Our Top-Rated Plant-Based Recipes of 2023
By Team Dirty
Dec 22, 2023,
Clean Food Dirty Girl members have rated and reviewed our recipes, and now it’s time to show you our top-rated plant-based recipes of 2023!
23. Simple Holiday Gravy
As classic as it gets. Serve this all-purpose plant based and oil-free gravy over mashed potatoes, veggie cutlets, or whatever you wish for true holiday flavor!
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Louise, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Yep, this is good, and nobody (except me) knew it wasn’t turkey gravy!”
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Mellie Bri, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“For how insanely easy this gravy is to make, I am not sure that I should ever bother to make another gravy!! It is very good, flavorful and familiar despite the ease of making it.”
22. Cheesy Black Bean Chimichangas with Red Enchilada Sauce and Avocado
These baked plant based chimichangas, stuffed with cashew cheese and flavorful Texas Caviar, are crispy and delightfully easy to make. Top them with enchilada sauce and avocado and you’ve got a meal everyone will be raving about!
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Sarah, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“I was in heaven with the first bite. Wow, so good. And filling!”
21. Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
This baked tofu and cashew-based cheesecake is rich, creamy, and will blow your mind! Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon pecans and a drizzle of non-dairy caramel sauce for a decadent dessert worthy of any celebration or holiday table.
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Sharla June, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“I made this for our family Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit, even with the omnis! Creamy and decadent-feeling, without lots of sugar.”
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Kayla, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“I don’t know how the wizards did it. This is the best vegan cheesecake I have ever had. This beats the store bought ones.”
20. Cheesy Rice & Bean Burrito with Berry Blasted Freeze
Large whole-grain tortillas are perfect for these classic-style burritos stuffed with refried beans, rice, and cheesy sauce, plus crisp lettuce and restaurant-style taco sauce. Our sweet and tangy berry blasted “freeze” is a great accompaniment to this family-friendly, Taco Bell-inspired meal.
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Kyle, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“These were so good! We will be making them frequently in our house. They hit the spot.”
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Laura Spinosi, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Nailed it! The taco sauce was spot on! I could literally eat this every day, it’s THAT GOOD!”
19. Kimchi Mac & Cheese and Sliced Tomato Salad
Our Kimchi Mac & Cheese deliciously blends Eastern and Western cuisine with a mouthwatering twist on a childhood favorite, featuring flavorful umami kimchi in a rich and creamy dairy-free cheesy sauce.
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Elke, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Wow! This is incredible! The kimchi elevates this so it could be comfort food or party food — or both! I’ve made this probably half a dozen times!”
18. Easy Peas-y Soup
Green peas, onion, broth, and a simple seasoning of dill, salt, and pepper become a creamy, classy plant based pea soup. The lemon juice and parsley at the end send this right to the top!
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PB_Fan, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“I only had one spoonful before my college-age son ate the whole batch.”
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Marla, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Very quick and easy and has a lovely flavor. It’s one of my go-tos because it is so simple to make and I usually have all the ingredients.”
17. 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 plant based version of this soup is rich, creamy, easy to prepare, and is an all-time favorite of our community. Check out West African-inspired Peanut Stew free on the blog or in Clean Food Dirty Girl.
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Brenda N., Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“All the reviews are right, this is delicious! Easy to prep and prepare.”
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Tracy, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“I don’t know who came up this recipe but I’m bowing to you! This is my first time making this recipe and OMG! it is amazing! Just amazing!”
16. Stupid Simple Cheesy Burger Grilled Wraps
Wonderfully simple and delicious bean burgers with sharp cheddary-style cheesy sauce and all the “fixings” are wrapped in a warm tortilla and grilled until nice and toasty. Delish! These plant based wraps were loved by members. Here’s what Kera said.
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Kera, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“This will be on repeat! Easy burgers and sauce! Once put together – yummo!”
