Healthy Recipes

Miso paste comes in a variety of colors from red to yellow and white, and the darker the miso, the stronger its taste.

The spices in this hot smoothie help your belly digest, and the temperature is wonderfully warm.

We love this Oatmeal Bowl recipe, which includes berries and half a delicious Coconut Cream Pie LÄRABAR.

This homemade chai recipe contains real pumpkin instead of “pumpkin flavor” and plenty of warming spices that most people already have in their spice rack.

This kid-food makeover relies on the goodness of antioxidant-rich black beans and superfood sweet potatoes to make a colorful yet tasty meal!

Melted dark chocolate and baked bananas add a gooey decadence 
to classic bread pudding.

Re-create the crunch of fried food with a smart oven-frying technique.

Swap silken tofu for cream to make a creamy but light sauce for gratin.

Smoked paprika and a splash of apple-cider vinegar enhance slow-cooked greens—no bacon fat necessary.

Nutty and earthy, this terrine recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute is perfect for tonight's dinner

A vegan soup everyone will enjoy from the Natural Gourmet Institute

A healthier version of the classic pasta from the Natural Gourmet Institute

Vegetarian cloppino soup from the Natural Gourmet Institute uses mushrooms instead of seafood

A vegetarian dish from the Natural Gourmet Institute loaded with portobello, shiitake and crimini mushrooms

An easy salad to fix in minutes from the Natural Gourmet Institute

Try this easy and delicious Natural Gourmet Institute recipe

This Indian Spiced Chickpea recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute will add flavor to any dish

Use this Natural Gourmet Institute recipe as an alternative to dinner roles, and you'll have guests begging for more

Craving something spicy? This recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute will hit the spot

Try this Natural Gourmet Institute recipe for a fat-free and high protein meal

Kale, carrots and garlic are all you need for this easy Natural Gourmet Institute recipe

Add this filling salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute to your lunch schedule

An easy weekday dinner from the Natural Gourmet Institute

A great salad alternative for those against traditional lettuces from the Natural Gourmet Institute

A vegetarian dish made with cucumbers and tomatoes from the Natural Gourmet Institute

An easy side dish from the Natural Gourmet Institute

Serve over a bed of frisee to add a twist to any salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute

A soup that is packed with vitamin A and antioxidants from the Natural Gourmet Institute

A thick soup that is fresh, clean and filling from the Natural Gourmet Institute

This three-ingredient salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute is vitamin-packed

The sandwich that will keep you full for an on-the-go day from the Natural Gourmet Institute

An easy-to-make spread for breads or crackers from the Natural Gourmet Institute

How to make this classic soup without cracking open a can from the Natural Gourmet Institute

A healthy choice to satisfy carb carvings from the Natural Gourmet Institute

Give your tastebuds a kick with this curried tempeh from the Natural Gourmet Institute

A tofu-packed miso soup from the Natural Gourmet Institute has fresh ginger juice and shiitake mushrooms.

This hearty soup recipe from the Natural Gourmet Institute will keep you warm all winter.

This Natural Gourmet Institute recipe is a perfect side dish for any holiday gathering.

This winter-time salad from the Natural Gourmet Institute is perfect to try out on your lunch-break.

A healthier version of this take-out dish without losing the taste from the National Gourmet Institute

Naturally sweet pumpkin and dates provide ample sweetness without added sugar. For an even sweeter flavor, roast and puree a whole pumpkin or kabocha squash instead of using canned pumpkin.

Plentiful dark-chocolate chunks and vegetable oil make these chewy cookies rich and satisfying. No milk chocolate or butter necessary.

In this luscious dessert, tangy cranberries are encased in just enough buttery cake, and a blend of spices and orange zest adds exciting flavor.

Cashew cream combined with a hint of apple and cinnamon creates a luscious filling perfect for the holidays. A maple-pecan topping adds a sweet crunch.

The ultimate soul-drink, warm and creamy chai is good in moderation for all the doshas in winter. It combines the sweetness of dairy with pungent spices and the bitter flavor of black tea. If you avoid caffeine, try replacing the black tea with rooibos.

A classic holiday dish gets new flavor from the nutty richness of ghee, or clarified butter, an Ayurvedic staple.

Pickled onions add a tangy note to earthy caramelized Brussels sprouts. The combination of bitter, pungent, and sour flavors makes this dish a top choice for kapha types. Pittas and vatas can also enjoy it in moderation.

A balance of mild, astringent, and spicy flavors makes this dish good for vata and pitta types, while kaphas should eat it moderately. Seared tofu or organic, free-range chicken benefits all doshas in winter.

A zesty vinaigrette and tart green apples complement sweet root veggies and bitter kale.

Mashed cauliflower is naturally creamy -- no need to add any dairy! Ramp up its flavor with fresh lemon, an Ayurvedic cure-all, to clear toxic build-up in the digestive system.

Beets are low-calorie, easy to digest, and contain a boatload of protective nutrients that boost your immunity.

You can make this dish vegan by removing the meat and replacing chicken stock with vegetable stock.

"This dish has a warmth and richness to it—it’s comforting,” says Alexandria Crow. “Eating it was the first moment I felt that limiting my diet was going to be OK.”

“When my husband and I started cooking our own Thanksgiving meals, we looked for tasty vegetable side dishes to offer our guests,” Christina Sell says. “This one quickly became a staple on our holiday table.”

This vegan, gluten-free dessert is luxuriously rich and comforting.

This ojas-enhancing rice pudding is a healthy holiday comfort food.

This is a fun spin on traditional Italian pesto using cashews.

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Try this healthy recipe for Curried Carrot Raisin Salad, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this recipe for Veggie Chef’s Salad, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this healthy recipe for Whole Wheat Pita With Hummus, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this healthy recipe for Faux Grilled Cheese with Avocado, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this Tuscan Pasta with White Beans, Swiss Chard, and Pinenuts, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this recipe for healthy Chickpea Cauliflower Masala, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this healthy recipe for Quinoa-Chia Porridge with Cherries and Pistachios, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this healthy recipe for Vietnamese Vegetable Tofu Noodle Soup with Bok Choy, part of our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this healthy recipe for Lentil Risotto with Peas, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this healthy recipe for Asparagus and Dill Tofu Quiche, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this healthy recipe for Chickpea Moroccan Vegetable Stew, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this healthy recipe for Cinnamon Flax Whole Grain Waffles, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try this healthy recipe for Black Bean and Spinach Enchiladas, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.

Try these healthy Breakfast Rancheros, featured in our 21-day vegan challenge.