29 Fall Comfort Recipes That Are Plant-Based Perfection (2024)

    From pumpkin ravioli to vegan clam chowder, these recipes are filled with fall flavor.

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    Usher in the newest season with a lentil-based shepherd's pie recipe that features the most golden, perfect-looking whipped potatoes you can imagine.

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    Quinoa, brown lentils, vegetables, breadcrumbs, and herbs come together to form a seriously filling dinner recipe.

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    It's officially chili season! If you don't have a staple recipe that you break out once it starts to get colder, may I suggest this recipe?

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    Embrace the plentiful root vegetables in season with this latke recipe. If you've mastered this already, try leveling up by adding carrots, beets, and other shredded vegetables into the recipe for a variety of latke flavors.

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    Combine the best of both worlds — baked potatoes and potato soup, of course — with this recipe that'll satisfy your craving for a warm and savory fall soup.

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    When you're looking for a casserole to put together and toss in the oven, direct your attention to this flavorful and cheesy enchilada casserole recipe.

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    Make yourself a hoagie with all of those eggplants that are in season with a recipe that's simple enough for even beginner chefs to master.

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    Why yes, you do need to have pumpkin-flavored foods with every meal of the day during the fall season. Spice up breakfast with this recipe for a baked pumpkin oatmeal.

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    Follow this recipe to learn how to make ravioli filled with pumpkin that's sauteed with brown butter and sage — and impress all of your housemates at the same time.

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    Even though it's technically a fall recipe, this gluten-free soup recipe uses cans of pureed pumpkin and coconut milk — so you can make it year-round.

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    If you're looking for a real winner of a dinner recipe, these layers of delicious casserole are topped off by a cheddar jalapeno cornbread crust.

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    If you don't love eggplant (even though it's in season), you can swap zucchini or other thinly sliced squash in this recipe.

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    Nothing could be easier than a sheet pan dinner, and this sheet pan pasta recipe is complete perfection.

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    If you have lots of cauliflower on hand, break up the monotony of standard cauliflower recipes by using this one instead and roast them into a barbeque to serve over salad.

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    Bet you didn't know you could make this creamy, coconut-based curry recipe over fluffy white rice in an Instant Pot!

    17. Vegan Clam Chowder

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    Pretend you're living a fall New England life (I'm currently pretending I'm sipping this off the coast of Maine) and create this veganized recipe for a creamy, salty, and classic clam chowder.

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    Fall salads have the prettiest salad color palettes (if such a thing exists) and this bright beet salad recipe is proof.

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    Toss some extra vegetables into your pasta by following this recipe that uses eggplants, tomatoes, and basil.

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    I challenge you to cozy up in a sweater with a warm bowl of pasta e fa*gioli and some bread and forget about the world for just a few minutes.

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    Make it a family pizza night by using this recipe, which is a California Pizza Kitchen copycat recipe made vegan.

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    If you're craving a creamy pasta, this recipe for a mushroom-filled stroganoff is worth making immediately.

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    This simple recipe has a bold, umami flavor that can be paired with the grain of your choosing, like quinoa, rice, or millet.

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    Honestly, this opulent tater tots recipe can probably be eaten year-round, but it's also worth a spot at your friendsgiving table, too.

    25. Instant Pot Homestyle Vegan Beef Stew

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    Re-create the look and flavor of actual beef stew using this recipe that features lots of veggies and Gardein beef tips.

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    These delectable bite-sized apple cinnamon scones are made without oil and can be modified easily to be gluten free.

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    Serve these picture-perfect dessert bars at your next socially distanced gathering or make them at home for yourself.

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    These perfectly sweet and flavorful ginger cookies are made in just one bowl.

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    Take a can of pumpkin puree and power up your blender to make these muffins you can serve as dessert or breakfast.

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    FAQs

    What are examples of plant-based food? ›

    Fruits: berries, citrus fruits, pears, peaches, pineapple, bananas, etc. Vegetables: kale, spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, asparagus, peppers, etc. Starchy vegetables: potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, etc. Whole grains: brown rice, rolled oats, farro, quinoa, brown rice pasta, barley, etc.

    What is a plant-based product? ›

    How do we define plant-based products? A non-animal-derived meat, poultry or seafood alternative that can be used instead of animal-derived products such as burgers, meatballs, sausages, chicken nuggets and deli meats. Examples: The Vegetarian Butcher Chicken Chunks and Unox Vegetarian Hotdogs.

    What are the 30 plant-based foods? ›

    What could 30 plant points look like?
    • Green beans.
    • Beetroot.
    • Rocket.
    • Sweet potato.
    • Courgettes.
    • Carrots.
    • Mushrooms.
    • Red pepper.
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    Can I eat eggs on a plant-based diet? ›

    In other words, plants were paired with protein sources, like eggs, to make a nutritious and well rounded meal. Eggs can and should be part of a plant-based diet, and these five suggestions showcase how easy it is to incorporate the incredible egg into your plant-forward dishes.

    What are 5 plant-based foods? ›

    Leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, squash, bell peppers, cucumbers…the more, the merrier! Whole grains: many whole grains are a vital source of protein and fiber.

    Can I eat bread on a plant-based diet? ›

    Vegans can eat bread that does not contain animal products or byproducts. This includes breads that only use some variation on flour, water, yeast, and salt including ciabatta, baguette, focaccia, sourdough, pita, and ezekiel breads.

    Can you eat pasta on a plant-based diet? ›

    You can eat true 100 percent whole-grain cereals, pasta, and bread and follow a WFPB diet, but you also need to be careful and read labels closely. Foods labeled as multi-grain, made with whole grain and 100 percent wheat are not pure 100 percent whole-grain foods.

    What is the best plant-based food? ›

    Plant proteins such as beans and pulses like soya, tofu, tempeh and lentils. Nuts, seeds and other healthy fats including olive oil. Fruits and vegetables. Wholegrains and pseudo cereals such as quinoa, buckwheat and teff.

    Is peanut butter a plant-based food? ›

    Invented in the United States by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg in 1895, peanut butter contains peanuts and sometimes salt, sugar, and oil—all of which are plant-based ingredients. The peanuts are shelled, dry roasted, cooled, blanched, and ground into a paste until the desired consistency is reached.

    Can you eat chicken on a plant-based diet? ›

    It does not have to mean plant-exclusive, like a vegan diet. Moderate amounts of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs and dairy can all be included. Simply put, a plant-based diet is one that contains more plants and less animal products than a standard American diet.

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