Recipes that are guaranteed to help you stay healthy and warm from the inside out this winter. These side dishes, mains, and breakfast recipes are oil-free, vegan, plant-based, and so easy to make.
This biggest argument my wife and I have is always centered around the thermostat. Summer or winter, it doesn’t matter. Regardless of the season, I like the house to be a little more on the chilly side. My thought is you can always put on more clothing, but I can only take off so much.
So if you’re a person who’s always cold and walks around the house in the middle of June or January wearing a sweater these recipes are for you. They’re hot, hearty, and super comforting.
And, because most people are staying in and not traveling as much, for obvious reasons, these recipes are also super healthy. So, they’ll help you to avoid putting on the “Covid 20” until things get back to normal.
All of these recipes are delicious and easy to prepare. And, they’re great for meal prep and making ahead. Enjoy my friends and stay warm!
Mains
Healthy and hearty vegan main dishes to see through the coldest winters and not leave you hungry.
These Vegan Stuffed Shells are so easy to make and something the whole family will love. Jumbo gluten-free pasta shells stuffed with creamy tofu ricotta and covered with delicious homemade marinara sauce. It’s healthy, oil-free, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Everyone loves noodles! This Spicy Asian Noodle Bowl is so easy to make and uses very simple ingredients already in your pantry. It’s oil-free, delicious, and ready in as little as 5 MINUTES!
Lasagna rolls stuffed with a spinach ricotta cheese made with tofu and covered with your favorite pasta sauce. Healthy, hearty, super-easy to make, and absolutely delicious!
A delicious vegan meatloaf made with chickpeas and covered with a homemade maple bbq sauce. It’s so EASY to make and is absolutely delicious.
Delicious Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers filled with smoky chipotle-flavored rice and black bean filling. Hearty, healthy, filling, and easy to make.
These crispy Blackened Tofu steaks are marinated in soy sauce, coated in a spicy blackened seasoning, and then cooked to perfection. They’re hearty, delicious, and so easy to make!
Tender roasted squash filled with a sweet and savory wild rice stuffing, this Stuffed Acorn Squash is a delicious main dish full of Fall flavors. It’s healthy, oil-free, gluten-free, and easy to make.
Hot Vegan Side Dishes
You can make a meal out of just side dishes and these are no exception.
The BEST Vegan Mashed Potatoes recipe! Creamy, smooth, rich, tangy, and healthy. Whip these taters up in no time. So easy to make and absolutely delicious. No milk, butter, or other harmful ingredients. This is one of those recipes that will get made year-round and not just on holidays.
This Easy Vegan Brown Gravy is the perfect topping for my Creamy Homemade Vegan Mashed Potatoes. It’s low-fat, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
Delicious, rich, and creamy Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn recipe. Plant-based, vegan, low-fat, and ready in as little as 20 minutes.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts cooked in a delicious maple balsamic glaze. Sweet, salty, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and delicious! It’s the perfect healthy snack or holiday side dish. Vegan and oil free!
The best Vegan Baked Beans in the world are so easy to make and absolutely delicious. They’re the perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and tangy. A guaranteed favorite side dish at any gathering.
This is seriously the BEST Vegan Cornbread recipe and so easy to make. It’s perfectly sweet, moist, tender, and comforting. The perfect side for chili, soups, and stews.
The best Vegan Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Muffins! They’re easy to make, a little sweet with some heat, and wonderfully “cheesy.” These vegan cornbread muffins pair perfectly with your favorite chili or soup and bake up so tender and moist.
All you need are 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this Easy Instant Pot Cabbage. It’s perfect when you need a quick, simple, oil-free, healthy, and delicious side dish.
These vegan Instant Pot Collard Greens are tender, so flavorful, and easy to make. A classic Southern staple ready to eat in just a few minutes instead of hours.
This Oven Roasted Asparagus with lemon tahini sauce is so quick and easy. Thick asparagus spears lightly seasoned with a little soy sauce, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper then roasted to perfection. Oil-free and absolutely delicious.
Soups & Chilis
Wrap your hands around these hearty bowls of soups and chilis.
This Instant Pot Potato Soup recipe is so easy to make and comforting. It’s filled with chunks of creamy potatoes, healthy veggies, and some amazing spices. A delicious and healthy pressure cooker potato soup the whole everyone will love!
This Vegan Lentil Soup recipe is THE BEST, ever! It’s an easy 1-pot recipe stuffed with potatoes, carrots, celery, and fresh greens.
This vegan Cabbage Soup is so easy to make, packed full of nutrients, and absolutely delicious! It’s low in calories, low in fat, but full of flavor. A warm and cozy soup perfect for those chilly winter nights.
This Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup is so delicious and comforting. Topped with sweet cashew cream, more sriracha, and freshly chopped green onions for an unbelievable flavor. Less than 10 ingredients and ready in as little as 20 minutes!
The BEST Instant Pot Vegetable Soup. This electric pressure cooker soup is so easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. It’s healthy, hearty, comforting, and perfect for the colder months.
A delicious Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry recipe made with savory Indian spices. One pot and ready in 10 minutes. Naturally vegan, oil-free, and low in fat.
Vegetarian Minestrone is healthy, delicious, and so easy to make. This hearty Italian soup is made in one pot with wholesome vegetables, tender pasta, and cooked in a savory tomato broth.
Delicious Vegan Pumpkin Chili packed with fiber, protein, and cozy Fall spices. It’s so easy to make and you only need 30 minutes. A hearty, healthy, and comforting meal perfect for those cool crisp evenings.
This Instant Pot Vegan Chili is the BEST vegan chili recipe you will eat or need this year! It’s so EASY to make, uses only a few simple ingredients, and is ready in no time at all. Guaranteed to satisfy vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters.
Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili that’s loaded with protein, fiber and healthy delicious veggies. A hearty vegan meal ready in 30-minutes.
Breakfast
Delicious hot vegan breakfast recipes that are totally worth getting out of bed for.
The best, EVER, Vegan Blueberry Pancakes: they’re thick, fluffy, packed with blueberries, and perfect for your Sunday morning brunch. This recipe is easy and made with wholesome, all-natural ingredients.
This Vegan Frittata is easy to make, absolutely delicious, and so close to the real thing. A savory egg-free frittata recipe that’s healthy, gluten-free, and low in fat. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
This vegan Tofu Bacon is amazing! It’s meaty, savory, sweet, crispy, chewy, and smoky. A delicious high-protein alternative to meat that’s perfect for breakfast or making the best vegan BLT.
Vegan Hash Brown Casserole is so easy to make, cheesy, and the perfect holiday side dish! You can make it with frozen hashbrowns and throw it together in just minutes. Absolute comfort food!
This delicious Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a great way to start the day. Cooked with bananas and topped with maple syrup, pecans, and almond milk. It’s so easy! All you need are 4 ingredients and less than 20 minutes.
This Vegan Grits Bowl with BBQ Soy Curls and Kale is the definition of comfort food. A delicious and healthy plant-based breakfast bowl featuring creamy cheesy grits, hearty bbq soy curls, and greens. A truly satisfying way to start the day.
Easy vegan breakfast tacos stuffed with scrambled tofu, roasted potatoes, avocado, black beans, and salsa. Healthy, hearty, and delicious!
Easy Cheesy Vegan Grits are creamy, delicious, and so easy to make. Made in one pot and with only 4 ingredients. Enjoy them on their own or as a base to create one amazing vegan grain bowl!
I really appreciate your beautiful photography and many of your recipes. However, I can’t help but notice that you are recycling many recipes under different headings like “mid-week dinners” or today’s hot winter recipes. I don’t want to scroll through so many to find any new ones and it’s hard to remember which ones I already have in my recipe file. Maybe you could have something titled “new recipes” to make it easier. I’m on a few other vegan web sites that are always coming up with brand new creative recipes and I have no doubt that you can too!
Hi, Julie! There is a section on the home page of my website that has the title: Recent Posts. It will give you what you’re looking for. Thanks for reaching out.