This simple dish needs no adorning. The colorful rainbow carrots make a visually spectacular display, while roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots. Everyone will love them!

Interested in in adding more plant-based meals to your diet? This recipe is for you! Lentils, although tiny, are a powerhouse of nutrition that are high in fiber, protein, and the all-important B vitamin folate. Super simple, extremely affordable, and incredibly satisfying, this recipe is a great option for a hearty breakfast, a warming lunch, or healthy dinner. Add more water to make it a soup, or eat it just as it is. You might also try it over brown rice topped with a plant-based “cheeze.” Any way you eat it, these lentils are delicious!

These delicious, allergy friendly, vegan, paleo cookies have a surprise hiding inside—they’re green! Sunflower seeds have a high amount of the free radical scavenger chlorogenic acid, which turns green when it meets baking soda during baking. The effect is completely harmless and makes for perfect St. Patrick’s Day cookies, with no food dye or hidden spinach. The cookies need to cool for about an hour to turn green, so resist the urge to eat them all hot out of the oven!

What does it mean to eat the rainbow? It means to eat an array of colorful vegetables—the phytonutrients that give vegetables their vibrant colors are the same ones that also support human health! This Roasted Veggie Bowl makes it easy and delicious to eat the rainbow. Roasting vegetables makes them easier to digest and enhances their flavor, while the creamy sesame tahini dressing takes eating your veggies to a whole new level of deliciousness!

Who doesn’t love a good Parmesan crust? In a vegan twist, we’ve coated thick slices of cauliflower with “Parm” and airy panko for a delectable crunch on top of roasted goodness. Paired with creamy beans and saucy tomatoes (prepared Mediterranean style), you won’t have much for leftovers once everyone takes a bite. Even better? This easy recipe comes together quickly, with minimal effort.

Veggie loaded? Check! Creamy and delicious? Check! Easy to throw together? Check! Inspired by the bold flavors of Thailand, this green curry stew is satisfying and hearty, without the meat. Green curry paste uses coriander root, green chilies, and lime (just to name a few ingredients) for a sweeter base than its spicy red cousin. If you want a dose of heat, just grab your favorite hot sauce and spice it up!

Baked apples are a wholesome good4u treat and a wonderful seasonal dessert during the fall and winter months. Prepared ahead of time, they’re perfect for an after-school snack or served to family and friends as part of a holiday brunch.