starts tomorrow

Not interested in this free challenge? CLICK HERE to opt out. You will continue to receive emails from me with recipes. Hi Reader, Plant Based Beginners Bootcamp starts March 24, and the cooking demos alone are worth grabbing a spot. Here’s what Kim will be making (and showing you exactly how to pull off at home): • Pina Colada Chia Seed Pudding• Vegan Mediterranean Protein Bowl with Tofu Feta and Lemon Tahini Dressing• Vegan Mexican “Chicken” Tortilla Soup• 5-Minute Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup...

about 8 hours ago • 1 min read

Bowl of chickpea Waldorf salad with apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts tossed in a vegan yogurt dressing.

🍏 a fresh twist on Waldorf salad

Hi Reader, There’s something so satisfying about a salad that hits all the right notes. This vegan chickpea Waldorf salad is creamy, crunchy, tangy, and sweet with apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts tossed in a simple vegan yogurt dressing. It’s the kind of lunch that feels a little nostalgic, but still fresh enough for spring. Enjoy it on a bed of greens or dig in with a fork straight from the bowl. Get the recipe for Vegan Chickpea Waldorf Salad Love and Veggies, Amy

2 days ago • 1 min read

🍋 lemon asparagus orzo

Hi Reader, Spring officially starts on Friday, and this lemon asparagus orzo with chickpeas is a delicious way to welcome the season. It’s bright, lemony, and made with just a handful of simple ingredients, including tender asparagus, canned chickpeas, and orzo. Everything cooks quickly, and the asparagus goes right into the pot with the pasta for easy cleanup. Get the recipe for Lemon Asparagus Orzo with Chickpeas Love and Veggies, Amy

5 days ago • 1 min read

🍋‍🟩 cauliflower ceviche

Hi Reader, Ceviche was one of my favorite dishes back when I ate fish and seafood. These days, I still crave those bright, citrusy flavors, so I make plant-based versions instead. This vegan cauliflower ceviche is light, refreshing, and surprisingly satisfying. Lightly cooked cauliflower is tossed with lime juice, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro for a dish that’s full of fresh flavor. It comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect served with tortilla chips or tucked into...

7 days ago • 1 min read

Lemon pepper chickpeas with cashew cream in a skillet garnished with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.

🥘 lemon pepper chickpea skillet

Hi Reader, This lemon pepper chickpea skillet with cashew cream is the kind of easy dinner I love making on a busy night. It’s bright, creamy, and full of lemony pepper flavor, and it comes together in about 20 minutes with mostly pantry ingredients. Spoon it over rice or pasta, or serve it with crusty bread for dipping into that irresistible sauce. Get the recipe for Lemon Pepper Chickpeas Love and Veggies, Amy

9 days ago • 1 min read

Bowl of vegan tortilla soup with text overlay: Join the FREE 4-day bootcamp.

🥕 weight loss questions?

Not interested in this free challenge? CLICK HERE to opt out. You will continue to receive emails from me with recipes. Hi Reader, I get a lot of questions about weight loss. While I’m a certified health coach, weight loss isn’t my area of expertise. So when someone asks for focused weight-loss guidance, I point them to people who specialize in it, like my friend Kim Murphy. She’s hosting a free 4-day Plant Based Beginners Bootcamp starting March 24. It’s a practical, food-first approach, and...

12 days ago • 1 min read

Tacos made with baked tofu crumbles, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and garlicky vegan yogurt sauce.

🌮 crumbled tofu tacos

Hi Reader, Has taco night gotten a little routine? Switch things up with these Mediterranean crumbled tofu tacos. The tofu gets crumbled, seasoned, and baked until lightly crispy, then you can load up your tortillas with whatever you love. I’m partial to tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and fresh herbs, plus a drizzle of my garlicky vegan yogurt sauce. "I used street taco sized tortillas and put Trader Joe’s vegan tzatziki, the tofu crumble, sliced cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, mint & chili...

14 days ago • 1 min read

🥪 smashed white bean salad

Hi Reader, If you’re in the mood for an easy lunch idea, this smashed white bean salad comes together in about 10 minutes. Creamy white beans are mashed and mixed with red bell pepper, Kalamata olives, fresh dill, and a lemony Dijon dressing. No mayo needed. Enjoy it in a sandwich, smeared on toast, or scooped onto greens for a simple deli-style meal. Get the recipe for Smashed White Bean Salad Love and Veggies, Amy

16 days ago • 1 min read

Fruits and vegetables in the shape of a heart with text overlay: Want to Eat More Plant Centered? Joined the FREE 4-day challenge.

🌱 eat for your health

Not interested in this free challenge? CLICK HERE to opt out. You will continue to receive emails from me with recipes. Hi Reader, Flip on the TV for a few minutes and you’ll see the same theme on repeat: a pill for cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, you name it. Then comes the speed-read list of side effects that somehow includes “may cause more problems.” A lot of these conditions are lifestyle-related, not a medication deficiency. And the most powerful daily tool rarely gets the...

17 days ago • 1 min read

Broccoli salad with grapes, apples, cranberries, and walnuts.

🥦 broccoli grape salad

Hi Reader, Need a fresh side that doesn’t involve mayo? This vegan broccoli grape salad is crisp, sweet, and tangy, thanks to juicy grapes, diced apples, dried cranberries, and walnuts tossed in a quick Dijon mustard vinaigrette. It comes together in about 15 minutes, and you can enjoy it right away or prep it ahead for later. Get the recipe for Vegan Broccoli Grape Salad Love and Veggies, Amy

19 days ago • 1 min read