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6 Easy Plant-Based Recipes: Med Plates, Tofu Burgers & More

Some recent plant-based creations! I love keeping meals clean, simple, and bright – screenshot for your next dinner date or weekly meal prep!

1. MED PLATE 1

avocado, tahini, pico de gallo, coconut yogurt, green olives, sourdough

2. RICE BOWL

jasmine rice, tofu, avocado, pico de gallo, green olives, honey mustard

3. FLATBREAD

tahini or hummus, pico de gallo, avocado, tofu, arugula, honey mustard

4. MED PLATE 2

avocado, pico de gallo, tahini, chickpeas, flatbread

5. TOFU BURGERS

burger buns, roasted red pepper hummus, pico de gallo, coconut yogurt, avocado, tofu, honey mustard, spinach

6. BREAKFAST PLATE

tofu scramble, coconut yogurt, pico de gallo, rye toast, grape jelly

ENJOY!

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Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe

A basic homemade electrolyte drink can be made by combining water with salt, a source of potassium like lemon juice, and a sweetener like maple syrup.

Here’s the breakdown:

  • Water: The base of your drink, ensuring proper hydration . Filtered, canned spring, or coconut water are great options!
  • Salt: provides sodium and chloride, crucial electrolytes lost through sweat 
  • Citrus fruit juice: provides potassium and magnesium, essential minerals; orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit juice are all on the menu!
  • Pure Maple Syrup (optional): Sweetens the drink and provides carbohydrates for energy

How to make it:

1. Combine water and pure maple syrup in a container

2. Add salt and citrus fruit juice

3. Stir well until salt and syrup are dissolved

4. Top off with ice, stir well to cool drink

Electrolyte Drink Recipe

Ingredients:

3 cups water – filtered, canned spring, or coconut

1/4 teaspoon sea salt (500 mg sodium)
(10 turns on the grinder)

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)

citrus fruit juice – lemon, lime, grapefruit, and/or orange

lots of ice (especially on hot days!)

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4 Vegan Party Dishes Plus Non-Alcoholic Drink Ideas

Just in time for New Years Eve celebrations whether you’re going out, staying at home, or heading into work!

In this post, we’ll share four of our favorite dish recipes, plus some refreshing non-alcoholic drink ideas. As always we’re keeping things quick, easy, and delicious.

1. Cheese Board (2-3 of each)

  • Fruit (apples, grapes, clementines)
  • Nuts (candied pecans, almonds)
  • Multi grain crackers
  • Vegan cheese

2. Taco Salad

  • Coconut yogurt
  • Taco seasoning
  • Black beans
  • Pico de gallo
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Tortilla chips
  • Sliced loaf of bread

3. Veggie tray

  • Celery sticks
  • Baby carrots
  • Grape tomato

4. Hummus

  • 2-3 types of beans (kidney, pinto, chickpea)
  • Diced tomato
  • Salt & pepper
  • Lemon juice

Bonus: Fun Non-Alcoholic Drink Options

  • LMNT mocktail
  • Sparkling water
  • Lemon & mint water
  • Coffee or tea
  • Coconut water
  • Kombucha
  • Olipop soda
  • Protein shake

✨ Hope you enjoyed these party dish ideas! What’s your favorite dish to make for a party? Share with us in the comments below! ✨

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Rice, beans, veg, and greens


Rice, beans, veg, and greens

🌿 Ingredients: jasmine rice, spicy beans with olives, celery, baby carrots, green pepper, spinach, black pepper

A simple, well-balanced meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

PRO TIP: Cook up rice and beans in bulk to make meal time quicker 🙂

Inspired to create your own dish?
Plant-Based Meal Guide

Need some tips for food shopping?
How to (healthy) Food Shop

Looking for a free meal plan?
CC’s Plant-Based Meal Plan

Need a place to start?
Healthy Kitchen 101

Ready for some more easy recipes?
Comfort Foods: Plant-Based Alternatives

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Comfort Foods: Plant Based Alternatives

Healthy, plant-based alternatives to your favorite, comfiest foods.

Satisfy your cravings while getting in vitamins and minerals your body loves and needs.

Foods are continuously added and updated.

Bookmark this page, email it to a friend, or simply leave this blog open in your phone’s browser so you can come back to it regularly as your go-to resource for easy, healthy comfort food recipes.

Cheese

Bake sweet potatoes uncovered at 400 degrees for 30 mins or until ready (use fork to test). Let cool and remove potato skins. Mix potatoes with some nutritional yeast and salt. Season to taste.

Bread

Ezekiel sprouted bread and Ezekiel english muffins are personal favs because they are dairy-free, nutritious, and super satisfying! Homemade sourdough is always a great touch. I also love Dave’s Killer bread and bagels.

Grilled Cheese

Using our cheese alternative above and toasted bread, make a sandwich and heat it up on the frying pan. Press down with a fork. Add salt on top.

Pizza

Toast some bread and cook up a few veggie toppings like green pepper, onion, and tomato. Add pasta sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and veggies to your toast. Top with fresh basil.

French Fries

Slice potatoes into fries or wedges, toss with extra virgin olive oil and salt. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 30 mins or until ready. Toss every 10 mins.

Meat

Mushrooms, tofu, tempeh, beans, or cauliflower. Cook up your meat substitute with some seasonings and add it to your favorite savory dishes.

Burgers

Heat up a big portabella mushroom and some onion. Once cooked, top them onto your favorite dairy-free buns. Add hummus, guac, and leafy greens.

Hot Dogs

Boil long carrots (fork test) and throw them on a roll when they’re done. Top off your hot dogs with some hummus, guac, pico, and/or pickles.

Pasta

Whole wheat noodles (1-2 ingredients), sauce with seasonings, mixed vegetables.

Tacos / Burritos

Sub out meat, shredded cheese, and sour cream for beans, sweet potato, and dairy-free yogurt. Add lettuce, tomato, pico, and/or guac. Choose dairy-free taco shells and wraps with minimal / whole ingredients.

Spreads / Dressings

Hummus

Jelly / jam

Peanut butter (peanuts &/or salt only)

Guacamole (avocado, pepper, tomato, salt, pepper, lime)

Honey mustard (spicy mustard and pure maple syrup)

Ice Cream

Smoothie bowl

Dairy-free yogurt (I love Harmless Harvest)


A note on packaged foods:

As always, check your labels! We are looking for minimal ingredients, the more whole-foods the better. If there are whack ingredients, see if there are other options you can take a look at. Most times there is a healthier alternative right on the same shelf as the product you’re currently using.

In other words, take a minute before putting a packaged good in your cart to check the label. Is this product good for me? Is there another brand who uses better ingredients? I still to this day find myself swapping one thing out for another whether it’s food, lotions, cleaning supplies, etc – relentless forward progress baby.

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Spicy Hangover Tea

If you’re feeling a little hungover today, try out this Spicy Hangover Tea.

This blend helps to…

  • Relieve headaches
  • Calm upset stomachs
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Alkalize our bodies
  • Boost energy

Ingredients

  • Cayenne pepper
  • Turmeric powder
  • Black pepper
  • Sea salt
  • Lemon juice

Supplies

  • Small pot
  • Mug

Instructions

Step 1: Place a small pot of water on high heat.

Step 2: Once your water is boiling, turn off the heat and add in a dash of cayenne pepper, a teaspoon of turmeric powder, some cracked black pepper, and sea salt. Stir.

Step 3: Squeeze / add fresh lemon juice to your mug.

Step 4: Pour hot water into mug, let cool, and enjoy!