Around the Globe in 50 Delicious Main Dishes

Historically and globally, a plant-based diet has been traditional and standard, primarily based on accessibility. It was not until the last half of the 20th Century that meat and processed foods had the chance to take center stage due to innovative farming practices and industrialization of food production…much to the demise of our health. Now, because it is well documented that a plant-based diet reduces our risk for most chronic diseases, more and more people are evolving back towards eating how we used to…with vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices–in infinite combinations–taking back the plate. Of course, there are many, many other extraordinary, hugely important reasons to eat plants…not the least of which is the delicious culinary diversity.

Here are 50 (!) exciting examples of how broad the recipe base is with these divine main dishes that exude an interesting international flair:

1. Cheesy Smoky Butternut Squash Pasta from The Vegiterranean Diet via The Blender Babes

2. Jerk Chickpeas by Dreena Burton

3. Sticky Chili Ginger Tofu by A Virtual Vegan

4. Baked Ratatouille in Kale Millet Crust by Rainbow Nourishments

5. Big Time Vegan Mexican Bowl by The Vegan 8 (*Tip: DIY oil-free tortilla chips by cutting and then toasting or baking whole grain or sprouted tortillas*)

6. Greek Vegan Pastitsio by Veggies Don’t Bite

7. Beluga Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Vegan Richa

8. Quick Vegan Pho by It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

9. Creamy Fettuccine by Dreena Burton

 10. Mediterranean Quinoa with Cashew Tzatziki by Contentedness Cooking

11. Falafel from The Vegiterranean Diet

12. Effortless Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Curry by Blueberry & Basil

13. Veggie Sushi with Smoked Tempeh and Avocado by Win-Win Food

14.  Enchilada Noodles by Veggies Don’t Bite

15. Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry with Potatoes by Vegan Heaven

16. Moroccan Bean Stew by Dreena Burton

17. Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by A Virtual Vegan

18. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla by Handful of Raspberries

19. Kung Pao Tempeh by Contentedness Cooking

20. Soba Noodle Salad by Quite Good Food

21. Cauliflower Steaks with Sweet Pepper Sauce by Jazzy Vegetarian

22. Deep Dish Falafel Pizza by Rainbow Nourishments

23. Vegetable & Chickpea Mafe (A Senegalese Peanut Stew) by Conscientious Eater

24. Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowl (*Swap oil for veggie broth or water*) by Emilie Eats

25. Thai Tempeh Buddha Bowl by Fit Mitten Kitchen

26. Bombay Potatoes and Peas (*Swap oil for veggie broth or water*) by Vegan Richa

27. Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge) by It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

28. Spicy Mexican Hummus Quesadillas by Veganosity

29. Asian Tempeh Lettuce Wraps (*Omit Oil*) by Fit Mitten Kitchen

30. Easy Paella (*Use water-packed or frozen artichokes to avoid oil*) by Jazzy Vegetarian

31. Moroccan Summer Vegetable Stew by Veganosity

32. Spicy Vegan Tofu Chili with Sour Cream (*Swap oil for veggie broth or water*) by Vegan Heaven

33. Skillet Eggplant “Rib” BBQ Mushroom Tacos (*Swap oil for veggie broth or water*) by Craving Nature

34. Mexican Bean Soup with Chipotle Avocado Cream by Dreena Burton

35. Vegan Sukiyaki, A Japanese Hot Pot (*Swap sugar for maple syrup for date paste*) by Veggies Don’t Bite

36. Vegan Bobotie by Contentedness Cooking

37. Pineapple Black Rice Stirfry (*Omit Oil*) by Rainbow Nourishments

38. Quinoa Stuffed Peppers by That Girl Cooks Healthy

39. Chickpea Pumpkin Coconut Curry (*Swap oil for veggie broth or water*) by Emilie Eats

40. Spaghetti and Wheatballs by Jazzy Vegetarian

41. Teriyaki Butternut Tempeh and Cauliflower (*Omit Oil*) by Vegan Richa

42. Satay Soba Sushi by Quite Good Food

43. Black Eyed Pea Curry with Swiss Chard & Roasted Eggplant by Strength & Sunshine

44. Harissa Potato Salad by Strength & Sunshine

45. Minestrone Soup with Arugula by Veganosity

46. Black Bean Lentil Tacos by The Garden Grazer

47. Vegan German Cheese Spaetzle by Vegan Heaven

48. Vegan Sushi Bowl by It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

49. Baked Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Chickpea Chili by The Vegan 8

50. Vegan Bolognese with Lentils and Mushrooms by Veggies Don’t Bite