This easy to prepare recipe is from Cathy Fisher, StraightUpFood.com, a plant-based cooking instructor who teaches at True North Health Center and the McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, California.  This recipe can be eaten alone as a stew, over some brown jasmine or basmati rice, or ladled into steamed corn tortillas with rice for an even heartier meal. Ingredients, Serves 4 (makes [...]

Navy beans, like all dried beans, are a healthy component of a whole-food, plant-based diet. You can make this dish more brothy or creamy, depending upon your preference. This recipe is from Christine Waltermyer who is the co-owner of The Natural Kitchen Cooking School, an all-vegan cooking school, and author of The Natural Vegan Kitchen. Christine has developed recipes for [...]

By Carolyn Scott-Hamilton, HealthyVoyager.com Nothing says comfort food like a hearty bowl of soup. Curling up on the couch with a great book or movie and a steaming bowl of this twist on minestrone is heaven on any night of the week. Full of healthy veggies and lots of flavor, this soup eats like a meal! Ingredients, Makes 4-8 bowls [...]

This recipe from FatFreeVegan.com features basic ingredients (cabbage, potatoes, carrots) and seasonings (parsley, thyme, rosemary) that can be found in the simple, hearty dishes of Irish home cooking. With barley and white beans, too, it’s a healthy, filling meal all on its own. Ingredients, makes 6 large servings 1 large onion, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 2 to 3 cloves garlic, [...]

Put a unique and healthful spin on going green with this St. Patrick’s Day-inspired recipe. Ingredients, Makes 7 one-cup servings 2 medium potatoes, scrubbed and chopped 2 cups water 1 bunch fresh asparagus 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 1 – 2 cups fortified unsweetened soy- or rice milk 3/4 [...]

This is an easy, warm stew full of flavor from ForksOverKnives.com perfect for cold winter nights. This recipe keeps well, so it’s great to pack for healthy lunches or to enjoy as left-overs on those nights when you just don’t have time to cook dinner. Serve it over brown rice and it will seem like a new dish entirely! Ingredients, Serves [...]

This recipe from PCRM.org is a wonderfully warm and filling dish to serve during the winter months. For some added heat, try adding diced jalapeno peppers after you’ve added the onion. Serve this dish over brown rice, spaghetti squash, couscous or quinoa for added fiber and a heartier meal. Ingredients, makes 3 servings 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 teaspoon [...]

This simple soup from PCRM.org is a rich source of protective beta-carotene. Ingredients, Makes 8 servings 1 onion, coarsely chopped 6 carrots, sliced 2 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 cups fortified soy- or rice milk, divided 1/2 – 1 teaspoon salt Preparation – Combine onion and carrots in a pot with broth and curry powder. Cover and [...]

This classic vegan slow cooker stew from LowFatVeganChef.com is filled with delicious root vegetables such as yams, potatoes, turnips and carrots is just what you need on those cold, snowy days! This recipe makes great leftovers for a healthy lunch and is perfect for serving at a winter potluck. Ingredients, Serves 6 • 10 baby potatoes quartered or 2 medium potatoes cubed [...]

This traditional stew is from Catalonia, in northeastern Spain. The flavors of this stew are well balanced creating a hearty main dish when served over rice or couscous. Ingredients 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin 1-1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 bay leaf 2 medium tomatoes, diced 4 medium [...]