Our Top-Rated Plant-Based Recipes of 2022

Drumroll, please! Clean Food Dirty Girl members rated their favorite recipes in 2022, and here are the results.

20. Creamy Basil Sauce

This dairy-free, oil-free, creamy, pesto-inspired sauce is cashew based and features the bright flavor of fresh basil. Easy to make and delicious on pasta, pizza, roasted veggies, toast or just about anything!

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“This sauce is amazing, make it and eat it off your fingers if you have to!!”

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“Maybe my all-time favorite sauce – drinkable!”

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19. Thai Peanut Sauce

Our enticing Thai Peanut Sauce has peanut butter, coconut aminos, lime, garlic, and ginger which gives it a slightly sweet and spicy, tangy flavor. Use in bowls, over noodles, or as a dip with summer rolls. Divine!

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“The best MF’n peanut sauce in history. Triple that batch or face eternal regret.”

Clean Food Dirty Girl member

18. Classic Banana Bread

An oh-so-satisfying traditional banana bread with pecans and almond butter. Easy and divine! We gave it to you for free on the blog, too.

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“Haven’t been a fan of WFPBNO baked goods, so was hesitant to make it. So glad I pushed through, it was heavenly! Took to an Omni neighbor and she couldn’t believe it had no dairy or oil in it.”

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17. Grab & Go Breakfast Quiches

Batch these delightful tofu and vegetable quiches which are baked in cupcake liners for a quick and easy weekday morning breakfast. Just reheat and go!

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“OMG delicious, and I am not even crazy about tofu! Highly recommended!”

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16. Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchilada Pasta with Guacamole

Take pasta night in a whole new direction with this enchilada-inspired combination featuring sweet potatoes, black beans, and loads of flavor! Guacamole is the perfect condiment on top.

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“DAAAAAYUM!!! This is some of the best pasta I’ve had, like, EVER.”

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“This stuff is divine. This was from the plan that I made for my very first CFDG [Clean Food Dirty Girl plant based meal plan] batch, and it has been a family favorite ever since.”

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15. No-Box Macaroni & Cheese

Skip the boxed mac and cheese and whip up this tasty, vegan, kid-friendly meal in no time with Crafty Mac & Cheese Powder. Garnish with black pepper, parsley, or chives for some “smack” mac and cheese!

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“A family fave! Makes creamy, smooth, box-style mac.”

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14. Creamy Cashew Blue Cheese Dressing

Cashews, hemp seeds, and a unique blend of seasonings come together to make this creamy blue cheese-like dressing. Perfect on salads, bowls, and potatoes, spread on sandwiches or serve as a dip with fresh veggies.

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“It’s so close to blue cheese! I don’t know how they do it! Even my omni hubby approved!!!!”

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13. Toasted Sesame Tofu Salad

Our Toasted Sesame Tofu Salad is loaded with lettuce, cabbage, Mandarin oranges, and garlicky baked tofu, then topped with a delicious Asian-style toasted sesame dressing and toasted almonds. Divine!

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“This was DELICIOUS. Definitely putting on our permanent rotation of meals.”

Clean Food Dirty Girl member

12. Classic Plant Based Potato Salad

All the taste of traditional potato salad, but done Dirty-style! It’s been an all-time favorite recipe on the blog, too.

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“The BEST! I sometimes opt to make only the dressing and slurp that down as fast as possible.”

Clean Food Dirty Girl member

11. Classic Cheesy Broccoli Soup

This diner-style dairy-free broccoli cheese soup is heaven in a bowl! Tender broccoli, savory broth, and Deluxe Cheesy Sauce make this a kid-friendly soup.

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“Great soup! It reminds all of us of the Panera version we used to love before going WFPB [whole-food plant-based]. I have made this multiple times for the extended omni family gatherings (at their request because dairy bothers their stomachs) and everyone loves it.”

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“Absolutely fantastic!! This was one of my comfort foods I missed the most, but NO MORE! Adding this to a regular rotation now… it’s phenomenal!!”

Clean Food Dirty Girl member

10. YUMmus Bowl

Layer creamy hummus with lettuce, plant-powered meatballs, fresh Lebanese salsa, and walnuts then grab some pita bread and start dipping and dunking in your YUMmus Bowl!

