Are you trying to make snacks for family, friends, guests, or even yourself but you want them to be healthy? Maybe you are sick and tired of the same old fatty fried sides packed with unhealthy ingredients. These 30 easy plant based appetizers will leave you wanting more. Furthermore they’re packed with video and minerals!
Try this Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup Recipe. It’s packed with the most wonderful creamy earthy flavors. With simple plant based ingredients like Butternut squash, Walnuts, soy milk, garlic, and more.
If you like easy plant based appetizers and you like soup then you might like this healthy vegetable curry. Vegan curries are so delicious ass you need for the broth is vegetable broth, coconut milk, and some herbs and spices. Then just add your favorite vegetables and bam! You have the best healthy soup as your side.
These simple sweet potato noodles are exactly why you need a spiralizer! Actually you can just use a vegetable peeler but you won’t get the long curly noodles like you do with the spiralizer. You can get a cheap one for under $20 on Amazon. Anyway this recipe is packed with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A and K!
If you love vegetables as much as I do then surely you love asparagus! This recipe for grilled asparagus is the perfect plant based appetizer recipe for any meal.
You will never miss out on a good cheese spread again with nut cheese recipes. Pistachio non dairy cheese is 100% plant based. You will have to soak the pistachios overnight in order to get them soft enough to blend as they are less porous as cashews.
You can also try these other plant based cheese recipes! Cashew cheese is a bit easier to make because cashews only need 4 hours to soak before blending.
Do you love sushi but want to keep it plant based? Try this quinoa and avocado sushi roll. If you have never rolled sushi before don’t worry! This post comes with simple rolling instructions, it’s easier than it looks too!
Salads make amazing easy plant based appetizer recipes too! This one comes with a homemade avocado salad dressing for example. All you need is a fresh ripe avocado, aquafaba, and some herbs and spices. The salad itself contains fresh kale, cherry tomatoes, purple cabbage, and shredded carrots. Check out all the salad side dish recipes below.
If you like spirilized vegetable noodles then you have to try this healthy recipe for sweet potato noodles. They are super nutritious and delicious especially sautéed with some of your favorite spices. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins and minerals which makes them great for vegan dishes like this one.
How do you make sweet potatoes noodles? Sweet potatoes one of the easiest vegetables for spirilizing! First make sure you rinse them thoroughly before peeling off the skin. You might even want to rinse again afterwards.
Once it’s nice and hot toss in the sweet potato noodles and sprinkle with the salt. Toss them around a few times and sauté for 1 minute then sprinkle in the rest of your spices.
Sear the sweet potato noodles
Sauté for another 2 minutes before removing the heat.
Pro tip for these vegetable noodles: sweet potato is not like zucchini, they will become mushy if over cooked or cooked in sauce. It’s important to sear them in oil with salt and not over cook them!
Add the spices
How do you store this recipe for sweet potato noodles?
I LOVE making these vegetable noodles for meal prep so I prefer storing them in person portion sized containers. However you can store them in any seal tight container or bowl with plastic wrap.
How do you reheat this dish?
I love eating them cold right from the refrigerator. However you can simply toss back in your skillet on medium heat for 5 minutes or microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Are you looking for a recipe for healthy salad dressing? If so then this vegan Green Goddess Salad Dressing is just what you’re looking for. It’s all natural and full of flavor. I use it on all kinds of plant based salads and vegetables. So if you’re wondering what’s the healthiest salad dressing? Just check this one out ASAP!
This recipe for healthy salad dressing uses all natural vegan ingredients! I use 2-3 tbsp of vegan mayonnaise. There are a few different brands to choose from as well. Here are some of my favorites:
Best Foods Dressing & Sandwich Spread Alternative to Mayonnaise Vegan
Sir Kensington’s Vegan Classic Mayo
Follow Your Heart Vegenaise Soy Free
Sir Kensington’s Vegan Mayo Chipotle 12 oz, Size: 12 fl oz
Hellmann’s Vegan Mayonnaise
HLTHPUNK Bionnaise Organic Vegan Mayo with Superfoods | Worlds First Oat Based Eggless Mayo | Soy & Gluten -Free
You might be wondering what’s the healthiest salad dressing? Well it’s this one right here!
What’s the healthiest salad dressing?
Other ingredients beside vegan Mayo includes:
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 avocado
3 cloves garlic
1 can of chickpeas (just the aquafaba- juice from the can)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp black garlic powder
1/2 tbsp thyme
1/2 tbsp basil
1/2 tbsp Dill
2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
What is aquafaba?
So what is aquafaba? It is a viscous water in which legume seeds (like chickpeas) we’re cooked in then canned. It’s consistency allows it to be used to replace egg white in certain situations such as meringues and marshmallows. You can use the liquid from any type of beans also not just chickpeas. It makes great salad dressing bases.
How do you store this recipe for healthy salad dressing? Store it in a seal right jar like a mason jar so it’s easy to shake before using. If you don’t have one you can use any kind of Tupperware with a lid or plastic wrap. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks!
Recipes with sautéed mushrooms like these vegan tacos are out of this world flavorful. If you love vegan food like tacos and black beans then you need to try this dish. The Smokey mushroom flavor will delight you especially when combined with the flavors of the sauté and beans. It’s so easy to make too, only a few minutes in the skillet or pan.
The Smokey mushroom flavor will delight you especially when combined with the flavors of the sauté and beans.
