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This meatless version of traditional tacos packs a generous dose of protein from the nutritional yeast, tofu, and pinto beans, plus iron from the spinach—nutrients often lacking in vegan diets.

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We’ve re-created the mildly acidic taste and springy texture of paneer by flavoring tofu with a combination of nutritional yeast, miso, and lemon. Spinach is a great addition to a curry and you can pack in loads, as it wilts down so quickly.

This creamy soup is made with farmer's market-fresh spring peas, mint, and ghee for extra flavor and richness.

Everyone’s favorite ancient grain gets a flavor boost from a seasoned cooking liquid before it’s topped with a tempeh stir-fry.

Like Singapore itself, this noodle dish brings together flavors from many traditions.

Rice noodles give a simple stir-fry a homey feel. Because the bunches of long threads can be hard to measure for one person, we’ve called for breaking them into pieces. Some other vegetables to throw into the stir-fry along with or in place of the broccoli: yellow squash, snow peas, sliced mushrooms, and grated carrots.

This velvety smooth soup is especially suited as a light meal with brown rice and vegetables.

These savory muffins add an extra-special element to a holiday breadbasket. You may want to double the recipe—most guests will want seconds!

This spicy pasta dish makes a quick-and-easy weeknight dinner.

A torta is a free-form, double-crusted pie that requires no special pie dish. Serve with steamed carrots or roasted root vegetables. For more robust flavor, you can substitute kale or collard greens for the Swiss chard.