15. Creamy Pumpkin Soup and Cinnamon Almond Pear Sandwich
Enjoy this perfectly-spiced, luxuriously-creamy pumpkin and apple soup with a simple yet satisfying sandwich packed with almond butter, fresh pears, and a hit of cinnamon.
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Krista, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“So good! A warm, comforting bowl of everyone’s favorite fall flavors.”
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Chasity, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“This meal was perfection! It may be the most masterful meal I have tried from Clean Food Dirty Gril from the ease of preparation to the restaurant quality taste. I loved how the soup was just a touch of sweet, as these type of soups are usually too sweet for me. The sandwich was so simple, but delicious. I need more fruit sandwiches in the vault, because I will eat them all!!”
14. Cheesy Southwest Casserole with Avocado & Cilantro
This cheesy plant based casserole is loaded with tender rice, black beans, and veggies and brimming with southwest flavor. If you were looking for a family-friendly meal powered by plants, you found it with a Dirty kick.
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Danielle, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Comfort food for the win!! Great flavorful meal.”
13. Cauli Poblano Hash over English Muffins with Sunny Side Up Sauce and Fresh Fruit
Oven roasted cauliflower, poblano pepper, and potato hash is served over a toasted English muffin and drizzled with our creamy breakfast-style sauce.
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CW, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“This was really delicious! We didn’t serve it on the English Muffins but I did add the spinach to the oven during the last 5 minutes of cooking. That Sunny Side Up Sauce is SO amazing!”
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Joy, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“So good! Thus will be a repeat in our house :)”
12. Eggplant Florentine
Layers and layers of crispy breaded eggplant slices, béchamel, and saucy veggies with French flavors make this beautiful vegan Eggplant Florentine fancy enough for company but easy enough for any day. This meal was featured in French Kiss, a Valentine’s Day plant based meal plan and is sure to make you fall in love with Clean Food Dirty Girl!
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Sarah O., Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“AMAZING recipe!! My love for eggplant was more than satisfied with this delicious combo.”
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Louise, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Great meal, wonderful flavors. I would definitely serve this to omni friends and family.”
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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 that makes our top-rated list every year and the perfect recipe for plant based beginners.
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Andrea, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“This was a delicious soup and I whipped it up super fast with very little prepping! Adding this to my quick weeknight dinner makes :)”
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Desiree, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“This tastes pretty close to the real deal so we were delighted with it. Definitely hit the comfort spot.”
10. Provolone-style Cheesy Sauce
Provolone-style Cheesy Sauce is what saucy dreams are made of, and our members don’t disagree. This mild white plant based cheesy sauce is made with cashews and sunflower seeds and goes great on pizza, pasta, hoagies, and more!
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David, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“First time making sauce and won’t be the last”
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Louise, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Worth the price of the membership! This is always in my freezer for pizza. I make it in the Vitamix, no stovetop needed. A staple!”
9. Teriyaki Tofu Ramen Bowl
Tender ramen noodles are smothered in restaurant-style teriyaki vegetables (all oil-free!) and garnished with green onion and sesame seeds for a family-friendly meal that beats takeout any day!
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Laura, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Wow. Wow. Wow. This is some good food! Deeply satisfying comfort food – with a metric ton of veggies. Good for you – and so so good to eat. Made recipe as written… would not change a thing. Except maybe making more next time so that we don’t fight over leftovers. Rock on Dirty Wizards!”
8. Creamy Cashew Blue Cheese Dressing
Cashews, hemp seeds, and a unique blend of seasonings come together to make this creamy plant based blue cheese-like dressing. Perfect on salads, bowls, and potatoes, spread on sandwiches or serve as a dip with fresh veggies. Side note: There are more mouthgasmic oil-free salad dressings where that came from!
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Nanette, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“This dressing is insane good! Just licked the spoon clean.”
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Paula, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“So good! I was super curious as to how you could make blue cheese dressing without….blue cheese? While you won’t mistake this for the real thing, it totally hits the spot. It’s creamy, tangy and delicious. Love it!”
