Our Top 10 Easy, Quick Plant-Based Recipes from July 2023!

Save time in the kitchen with these easy and quick vegan dishes so you can spend more time with family and friends. All of these quick vegan dishes take 30 minutes or less to prepare!

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1. Southern Vegan Potato Salad

Source: Southern Vegan Potato Salad

This Southern Vegan Potato Salad by Carol Clayton is sure to be a favorite at your next outdoor gathering! It’s made with red jacket potatoes, crunchy celery, spicy onions, and dill pickles, all tossed with a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Easy to assemble and incredibly flavorful, it’s the perfect make-ahead side dish!

2. Cacio E Pepe

Source: Cacio E Pepe by Dominique Ebra

This recipe for Vegan Cacio e Pepe is a delicious blend of creamy and flavorful ingredients, made entirely from simple, plant-based components.

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3. Red Chimichurri Sauce 

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Looking for chimichurri? Try this Red Chimichurri Sauce by Mireille Aikman that is just as good or even better than authentic green chimichurri. Use it as sauce, marinade, or dip.

4. Probiotic Berry Smoothie  

Source: Probiotic Berry Smoothie

This is the ultimate Probiotic Berry Smoothie by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek. This gut-healthy smoothie is delicious, rich in probiotics, vegan & gluten-free! Now here’s a smoothie that will start you off in the new year just right!

5. Collard Greens

Source: Collard Greens

These Collard Greens by Brooke Brimm are simple to make and delicious to eat!

6. Mango Chia Seed Smoothie

Source: Mango Chia Seed Smoothie

Start your morning on a sunny note with this naturally sweet vegan Mango Chia Seed Smoothie by Shanika Graham-White made with turmeric, agave, dairy-free yogurt, and almond milk. It truly tastes (and looks!) like a tropical sunrise in a glass.

7. Creamy Coconut Spinach Dip

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This Creamy Coconut Spinach Dip by Nele Liivlaid combines the simple, but divine flavors of onions and garlic with the subtle sweetness of coconut and the saltiness of spinach. It’s an easy vegan side dish that is ready in less than 15 minutes. The spinach just adds to the bomb of flavors and creamy texture. This dip is so versatile! You can spread it over a slice of bread, dip raw veggies into it, use it over a pasta dish, or have it as a simple side to complete your meal.

8. Quick Cheesy Polenta

Source: Quick Cheesy Polenta

This Quick Cheesy Polenta by Tania Pilcher is a super quick fix for breakfast, lunch, or dinner when you’re short of time yet want to cook a delicious meal. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and a handful of staple ingredients from your cupboard and fridge. Vegan & gluten-free.

9. German Almonds

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These German Almonds are easy to make and wonderfully tasty! These German Almonds by Aryane Héroux-Blais are sweet, nutty, and a great idea for a party snack – sure to impress your friends and family!

10. Green Avocado Lime Smoothie

Source: Green Avocado Lime Smoothie

A simple green avocado-lime smoothie recipe. This Green Avocado Lime Smoothie by Caroline Doucet is nutritious, filling, and perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. It’s made with just a handful of ingredients, including a frozen banana, avocado, spinach, hemp hearts, lime, and plant-based milk.

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