Vegan Lentil Lettuce Wraps from Green Healthy Cooking

Vegan Lentil Lettuce Wraps + Tahini Herb Sauce
from Green Healthy Cooking

From Lorena (Green Healthy Cooking), the author of this vegan lentil lettuce wraps recipe:

... on a delicious ranking scale of 1-5 THESE Vegan Lentil Lettuce Wraps are a FIVE! Yes, together with the Out of This World Tahini Herb Sauce, these are probably even a FIVE-POINT-FIVE! They are fresh, they are crunchy and creamy and salty and sweet and sour and spicy and yummy and delicious and delightful and simply highly pleasant to the taste.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Vegan Lentil Lettuce Wraps - Green Healthy Cooking.

Recipe, ingredients and instructions for the Tahini Herb Sauce at Out of This World Tahini Herb Sauce - Green Healthy Cooking.

BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos, Creamy Lime Slaw from She Likes Food

BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos with a
Creamy Lime Slaw - from She Likes Food

This delicious and nutritious dish is gluten-free and vegan (use rich, creamy Vegenaise instead of regular mayo) and features healthy ingredients such as cauliflower, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), cabbage, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, jalapenos and an assortment of spices to make the BBQ rub.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos with a Creamy Lime Slaw - She Likes Food.

Everyday Hummus from Baking-Ginger

Everyday Hummus - 3 Different Flavors
Recipes from Baking-Ginger

Three delicious hummus recipes that are quick and easy to make, nutritious and perfect for everyday:  Beetroot and Honey; Carrot and Cumin; Tomato Hummus.

For all three recipes, as well as a recipe for plain hummus (which forms the basis) of the other recipes, including a complete list of ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and all other recipe details visit Everyday Hummus - Baking-Ginger.

Masala Spiced Lentil Hummus from Sweet Peas and Saffron

Masala Spiced Lentil Hummus (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
from Sweet Peas and Saffron

From Denise (Sweet Peas and Saffron), the author of this recipe:

This hummus has a fun and exotic twist…spiced with garam masala and curry powder, with lentils instead of chickpeas. It is smooth, creamy, spicy, and completely addictive!

Addictive ... a resounding "yes!"  And lentils are an excellent source of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber and many other nutrients, rendering this a delightfully delicious and super nutritious hummus.  As a bonus, this recipe is fast, easy and versatile - we like it as a "sauce" on our favorite vegan burgers and cutlets.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Masala Spiced Lentil Hummus - Sweet Peas and Saffron.

Wild Rice Stuffed Portobellos from The Healthy Maven

Wild Rice Portobellos from
The Healthy Maven

We are wild about these wild rice stuffed portobello mushrooms!  Featuring healthy ingredients including almonds, olive oil, garlic and onions, this recipe is exquisitely easy and delicious.  They work equally well as an appetizer or a component of an entree.

Recipe details, a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Wild Rice Stuffed Portobellos - The Healthy Maven.

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

Spiced Vegan Lentil Soup from Cookie + Kate

Spiced Vegan Lentil Soup
from Cookie + Kate

A healthy lentil soup made with mostly common vegetables (onion, carrots, garlic, collard greens or kale), pantry ingredients (brown or green lentils, canned diced tomatoes, olive oil) and a squeeze of lemon for bright, fresh flavor. It is well seasoned with a several spices including curry powder, thyme, red pepper flakes and ground black pepper.

Recipe details, including a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Cookie + Kate - Spiced Vegan Lentil Soup.

More information on a few of the ingredients:
12 Benefits of Olive Oil
A Chili a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
The Benefits of Going Green

Avocado and Heirloom Tomato Toast from Blissful Basil

Avocado and Heirloom Tomato Toast with
Balsamic Reduction from Blissful Basil

This super easy and quick dish features hearty bread slathered with olive oil, toasted, and topped with smashed avocado, heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil with a drizzled balsamic reduction.

Recipe details, including a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Blissful Basil - Avocado + Heirloom Tomato Toast with Balsamic Drizzle.

More information on the ingredients:

12 Benefits of Olive Oil
Why You Should Eat an Avocado a Day

Luscious Lentil Soup from Hayley Stobbs on Alive

This nutrient dense soup is full of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and dietary fiber.

Amazing, healthy ingredients include red split lentils, beets, carrots, celery, tomato, coconut milk, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, apple juice and an array of dried herbs.