Course
dinner
Cuisine
American, asian
Keyword
beans, easy, plant based, tacos, vegan
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Resting Time5minutes
Total Time25minutes
Servings6Servings
Calories175kcal
Authoradmin
Ingredients
2tbspolive oil
1cupMushrooms sliced
1/4cuponions chopped
1averagejalapeño rinsed and chopped
1tbspgrated ginger
1tspliquid smoke
1/2tbspsoy sauce
2tbspOrange juice
1tsppaprika
1tspTurmeric
1tspblack garlic powder
2tbspall purpose flour
1/2cupVegetable broth
1cupblack beans
12miniFlour tortillas
Instructions
Chop the onions and jalapeño
Add them into a mixing bowl with the mushrooms and ginger
Marinate with liquid smoke, soy sauce, and some juice from the jar of ginger if you have it
Heat the oil before tossing in mushroom mixture and add the orange juice, all the seasoning, and the flour and stir
Slowly pour in the vegetable broth and stir, put the lid on for 3 minutes and remove heat
Heat your canned black beans however you please
Fry your tortillas if you want, stuff the tacos with sautéed mushroom mixture and beans!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories
175
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.4g
8%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 162mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 27.2g
10%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g
15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4.3g
Vitamin D 42mcg
210%
Calcium 46mg
4%
Iron 2mg
9%
Potassium 240mg
5%
Add the sautéed mushrooms
What ingredients do you need to make the sauté? 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup mushrooms, 1/4 cup chopped white onion, and 1 jalapeño – rinsed and chopped. Also 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp liquid smoke, 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp orange juice, and 1 tsp paprika. Don’t forget 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp black garlic powder, 2 tbsp all purpose flour, and 1/2 cup vegetable broth.
Recipes with sautéed mushrooms like these vegan tacos also need flour tortillas and black beans! A little guacamole never hurt a vegan taco either.
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How to cut an onion without your eyes burning?
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Recipes with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and jalapeños are mouthwatering! Recipes with sautéed mushrooms like these tacos also use jalapeños in the sauté. Once you chop your herbs combine them with the mushrooms and add the grated ginger, 1 tsp liquid smoke, 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp orange juice and let them marinate. It really brings out the flavors.
Slice the jalapeños
Heat the oil before tossing in mushroom mixture and add the orange juice, all the seasoning, and the flour and stir.Slowly pour in the vegetable broth and stir Put the lid on for 3 minutes and remove heat. Heat your canned black beans however you like. Fry your tortillas if you want that extra crispness. Stuff the tacos with sautéed mushroom mixture and beans!
Add any toppings! Like guacamole
How do you store the leftovers for these tacos with sautéed mushrooms?
It’s best to store the beans and mushroom mixture separately than the tortillas so the tortillas don’t get soggy! Store it in a seal tight container like Tupperware with a lid. Sometimes when I do t have any containers available I just use plastic wrap around a mixing bowl. Then simply reheat the mushroom and bean filling in a skillet for 10 minutes, in the microwave for 3 minutes, or the oven for 15 minutes!
Recipes with sautéed mushrooms like these tacos will quickly become your favorite dish.
If you love delicious plant based recipes then this is the taco dish for you. Easy Asian eggplant vegan recipes like this will have you shouting for more meatless dishes. That’s because the flavors are out of this world and the textures are mouthwatering. It’s so simple to make this recipe too, furthermore once you make the eggplant stir fry you can add it to more than just tortillas, it’s perfect for noodles, wraps, salads, and more.
Combine with vinegar and salt in large bowl and toss- set for 20 minutes
Pat the eggplant dry with paper towel
Heat pan with oil on medium/high
Sauté onions and jalapeños for a few minutes until they start to brown
Reduce heat to medium add the egg plant and stir
Squeeze in half the lime and combine garlic paste, soy sauce, and seasoning then stir.
Put the lid on the pan for 2-3 minutes
Pour in the vegetable broth then stir in the cornstarch and sugar followed by 1 tbsp of fresh parsley
Allow the mixture to simmer while stirring occasionally for another 5-6 minutes until the sauce has reduced and eggplant is cooked to your liking
Top with fresh parsley, chili flakes, and some more fresh lime juice!
Scoop into tortillas to your liking or eat with noodles whatever your pleasure!
Recipe Notes
Tip: if your broth is too liquidy add more cornstarch, if it’s too think add more vegetable broth*
Recipe Video: Asian Eggplant Tacos
The first thing I do is cut up the eggplant and toss it with vinegar and salt in a large bowl. It’s important to let it sit for 20 minutes in order to have the eggplant release moisture. Make sure to pat it dry afterwards to soak up the moisture. This allows for a crispier end result! It also allows the eggplant to absorb the other flavors better.
Other ingredients you need for easy Asian eggplant vegan recipes like this include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tbsp diced jalapeños, 1/4 cup diced onions, and 1/2 tbsp garlic paste.
Also 1/2 tbsp grated ginger, Juice of 1 lime, 3 tbsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp sugar. Don’t forget 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp turmeric, and 1 tbsp red chili flakes. Last but not least you need 1.5 cups vegetable broth to make the saucey base.
How To Prep The Eggplant:
How To Pre and Cook The Eggplant
Easy Asian eggplant vegan recipes like this are so simple to make too. Once you soak and dry the eggplant you need to heat the oil in a pan on medium high before sautéing the onions, ginger, and jalapeños. Next toss in the eggplant and stir before cooking it down for a minute. Stir in the lime juice, soy sauce, and seasonings followed by the broth and cornstarch. Allow it to simmer on medium low before removing from heat and serving in some soft shell tortillas!
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What is the nutritional information for this vegan taco recipe?
Nutrition Facts Servings: 8 Amount per serving Calories 103 Total Fat 4.4g 6% Saturated Fat 0.7g 4% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 760mg 33% Total Carbohydrate 14.2g 5% Dietary Fiber 2.1g 7% Total Sugars 5.9g Protein (Plant Based) 2.8g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 21mg 2% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 222mg 5%
If you like this dish you might also like some of our vegan desserts.
