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Anti-inflammatory Dense Bean Salad with Creamy Lemon Yogurt Dressing

By: Richa
9 September 2026 at 09:24

This Dense Bean Salad keeps you full for hours! Black beans, lentils, veggies, kale, seeds and a creamy, lemony dressing. High Protein, High fiber, anti-inflammatory (17 grams Protein, 14 grams fiber per serving. Gluten-free, Nut-free, option for soy-free)

dense bean salad in the bowl after mixing

This is my anti-inflammatory dense bean salad. Dense bean salads have been trending, and they are just amazing hearty meals with tons of beans and so many different combinations of flavors, textures, and veggies that you can add to them.

Beans, along with all of the vegetables and other ingredients in this salad, are a great source of fiber, protein, iron, and zinc.

dense bean salad ingredients in the bowl before adding the dressing

The whole bowl has 65+ grams or more of protein, 50+ grams of fiber, 20+ milligrams of iron, and loads of vitamin C from the tomatoes, peppers, and lemon to help your body absorb all of that iron. There are omega-3s from the hemp seeds, along with pumpkin seeds, making this an incredibly nutrient-dense meal.

bowl of creamy lemon dressing for the dense bean salad

This is a great, budget-friendly, easy-to-put-together salad. There is no cooking involved. You just have to chop everything, make the dressing, toss it all together, and it’s ready. It’s also perfect for meal prep because the flavors enhance as the salad sits. The next day, it’s even more flavorful because the beans absorb all of that delicious dressing.

Serve this dense bean salad with tortilla chips, toasted sourdough or garlic bread, added to wraps or tacos, or served over grains, such as quinoa or farro. There are endless possibilities with this salad!

toasted bread scooping up some dense bean salad

Why You’ll Love this Dense Bean Salad

  • easy, no-cook meal, perfect for hot weather!
  • packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, Antioxidants and minerals in every bowl
  • Anti-inflammatory ingredients
  • creamy lemon yogurt dressing sends the flavor profile over the top
  • naturally gluten-free and easy to make nut-free and soy-free
serving spoon of dense bean salad
dense bean salad in a pita

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High Protein Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole (Vegan IHOP Copycat!)

By: Richa
19 August 2026 at 09:48

This Vegan hash-brown casserole has a crispy top, savory steak-style soy curls, fluffy tofu ’eggs.’ 27 grams of protein, rich in calcium, iron, and fiber, this is ultimate brunch centerpiece !
(27 grams protein, 8 grams fiber per serving! Gluten-free and nut-free with soy-free options.)

close-up of hashbrown casserole on a plate

This casserole is based on the steak and eggs with hash browns from IHOP. I decided to turn it into a vegan casserole, so it has soy curls that are marinated and then baked along with onion, mushrooms, and peppers until everything starts to caramelize.

Then, we add crumbled tofu, seasonings, non-dairy yogurt or non-dairy cream, and vegan cheese. Spread that over everything, mix it up a little bit, and bake it again for a cheesy, 1-pan vegan steak and egg scramble.

hashbrown casserole in the pan after adding the hashbrowns on top

While all of this is baking, we make our hash browns and crisp them in a skillet, then put them on top of the casserole before serving. You can actually serve the hash browns on the side or on top of the casserole.

hashbrown casserole after baking but before adding the potato topping

I love making breakfast casseroles, like my eggs Benedict casserole and my Mexican egg casserole. In those recipes, I blend the tofu to make the egg mixture. I wanted to make a version where I didn’t have to use the blender, so there are fewer dishes to clean.

This is such a hearty breakfast, and it’s so delicious! For additional protein, you can add nutritional yeast and hemp seeds or more soy curls to the tofu mixture.

fork taking a bite of hashbrown casserole

Why You’ll Love Hash Brown Casserole

  • 27g protein
  • hearty, cozy breakfast casserole packed with fluffy tofu β€œegg”, vegan β€œsteak”, cheese, and veggies
  • crispy hash brown topping
  • Meal prep friendly!
  • naturally gluten-free with nut-free and soy-free options
plates with slices of hashbrown casserole on top
hashbrown casserole in the pan after adding the hashbrowns on top

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Chili Ginger Garlic Beans (Majestic Beans) with Whipped Cumin Tofu and Onion Salad

By: Richa
5 August 2026 at 09:49

High protein, bold chili ginger garlic beans with cumin tofu and spicy onion salad. 30 minutes recipe, serve on toast, fries, baked potatoes, in smashed tacos, wraps or bowl. nut-free and gluten-free, 22 grams protein and 10 grams of fiber)

chili garlic beans, onion salad, and whipped tofu in bowls on a black table

When weeknight dinners feel a little same-old, these chili ginger garlic beans are about to wake things up. They’re saucy, punchy, and layered with heat, balanced by creamy cumin-lime whipped tofu and a quick spicy onion salad. It’s bold, high-protein, and done in about 30 minutes.

