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Recipes are labeled for those with dietary restrictions: 

  • Vegan - does not contain dairy or eggs (common allergens), nor any other animal products. Color-coded in green.
  • Vegetarian - no meat, poultry, game, seafood, or by-products of slaughter. May contain dairy or eggs. Color-coded in teal.  
  • Gluten-free - labeled for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. 
  • Dairy-free- labeled for those with dairy allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances. If it is labeled as vegan, it is also dairy-free. 
  • ≤ 5 ingredients - simple recipes with few ingredients! 
color code key. teal is vegetarian. green is vegan. orange includes meat.
5+ Ingredient Chili
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Vegan, gluten-free, ≤ 5 ingredients
Asian Chicken Salad
gluten-free, dairy-free

Beans, Greens, and Grains

Vegan, gluten-free, no sugar added
Blender Banana Pancakes
vegetarian, dairy-free, no sugar added

Buckwheat Tabouli with Chickpeas

vegan, gluten-free

Cauliflower Wings

Vegan, gluten-free

Creamy White Beans With Peas and Asparagus

Vegan, gluten-free. Recipes from Recipes and Places

Dooboo Jorim (Braised Tofu)

Vegan. Recipe from the Korean Vegan Cookbook

Foul Mudammas

Vegan. Recipe from the Mediterranean Dish.

Fresh Spring Rolls with Marinated Tofu & Peanut Sauce

Vegan, recipe from The Viet Vegan
Eggplant Lasagna Rolls
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veg, gluten-free, no sugar added

Foil Packet Recipe Template

Can be made vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free

Gardener's Pie

vegan, gluten-free

Ginger Sesame Tofu

Vegan. Recipe from The Foodie Takes Flight.

Homemade Instant Noodle Cups

Can be vegetarian or vegan

Lentil Burgers

vegan, gluten-free

Lentil Meatballs

Recipe and photo from Minimalist Baker. Vegan, can be gluten-free

Korean-Inspired Marinated Tofu (or Eggs)

Vegetarian, can be vegan

Make Ahead Steel Cut Oats

vegan, no sugar added
Mediterranean Salmon Salad
gluten-free, dairy-free, no sugar added

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Vegan, gluten-free. Recipe adapted from The Houston Emergency Preparedness Cookbook.

Mushroom Wellington

Vegan. Recipe from Feasting at Home.

Oven "Fried" Tofu and Broccoli

Vegan, gluten-free

Pasta Primavera

Vegan. Recipe from Ambitious Kitchen.
Pizza Omelet
vegetarian, gluten-free, can be dairy-free
Savory Oatmeal
vegetarian, dairy-free, no sugar added, can be vegan

Shakshuka

Vegetarian, gluten-free

Skillet Lasagna

Vegetarian, dairy-free, can be vegan.

Soba Noodle Salad

Vegan

Southwest Tofu Scramble

Vegan, gluten-free. Recipe from Minimalist Baker

Stewed Beans and Greens

Vegan, gluten-free

Stuffed Cabbage Cake

Vegan, can be gluten-free
Tahini Cucumber Noodles
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vegan, gluten-free, no sugar added

Tempeh Tacos with Avocado

vegan, gluten-free

Tofu Nuggets

Vegan, can be gluten-free. Recipe from Vegan Richa

Vegan Egg Salad Sandwich

Vegan. Recipe from It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken
Yakisoba Spaghetti Squash
vegan, gluten-free
Basic Stir Fry
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can be vegan, gluten-free

Black Bean & Seasonal Vegetable Enchiladas

vegetarian, can be vegan, gluten-free
Breakfast Pizza Puffs
vegetarian, gluten-free

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Vegan
Cauliflower Fried Rice
vegetarian, gluten-free

Creamy Italian White Bean Skillet

vegan, gluten-free. Recipe from Minimalist Baker
Creamy Pesto Spaghetti Squash
gluten-free, dairy-free, can be vegan

Curried Chickpea Salad

Vegetarian, gluten-free, can be vegan

Deconstructed Spring Roll Salad (2025 version)

Vegan, can be made gluten-free. Recipe adapted from The Viet Vegan
Deconstructed Spring Roll Salad
gluten-free, can be made vegan

Easy One-Pot Miso Ramen

Vegan. Recipe from The Foodie Takes Flight.

Farmers' Market Quinoa Salad

gluten-free, can be vegetarian

Frijoles Colombianos (Colombian Beans)

Vegan. Recipe from "Provecho" by Edgar Castrejón
Frittata Muffins
vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free

Ghanaian Red Red

Vegan, gluten-free, recipe from The Canadian African

Grain Bowls

Can be vegan, vegetarian

Green Bean Casserole

Vegan, no sugar added

Khichdi in a Jar

Recipe from Vegan Richa. Vegan, gluten-free

Liangban Dofu (Spicy Cold Tofu)

Can be made vegan, recipe from the Woks of Life

Marinated Tomato Poke Bowls

Vegan

Misr Wot (Ethiopian Lentil Stew)

Vegetarian, can be vegan, gluten-free

One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Vegan

Peanut Stew (Maafe-Inspired)

Vegan, gluten-free. Recipe adapted from Sweet Peas and Saffron
Peanut Tofu Bowl
vegan, gluten-free
Portabella Steak
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vegan, gluten-free, no sugar added, ≤ 5 ingredients

Roasted Veggie Lunch Bowl

vegan, gluten-free
Scrambled Chickpea Pitas
vegan, gluten-free
Simple Lemon Garlic Zucchini Pasta
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vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
gluten-free, dairy-free

Smashed White Bean Collard Wrap

Vegan, gluten-free

Smoky Spice Rub with Salmon

gluten-free, dairy-free

Southwest Lentil and Rice Skillet

Vegetarian and can be made vegan, gluten-free. Recipe from Budget Bytes.
Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
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Dairy-free, can be gluten-free and/or vegan

Stuffed Shells with Tofu Ricotta

Vegan
Sweet Potato, Bean, & Veggie Enchiladas
vegan
Tempeh Breakfast Sausage
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vegan, gluten-free, no sugar added
Tofu Taco Wraps
vegan, gluten-free
Tropical Cauliflower Fried Rice
vegan, gluten-free

Vegan Chorizo Crumbles

Vegan, gluten-free
Whole Grain Salad with Miso Dressing
vegan, gluten-free

Winter Squash Coconut Soup

vegetarian, gluten-free