10 Plant-Based Recipes Using Balsamic!

Good balsamic vinegar is a household staple. It’s great for salads, roasted brussels sprouts, and marinades. Put a splash in some olive oil and dip your bread to feel like you’re in the Italian countryside. Balsamic vinegar is a great way to add that little extra something to your meal and make the meal feel a bit fancier. It is also super versatile! Who knew something that goes well with tomatoes could also go well with strawberries? It’s amazing! You have to try these 10 vegan balsamic recipes!

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1. Heirloom Tomato Salad

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This Heirloom Tomato Salad by Nita Ragoonanan is the perfect recipe for people who grow their own tomatoes (or happen to have a bunch of tomatoes lying around in their kitchen.) It’s so easy, fresh, and tasty–what’s not to love? Just cut the tomatoes; top with basil, balsamic, salt, and pepper; chill; and eat. So simple and so good!

2. Baked Potatoes With Mushroom and Spinach

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These Baked Potatoes With Mushroom and Spinach by Hannah Sunderani are comforting and cozy. With vegan gravy to drizzle. Perfect as a stand-alone dish, or a decadent side dish.

3. Balsamic Saffron Tempeh With New Potatoes, Spring Onions and Shiitakes

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Such a dynamic dish like this Balsamic Saffron Tempeh With New Potatoes, Spring Onions and Shiitakes by Valentina Chiappa may sound intimidating at first glance but truly is not that complicated!

4. Roasted Squash and Balsamic Lentil Salad

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A warm butternut squash and lentil salad made with indulgent inclusions like walnuts and apricot, topped with a creamy tahini dressing. You will love this Roasted Squash and Balsamic Lentil Salad by Andri Neocleous!

5. Fudgy Balsamic Oatmeal With Strawberry-Basil Relish

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Chocolate, balsamic vinegar (the good stuff), berries, and basil. And oatmeal, but that was implied, right? You have to try this Fudgy Balsamic Oatmeal With Strawberry-Basil Relish by Lauren Smith!

6. Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction

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These simple sautéed vegan brussels sprouts are topped with a sweet and tangy reduced balsamic glaze! Balsamic brussels sprouts are the perfect holiday part side or are delicious as an easy weeknight dinner! They work well with so many dishes, but also taste great on their own! Whatever you choose to do, these Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction by Medha Swaminathan are sure to impress!

7. Crab Cakes With Sweet Balsamic Mayo

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Summer is the perfect time to try these vegan Crab Cakes With Sweet Balsamic Mayo by Molly Patrick! They have nice and crispy outsides, with soft, melt-in-your-mouth centers. Also, these vegan crab cakes are made from chickpeas, so they are a great way to get protein! They’re also easy to whip up and taste similar to traditional crab cakes. Your house will even smell a little like the seaside, thanks to the addition of dulse flakes. Serve with the sweet balsamic mayo on a toasted bun with a squeeze of lemon juice or try it on a salad. This vegan crab cake recipe is the recipe of the summer!

8. Healthy Balsamic Mushrooms

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Sautéing mushrooms is great because it’s quick, easy, and so flavorful. Certainly, this recipe is as simple as they come. You need only 5 ingredients for these ultra lush and full-bodied Healthy Balsamic Mushrooms by Hannah Sunderani. These mushrooms are umami flavored, creamy, and lightly tangy. It makes for a great side dish, or top on toast and comforting dishes like baked potatoes and risotto.

9. Beet & Balsamic Hummus

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The combination of the lemon, balsamic vinegar, and beets creates a balanced flavor that’s perfect for snacking! Serve this Beet & Balsamic Hummus by Kathy Davis with veggies, crostini, and crackers. This Beet & Balsamic Hummus makes an excellent snack or a great sandwich spread.

10. Air-Fried Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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This recipe for Air-Fried Crispy Brussels Sprouts by Robin Runner is super easy and quite flavorful. You can easily bake them in the oven if you don’t have an air fryer too. They taste amazing on their own, but you can also pair them with brown rice, more veggies, or plant-based meat. These air-fried brussels sprouts will be a hit with everyone at the dinner table!

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home!

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some great resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep

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