Looking to incorporate more plants into your diet? You’ve come to the right place.
Many people shy away from plant-based meals, thinking they'll be stuck with bland, lacklustre salads or plain pasta. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Plant-based eating is about vibrant, flavourful dishes that not only taste amazing but leave you feeling your best. We’re here to show you that it can be abundant, full of variety, and exciting—all without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Besides the incredible flavours, the health benefits associated with adding a diverse range of plants to your meals are profound. Research indicates that consuming at least 30 different plant foods each week—including fruits, veggies, grains, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and even coffee—plays a vital role in supporting a healthier gut microbiome. A well-balanced, diverse gut microbiome is essential for improved digestion, enhanced immunity, and even better mental well-being. This variety nourishes your body with a broader spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, each offering unique health benefits.
To make getting started easier, we’ve curated a selection of 30 plant-based recipes for beginners from our collection of over 1,500. These will help you hit that target of 30 different plants each week, all while discovering new favourite recipes.
These super-simple overnight oats are the perfect breakfast-on-the-go recipe, packed with nutrients and flavour. A mixture of creamy oats, seeds and a hint of cacao make a great base for your favourite toppings — we love this with fresh berries and nut butter; it’s also delicious with fruit compote or grated apple. Try adding toasted nuts and seeds for extra fibre.
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This is going to take your smoothie game to the next level! The coffee gives it an extra punch, with the frozen banana and cauliflower making it extra creamy. You can easily turn it into breakfast-on-the-go simply by adding some oats.
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Rich and indulgent, yet still a nourishing weekday breakfast — this crunchy, creamy cacao & hazelnut overnight oats is one of our favourite ways to start the day.
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Start your day right with a warming bowl of creamy porridge — with hemp and chia seeds, it’s supercharged with fibre, protein and healthy fats. Flavoured with juicy antioxidant-packed blueberries, breakfast never tasted so good.
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Few things beat a refreshing smoothie for breakfast after an energetic workout, or busy mornings on the go. Loaded with nutrient-packed fruit and leafy vegetables, this smoothie combines fibre, protein and healthy fats to energise and help to keep you feeling fuller for longer.
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These American fluffy pancakes are the ultimate weekend breakfast and take no time at all to make. They're thick and fluffy, and taste delicious with the fresh blueberries added into the pancake mix. We love to enjoy these topped with another handful of fresh blueberries and a drizzle of maple syrup.
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This is our take on the ‘tunacado’ craze, replacing tuna with crushed chickpeas mixed with red onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and garlic. It’s a brilliantly tasty, tangy way to get that tuna-type texture and goes perfectly with creamy avo, tomatoes and pesto. You might find yourself making these on repeat!
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Want a fresh, crunchy, veg-packed lunch in only 5 minutes? These wraps are perfect when time is tight, but you don’t want to compromise on nutrition. Plus, they taste as good as they look! The veg is tossed in a deliciously tangy apple cider vinegar & maple dressing for maximum flavour. Feel free to get creative too, adding any extras you have in the fridge — avocado or sliced cucumber are particularly delicious!
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This delicious pasta recipe is brimming with flavour from the sun-dried tomatoes, olives and fresh basil — it's super quick to whip up for lunch or dinner.
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With seven different plant-based ingredients and plenty of tasty textures, this recipe is the answer if you’re looking for a nourishing salad to help you feel great. It’s delicious as it is but we also love it served with some simple roasted tamari-tofu and butter bean mash.
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15-minutes, one pan, tons of greens. This simple herby salad with garlic croutons is a perfect speedy summery lunch; especially when you’re WFH and need something quick and nutritious. The super green dressing boosts the salad’s plant power — you’ll get 10 plants in the recipe overall — and the croutons give the perfect crunch (once you’ve tried them, you’ll be adding them to everything!).
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This salad is a celebration of spring. It’s packed with nutritious greens and drizzled with a sweet and salty dressing. It’s also super versatile — try adding Puy lentils for an extra protein boost — or switch the pearl barley for wholegrains like quinoa or brown rice. Leftovers work brilliantly for quick work lunches; just make sure you hold back the dressing and add once you’re ready to eat to prevent soggy salad!