Pile them on toast, tuck it into a baked potato, a dip platter, over roasted veg, in a wrap or go full comfort mode over crispy fries. One recipe, many moods. I prepped these and my garlic vinegar chickpeas and serve them in so many ways – watch on my YouTube channel !

dip platter made with the chili garlic beans


We are reimagining Indian food today with beans majestic, a plant-based spin on chicken majestic. If you want a more traditional vegan version of Indian chicken majestic, check out my tofu majestic recipe. It’s super easy and full of flavor!

When people think of Indian food, they tend to think of Indian curries. But Indian cuisine that goes so far beyond curries and other saucy dishes served with flatbread and rice. There are so many creative ways that you can serve classic Indian dishes!

These saucy, chili garlic curry leaf beans are basically taking the sauce inspired from my tofu majestic, simplifying it, and adding beans to it. And it works so beautifully! It’s saucy, spicy, delicious, and pairs really well with lots of different components.

beans on toast made with the chili garlic beans

We make the beans along with a creamy, whipped tofu and pair these with a quick onion ring salad. Then, we’re going to pair these components in lots of different ways: on toast, as a dip, over baked potatoes or crispy potatoes(chili cheese fries style), or as crispy tacos!

chili fries made with the chili garlic beans

Why You’ll Love Chili Garlic Beans

  • 1-pan white beans packed with amazing Indian flavors
  • creamy, curry-inspired, blender tofu whip takes only minutes to make
  • quick pickled onion salad adds tang and crunch
  • versatile! 1 dish can be served 4 or more ways
  • naturally nut-free with easy gluten-free option
baked potatoes topped with the chili garlic beans
crispy tacos made with the chili garlic beans

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Garlic Vinegar Chickpeas with Crispy Potato Strips

By: Richa
29 July 2026 at 16:46

Chili Garlic Vinegar Chickpeas, 15 minute, bold ginger garlic heat and a vinegar snap. Use them on crispy potatoes, stuff pitas, smash tacos, toss salads, or top papadam nachos. Make once, meals and snacks all week. (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free) 18g protein 15g fiber

salad made with chili garlic chickpeas and crispy potatoes

These tangy spicy 15 minute chickpeas are wildly flavorful and so versatile. Ginger for warmth, garlic for depth, chilies for spark, vinegar for snap. Cook these once, and you’ve got a building block for the week. Put them on crispy potatoes, stuff a pita, smash a taco, toss a salad, or make fusion pappadum nachos!
These chili garlic vinegar chickpeas are inspired from my Nepali potatoes. I took that flavor profile and put it with the chickpeas, because it’s just so incredibly delicious.Β 

pita made with chili garlic chickpeas and crispy potatoes

For the chickpeas, we’re making this dry sauce of garlic, ginger, and green chilies and also adding some whole spices, like mustard seeds and cumin seeds. We are adding vinegar in the end, so the chickpeas pick up that tanginess and aromatic flavors from the sauce and get so flavorful and tender.

Pappadum nachos below

papadum nachos made with chili garlic chickpeas and crispy potatoes

They are just so addictive, especially served with the easy baked or air fried crispy potatoes strips.

You can serve these chickpeas and potatoes together in various ways: as a bowl with salad greens, to make papadum nachos, in smashed tacos, or stuffed into warm pita bread. No matter how you serve them, you are going to love them!

smash tacos made with chili garlic chickpeas and crispy potatoes

Why You’ll Love Chili Garlic Chickpeas

  • easy, 1-pan chickpeas cook while the potato strips crisp up in the air fryer
  • full of rich, deep Indian flavors
  • versatile! Serve as a salad, nachos, tacos, or stuffed into a pita
  • naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free
chili garlic chickpeas and crispy potatoes after cooking
spoon taking a bite of chili garlic chickpeas

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Easy Lentil Dip with Crispy Capers

By: Richa
22 July 2026 at 07:50

Flavor-packed lentil dip comes together fast with serious protein and fiber punch! Lentils, roasted corn, veggies and crispy capers with herby pepper lime dressing is perfect for parties, potlucks, cookouts, and snacking! (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free) High fiber, protein and iron!

tossing lentil dip together in the bowl

This is the perfect lentil dip for summer. I was inspired by a lentil dip that went viral on TikTok, where you just take some lentils, add bruschetta and feta, Instead of those flavors, we’re adding a load of veggies and a fantastic dressing, and also crisp capers! All these flavors and textures have made this my fave this summer!

