Vegan

This bright green style of mole is made by blending pumpkin seeds into a smooth paste (kind of like how pine nuts work in pesto). The oil in the seeds adds body and rich flavor to the sauce.

Think of this as a chile-laced peanut butter you’ll want to put on everything, from tacos to fried eggs. It’s delicious and not at all as intimidating as it sounds.

Your new everything sauce is like pesto, but better. Roasting the garlic takes the edge off, while a hit of mint adds a dose of contrasting coolness.

Avocado gives this refreshing drink the creamy, sippable texture of a milkshake but without a drop of dairy.

Pickle brine (any kind will do!) lends a distinctive tang to the rice, giving the whole dish a nice, lively jolt.

Adding lemon zest and olive oil to chickpeas leads to brightness and full-on flavor.

Don’t even think about tossing, stirring, or shaking that pan until the mushrooms are golden brown and crisp.

This is a great excuse to treat yourself to some seriously delicious vinegar.

Roasted vegetables are the perfect, hands-off way to prep healthyish lunches for the week.

This chia pudding is delicious on its own—and even better when layered with maple yogurt as a parfait.

Savory chickpea flour pancakes, also known as socca, require just four ingredients (including water).

Browning the onions and using mushrooms gives this stock a deep golden brown color and plenty of structure and savory flavors.

These zippy, zingy, crunchy pickled cucumbers are sure to be the sleeper hit of your party spread.

Salt and bittersweet chocolate lend a savory, sophisticated edge to this typically saccharine-sweet dessert.

We made these homemade onion-flavored chips to be even more addicting than the store-bought versions.

It’s quick and healthy, and this recipe will teach you how easy it is to make a puréed vegetable soup.

If you've always thought you needed hours to make a luxuriously silky puréed vegetable soup, well, this recipe is here to say you don't! 

Don't tell Aunt Peggy what the secret ingredient is.

A Healthyish take on classic creamed spinach

The dal is vegan but full of hearty protein thanks to the chickpeas, lentils, and coconut milk.

With this brussels sprouts recipe, get straight to the good stuff: those sweet, bright green, tender-crisp leaves.

Behold, your new standard for roasted potatoes: puck-size oven fries with creamy insides and unimaginably crunchy exteriors.

Tangy, crunchy carrots meet soft and sweet blackened dates for literally everything you want in one bite.

The classic savory-sweet side gets a makeover with the addition of harissa for an extra hint of spicy-earthiness. We promise you won’t miss the marshmallows.