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    Home » Recipes

    Main Dish

    The compiled list of all my plant-based recipes suitable as a main dish. From hearty soups, to stuffed sweet potatoes, pasta, and more; these all focus on healthful and satisfying plant-based ingredients.  The most popular recipes in this category are my Mushroom Farro Stuffed Sweet Potatoes w/ Rosemary Balsamic Dressing and Smoky Black Bean Burgers with Maple Dijon Sauce. 

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    Winter Vegetable Soup with Chickpeas & Wild Rice [Vegan & Gluten-free]

    Chickpeas and rice add protein to this simple and satisfying winter vegetable soup. Parsnips and celery seed create a subtle earthy sweetness to the ...

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    Vegan Parsley Walnut Pesto

    This flavourful vegan parsley walnut pesto is simple to make and full of fresh nutritious greens and contains omega 3. This recipe also includes a 4 ...

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    Vegan Green Goddess Sandwich with Herb Mayo

    This flavorful vegan green goddess sandwich is perfect for picnics and patio lunches. This recipe boasts loads of nutritious greens and homemade tangy ...

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    Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup with Red Lentils & Hemp Hearts

    A super creamy blend of sweet potatoes, red lentils and the flavour and nutrition of hemp hearts! This dairy free sweet potato red lentil and hemp heart ...

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    Baked Falafel Bites with Garlic Dill Dip

    Inspired by traditional Middle Eastern falafel, these baked falafel are an easy recipe for lunch or dinner. This recipe be made ahead and kept in the ...

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    Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup with White Beans

    A creamy and protein packed take on this traditional and well-loved soup. This vegan potato leek soup is an easy to prepare dish featuring the nutrition ...

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    Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Farro & Mushrooms

    Stuffed sweet potatoes with farro and mushrooms is a hearty main dish. Farro is chewy and nutty and pairs well with mushrooms, fresh arugula, diced red ...

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    Smoky Vegan Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

    These 'meaty' and smoky vegan black bean quinoa burgers are flavorful and contain kale for added nutrition. Accompaniments of crunchy shaved cucumbers, ...

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    Smoky Chickpea Tuna Salad [vegan & gluten-free]

    This smoky chickpea tuna salad is a vegan friendly take on traditional tuna salad! The taste and texture are very reminiscent of the original thanks to ...

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    Moroccan-Style Chickpea & Cauliflower Soup [vegan + gluten-free]

    This Moroccan-style chickpea and cauliflower soup is a vegan friendly version of this traditional soup. Cauliflower adds a meaty texture and soaks up so ...

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    Comforting Seven Bean Stew [vegan & gluten-free]

    This simple and comforting seven bean stew features a medley of dried lentils, pinto beans, navy beans, black eyed peas, kidney beans and black beans.  A ...

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    Vegan Sweet Potato Chili

    Sweet potato chili is an easy way to get all those cozy autumn vibes. It's nutritious, vegan and full of fiber. Top with cilantro, avocado and lime juice ...

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    Hi! I'm Heidi, the recipe developer, gardener, and photographer behind The Simple Green. I specialize in simple and seasonal plant-based recipes, both sweet and savory!

    Learn more about me.

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