Main Dishes

Main Dishes

This is where the heart of the meal lives. Here you’ll find easy, nourishing main dishes made with real, plant-forward ingredients and bold, comforting flavors.

Some are inspired by the Mexican food I grew up with—others are weeknight staples I’ve made again and again for my family. Whether you’re in the mood for tacos, soups, bowls, or cozy pastas, these recipes are designed to be simple enough for everyday cooking, but still special enough to share.

👉 Healthy-ish, satisfying, and always full of flavor.

A skillet brimming with Ranch-Style Picadillo—an aromatic mix of ground meat, diced potatoes, tomatoes, and zucchini—rests on a white surface. Nearby, corn tortillas are folded with the savory blend. A small bowl of orange sauce with a wooden spoon complements the rustic dish.

Ranch-Style Picadillo (Picadillo Ranchero)

Three bowls of Korean fried rice are set on a dark surface. The dish combines kimchi, seaweed, and green onions, garnished with sesame seeds. Presented on black plates, the vibrant colors of the ingredients create a striking contrast with the muted background.

Sheet Pan Kimchi Fried Rice (Easy &Crispy)

A bowl of fried rice topped with chopped greens, sliced red peppers, and peanuts, garnished with lime wedges on the side. A silver spoon rests in the bowl. In the background, two small plates hold more chopped greens and peanuts. The surface is a gray marble.

Thai-Style Sheet Pan Fried Rice

Two white plates of creamy rigatoni mac and cheese with broccoli florets sit on a gray marble surface. One plate has a black fork, the other a yellow fork. The pasta is coated in sauce and sprinkled with black pepper, accompanied by a mustard yellow cloth and part of a napkin nearby.

One-Pot Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

A black bowl with rice topped with flavorful meatballs in Thai-style red curry sauce, garnished with chopped green herbs and pine nuts. A lime wedge is on the rice. Lime slices are on the side, along with a patterned napkin and utensils. Fresh basil leaves rest nearby on a marble surface.

Thai-Style Red Curry Meatballs (Easy, Creamy & Full of Flavor)

kale pesto

Kale Pesto Recipe (Easy & Nutritious Sauce for Pasta and More!)

Four golden-brown pastries are lined on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet. Their flaky, puff pastry appearance and uneven, curved shapes suggest they might be homemade puff pastry-wrapped stuffed peppers. The textured grey background enhances the warm tones of the pastries.

Stuffed Poblano Pepper in Puff Pastry (vegetarian)

A dark, round bowl filled with creamy yellow curry featuring chunks of grilled eggplant, rice, and topped with chopped peanuts and cilantro. A lime wedge sits on the side of the bowl. A striped cloth napkin is partially visible on the left, set against a textured gray background.

Coconut Peanut Curry (Under 30 Minutes!)

A gray plate with white rice topped with glazed chicken, broccoli, sliced cucumbers, and sprinkled sesame seeds. Next to it is another similar plate. A glass of sparkling water sits on a speckled coaster. A can sits nearby next to a folded gray cloth with utensils on it.

Crispy Sesame Tofu and Broccoli

A large pan filled with stir-fried noodles, broccoli, carrots, and tofu. The noodles are mixed with sliced green onions and sauce. To the side, there's a small bowl of soy sauce, a dish of chili sauce with a spoon, and a stack of green napkins with wooden chopsticks on a marble surface.

Singapore Noodles (Easy, Flavorful & Plant-Based!)

A wrapped falafel sandwich on a black plate features crispy chickpea falafel balls, lettuce, cucumber slices, and tomato encased in pita bread. Partially covered with brown paper tied with string, it sits against a backdrop of scattered cilantro garnishes and a striped cloth.

Chickpea, Cilantro & Pumpkin Seed Falafel Pita

Vegan Vodka Sauce Pasta (Creamy & Dairy-Free)