11 Hearty Plant-Based Recipes to Celebrate World Vegan Day

Feast on Flavor: Hearty Plant-Based Recipes to Celebrate World Vegan Day

Happy World Vegan Day! Today is the perfect opportunity to embrace the vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness that come with a plant-based lifestyle. In this roundup, we’ve curated a selection of satisfying, PLANTSTRONG-approved recipes designed to nourish your body and tantalize your taste buds.

From comforting stews to hearty bowls of deliciousness, these dishes highlight the incredible versatility of plant-based ingredients. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just starting your journey towards a plant-based diet, these flavorful recipes will inspire you to gather around the table and savor the warmth of nourishing, compassionate food.

1. Single Serving Shiitake Mushroom Ramen

Ditch the Instant ramen packets and make your own with our Shiitake Mushroom Ramen Recipe! This cozy, warming dish is made with our PLANTSTRONG Shiitake Mushroom broth, but you can easily make this with your broth of choice. Don't forget to top it with a drizzle of Yellowbird sriracha! 

2. Peanut Chickpea Curry Pizza

You can never have too many creative pizza recipes in your arsenal, and this Peanut Chickpea Curry Pizza is a perfect addition! Hearty chickpeas, fresh veggies and a crunchy slaw come together for a magical melding of flavors. Use our Peanut Curry Secret Sauce in the sauce and the slaw, and build it all on top of our Organic Pizza crust!

3. Mediterranean Chopped Waffle Sandwich

Say goodbye to regular buns – waffle buns are the future! This Mediterranean Chopped Waffle Sandwich is loaded with fresh, flavorful ingredients like cucumber, tomato, olives, and dill, creating a deliciously satisfying meal that’s anything but ordinary. Make it extra special with our Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix for the buns, or customize with your own favorite waffle base!

4. Secret Sauce Cauliflower Curry

Fall marks the beginning of cozy season, and we’re all about warm, hearty bowls of goodness! Our Secret Sauce Cauliflower Curry is a crowd-pleaser that puts our Peanut Curry Secret Sauce Mix to perfect use. Serve it over your favorite grain, although we love pairing it with nutty farro for an extra layer of flavor.

5. Portobello Meatballs & Gravy

Our Portobello Meatballs & Gravy make a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion – from a holiday centerpiece to a comforting weeknight meal. Made with our PLANTSTRONG Portobello Burger Mix, these meatballs are a quick and nourishing option that truly shines when served with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.

6. Sushi Burrito with Peanut Curry Dipping Sauce

Ditch the individual sushi rolls and make a giant sushi burrito instead! Hearty tofu, crunchy carrots and cucumber, and creamy avocado are all nestled together in this vibrant purple rice and seaweed wrap. Serve with our Peanut Curry Dipping Sauce or your dipping sauce of choice, and extra Yellowbird sriracha for the full flavor explosion! 

7. Vegetable Dumpling Stew

Say goodbye to Chicken and Dumplings and hello to our PLANTSTRONG Vegetable Dumpling Stew! We’ve crafted a deliciously hearty filling loaded with veggies and topped with fluffy dumplings, which you can make with either our Gluten-Free or Regular Cornbread & Muffin Mix. This is the kind of dish that instantly brightens your day and satisfies your appetite! Make it for a crowd, or batch prep for meals throughout the week.

8. Epic Brats

Yes, it's possible to enjoy a "brat" while living a whole food plant-based lifestyle! Brown rice paper wrappers are the star that make this dish possible. Use any one of our PLANTSTRONG Burger Mixes to make your brat, or you can use this filling recipe instead. Serve in a bun if you'd like, and top with your favorite PLANTSTRONG-approved toppings!

9. Southwestern Kale Salad with Cornbread Croutons

You can never have too many hearty salad recipes! This Southwestern Kale Salad is packed with veggies like fire-roasted corn, black beans, red bell pepper, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a spicy, creamy dressing. Don’t forget the cornbread croutons, made with our PLANTSTRONG Cornbread & Muffin Mix – or feel free to make your own with any bread you prefer!

10. Quick Sheet Pan Nachos

Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a Game Day gathering, our Quick Sheet Pan Nachos are sure to impress! We make our own 1-ingredient tortilla chips to skip the added oil, then pile on plant-powered toppings like diced tomato, red onion, jalapeños, and our favorite vegan cheez sauce. We love adding PLANTSTRONG Black Bean Chili on top, but feel free to substitute canned black beans if that's what you have on hand.

11. Savory Turmeric & Kale Pancakes

Say goodbye to boring breakfasts, and hello to our Savory Turmeric & Kale Pancakes! These golden cakes are our preferred method of enjoying greens in the morning. We used kale, but you could easily swap for spinach or whatever green you'd like! Try these with our PLANTSTRONG Seven Grain Pancake & Waffle Mix, or use whatever mix you have on hand.