Healthy Recipes Plant-Based Articles - Center for Nutrition Studies (2024)

24 Plant-Based Holiday Recipes from Around the World

Embark on a global culinary journey with our curated collection of "Whole Food Plant-Based Holiday Recipes Around the World." From Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas to creative treats like Stuffed Poblano Pepper Christmas Trees, each recipe is another opportunity for you to celebrate international flavors. Elevate your holiday gatherings with these plant-based delights, ensuring a memorable and satisfying experience for all.

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Elevate Your Well-Being with 14 Immune-Boosting Plant-Based Recipes

Adding phytonutrient- and antioxidant-rich foods to our diet is a natural and healthy way to strengthen our immune system. Here, we share a collection of quick and convenient dishes packed with them.

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16 Delicious Plant-Based Picnic Ideas

We have rounded up our all-time favorite plant-based picnic ideas to inspire your outdoor dining adventures. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these flavorful dishes!

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5 Ways to Cook and Prepare Ripe Plantains

Plantains can be consumed green, yellow or black; ripe or unripe; cooked or uncooked; baked, fried, steamed, boiled or grilled. But how do you prepare them? Here are five of my favorite dishes using ripe plantains.

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Chill Out with Plant-Based Frozen Treats

Satisfy your sweet tooth with luscious, guilt-free vegan ice creams and tangy sorbets, perfect for beating the summer heat!

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Fire Up the Grill: 12 Healthy Meatless Summer Recipes

Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, these recipes will ignite your taste buds and showcase the incredible flavors you can achieve through plant-based grilling.

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Treat Mom to These Plant-Based Mother’s Day Recipes

Treat your loved ones to a mouthwatering brunch that is both healthy and indulgent, and make this Mother's Day one to remember.

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16 Healthy Plant-Based Cinco de Mayo Recipes

It's common to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican food and drinks. Enjoy this year's holiday by trying some of our favorite plant-based dishes.

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15 Sweet and Savory Plant-Based Recipes Perfect for Easter Brunch

Round out the menu for your Easter feast with this collection of delicious vegan recipes. They’re perfect for any meal—breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

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12 Favorite Plant-Based Valentine’s Day Treats

These plant-based treats will make your Valentine’s Day celebration extra special! With 12 recipes to choose from, there’s a little something for everyone—a glamorous two-level cake, mouth-watering cookies, and more than a few recipes using classic romantic ingredients: chocolate and fresh berries. All the recipes are oil-free, and most of them are gluten-free too. You’ll … Continued

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15 Incredible Plant-Based Super Bowl Appetizers

The Super Bowl is around the corner, and we have some winning recipes to help you score the perfect party! Regardless of who you are rooting for—or whether you even care for the sport—you´ll need the appropriate fuel to enjoy the game. These fun, delicious recipes are tested and super easy to make. From creamy … Continued

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13 Plant-Based Recipes to Get You Ready for Fall

From steamy stews to roasted root vegetables, fall cooking is all about heating up in the kitchen as the temperature outside starts to drop. We rounded up some of our favorite fall recipes to get you ready and keep you warm.

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13 Plant-Based Salads You Will Love Year-Round

Who said salads are boring? Here are some of our favorite vegan salad recipes that are sure to inspire plant-based cooks and omnivores alike.

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16 Kid-Approved Plant-based Recipes

Involving children in the kitchen is a great way to get them excited about selecting and preparing healthy meals. Children may be selective eaters due to different textures, color, and flavor preferences, but the earlier they are exposed to new foods, the more likely they will be open to tasting them. Getting children to eat … Continued

10 Healthy Plant-Based Buddha Bowls Recipes

Buddha bowls are all the rage these days, and it’s not hard to see why: they’re great for loading up on a wide variety of whole plant foods, and they’re very easy to customize. No matter what your taste preferences are, there’s almost certainly a delicious Buddha bowl for you.

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The 10 Plant-Based Burger Recipes You Need to Try

Making homemade veggie burgers ensures 100% control over the texture and flavor of the patties. With the endless amount of ingredients that can be utilized, there’s a veggie burger for every one out there!

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12 Creative Plant-Based Kale Recipes

Everyone knows that kale is super healthy, but it’s also a very versatile green. With the right recipes in your toolkit, you can make the most of this wonderful vegetable for any time of day!

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15 Easy and Delicious Chickpea Recipes

Get creative with this super tasty, versatile, and healthy legume. From snacks to dessert, chickpeas are a winner!

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Our Top 12 Cauliflower Recipes

You might have noticed that cauliflower is all the rage these days. There’s cauliflower “rice,” cauliflower “steak,” and so much more. Discover our 12 favorite recipes that use this versatile veggie.

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8 Whole Food, Plant-Based Holiday Cookie Recipes

A collection of tried and true plant-based cookie recipes that will add a sweet and delicious bite to your holiday season.

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When the days shorten and the fireplaces begin to crackle, there’s something special about sharing a big pot of soup or stew with loved ones.

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Looking for creative ways to make this Thanksgiving both more delicious and personally fulfilling? It’s a special time to treat yourself, but also to connect with what’s important.

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14 Whole Food, Plant-Based Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

Pumpkins pair perfectly with the fall holidays. From breakfast to dinner and dessert, we’ve got a delicious selection of recipes to please your palate.

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Chef Del’s Plant-Based Secret Ingredients

Most people are used to throwing away perfectly edible, nutritious, and tasty plant parts. Learn how you can use them to elevate your cooking!

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