29 Fall Comfort Recipes That Are Plant-Based Perfection (2024)

    From pumpkin ravioli to vegan clam chowder, these recipes are filled with fall flavor.

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    Usher in the newest season with a lentil-based shepherd's pie recipe that features the most golden, perfect-looking whipped potatoes you can imagine.

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    Quinoa, brown lentils, vegetables, breadcrumbs, and herbs come together to form a seriously filling dinner recipe.

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    It's officially chili season! If you don't have a staple recipe that you break out once it starts to get colder, may I suggest this recipe?

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    Embrace the plentiful root vegetables in season with this latke recipe. If you've mastered this already, try leveling up by adding carrots, beets, and other shredded vegetables into the recipe for a variety of latke flavors.

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    Combine the best of both worlds — baked potatoes and potato soup, of course — with this recipe that'll satisfy your craving for a warm and savory fall soup.

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    When you're looking for a casserole to put together and toss in the oven, direct your attention to this flavorful and cheesy enchilada casserole recipe.

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    Make yourself a hoagie with all of those eggplants that are in season with a recipe that's simple enough for even beginner chefs to master.

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    Why yes, you do need to have pumpkin-flavored foods with every meal of the day during the fall season. Spice up breakfast with this recipe for a baked pumpkin oatmeal.

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    Follow this recipe to learn how to make ravioli filled with pumpkin that's sauteed with brown butter and sage — and impress all of your housemates at the same time.

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    Even though it's technically a fall recipe, this gluten-free soup recipe uses cans of pureed pumpkin and coconut milk — so you can make it year-round.

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    If you're looking for a real winner of a dinner recipe, these layers of delicious casserole are topped off by a cheddar jalapeno cornbread crust.

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    If you don't love eggplant (even though it's in season), you can swap zucchini or other thinly sliced squash in this recipe.

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    Nothing could be easier than a sheet pan dinner, and this sheet pan pasta recipe is complete perfection.

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    If you have lots of cauliflower on hand, break up the monotony of standard cauliflower recipes by using this one instead and roast them into a barbeque to serve over salad.

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    Bet you didn't know you could make this creamy, coconut-based curry recipe over fluffy white rice in an Instant Pot!

    17. Vegan Clam Chowder

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    Pretend you're living a fall New England life (I'm currently pretending I'm sipping this off the coast of Maine) and create this veganized recipe for a creamy, salty, and classic clam chowder.

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    Fall salads have the prettiest salad color palettes (if such a thing exists) and this bright beet salad recipe is proof.

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    Toss some extra vegetables into your pasta by following this recipe that uses eggplants, tomatoes, and basil.

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    I challenge you to cozy up in a sweater with a warm bowl of pasta e fa*gioli and some bread and forget about the world for just a few minutes.

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    Make it a family pizza night by using this recipe, which is a California Pizza Kitchen copycat recipe made vegan.

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    If you're craving a creamy pasta, this recipe for a mushroom-filled stroganoff is worth making immediately.

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    This simple recipe has a bold, umami flavor that can be paired with the grain of your choosing, like quinoa, rice, or millet.

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    Honestly, this opulent tater tots recipe can probably be eaten year-round, but it's also worth a spot at your friendsgiving table, too.

    25. Instant Pot Homestyle Vegan Beef Stew

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    Re-create the look and flavor of actual beef stew using this recipe that features lots of veggies and Gardein beef tips.

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    These delectable bite-sized apple cinnamon scones are made without oil and can be modified easily to be gluten free.

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    Serve these picture-perfect dessert bars at your next socially distanced gathering or make them at home for yourself.

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    These perfectly sweet and flavorful ginger cookies are made in just one bowl.

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    Take a can of pumpkin puree and power up your blender to make these muffins you can serve as dessert or breakfast.

    29 Fall Comfort Recipes That Are Plant-Based Perfection (2024)

    FAQs

    What are plant-based breakfast foods? ›

    Here are some healthy plant-based breakfast ideas:
    • Overnight oats made with soya milk, chia seeds, banana and berries.
    • Oats porridge topped with dried fruit, flaxseed and walnuts.
    • Fortified breakfast cereals with plant milk, topped with cashew nuts and chia seeds.
    • Tofu scramble on toast served with tomatoes and mushrooms.
    Oct 20, 2023

    What are plant-based foods for kids? ›

    Including energy and nutrient-dense foods such as avocados, vegetable oils, seeds, nut butters or ground nuts, tofu and pulses (beans, lentils, soya beans, chickpeas, hummus) can help increase the nutrient and energy density of vegan diets for children.

    Can I eat eggs on a plant-based diet? ›

    Eggs can and should be part of a plant-based diet, and these five suggestions showcase how easy it is to incorporate the incredible egg into your plant-forward dishes.

    What foods can you not eat on a plant-based diet? ›

    Vegans don't eat any foods made from animals, including:
    • Beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat.
    • Chicken, duck, and other poultry.
    • Fish or shellfish such as crabs, clams, and mussels.
    • Eggs.
    • Cheese.
    • Butter.
    • Milk, cream, ice cream, and other dairy products.
    • Mayonnaise (because it includes egg yolks)
    Nov 3, 2023

    What are 30 plant-based foods? ›

    Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, apricots, sweet potatoes, peaches, plums, melons, eggplant, lemons, lettuce, green beans, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, spinach, corn, Swiss chard, celery, beets, onions, cauliflower, cherries, bananas, mushrooms, parsnips, turnips, ...

    What are 5 plant-based foods? ›

    Leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, squash, bell peppers, cucumbers…the more, the merrier! Whole grains: many whole grains are a vital source of protein and fiber.

    What are the super six plant-based foods? ›

    Spotlight the Super Six:

    When it comes to the plants you eat, you want to eat from across the six different plant groups: vegetables, fruits, wholegrains, legumes (beans and pulses), nuts and seeds, and herbs and spices.

    What do plant-based doctors eat for breakfast? ›

    Dr Shireen Kassam, founder, Plant Based Health Professionals

    “There's got to be one best breakfast, which has to be oats. Whether it's hot cooked oats or whether it's overnight cold soaked oats or steel cut whole oats, which are then eaten with some sort of fruit like berries and additions like flaxseeds or hemp.

    Is oatmeal a plant-based breakfast? ›

    Proper Good oatmeals are plant-based, meaning they don't have any ingredients that are derived from animals (non-vegan ingredients). And therefore, a perfect solution for your vegan meal needs! Steel-cut oats are nutritious and filling, and our oatmeals are made gluten-free and dairy-free, too.

    Is peanut butter plant-based? ›

    As with many food items, in its simplest form, peanut butter should always be vegan. The vast majority of peanut butters you find in grocery stores will therefore be fully plant-based. Traditional peanut butter is made from peanuts and often a small amount of salt or oil.

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