Plant-based, gluten-free Recipes
Creamy Zucchini Pasta (plant-based, gluten-free)
Creamy zucchini pasta is a fantastic plant-based pasta dish where you use blended zucchini with basil as a cream sauce, and boil some other veggies in with the pasta.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites (plant-based, gluten-free)
These delicious chocolate peanut butter cookie dough bites take a few minutes to whip up and don’t need to be baked. No gluten, no dairy, just amazing flavor and decadent enjoyment.
Pumpkin Spice Granola (plant-based, gluten-free)
Yesterday morning I was looking at my husband’s box of organic granola and was shocked to see that one serving had 14 grams of sugar in it. It’s also fairly expensive, so I decided to make my own pumpkin spice granola.
Tomato Avocado Salad (plant-based, gluten-free)
A fresh, delicious lunch inspired by the cuisine of Central America. Tomato avocado salad could be your lunch today!
Kachamak Corn Porridge (plant-based, gluten-free)
Kachamak is a quick and comforting breakfast or side dish, inspired by a Bulgarian recipe. It’s a savory cornmeal porridge, a bit like American grits or Italian polenta.
Almond Ginger Greens (plant-based, gluten-free)
Collard greens with almond ginger sauce is a go-to side dish whenever we have extra veggies lying around. It tastes like a party in your mouth and is full of superfood nutrients.
Coconut Tofu Curry (plant-based, gluten-free)
For this take on Malaysian curry we played with broccoli, mushrooms, kale, tofu, and coconut milk to make some culinary magic.
Easy Homemade Hummus (plant-based, gluten-free)
All it takes is tossing 7 ingredients in a food processor and blending it up. Ready in less than 10 minutes.
Sweet and Sour Orange Tofu (plant-based, gluten-free)
When you can’t get out to a Chinese restaurant, or want a healthier alternative made fresh in your kitchen, try this sweet and sour orange tofu.
Zucchini and Potatoes with Beans and Greens (plant-based, gluten-free)
A warm, soft, comforting mix of potatoes, zucchini, and beans, with some aromatic herbs and greens to round it out.
Coconut Cranberry Spinach (plant-based, gluten-free)
This is a fantastic coconut cranberry spinach dish originally from Tanzania (called mchicha wa nazi). It’s too good not to try it!
Sweet Sesame Lentils (plant-based, gluten-free)
In the spirit of being interconnected, I’d like to share this scrumptious healing recipe for sweet, tangy Korean lentils. They will absolutely melt your heart.
3-Ingredient Cookies for Humans or Dogs (plant-based, gluten-free)
We ran out of dog treats recently, so instead of buying more I decided it couldn’t be that hard to make our own cookies!
Riz gras, or deconstructed stuffed peppers (plant-based)
This vibrant African dinner tastes a bit like delicious stuffed peppers to me. The peppers are blended into the sauce instead of being left whole, and the rice, plant-based meat, other veggies and spices round out the meal.
Cheezy Turnip Casserole (plant-based, gluten-free)
With the holidays coming, I hope you enjoy this comforting turnip casserole, with a beautiful plant-based cheese sauce smothering it.
Old Faithfuls, aka Grandma’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (plant-based, gluten-free)
Whenever my British Grandma went to a potluck, party, or family gathering, she would have these oatmeal raisin cookies in hand. She nicknamed them “old faithfuls” because they’re so easy to make and everyone likes them.
Coconut Rice and Beans with Peppers and Kale (plant-based, gluten-free)
We were inspired by a national dish of Belize to make this coconut rice and beans dinner. Hope you enjoy this little culinary trip to a wonderful new land without having to leave your kitchen.
Orange Sesame Chicory Salad (plant-based, gluten-free)
Chicory is a bitter salad green, a bit like arugula. The sweetness of the orange and earthiness of the sesame and balsamic in this salad balance it nicely.
Spinach Mashed Potatoes (plant-based, gluten-free)
These are the most flavorful mashed potatoes I have ever eaten. Based on a recipe from Belgium for “stoemp,” the intense flavor comes from cooking up some onions and garlic first, then mashing them into the potatoes along with any other veggies you want to incorporate.
Cream of Cauliflower Leek Soup (plant-based, gluten-free)
On a brisk winter day there’s nothing like a warm bowl of creamy cauliflower leek and apple soup to comfort and nourish.
Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing (plant-based, gluten-free)
This creamy dressing is made with cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon, and a bit of dijon mustard, which makes regular lettuce taste remarkably like a traditional Caesar salad.
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana (plant-based, gluten-free)
All the goodness and love of eggplant parmigiana without the greasy fried feeling, or the heavy dairy cheese, or the wheat.
Caramelized Walnuts (plant-based, gluten-free)
Ooey, gooey, crunchy, and sweet. These caramelized walnuts are a delicious treat on their own or a fancy topping for any other dessert: cakes, ice cream, cookies, cupcakes.
Pasta with Beans and Greens (plant-based, gluten-free)
When I don’t know what to make for dinner, I usually throw together some kind of pasta dish, like this spaghetti with beans and greens.
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes (plant-based, gluten-free)
This is the kind of dish where you say “how can it taste THIS good?” Layered potatoes in creamy sauce with a crunchy topping. What’s not to like? I will now be making vegan scalloped potatoes for every family holiday feast.
Aunt Petunia’s Mulligatawny Soup (plant-based, gluten-free)
A very gentle, warming curry simmered with vegetables, lentils, coconut milk, and rice. You can use almost any veggies you have on hand.
Bosnian Grah bean soup (plant-based, gluten-free)
Grah is a rich, smoky stew filled with beans, veggies, and tender chunks of vegan meat or tofu. Healing comfort food at its best.
Green Pea Risotto (plant-based, gluten-free)
Instead of green eggs and ham (that’s another recipe to come for avocado scrambled eggs), how about green peas and ham risotto?
White Bean Feijoada (plant-based, gluten-free)
Feijoada is like a Brazilian chili. We made it with white beans, tomatoes, peppers, vegan ground meat, and some lovely warming herbs and spices.
Estofado con papas (plant-based)
This is a magical Guatemalan stew. You will be wrapped in a warm embrace of potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, beans, plant-based meat, and rich stew spices.
Healthy comfort food at its best!
Tofu Feta (plant-based, gluten-free)
Once I realized how easy it is to make vegan cheese, I stopped paying ridiculous prices to buy it at the store. To make tofu feta, you just put 6 ingredients in your food processor or blender, blend it up, and chill it. So simple!
Pasta e Fagioli with Kale (plant-based, gluten-free)
There’s nothing like a bowl of good old-fashioned comfort food: beans, pasta, veggies, and a delicious sauce – otherwise known as pasta e fagioli.
Cozy Irish Stew (plant-based, gluten-free)
On a chilly fall day, there’s nothing like coming home to a bowl of warm, hearty Irish stew. Here’s a plant-based version that nourishes your spirit and sticks to your ribs as much as any meat-based stew would.
Za’atar salad with tofu (plant-based, gluten-free)
A bright, fresh salad to wake you up and liven up the rest of your day. Za’atar is a beautiful Middle Eastern spice that’s a mix of sesame and green herbs. It gives a bit of a roasted pesto flavor.
Refried Beans (plant-based, gluten-free)
Chili, lime, and fresh herbs bring the party to refried beans, which you can use in burritos, tacos, or enjoy on their own with some rice and veggies.
Baked Cauliflower Alfredo (plant-based, gluten-free)
In Britain this baked cauliflower alfredo is called “cauliflower cheese”, and wherever you are it’s a tasty way to get your veggies.