This lentil dip is a great source of protein, fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and iron and omegas. Protein from the lentils hemp seeds nutritional yeast, fiber from the veggies, lentils, kale. Major flavor boost from the Crispy capers! This indulgent Lentil dip packs a flavor and nutrition punch!

lentil dip ingredients in a bowl before adding the dressing

There’s the protein from the lentils. There are the fresh, crunchy veggies, jalapeΓ±o, and onion. There’s sweetness from the corn and the apple, the tart freshness from the cherry tomatoes, and refreshing vibrancy from the lime zest.Β 
There’s also kale in the dip, hidden along with some herbs, so it’s a great way to sneak in kale.

The nutritional yeast adds a bit of cheesiness and protein, while the hemp seeds bump up the protein and texture even more. And all of that balances out with a hint of spice from the jalapeΓ±o and the pepper flakes and a savory burst of flavor from the crispy capers.

lentil dip after tossing together in the bowl

You can use whichever veggies you have on hand. If you don’t like lentils, you can use chickpeas or white beans and add some more spices to the dressing.Β 

Make this dip and serve it with tortilla chips, crispy crackers, garlic bread or baguette slices. You can also use it to make wraps with pita bread or tortillas. It’s a versatile lentil dip that will disappear in no time.Β 

scooping up lentil dip on a tortilla chip

Why You’ll Love this Lentil Dip

  • protein- and veggie-packed dip with amazing flavors and textures
  • quick and easy herb-lime dressing comes together in 1 jar
  • crispy capers add a little crunch and a ton of umami
  • naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free
small bowl of lentil dip with a chip in it

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Indian Hot β€œhoney” Curry Tofu Sandwich with Garam Masala Caramelized Onions

By: Richa
8 July 2026 at 07:45

This crispy curry tofu sandwich has amazing, sweet-and-savory garam masala caramelized onions, curry leaf chilli oil glaze and a creamy yogurt sauce with swirls of chili oil. It’s sort of an Indian-inspired hot honey situation, and it’s so delicious!

close-up of hands holding the crispy curry tofu sandwich

This summer I am bringing you sandwiches inspired by popular Indian sandwiches. This one is a crispy spicy Chikin sandwich made vegan with crispy tofu that is coated in a curry leaf chili oil glaze, topped with garam masala caramelized onions (these are soooooo good) and paired with a herby cooling yogurt sauce. This sandwich packs so much flavor and texture.

crispy curry tofu sandwich on a cutting board

Unlike the usual crispy chicken sandwiches that have a batter and are deep fried, we’re making a coating with cornstarch, white rice flour, and plenty of spices. The tofu gets tossed with oil, coated in the mixture, and then baked or air fried. The white rice flour and cornstarch make everything super crispy, and the tofu is ready in about 15 minutes.

While the tofu gets crispy, we caramelize onions with garlic, garam masala, and black pepper until everything turns golden brown. These sweet, umami-filled peppery onions take the sandwich to the next level.

cutlet-style crispy curry tofu sandwich on a cutting board

Then, we make the curry leaf chili oil glaze. This is the biggest star of the sandwich. The glaze is sweet, spicy, zesty, and packed with curry leaf flavor. It makes the tofu juicier and pairs amazingly with the rest of the sandwich.

We also stir some of the glaze into a yogurt sauce made with fresh herbs, such as cilantro, mint, or parsley. Then everything gets layered into a sandwich, wrap, grain bowl, or salad bowl. Each component is ridiculously delicious on its own, and together they become four times more ridiculously delicious! You can use these components separately as well. That crispy tofu is an amazing addition to bowls, wraps or salads. The curry leaf chili oil glaze is fantastic to add to any creamy dip or yogurt, to drizzle over curries , or use as salad dressing! The yogurt sauce is a fantastic dip! These components, can also be paired to make a wrap or a bowl without the bread! Every bite is an explosion of textures and flavors.

It was a struggle to name the sandwich πŸ™‚ if you have ideas for a better title do let me know!

curry tofu sandwich on the cutting board

Why You’ll Love Crispy Curry Tofu Sandwiches

  • Indian-inspired sandwich with tons of amazing flavors and incredible textures
  • garam masala caramelized onions add so much flavor and texture
  • versatile! Serve as a sandwich, wrap, salad, grain bowl, etc.
  • each component can be used separately!
  • easily made gluten-free, soy-free, and/or nut-free

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