The famous quote by the Greek physician Hippocrates, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food” says it all. Here are 25 Immune Boosting Recipes using healthy ingredients to help boost your immune system.
There’s no doubt the recent pandemic we are experiencing is uncertain and unnerving. And, the fact it is affecting all of us only serves to make it more frightening. But, one of the best things you can do right now is to focus on yourself and giving your immune system a boost. And, the best way to do that is with a healthy diet centered around fruits, vegetables, and other healthy plant-based foods.
Which foods boost up the immune system?
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants like blueberries, strawberries, beans, and kale are excellent. And, fruits and vegetables that contain nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E are great in helping to boost immune function.
These are easy recipes that all contain many immune-boosting ingredients. And, you can make most of these recipes using ingredients found in your pantry. Freezable foods also work great in place of fresh if that’s more readily available.
I hope this list helps your day to day meal planning. Keep calm and eat plants. We got this!
Be sure and check out this list of Emergency Plant-Based Vegan Pantry Staples to keep on hand. And, this list of 30 Vegan Pantry Staple Recipes can be super helpful when you are meal planning.
25 Immune Boosting Recipes
25 Immune Boosting Recipes using healthy ingredients to help boost your immune system.
Green Powerhouse Summer Smoothie
The green smoothie contains vitamins A, C, and K! It's also great for calcium and fiber.
Strawberry Chia Jam
This delicious homemade jam contains only 3 ingredients: Chia, Strawberries, and maple syrup. Chia and strawberries are super healthy and are a great health booster.
Oil Free 8-Minute Marinara Sauce
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which has antioxidant properties. Load up with this wonderful and easy to make marinara.
Apple Walnut Salad
Combining your greens with apples couldn't get any healthier. Apples are the most important source of pectin, a natural fiber that has many health benefits.
Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Blueberries are fierce warriors when it comes to protecting your health. They help to maintain healthy bones, lower blood pressure, fight diabetes, protect against heart disease and even prevent cancer. They're the King of antioxidant foods.
Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which has antioxidant properties. This soup is as nutritious as it is delicious.
Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry
Chickpeas contain vitamin B6, fiber, and are loaded with protein. One of the main functions of B6 is to support the immune system.
Creamy Smooth Oil-Free Homemade Hummus
More chickpeas is never a bad thing. And, this hummus is completely oil-free.
Homemade Almond Butter
Almonds contain Vitamin E which helps to boost the immune system. And, by making your own almond butter you can save money and make sure it's only natural ingredients. It's also super easy.
Quinoa Chipotle Bowl With Southwest Tahini Sauce
This delicious bowl is absolutely loaded with nutrition. It's super colorful which is important and is a powerhouse of nutrition.
Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are a great source of Vitamin C. Very important for supporting your immune system.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Greens, greens, greens! Always eat your greens. These Roasted Brussels Sprouts are cooked in a delicious maple balsamic glaze. It’s the perfect healthy snack or side dish.
Oven Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Tahini Sauce
Once again, eat your greens. Asparagus is super healthy and when topped with this lemon tahini sauce it's even more wonderful.
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Kale Pasta
This pasta is one big pot of nutrition and it's also rich and creamy. Nutritional yeast is loaded with B vitamins and those serve to strengthen your immune system.
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
A great source of calcium, protein, and lots of vitamins from the spinach.
Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs
Carrots are great for vitamin A and beta-carotene, making this recipe is not only delicious but super healthy.
Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie
Sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and tons of spices make this delicious and healthy dish.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin is a great source of beta-carotene. And, the fact this vegan pumpkin pie crust is made with almond flour makes it super healthy. Healthy pumpkin pie? Absolutely!
Chickpea Vegan Meatloaf
This vegan meatloaf is like immune booster steroids. Chickpeas and carrots make this one incredible dish.
Vegan Cheese Sauce
This amazing recipe is a freak of nature. It not only makes incredible nachos but contains carrots, onions, and potatoes. Not to mention turmeric and nutritional yeast. This will help to get your immune system into beast mode.
Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
These pancakes are loaded with blueberries and bananas which means tons of antioxidants, fiber, and potassium.
Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Crumble
Apples are great at protecting the body from viruses. The more the merrier and when you can have them in an awesome dessert like this it's even better.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This sandwich is absolutely delicious! And, the fact its loaded with chickpeas makes it major healthy.
Easy Three Bean Salad
It doesn't look like much, but beans that are filled with beta-glucan and zinc are all immune-boosting properties.
Easy Fire Roasted Tomato Soup
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which has antioxidant properties. This soup is as nutritious as it is delicious. And, it's made completely with pantry items.
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Hello, I loved the pod cast with Rip. I appreciate the time and effort you put into your recipes. Pancakes are a favorite for my 2 year granddaughter.
Shane, I am thrilled with the recipes you offer. I’ve been vegan for over a dozen years and have used many recipes found online and in books and I have to say your recipes are so simple and practical and inexpensive and delicious. You offer something ‘regular folks’ can experiment with, especially those who are not vegan and just tipping their toes in. Thanks for your presence and your love … this comes through in the beautiful photos and your words. Keep it up. You are making a great impact. Blessings.
Krystal Rose
Thank you so much, Krystal! This means so much and is of great encouragement to me. Blessings to you.