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Anti-Inflammatory Plant-Based Dinner Recipes

Comforting and nutritious dinners built around whole plant foods to support a healthy lifestyle.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Red lentils
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Turmeric
  • Ginger
  • Light coconut milk
  • Spinach
  • Brown rice
  • Sweet potato
  • Chickpeas
  • Red onion
  • Broccoli
  • Olive oil
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Tahini
  • Whole wheat pasta or chickpea pasta
  • Canned white beans
  • Tomato paste
  • Basil
  • Quinoa
  • Black beans
  • Chopped romaine
  • Corn
  • Tomatoes
  • Avocado
  • Salsa
  • Lemon
  • Coconut milk
  • Cauliflower
  • Curry spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander)
  • Miso
  • Tofu
  • Mushrooms
  • Scallions
  • Bell peppers
  • Rice vinegar
  • Sesame seeds
  • Maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Simmer red lentils with onion, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and light coconut milk until tender.
  2. Add spinach at the end and serve over brown rice.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes, chickpeas, red onion, and broccoli with olive oil, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
  4. Drizzle tahini lemon sauce on top before serving.
  5. Blend canned white beans with sautéed garlic, tomato paste, and basil.
  6. Toss with whole wheat or chickpea pasta to serve.
  7. Stir-fry mixed vegetables with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and maple syrup.
  8. Serve with quinoa for extra fiber.
  9. Mix black beans with quinoa, salsa, and chopped vegetables; stuff into bell peppers and bake.
  10. Press tofu, then bake or pan sear until golden, and serve with sesame cabbage slaw.

Notes

Use seasonal produce for the best flavor and price; feel free to swap out ingredients based on your preferences.

  • Author: emma-stone
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Various (Baking, Roasting, Simmering, Stir-Frying)
  • Cuisine: Plant-Based
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: anti-inflammatory, plant-based, dinner, healthy, vegan, comfort food