7. Frosty Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
This one’s for the peanut butter cup lovers out there! Rich and creamy and packed with protein and nutrients, our Frosty Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie is sure to satisfy kids both big and small. Take it to the next level and top with a drizzle of peanut butter and some grated dark chocolate.
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TaraTakesTheWorld, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“I expected this to be delicious but holy smokes! I had no idea it would blow my mind.”
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Melli Bri, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“If you love chocolate and peanut butter this will be your dream come true. It’s a really quick, easy and healthy dessert. Will definitely make again.”
6. Thai Peanut Sauced Tandoori Cauliflower & Noodle Bowl
This satisfying Thai Peanut Sauced Tandoori Cauliflower & Noodle Bowl features flavorful tandoori cauliflower and beans with garlicky kale and veggies over peanut-sauced noodles.
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Sue M., Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“So good…but that peanut sauce would be good on anything!”
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Danielle, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“One of my favorite meals I’ve made! The flavors together are a carnival in my mouth… make this!”
5. Sage Roasted Sweeties & Zesty Italian Sausage Pasta Alfredo
Tender fettuccine noodles, creamy Alfredo sauce, roasted sweet potatoes, and zesty Italian tofu crumbles come together in this crowd-pleasing family favorite dish.
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Meghan, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“This was outstanding! Such a great combination of flavors and that Italian tofu… OMG!”
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4. Loaded Cauliflower Wing Gyro with Sliced Strawberries
Roll up your sleeves and dig into this family-friendly Loaded Cauliflower Wing Gyro with Sliced Strawberries. Warm, soft pita bread is stuffed with crispy breaded cauliflower wings, tzatziki sauce, and all your favorite gyro toppings.
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Brenda N., Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Each bite has a different flavor and texture. An explosion on the tongue! If you are really lazy, rip up the pita, and then throw everything on top and eat it. My pita ripped about halfway through, so this is what I did. The tzatziki sauce is superb!”
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Victoria, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“We loved this, 100%! This may have been my favorite of all CGDF offerings to date. So damned good! And the Tzatziki!? Best thing ever!”
3. Mexican Melty Wrap and Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
Fill a tortilla with fast food-style cheesy sauce, beefy taco-seasoned crumbles, and spinach then roll it up and pop it in a hot skillet (or panini press) until golden and crisped on the edges. Top with lettuce and salsa and serve with cheese-drizzled seasoned potato bites for a drive-thru Mexican meal the whole family will be raving about, fueled by plants! This meal came from one of our most popular plant-based meal plans of 2023, Ring Your Bell, which is inspired by Taco Bell favorites.
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Kayla, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“These potatoes are everything! I made these components into a crunch wrap and my mind was blown.”
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Kayla, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“This was absolutely amazing!!! Even the picky 14-year-old loved it!!!”
2. Penne Pasta with Chunky Tomato Sauce, Artichoke Hearts & Cheesy Hemp Sprinkle
Baby arugula adds a fresh and mildly peppery note to this simple plant based pasta dish with rich tomato sauce and tangy green olives. This delicious meal appears as one of 5 show-stopping meals in our plant based meal plan, Quickie.
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“Most excellent. Tons of flavor. Very filling. Easy to sub or keep adding. And actually something that gets me to eat arugula.”
Randi, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
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Susan, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Amazeballs – will definitely add this recipe to my “quick meals” – the hubs loved it, and I had it on the table in half an hour”
1. Mongolian Tofu Macaroni & Cheese
This family-friendly twist on traditional mac and cheese features Mongolian-inspired baked tofu crumbles and rich and creamy cheddary cheesy sauce.
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Judy, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Loved this recipe – everything about it tastes fantastic! EVERYTHING!!!”
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Laura Spinosi, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“Huge win! Loved all the flavors and very satisfying too.”
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Nanette, Clean Food Dirty Girl member
“This will be going into regular rotation. The flavors go together so well.”
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