Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes
Each recipe in our collection uses only health-promoting ingredients based on Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen and dining by traffic light system. These whole food, plant-based dishes, sauces, condiments, and sides come from The How Not to Die Cookbook and The How Not to Diet Cookbook, part of Dr. Greger's acclaimed, award-winning series, as well as contributions from the NutritionFacts.org team and friends.
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Black Bean Stew with Purple Sweet Potatoes
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Vegetable Broth 2.0
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Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal
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Tempeh and Mushroom Chili with Corn and Cilantro
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Kale Pesto Basil Wraps
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2024/04/southwest-kale-salad.jpg)
Southwest Kale Salad with Cumin-Tomato Dressing
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2024/04/chickpea-chili.png)
Chickpea Chili
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2024/04/jicama-mango-salad-3.png)
Jicama Mango Salad
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2024/04/quinoa-stew.png)
Quinoa and Vegetable Stew
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Ultimate Sauce
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Cauliflower Bisque
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/09/cinnamon-roll-oats.jpg)
Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/08/rainbow-root-veggie-stew-dusty-erin-stanczyk-eatmoverest2.jpeg)
Rainbow Root Veggie Stew
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/08/lentil-quinoa-tacos.jpeg)
Lentil–Quinoa Tacos
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Sweet Potato Mac N' Cheese
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/08/sweet-and-smoky-30.png)
Sweet and Smoky Dressing
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/08/zucchini-lasagna.jpg)
Plant-Based Zucchini Lasagna
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/07/chocolate-cherry-nice-cream-nf.png)
Chocolate–Cherry Nice Cream
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/06/peach-and-papaya-salad.jpg)
Peach and Papaya Salad
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/07/sensational-tahini-chef-aj.png)
Sensational Tahini–Dill Dressing
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/06/turmeric-tofu-scramble.jpg)
Turmeric Tofu Scramble
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/06/soul-in-the-raw-lemon-cheesecake.png)
Lemon Cheesecake
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/06/summer-fun-salad.jpg)
Summer Fun Salad
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/06/raspberry-power-balls-5-scaled.jpg)
Raspberry Power Balls
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/06/jicama-nachos-photo-scaled.jpg)
Jicama Nachos
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/06/strawberry-salad.jpg)
Strawberry Salad
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/06/erinstanczyk-eatmoverest-cauliflowerpowersalad-1.jpeg)
Cauliflower Power Salad
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/06/mango-raspberry-chia-pudding-photo-scaled.jpg)
Mango-Raspberry Chia Pudding
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/05/mango-tart.jpg)
Mango Lime Tart
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/05/soymilk-noodles-christina-east-meets-kitchen-scaled.jpg)
Korean Soy Milk Noodles
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/05/tempeh-template-2.png)
Marinated Tempeh and Vegetables
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Nut Cheese
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/03/ginger-carrot-soup-photo-scaled.jpg)
Ginger Carrot Soup
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/03/chickpea-cauliflower-scramble-photo-scaled.jpg)
Chickpea-Cauliflower Scramble
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Chakalaka
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/03/three-bean-soup-wth-turmeric-and-lentils-photo-scaled.jpg)
Three-Bean Soup with Turmeric and Lentils
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2023/02/cheesy-broccoli-soup-photo-scaled.jpg)
Cheesy Broccoli Soup
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2022/12/granola-scaled.jpg)
Groatnola
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2022/05/quinoa-kitchari-scaled.jpg)
Quinoa Kitchari
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2022/03/bok-choy-tofu-stir-fry2-scaled.jpg)
Bok Choy Tofu Stir Fry
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2022/05/potato-taquitos-2-scaled.jpg)
Sweet Potato Taquitos
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Overnight Oats
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2022/03/hearty-veg-soup-14.jpeg)
Hearty Veggie Soup
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2022/02/Baked-Grain-Loaf-with-Umami-Gravy-photo.jpeg)
Baked Grain Loaf with Umami Gravy
![Five brownie cookie sandwiches stacked on a plate](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2022/02/brownie-cookies-5.jpeg)
Brownie Sandwich Cookies
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Red Beans and Quinoa
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2022/03/berry-banan-oats-2022-5.jpeg)
Berry Banana Oatmeal Bowl
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Lentil Soup
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Champurrado
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Sheet Pan Meals
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Caramel Cocoa Bites
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/09/Baked-Apples-4.jpeg)
Cinnamon Baked Apples
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Fruit and Nut Bars
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/08/southwest-quinoa-stew-4.jpeg)
Southwest Quinoa Stew
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/08/Cumin-Roasted-veggies-photo.jpg)
Cumin-Roasted Carrots with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
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Gemelli with Zucchini Meatballs and Avocado Chimichurri
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Rainbow Salad
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/06/KP-Tempeh-Scramble-49.jpeg)
Garden Veggie Tempeh Scramble
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Stone Fruit Bowls
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/06/mango-berry-nice-cream-2.jpeg)
Mango Blueberry Smoothie
