Plant Based Recipes for Beginners: Easy and Delicious Ways to Incorporate More Plant Based Meals

Are you looking to incorporate more plant based meals into your daily routine but not sure where to start? Look no further! In this blog post, we will provide you with easy and delicious plant based recipes for beginners that will kickstart your plant based journey.

1. Breakfast: Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes

Instructions:
1. Toast your bread slices until golden brown.
2. While the bread is toasting, mash the avocado in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. Spread the mashed avocado evenly on the toasted bread slices.
4. Top with cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes if desired.
5. Enjoy your nutritious and delicious avocado toast!

2. Lunch: Chickpea Salad Wrap
Ingredients:
- 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Whole wheat tortilla wraps

Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until they are partly mashed but still have some texture.
2. Add the diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
3. Mix everything together until well combined.
4. Warm the whole wheat tortilla wraps in a pan or microwave.
5. Spread the chickpea salad mixture onto the wraps and roll them up tightly.
6. Cut the wraps in half and serve immediately.
7. Enjoy your flavorful and protein-packed chickpea salad wrap!

3. Dinner: Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- Assorted vegetables of your choice (such as broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, mushrooms)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, green onions

Instructions:
1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add sesame oil.
2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add assorted vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry until they are tender-crisp.
4. Drizzle soy sauce over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
6. Serve your vegetable stir-fry over cooked brown rice or quinoa.
7. Enjoy your colorful and nutritious vegetable stir-fry!