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“Great for our summer picnic! The balls were great. The texture and flavor were so on point.”

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9. Southwestern Corn & Black Bean Soup

Pureed white beans and seasonings give our Southwestern Corn & Black Bean Soup its creamy base. Studded with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and green chiles, it’s a not-to-be-missed taco-style soup.

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“My husband loved this soup, and he’s very picky! He asked me to make it every week!”

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This soup is so good! So flavorful! I love dill but was skeptical about using it with these other flavors. Trust Team Dirty! It is delicious!

Clean Food Dirty Girl member

8. West African-inspired Peanut Stew

Peanut stews (sometimes called Maafe, Kikate, or Nikawan) are found throughout West Africa, including Senegal, Gambia, Ghana, and Nigeria. Our interpretation of this popular dish, is rich, creamy, and easy to prepare and is an all-time favorite of our community. Serve with a simple salad or your favorite grain. You can find this West African-inspired Peanut Stew free on the blog, too.

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I’ve tried a few different vegan peanut stew recipes and this one is my favorite. Really good depth of flavor. Yummy.

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One of the first dirty meals I made and one I come back to over and over again. Loved by everyone I’ve made it for (veg and omni alike).

Clean Food Dirty Girl member

7. Provolone-style Cheesy Sauce

A mild white cheesy sauce made with cashews and sunflower seeds, perfect for pizza, pasta, hoagies, and more!

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“This is one I always keep in my freezer! So tasty, with a hint of smoky flavor that makes it distinctive.”

Clean Food Dirty Girl member

6. 20-Minute Taco Soup

Serve up this cozy taco-inspired soup in just minutes! Loaded with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.

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“Added a little jalapeño to it, and it was fabulous! Will have again!”

Clean Food Dirty Girl member

5. Queso Blanco

Tomatoes, jalapeños, and traditional spices stirred into a cheesy base provide classic restaurant-style flavor in our super popular Queso Blanco. Use as a sauce, dip, or enjoy directly from a spoon.

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“Try not to lick the blender! This is fabulous tasting and easy to put together!”

Clean Food Dirty Girl member

4. Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Soup) and Sliced Baguette

Our version of Zuppa Toscana is a soup with a rich and creamy broth that features tender potatoes and kale, and spicy sausage crumbles served with baguette slices for dipping. A meal the whole family will enjoy!

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I’ll join the chorus: this is delicious. My omni husband also loved it. I followed the recipe and it was just the bomb.

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3. Spicy Coconut Noodle Bowl

This creamy, spicy noodle bowl is quick and easy to make, and delicious to eat!

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LOVE this recipe! The sauce is so delicious, and versatile – can be put on just about anything! Quick and easy to throw together, too!

Clean Food Dirty Girl member

2. Cheesy Pasta, Plant-powered Italian Sausage and Roasted Butternut Squash Casserole

Pasta smothered in creamy, cheesy sauce is tossed with tender roasted butternut squash bites and Italian-spiced tofu sausage to create the ultimate dish for holidays or any day. One of our most-loved recipes leaves kids and omnis alike begging for more!

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If you can only make one dish for your non-vegan family or guests, this is the one. It’s tasty and satisfying for everyone. It also freezes and reheats fine.

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1. Build-Your-Own Thai Peanut Veggie Rice Bowl

Last but certainly first, the Build-Your-Own Thai Peanut Veggie Rice Bowl was the top-rated plant based recipe of 2022! It’s a popular and fabulous bowl with green onion cilantro rice, zesty Italian tofu crumbles, a variety of fresh veggies and toppings, and a delectable Thai peanut sauce. A fun meal the whole family will enjoy!

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This is like unbelievably delicious. I almost drank the peanut sauce…and my kids devoured all of this AND the hubs was finally full! Can I give this 99 stars, please?

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My heavily meat eating husband even loved it and said it inspires him to continue to eat healthier. ❤️

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So good! Double the peanut sauce. You’ll thank me later.

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Loved this bowl. The rice is delicious on its own. The crumbles have a rich taste, meaty texture, and are full of flavor. Awesome peanut sauce. The whole dish came together beautifully and easily on dinner night, with all the main items batches earlier. As soon as we finished dinner, I made another batch of the peanut sauce for the leftovers!

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