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Pre-Workout Smoothie
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Oatmeal Cookie Dough Bites
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Banana Oat Cookies
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Super-Charged Spice Blend
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Barley Tabbouli Salad with Tahini Drizzle
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/04/curried-chickpea-sweet-potatoes.jpg)
Curried Chickpea Wraps
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/03/Yellow-Split-Pea-Dal-with-Watercress.jpeg)
Yellow Split Pea Dal with Watercress
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/03/Black-Bean-and-Plantain-Bowls-with-Mango-Pico.jpeg)
Black Bean and Plantain Bowls with Mango Pico
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Buckwheat Soba & Edamame with Almond Butter Sauce
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/03/Cottage-pie-with-sweet-potato-mash-photo.jpg)
Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato Mash
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/03/Szechuan-Tempeh-and-Broccoli-phto.jpg)
Szechuan Tempeh and Broccoli
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/02/Cran-BROL.jpg)
Tart and Tangy Cran-Chocolate Pomegranate BROL Bowl
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2021/02/Cauliflower-Alfredo-Linguini-photo.jpg)
Cauliflower Alfredo Linguine with Roasted Asparagus
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Baked Apples with Walnuts and Goji Berries
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Corn Chowder
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Ribollita with White Beans and Kale
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Umami Sauce Redux
![How Not to Diet Cookbook Roasted Kabocha with Kale Cranberry Stuffing](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2020/11/Roasted-Kabocha-with-Kale-Cranberry-Stuffing_.jpg)
Roasted Kabocha with Kale-Cranberry Stuffing
![How Not to Diet BROL BOWL with Sautéed Greens](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2020/11/BROL-BOWL-with-Sautéed-Greens-photo.jpg)
BROL Bowl with Sautéed Greens
![How Not to Diet Cookbook Vegetable Broth](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2020/11/Veggie-Broth-NF-23.jpg)
Light Vegetable Broth
![Barley, Rye, Oats, Lentils](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2020/10/BROL.jpg)
Basic BROL (Barley, Rye, Oats, and Lentils)
![baked purple sweet potato fries](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2020/03/Sweet-potato-fries-2.jpg)
Baked Purple Sweet Potato Fries
![Cranberry Pumpkin Pie Smoothie](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2019/10/IMG_3993.jpg)
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
![pumpkin pie custard recipe](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2019/09/pumpkin-pie-custard-9.jpg)
Pumpkin Pie Custard
![NutritionFacts Soba Noodle Soup Recipe](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2019/09/Soba-Noodle-Soup_.jpg)
Soba Noodle Soup
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Fudgy No-Bake Brownies
![Veggie Mac and Cheese recipe](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2019/08/Veggie-Mac-and-Cheese-recipe.jpg)
Veggie Mac & Cheese
![NutritionFacts Easy Veggie Tacos](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2019/07/NF-tacos-2019-41.jpg)
Easy Veggie Tacos
![Unfried Refried Beans](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2019/07/beans-2019-4.jpg)
Unfried Refried Beans
![Fresh Guacamole](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2019/07/guac-2019-4.jpg)
Fresh Guacamole
![Cashew Cream](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2019/07/NF-cashew-2019-11.jpg)
Cashew Cream
![Simple Salsa](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2019/07/NF-salsa-2019-5.jpg)
Simple Salsa
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Three-Bean Chili
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Baked Onion Rings
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Buffalo Cauliflower with Ranch Dressing
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2018/02/HNTD-Cookbook-Mushroom-Toast.jpg)
Portobellos & Greens on Toast
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Harissa
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Lemon-Ginger Cooler
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Ranch Dressing
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Roasted Garlic
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2018/01/HNTD-Cookbook-Date-Syrup_.jpg)
Date Syrup
![Vegetable Broth](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2018/01/Veggie-Broth-NF-6.jpg)
Vegetable Broth
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2018/01/Apps-31.jpg)
Umami Sauce
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2018/01/SPICY-ASIAN-VEGETABLE-SOUP_photo-credit-Antonis-Achilleos.jpg)
Spicy Ginger Vegetable Soup
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Vegetable Stacks With Tomato–Red Pepper Coulis
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Chickpea & Vegetable Tagine
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2017/12/Apps-35.jpg)
Balsamic Date Glaze
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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Balsamic Date Glaze
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Smoky Black-Eyed Peas & Collards
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Healthy Hot Sauce
![](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2017/11/SUPER-SALAD_photo-credit-Antonis-Achilleos.jpg)
Super Salad With Garlic Caesar Dressing & Hemp Hearts
![Grain bowl recipe](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2017/11/MORNING-GRAIN-BOWLS_photo-credit-Antonis-Achilleos.jpg)
Morning Grain Bowls
![Guacamole recipe](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2017/11/EDAMAME-GUACAMOLE_photo-credit-Antonis-Achilleos.jpg)
Edamame Guacamole
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Berry Chocolate Chia Pudding
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Strawberry-Banana Nice Cream
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Black Bean Burgers
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V-12 Vegetable Blast
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Almond Milk
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Savory Spice Blend
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Nutty Parm
![Roasted Vegetable Lasagna](https://nutritionfacts.org/app/uploads/2017/11/roasted-vegetable-lasagna-thumb.png)
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna