10 Instant Plant-Based Recipes that Just Need You to Pour in a Liquid!

These recipes aren’t just simple, but they just take a liquid to make: water, broth, or a plant-based milk! These recipes take simple ingredients that you probably have in your house, as well. So, if you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal that’s both comforting and easy, check out these recipes!

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1. Tomato Pasta

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This easy Tomato Pasta by Chickpea Express with cream cheese recipe is the perfect weeknight meal and makes for awesome leftover lunches!

2. Broccoli Noodle Soup

Source: Broccoli Noodle Soup by Kristina Humphreys

Digging into a warm bowl of savory broth filled with oodles of noodles is very comforting–it’s no surprise that noodle soup is such a classic comfort food. Unfortunately, noodle soup often contains large amounts of sodium, MSG, and other harmful ingredients that can wreak havoc on your health, but this Broccoli Noodle Soup by Kristina Humphreys will nourish your body and soul.

3. Comforting ‘Chicken’ Noodle Soup

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Fight back against any sickness and boost your immune system with a classic, Comforting ‘Chicken’ Noodle Soup by Dawn Hutchins. This noodle soup has all the flavors you grew up with but with a plant-based spin, and even more healthy for you. This easy recipe comes together so quickly!

4. Sweet Potato Soup

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This Sweet Potato Soup by Kristina Humphreys is amazingly creamy. It is smooth, velvety, and creamier than many common cheese sauces or cream soups. It’s also the perfect base that many herbs and spices can be added to for endless different flavor combinations. Use it as a sauce or simply a creamy soup that is delicious paired with many foods.

5. Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

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This Roasted Sweet Potato Salad by Laine Rudolfa is perfect if you’re looking for a light lunch! It’s not only easy to make, but flavorful!

6. Vanilla Oatmeal

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When this Vanilla Oatmeal by Desiree Rodriguez is made correctly it is not too sweet and you can taste the vanilla in it.  You can top this oatmeal with your favorite fruit and/or edible seeds like chia or hemp seeds.

7. Apple Cider Popsicles

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These Apple Cider Popsicles by Hannah Teson are homey and fresh, creating a wonderful balance between cozy flavors and cooling treats. They include quickly cooked spiced apples as well as a secret optional ingredient: apple cider mix. You could just pour fresh apple cider into popsicle molds and call it a day, but the apple cider mix makes it more decadent and bright.

8. Pink Coconut Popsicles

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Aren’t these popsicles GORGEOUS? And they’re seriously easy to make! No blender or ice cream machine needed. If you don’t have popsicle molds at home, you can always use small glasses instead and pop in a paper straw instead of the wooden stick. Everyone will think you spent hours slaving over these, when really, most of the work is done in the freezer. Try out these Pink Coconut Popsicles by Natalie Yonan!

9. Toasted Oatmeal Breakfast Nice Cream

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With creamy toasted oatmeal, medjool dates and almond butter, you can indulge in ice cream for breakfast almost guilt-free. This Toasted Oatmeal Breakfast Nice Cream by Great Vegan Meals for the Carnivorous Family, Amanda Logan also makes a wonderful treat to enjoy after a long day.

10. Piña Colada Coconut Nice Cream

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This Piña Colada Coconut Nice Cream by Gemma Gonzalez is smooth, completely plant-based, gluten-free, and healthy! The rum is totally optional, but who can say no to a slightly boozy ice cream? The tropical coconut and pineapple combo will make you feel like you’re at some fancy beach club or an exotic paradise even if really you’re just on your couch.

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 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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