Embracing a Plant-Forward Lifestyle: Delicious and Healthy Dinner Recipes

Adding more plant-based foods to your diet doesn’t mean giving up on flavor or filling food. A plant-forward diet emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods but allows for dairy, meat, or seafood in moderation if you prefer.

Whether you want to use up ingredients you have in the fridge, try new flavors, or just want to eat healthier, these Plant Forward Recipes for Dinner will help you with your next meal.

Why Follow a Plant-Forward Diet?

A plant-forward lifestyle is filled with health benefits, like better digestion, lower cholesterol, and increased vitamin and antioxidant intake. It’s also sustainable, lessening the carbon footprint of meat production.

The best part? Best Plant Forward Recipes easy, colorful, and delicious to make

Healthy Plant Forward Recipes to Try for Dinner

Roasted Chickpea & Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl: A nourishing, plant-facing meal that combines many ingredients Ingredients:

1. 1 cup cooked quinoa

2. 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

3. 1 cup chopped kale

4. ½ avocado, sliced

5. ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

6. 1 tbsp olive oil

7. 1 tsp smoked paprika

8. Instructions for lemon tahini dressing:

• Heat the oven to 400°F. Coat chickpeas in olive oil and smoked paprika, and roast for 20 minutes.

• Assemble the bowl with quinoa, kale, roasted chickpeas, avocado and cherry tomatoes.

• Drizzle with lemon tahini dressing and dig in!

Lentil & Sweet Potato Stew, Hearty

This hearty and so comforting stew is overflowing with protein and fiber. Ingredients:

1. 1 cup dried lentils

2. 1 medium sweet potato, diced

3. 1 carrot, chopped

4. 1 onion, diced

5. 3 cloves garlic, minced

6. 1 tsp cumin

7. 1 tsp turmeric

8. 4 cups vegetable broth Directions:

• Sauter onion, garlic, and carrot in a pot until soft.

• Then we add sweet potato, lentils, and spices. Stir well.

• Add the vegetable broth and simmer for 30 minutes.

• Serve hot and top with fresh herbs.

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Cherry Tomatoes

It is an airy and filling alternative to pasta. Ingredients:

1. 2 zucchinis, spiralized

2. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

3. ¼ cup homemade or store-bought pesto

4. ¼ cup pine nuts toasted Instructions:

• Cook zucchini noodles in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

• Add the cherry tomatoes and pesto, tossing gently.

• Top with toasted pine nuts, and serve.

If you are looking to add a few more colorful, plant-based meals to your week, these Healthy Plant Forward Recipes offer the perfect solution. Give them a try, and have a healthy, satisfying dinner!