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With juicy mango, green beans and quick pickled red onion and chilli, this spicy salad is speedy, nourishing and packed with flavour. Adding the quinoa gives it extra protein and gut-loving fibre for long-lasting energy.
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Searching for the perfect meal? This vibrant salad bowl could be just the answer. Packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables and drizzled with a rich dressing, this crispy fried tofu is both indulgent and nourishing.
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A rainbow in a bowl! Loaded with protein and veggies, this quick and colourful dish is supercharged with flavour. You can use any veggies you’ve got to hand and it will always taste amazing with the sweet, sticky tofu and zingy fresh ginger and lime.
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This is the perfect batch cooking recipe. Easy to make, packed with nutrition and very versatile. It’s great with pasta, quinoa, jacket potatoes or rice; and it’s equally popular with adults and kids alike.
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Looking for a simple and healthy store-cupboard dinner? This warming, nourishing bowl is one of our go-to spiced suppers — it’s easy to make, has simple ingredients, is freezer-friendly and full of flavour.
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Try our take on the one-pot lasagne soup trend that sent social media into a spin. Taking all the flavours of a classic veggie lasagne but without all the faff, this is a nourishing supper that you’ll make time and time again. We’ve used miso and sun-dried tomatoes to pack a rich umami punch and a crispy chickpea topping to give a satisfying crunch.
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This warming chilli will become a favourite all-in-one weeknight meal. Packed with plant protein from the quinoa, beans and almond butter, it also delivers on flavour — we love it served with a dollop of guacamole. Enjoy any leftovers for lunch the following day. Feel free to use your choice of beans — black or pinto beans would also work well.
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Showcase some of summer’s finest produce with this simple one-pan dinner. Full of flavourful, vibrant ingredients, this is family-friendly food at its best.
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Wondering what to do with a glut of summer courgettes? This recipe is a combination of two of our favourite courgette recipes from Healthy Made Simple and it’s completely delicious. Creamy and indulgent but packed with fibre and protein, it freezes well making it a great batch-cook recipe that you’ll keep coming back to.
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The different textures are what really make this traybake a hit. Sweet tender squash, golden roasted mushrooms and butter beans mixed with kale and crunchy walnuts, all stirred through with a deliciously creamy Caesar-type dressing made with oozy roasted garlic and cashews.
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Just 4 simple steps and you’ve got yourself a bowl of comfort! Cherry tomatoes, black beans and sweet potato are simmered with warming cumin, chilli flakes, garlic and ginger. The final flavour kick comes from the tang of lime juice, creamy coconut yoghurt and umami miso paste.
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We’re giving the humble beans on toast a makeover with this hearty homemade version. This recipe wins hands down when it comes to flavour, texture and simplicity — a great brunch, lunch or weeknight dinner.
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I have a feeling this creamy Caesar bowl is going to be our most popular recipe of 2023; I can’t recommend it highly enough. Not only is it absolutely delicious and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s also loaded with nearly 35g of plant-based protein in every serving, thanks to the chickpeas, tofu, edamame beans and quinoa. Combine this with fibre and healthy fats, and you have the perfect dish to keep you feeling fuller for longer.
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Soft, gooey, chocolatey, and deliciously simple. This is a little slice of heaven and the tastiest way to use up those really ripe bananas. Simply combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pop in the oven. Swap walnuts for pecans if you prefer, or your favourite nuts will work just as well.
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Rich, fudgy, indulgent and just perfect, these chocolate chip brownies are a chocolate-lover’s dream dessert. Serve warm with ice cream for a decadent treat or enjoy for afternoon tea.
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This version of our simple oat muffins replaces some of the flour and oats with ground almonds for a richer and more fragrant flavour. We love the combination of raspberries and almonds but any type of berry would also work well.
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These cookies are gooey in the middle, a little crunchy on the outside with big chunks of melted chocolate. Really easy, really speedy, completely delicious. Can’t wait to hear what you think.
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We’re all about simple, speedy sweet treats, because who always has the time (and patience!) for elaborate baking? These come together with just 4 ingredients and hardly any effort at all. The combination of sticky dates, nut butter, crunchy peanuts and smooth dark chocolate is so moreish that it’s almost impossible to have just one of these bites!
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