Recipe details, including a complete list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions at Luscious Lentil Soup by Hayley Stobbs, RNCP, Alive.

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

Easy Hummus Spiral Wraps from LunchBoxBunch

The great thing about these super easy and healthy hummus wraps is that you can fill them with whatever veggies you like or have on hand.  The pictured wrap features lavash, roasted red pepper hummus spread, shredded carrots, baby spinach leaves, edamame soy beans, avocado slices, lemon juice and olive oil

Recipe details including the all-important instructions on how to roll and other filing suggestions at Easy Hummus Spiral Wraps from LunchBoxBunch

Lavash is a thin, soft flat bread that is now widely available in most supermarkets, natural and health food stores and online.  Increasingly, it can be found in various flavors (tomato and basil, garlic and herb, toasted sesame seeds) and is being made from a variety healthy ingredients (multi, whole, sprouted and organic grains and flaxseed).

Learn more about lavash flat bread (aka lahvash and cracker bread)
Make your own lavash (recipe)

Raw Vegan Falafel Burger Wrap by The Global Girl

This delicious and super nutritious raw, gluten-free recipe features chickpeas (garbanzo beans), sunflower seeds, leeks, carrots, fresh cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, curry powder and dried herbs, and uses collard green leaves as the wrap.  Wonderfully versatile, the wrap can be filled with a variety of fresh veggies including tomatoes, red cabbage, shredded carrots, clover and other sprouts.

Recipe details (including other filling suggestions) at Raw Vegan Falafel Burger Wrap by The Global Girl

Spinach Avocado Stuffed Portobellos from Vegan Yumminess

This incredibly tasty and easy recipe works well as an appetizer, side dish or even an entree.  Its also a fantastic party food and crowd pleaser!  It features the following healthy ingredients: portobello mushrooms, fresh baby spinach, avocado, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil garlic, walnuts and almonds.

Recipe details at Spinach Avocado Stuffed Portobellos from Vegan Yumminess

Healthy Foods:
Why You Should Eat An Avocado a Day

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

Zucchini Pesto Roll-ups from The Fitchen

This easy, raw, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free recipe will yield 15 to 18 rolls, making it an excellent healthy and delicious dish to serve as an appetizer at a dinner party.  The pesto can also be used as a dip or a sauce.  The dish features zucchini, cherry tomatoes, raw cashews, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh basil leaves and optional nutritional yeast.

Recipe details, including step by step instructions and pictures at Zucchini Pesto Roll-ups from The Fitchen

Vegan Nacho "Cheese" from Vegan Yumminess

This incredibly easy and tasty (not to mention versatile and healthy!) recipe features potatoes, carrots, nutritional yeast flakes, olive oil and lemon juice.  It can be used as a dip or a sauce on steamed vegetables.

Recipe details at:  Vegan Nacho "Cheese" from Vegan Yumminess

No time to make your own?  Try vegan Nacheez, available in mild, medium or spicy.

Tahini-Dressed Zucchini and Green Bean Salad from The Washington Post

This recipe was adapted from "River Cottage Veg: 200 Inspired Vegetable Recipes," by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (Ten Speed Press, 2013) and features a thick and creamy (yet vegan*) dressing.

This delicious and versatile dressing can also easily be used on grilled vegetables as well as on grain, lentil and bean salads or as a dip.

*Note this recipe calls for honey; use Bee Free Honee instead.

Recipe details at:  Tahini-Dressed Zucchini and Green Bean Salad from the Washington Post

Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms from Dairy Free Chick

This easy and healthy dish can be served as either an entree or a side dish.  It feature Portobello mushrooms, tofu, fresh spinach, olive oil and marinara sauce.

Recipe details at Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms from Dairy Free Chick

Simple and Creamy White Bean Dip with Lemon Zest from Tree Hugger

This fast and easy nutritious dip can also be used as a spread and is great at parties.  It is handy to have on hand for making sandwiches and snacking as it keeps in the refrigerator for a week.  It features Cannellini (or Navy) beans, garlic, lemon juice and zest and olive oil

Recipe details at Simple and Creamy White Bean Dip with Lemon Zest from Tree Hugger

Recipe credit/author:  Kelly Rossiter, Jaymi Heimbuch (Easy Vegan Recipes)