Passionate plant-based chef Luna Blake thinks family dinners are the ideal chance to become close over good and creative food. Her approach is Cooking plant-based food need not be difficult. It’s all about leveraging fresh, healthy foods and some imagination.
Luna’s best plant-based dishes for getting your family gathered around the dinner table are here:
1. Alfredo Pasta Made Creamy Vegan
Luna’s take on this venerable comfort meal is guilt-free yet decadent. To make a creamy sauce, she calls on cashews, nutritional yeast, and garlic. “Even my finicky eaters enjoy this pasta!!” Luna communicates. For a whole dinner, team it with steamed broccoli or sautéed mushrooms.
2. Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos
Both children and adults find great appeal in these tacos. Rich with roasted sweet potatoes, spicy black beans, and a sprinkle of zesty lime crema, they are a tasty, healthy choice. “The best part is that everyone can personalize their own tacos with their favorite toppings,” Luna notes.
3. Rainbow vegetable stir-fry
Luna suggests her stir-fry piled with bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, and tofu for a quick, vibrant dinner. Her homemade sauce created with tamari, ginger, and a little maple syrup holds the key. “That’s a 20-minute lunch that never disappoints,” she says.
Cooking plant-based for family dinners is not difficult. Luna demonstrates with meals like these that good eating can be joyful and connected to your family table.
