15 Leafy Green-Filled Plant-Based Recipes

We all know that we should eat our green. This wasn’t something that grown-ups made up to torture kids with at meal times. For real, greens are really good for you.

Kale, chard, spinach, and collard greens are among the most nutrient-rich foods you can grace your belly with.

A diet rich in greens can provide you with essential vitamins and minerals and help decrease the risk of heart disease, obesity, and high blood pressure.

Not a fan of greens? Not convinced? Or, are you ready to rock and roll with the leafy greens? Whatever the case, here is a list of 15 OGP planet recipes that make sure you get a delicious dose of leafy greens in your dinner. Some make a show of the greenery while others tuck it away, hidden, so as not to alarm those opposed!

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1. Baked Roasted Poblano Kale Falafel

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These Baked Roasted Poblano Kale Falafel by Stephanie McKinnie are simply outstanding! Roasted poblano peppers give them a smoky, spicy kick, and since they are baked using a very small (optional, even!) amount of oil, they are much better for you than fried falafel. Not to mention every bit as delicious! You can dress these falafels up however you like, with pita bread, fresh veggies, and tahini sauce.

2. Balsamic-Roasted Beets & Kale Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing

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This is the perfect fall salad – beets and kale and a rich maple tahini dressing. This Balsamic-Roasted Beets & Kale Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing by Christine DesRoches also pairs well with other dinner dishes. The salad is also quite filling and full of nutrients.

3. Hydrating Super Green Smoothie

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A delicious, fresh, and Hydrating Super Green Smoothie by Caroline Doucet with a kick. Filled with nutritious ingredients, such as apples, mangoes, kale, lemon juice, ginger, cucumbers, and hemp hearts. It’s a great drink when fighting a cold or when spending your days outside in the heat.

4. Potato Kale Enchiladas

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This wonderful recipe for Potato Kale Enchiladas by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez is the best of both worlds: classic, hearty enchiladas with a roasted chile pepper sauce and an irresistible filling of tender baked potatoes and sautéed kale dressed with lime. Although this dish has a few extra steps, it is a great example of how flavorful and satisfying vegan cooking can be. When it emerges hot and bubbly from the oven with the aroma of fresh peppers and toasty potatoes, you will know it was time well spent.

5. Kale, Sweet Potato and Tempeh Breakfast Hash

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Breakfast hashes make for a filling breakfast, but they’re often served with eggs. For a plant-based alternative, you can use tempeh, which not only provides a good source of protein but also helps make the dish heartier. And, if you’re short on time, you can always microwave the sweet potato in these Kale, Sweet Potato and Tempeh Breakfast Hash by Plant Protein Recipes That You’ll Love instead of baking it, which will cut down your cooking time by about 15 minutes.

6. Baked Potatoes With Mushroom and Spinach

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You have to try these ultra lush, comforting, and cozy Baked Potatoes With Mushroom and Spinach by Hannah Sunderani. With vegan gravy to drizzle. Perfect as a stand-alone dish, or a decadent side dish.

7. Spinach Pesto Pasta With Almond Parmesan

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Packed with spinach, basil, toasted almonds, and garlic, get ready to bless your pasta with a whole heap of flavor! A convenient bonus is that this Spinach Pesto Pasta With Almond Parmesan by Harriet Porterfield can be prepared in less than 20 minutes. Perfect for a speedy evening meal.

8. Grilled Zucchini Sandwiches with Spinach Pesto

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These Grilled Zucchini Sandwiches with Spinach Pesto by Robin Browne are smoky, zesty, and loaded with garden-fresh veggies. The vegan spinach pesto is a must.

9. Soybean Noodles in Peanut Butter Spinach Sauce

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This recipe for Soybean Noodles in Peanut Butter Spinach Sauce by Ida Hemmingsson-Holl is perfect for those nights when you want a delicious and filling meal but want to spend less than ten minutes in the kitchen. The soybean noodles cook within minutes and then you simply have to toss them in the savory peanut butter spinach sauce. For a tangy finish, squeeze some lime juice right on before serving.

10. Swiss Chard and White Bean Grilled Sammie

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This Swiss Chard and White Bean Grilled Sammie by Heather Poire is just as comforting as a grilled cheese but packed full of healthy ingredients. A grilled sandwich is so much better than one that is not and this tasty creation is the embodiment of summer comfort food perfected.

11. Mushroom and Swiss Chard Pasta with Creamy Rosè Sauce

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There’s nothing like delicious pasta topped with veggies and creamy, satisfying sauce. This recipe for Mushroom and Swiss Chard Pasta with Creamy Rosè Sauce by Logan Dunn & Lexus Osman certainly checks all of those boxes! Perfectly seasoned with balanced flavors, you’ll want to make this dish again and again.

12. Rainbow Chard and Garlic Scape Fettuccine

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There is nothing better than letting the Saturday morning farmers market inspire you. At this time of year, you may be seeing a surplus of vibrant rainbow Swiss chard during your grocery hauls. Simply sauté up some of the colorful chard with garlic scapes and fresh basil to make this Rainbow Chard and Garlic Scape Fettuccine by Heather Poire.

13. Cheesy Polenta With Hearty Greens

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Talk about comfort food! This Cheesy Polenta With Hearty Greens by Lydia Filgueras is loaded with garlic, onions, broccolini, or any hearty green that you can get your hands on.

14. Smoky Southern Collard Greens

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This Smoky Southern Collard Greens by Molly Patrick is comfort food at its finest! Warm up your meal with a bowl of these spicy, healthy, oil-free collard greens.

15. Fall Harvest Collard Green Rolls

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These Fall Harvest Collard Green Rolls by Denisse Salinas feature seasonal wild rice pilaf rolled into collard leaves for handheld packages of seasonal goodness! Acorn squash, pecans, dried cranberry, and shredded carrots are stuffed into each collard leaf. Make the cranberry balsamic sauce for dipping/spreading/eating straight out of the jar with a spoon for added fall flavor!

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