Our Top-Rated Plant Based Recipes of 2023

Plant Fueled Life 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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“Yep, this is good, and nobody (except me) knew it wasn’t turkey gravy!”

Louise, Plant Fueled Life member

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“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.”

Mellie Bri, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“I was in heaven with the first bite. Wow, so good. And filling!”

Sarah, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“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.”

Sharla June, Plant Fueled Life member

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“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.”

Kayla, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“I only had one spoonful before my college-age son ate the whole batch.”

PB_Fan, Plant Fueled Life member

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“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.”

Marla, Plant Fueled Life member

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 Plant Fueled Life.

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“All the reviews are right, this is delicious! Easy to prep and prepare.”

Brenda N., Plant Fueled Life member

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“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!”

Tracy, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“This will be on repeat! Easy burgers and sauce! Once put together – yummo!”

Kera, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“So good! A warm, comforting bowl of everyone’s favorite fall flavors.”

Krista, Plant Fueled Life member

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“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!!”

Chasity, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“Comfort food for the win!! Great flavorful meal.”

Danielle, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“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!”

CW, Plant Fueled Life member

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“So good! Thus will be a repeat in our house :)”

Joy, Plant Fueled Life member

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 Plant Fueled Life!

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“AMAZING recipe!! My love for eggplant was more than satisfied with this delicious combo.”

Sarah O., Plant Fueled Life member

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“Great meal, wonderful flavors. I would definitely serve this to omni friends and family.”

Louise, Plant Fueled Life 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 that makes our top-rated list every year and the perfect recipe for plant based beginners.

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“This was a delicious soup and I whipped it up super fast with very little prepping! Adding this to my quick weeknight dinner makes :)”

Andrea, Plant Fueled Life member

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“This tastes pretty close to the real deal so we were delighted with it. Definitely hit the comfort spot.”

Desiree, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“First time making sauce and won’t be the last”

David, Plant Fueled Life member

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“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!”

Louise, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“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!”

Laura, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“This dressing is insane good! Just licked the spoon clean.”

Nanette, Plant Fueled Life member

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“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!”

Paula, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“I expected this to be delicious but holy smokes! I had no idea it would blow my mind.”

TaraTakesTheWorld, Plant Fueled Life member

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“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.”

Melli Bri, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“So good…but that peanut sauce would be good on anything!”

Sue M., Plant Fueled Life member

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“One of my favorite meals I’ve made! The flavors together are a carnival in my mouth… make this!”

Danielle, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“This was outstanding! Such a great combination of flavors and that Italian tofu… OMG!”

Meghan, Plant Fueled Life member

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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“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!”

Brenda N., Plant Fueled Life member

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“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!”

Victoria, Plant Fueled Life member

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