Spinach Hummus Pizza with Artichoke Hearts from Veggie Primer

Spinach Hummus Pizza with Artichoke Hearts
(Vegan + GF) from Veggie Primer

This is an ingenious, amazing vegan and gluten-free healthy pizza recipe!  Nutritious ingredients include easy, homemade hummus and toppings like artichoke hearts, spinach, red bell pepper, kalamata olives and onions.  For a gluten-free version, the recipe author suggests simply using a GF tortilla.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Spinach Hummus Pizza with Artichoke Hearts.

Raw Yam Burgers & Daikon Fries from This Rawsome Vegan Life

Raw Yam Burgers & Daikon Fries
from This Rawsome Vegan Life

From Emily von Euw (This Rawsome Vegan Life), the author of this recipe:

"All that's in these burgers and fries is a whack load of vegetables and spices. Goes like this: throw stuff in the food processor, rub things with your hands, toss something in the dehydrator and you'll get a gourmet raw food meal in no time! (Okay, I may have simplified that process a little.) But seriously - it's pretty much that easy. Look at the colours of this food."

Recipe details for both the burger and the fries, a complete list of ingredients, and step-by-step instructions at Raw Yam Burgers & Daikon Fries - This Rawsome Vegan Life.

For more healthy and delicious plant-based raw or lightly cooked recipes, check out Emily von Euw's fabulous cookbook:  The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook: A Balance of Raw and Lightly-Cooked, Gluten-Free Plant-Based Meals for Healthy Living

BBQ "Pulled Pork" Pizza with Mango Salsa from My Darling Vegan

Vegan BBQ "Pulled Pork" Pizza with Mango Salsa and
Cashew Cream from My Darling Vegan

This is a healthy, delicious vegan pizza consisting of four components: the crust, the BBQ "pulled pork", mango salsa and cilantro cashew cream.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at BBQ "Pulled Pork Pizza with Mango Salsa and Cashew Cream - My Darling Vegan.

Crispy BBQ Tempeh Caesar Salad Wraps from Flourishing Foodie

Crispy BBQ Tempeh Caesar Salad Wraps
from Flourishing Food

From Flourishing Foodie:

"Tempeh is one of those high protein meat substitutes that imparts a sweet nutty flavor and has the ability to soak up flavors from sauces and spices. It's a great addition to salads, noodles dishes, rice dishes, or on sandwiches. I started eating it a great deal after a trip to Indonesia a few years back. My favorite way to prepare is soaking in some marinade and grilling or frying in a little oil. It's a nice substantial addition to these highly crunchy vegetable based wraps. The vegan caesar dressing that I use knocks any thick creamy eggy anchovy dressing out of the park."

Indeed!  These flavorful and healthy wraps (including the vegan Caesar Dressing) are delicious, easy to make and highly nutritious.


Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Crispy BBQ Tempeh Caesar Wraps - Flourishing Foodie.

Vegan Rainbow Potato Salad from I Love Vegan

Vegan Rainbow Potato Salad
from I Love Vegan

From I Love Vegan:

The first step to good potato salad is selecting some good potatoes of course! These pretty Creamer potatoes from The Little Potato Company are absolutely perfect! This is the Terrific Trio, a combination of red, blue, and yellow Creamer potato varietals. 
This recipe takes very little effort to throw together. Creamer potatoes cook quickly and I used my food processor to slice/grate my veggies. The active cooking time is pretty short but try to account for the time needed for the flavours to marry and intensify. I’d suggest making it a day ahead of time for optimal flavour. This recipe is easy to tweak to your own taste preferences. I like to add extra dill and pickles for a kick.

Recipe details,  a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Vegan Rainbow Potato Salad - I Love Vegan.

BBQ Tempeh Wraps with Spinach from The Garden Grazer

BBQ Tempeh Wraps with Spinach
Vegan + GF from The Garden Grazer

This is another easy, very yummy and very nutritious recipe from The Garden Grazer.   These wraps feature tempeh (a protein powerhouse) marinated in BBQ sauce and fresh ingredients such as bell pepper, onion, baby spinach, tomato. Easily make this recipe gluten-free by using GF wraps.

Recipe details,  a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at BBQ Tempeh Wraps with Spinach - The Garden Grazer.

Thai Chickpea and Veggie Pizza from Veggies Don't Bite

Thai Chickpea Pizza from Veggies Don't Bite

From Sophia, the author of this recipe:

"Your favorite pizza gone light! Still keeping all it's flavor, this Thai pizza is stacked with veggies and smothered in a light and creamy peanut sauce. Less calories but all the taste!"

Indeed, this vegan pizza incorporates only nutritious ingredients including chickpeas (garbanzo beans), carrots, zucchini, red bell peppers and green onions.

Recipe details, including a link to a light and creamy peanut sauces, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Thai Chickpea and Veggie Pizza - Veggies Don't Bite.

Vegan Stuffed Peppers from Ceara's Kitchen

Vegan Stuffed Peppers from Ceara's Kitchen

These colorful, delicious stuffed peppers are full of healthy ingredients including wild rice, tomato sauce, chopped mushrooms, red onion, red bell peppers, kidney beans, corn and various spices with optional garnish of green onion, avocado and vegan cheese sauce.

Recipe details, including a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Ceara's Kitchen - Vegan Stuffed Peppers.

More information on a few of the ingredients:
12 Benefits of Olive Oil
Onion Medicinal Properties and Uses

Spicy Black Bean Soup from Connoisseurus Veg

Spicy Black Bean Soup from Connoisseurus Veg

Healthy, hearty with "meaty" flavors and a kick of spice, this delicious spicy black bean soup features black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, lime, garlic, spices and optional toppings including cilantro, avocado and scallions.

Recipe details, including a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Connoisseurus Veg - Spicy Black Bean Soup.

More information on a few of the ingredients:
12 Benefits of Olive Oil
A Chili a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Garlic Health Benefits

Arugula Mason Jar Salad [Infographic]

How to Pack Your Lunch:  Arugula Salad in Mason Jar
from Free People - 20 Days of Movement

We love this adorable infographic which illustrates how to pack a healthy raw-some lunch, i.e., how to make an arugula salad in a mason jar.  Other ingredients include sprouts, chick peas, carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber and red quinoa.

For more information and details, go to Free People, 20 Days of Movement, Day 14: Pack Your Lunch.

Southwest Stew from Straight Up Food

Who doesn't like a warm, spicy, nourishing stew?  This vegan Southwest Stew recipe features black beans, pinto beans, corn, collard greens, red bell pepper, cremini mushrooms, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, fresh cilantro leaves, chili powder, dried oregano and ground cumin.

Recipe details, including a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Southwest Stew from StraightUPFood.

Vegan Southwestern Green Chili Stew from Treehugger

This easy, south of the border vegan stew is full of bold flavors and is so healthy!  We like ours with a little fresh cilantro sprinkled over the top just before serving!  The recipe features canned green chili peppers, fresh jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, corn, new potatoes, red beans, pinto beans, kidney beans and olive oil.

Recipe details including a complete list of ingredients and step by step instructions at Southwestern Green Chili Stew from Treehugger.

More information about the healthy ingredients:
A Chili a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Garlic Medicinal Properties and Uses

Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing from Korean Eyes

This healthy salad recipe is both delicious and filing.  It can be served as a side or a main dish.   The recipe features sugar snap peas, edamame (soy beans), red bell pepper, carrots, garlic, green onions (scallions), rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and seeds, and peanut butter.   Any vegetables can be used and it is easily vegan-ized (use agave instead of honey).  To make it gluten-free, substitute rice noodles.

Recipe details including full list of ingredients and step by step instructions at Cold Asia Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing from Korean Eyes.

Raw Vegan Pizza with Red Pepper Flax Crust from Skinny Limits

This incredibly delicious raw, gluten-free vegan pizza recipe is healthy and allows for creativity in toppings.  The recipe features pine nuts, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and flax seeds, nutritional yeast, red bell pepper, tamari and olive oil.

Recipe (for the crust, cheese and toppings) details at Raw Vegan Pizza with Red Pepper Flax Crust from Skinny Limits

Black Bean and Red Pepper Burgers from Veggies on the Counter

This vegan burger recipe features black beans, red bell pepper, onions, garlic, buckwheat flakes (or rolled oats), green olives and olive oil, sunflower seeds and a delicious blend of spices, including cumin, coriander and smoked paprika.  The patties and condiments are wrapped in large, think slices of eggplant - a fabulous, healthier, gluten-free option!

Recipe details at Black Bean and Red Pepper Burgers from Veggies on the Counter